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Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME
- Place, Village Green2 min walk
- Place, West Street Historic District3 min walk
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching6 min walk
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunk room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master bedroom with private sunroom
1 Queen Bed
Second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
First floor full bath
Toilet · Shower only
Second floor full bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
About this property
Fully updated home-quiet street right in downtown Bar Harbor-off street parking
Dragonfly Cottage is an inviting, newly renovated home just 2 blocks from the Village Green. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has off-street parking, open concept living area with gas fireplace and a wonderful 3 season porch. A few minutes walk will take you to Bar Island, the Shore Path, and all the shops/restaurants/groceries/cruises that downtown Bar Harbor has to offer. Bar Harbor Rental Permit #VR2R24-246
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Shore Path - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Thirsty Whale - 4 min walk
- Jordan's Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Finback Alehouse - 5 min walk
- The Barnacle - 6 min walk
- Side Street Cafe - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
31 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
26 October 2025
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Katie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ryan N.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor Week
Ryan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brandy C.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brooke E.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Brooke E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Leanne H.
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leanne H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin W.
30 June 2025
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4 nights
Kevin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
judy b.
9 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
judy b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy I.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable and great location
Amy I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Char S.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, Great Location
Char S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Hillary V.
20 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Hillary V.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
21 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Windy and Tim
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house, great location!
Windy and Tim
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
12 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Sarah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Robin B.
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!
Robin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas T.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Thomas T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lois K.
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar Harbor Family Vacation
Lois K.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leslie A.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great year
Leslie A.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverly J.
8 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Comfortable Home Away from Home
Beverly J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie N.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bar harbor gem
Carrie N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
7 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Mark B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Dana T.
24 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling cottage
Dana T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragonfly Cottage is Perdect
Jenny R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen J.
7 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marny B.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location!
Marny B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Colleen M Shapiro
We live in Massachusetts with our three children and have been visiting Mount Desert Island for 25 years. Rob and I first visited MDI in 1996 and immediately fell in love with Acadia. We started out camping at the Seawall campground before we had our children and then as our family grew we began renting various cabins/homes on the quiet side of the island. In 2017 we found a beautiful, old home on Bass Harbor and purchased it to use as a vacation and rental property until hopefully one day we will retire there (that property is Apple Cove, listing number 4812310). We have so enjoyed having that home on the quiet side that when the opportunity to purchase this beautifully renovated cottage right in Bar Harbor came up we could not say no. Two of our children are now in college with the youngest in high school and they all consider MDI their happy place. Our family has spent many of our best times enjoying Bar Harbor and Acadia and we love having the opportunity to share our homes and our love for the area with other families.
Why they chose this property
The location of Dragonfly Cottage is perfect for getting the most out of all that Bar Harbor has to offer with only a short walk to the water, the shore path, and all the shops and restaurants. The house is situated on a very quiet side street with minimal one way traffic and provides a quiet, tranquil home base for exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia. A quarter mile walk will take you to the sand bar across to Bar Island. A quarter mile in the other direction puts you right on the Village Green. Shopping, coffee, cocktails, fine dining, casual dining, lobster, breakfast, boat tours, the Shore Path, history, amazing views and Acadia National Park are all in the backyard of this beautifully renovated, inviting cottage. And the cottage itself is a wonderful, comfortable retreat with beautiful space for relaxing and spending time together.
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