In town Bar Harbor Waterfront Home

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9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Village Green4 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching9 min walk
Shore Path9 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bob's Room

1 Queen Bed

Cecily's Room

1 King Bed

Kate's Room

2 Single Beds

Lisabeth's Room

1 King Bed

Melinda's Room

2 Single Beds

Peter's Room

1 King Bed

Rachel's Room

1 Double Bed

Roberta's Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Rosie's Room

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bob's bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cecily's suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bathroom

Toilet

Lisabeth's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Melinda's bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Peter's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Roberta's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Shore Path Cottage, built in 1880, once the summer residence of America's wealthy folk, is today a gracious, architecturally unique oceanfront home with 8 tastefully appointed rooms and a chef's kitchen. Located at the end of a quiet street along the historic Shore Path, enjoy ocean views and being minutes to town restaurants, shops, and galleries via the oceanside path. The location is ideal with a lawn stretching down to the sea, just minutes away from all of the activity of Bar Harbor!

Property manager

Roberta Chester

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

For a fee under owner's supervision.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Village Green - 4 min walk
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 9 min walk
Shore Path - 9 min walk
West Street Historic District - 9 min walk
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Geddy's - 8 min walk
The Barnacle - 5 min walk
Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 4 min walk
The Dog and Pony Tavern - 7 min walk
The Reading Room - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In town Bar Harbor Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., -

18 October 2023

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

Fabulous place

Wonderful, charming old home, full of character with plenty of places to eat, visit and enjoy the locale. The location can't be beat, steps from town, the ocean and a short drive into Acadia, easy to beat the crowds and get parking. We are coming back next year! Five stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas k.

24 September 2023

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

Location location location

Outstanding location, great property owner. Would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

18 August 2023

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

Dream Family Vacation

This was a perfect retreat for our family of 12 (ages ranging from 10 months to 65). The house was just as imagined, a very New England cottage filled with love, care and memories (well preserved by the owners). There was ample space to spread out and a bedroom/bathroom for everyone. The yard was spacious and provided a gorgeous view of the sea with glorious morning sunrises (a must do if you are an early bird). The kitchen was fully equipped and updated to provide easily for family meals. The location could not be better, private, yet easy to walk into town or bike to Acadia. Then.... there were our hosts and owners of the home, Roberta and Lisabeth (there are more family members, but that is who we met). Absolutely a delight, responsive, kind and had wonderful suggestions for activities during our stay. We felt welcomed and one could see how much Roberta treasures her home and delights in seeing families enjoy the lovely space. We do hope to return some day for another stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., Massachusetts

7 August 2023

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

Perfect, or so I hear.

Unfortunately this is a second hand report. My husband was hospitalized briefly the during the week before our trip. We considered going a few days late, until we realized that he had caught Covid in the hospital. On the other hand our 3 adult children, their spouses and our 4 grandchildren ages 2 weeks to 7 years had a wonderful stay. They loved everything about the house. They found the location perfect, with the shore and tide pools in the backyard and the town a short walk away. Great for trips to get ice cream. No need to find parking. They noted that sounds didn’t travel easily within the house which was very helpful with a baby in the group. They made good use of the large, well supplied kitchen. All of this with easy access to the park where they hiked, biked, climbed, walked and ran. They would all love to go back again next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

6 August 2023

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect property for a multigenerational family vacation. The location was also ideal right on the water and a short walk to town and easy drive to Acadia National Park. The host was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023