The North End Of Our Restored Barn

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center10 min drive
Village Green15 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Den

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautifully restored 160 year-old barn is centrally located on Mt. Desert Island, approximately 15 minutes from the village of Bar Harbor and approximately 10 minutes from the entrance to Acadia National Park via an old farm road, aptly named 'The Crooked Road'.

The space
Our 160 year-old barn once served as the livery stable for Town Hill, a one-time farming community which is in the township of Bar Harbor. We've converted the stable into two beautifully appointed apartments -- there's no other place quite like this on Mt. Desert. Soaring ceilings, hand hewn beams, cozy bedrooms, new kitchen and baths, loft space for tv and reading with a comfortable daybed for an additional sleeping option, and a wonderful screened porch for morning coffee, afternoon reading, evening conversations, and a quiet meal any time of day. We call this half of the barn 'The North Barn'. New kitchen, baths, flooring, heating, air, insulation and all the amenities create the perfectly livable blending of old and new. The North Barn is a special place --cozy, comfortable, elegant and is one of the nicest home-away-from home environments on MDI.

Guest access
Our guests are welcomed to borrow our bikes, helmets, water bottles and bike rack for wonderful rides on the carriage roads in Acadia National Park. free to wash a load of clothes in our laundry room. We'll make sure you have maps and guidebooks for use while you're visiting, and steer you towards our favorite hikes, bike rides, swimming spots, tours and restaurants.

Other things to note
Because we're at the intersection of three Island roads, our location is great for exploring the Island. Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and the 'Quiet Side' of MDI are all close by. Be prepared for summer traffic! Our once-quiet farm road is now a busy thorough-fare that runs from one end of the island to the other.

An Island bus service, supported by L.L. Bean, stops just across the road and provides free service into Bar Harbor and throughout the national park.

Bangor International Airport is 45 miles away -- approximately an hour's drive. The regional airport, Hancock County/Bar Harbor, is approximately 2 miles from our house and barn.

Property manager

Jane Weathersby

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

24x14 Sunroom-Big Windows & Knotty Pine-Feels Like Nature is All Around You!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

This holiday home is located in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive
Village Green - 15 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 10 min drive
Shell - 3 min drive
Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - 10 min drive
The Chart Room - 9 min drive
Lunt's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The North End Of Our Restored Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The North End Of Our Restored Barn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The North End Of Our Restored Barn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The North End Of Our Restored Barn located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Thompson Island Information Center and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Delores S.

12 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Reservation process was easy, excellent communication with owner & accommodations were superior! Amenities provided were a bonus including hiking maps & information on each trail. Only negative was the location being on a main street was an adjustment hearing the traffic during the night.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary ann m., Lake Orion, MI.

12 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great place, unique yet super cozy. The ONLY drawback is road noise from close proximity to actual road

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

7 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved everything about our stay here!

Jane and Paul, our gracious hosts, do everything possible to welcome visitors: from personally meeting guests, providing a breakfast goodie basket along with OJ, coffee, yogurt and half and half in the Frig., sharing maps with favorite trails (and hiking levels) highlighted… all in all, providing a comfortable residence for your stay. The renovated barn (Hopefully, you can see the “before” pictures.) is an architectural masterpiece!. Very clean with a cozy porch and den area… don’t forget to admire the eclectic and whimsical art too! Thanks for making our stay in Acadia such a relaxing one!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Q.

6 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

This is our second time staying here, and it did not disappoint. Jane and Paul are wonderful hosts and the property is simply lovely. We especially love the screen porch. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

13 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little place of Paradise

A beautiful place if you are looking for somewhere that is relaxing and in a place that is easy to get to all the sights. The couple in charge are full of information and are lovely to boot. They believe in lots of little personal touches that mean a lot. They’ll guide you in all the right directions for the most wonderful vacation in Bar Harbor.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jane Weathersby

When I was in college I worked in Acadia National Park in the summers. After I graduated, I stayed and worked on the Island for a number of years before moving back to Atlanta. Of course, I always wanted to come back to Mt. Desert Island, but my career, my husband's business, our children, elderly parents -- all those very important things came first. When the opportunity to move popped up, my husband, Paul, and I jumped at the chance. We both grew up in large, Southern families. Guests from all over the neighborhood -- and all over the world -- were often at our dining tables. We multiplied that happy energy in our Atlanta home. When we decided to move to Maine, we knew we wanted to infuse our new place with a similar upbeat vibe. We also wanted to create a special place for people coming to experience the Maine Coast and Acadia National Park. So here we are, living our best life, enjoying old friends and making new ones, meeting amazing people and working hard everyday to provide an extraordinary guest experience for everyone who stays with us.

Why they chose this property

Our old, timber frame house was built in 1847. The barn was built sometime before 1850 and served as the Livery Stable for this end of Mt. Desert Island which was primarily a farming community for a couple of hundred years. Paul has spent his career designing and building homes, and he gets all the credit for saving the barn -- which was falling in -- re-designing it, and creating two beautiful apartments within. He also renovated our house and tucked a cozy Suite Under the Eaves for guests.

What makes this property unique

The hiking in Acadia National Park is some of the best in the U.S. It's fun. It's accessible and the views are spectacular. Paul has put together a great guide to his favorite hikes in Acadia, and he's marked a trail map as a companion to the guide. Our guests love it!

Additionally, the Carriage Roads in Acadia are fantastic for cycling. We have excellent Cannondale bikes to share, along with helmets and racks.