Comfortable Spacious Victorian Central Bar Harbor, 5 bedroom 2 bath

Ledgelawn Cottage, a nineteenth century home on Bar Harbor's historic Ledgelawn Avenue, is steps from all the attractions of downtown and a few minutes from Acadia National Park. Stroll to the village green, fine restaurants and specialty shops, theaters, the Abbe Museum, Shore Path, free Island Explorer bus, tennis courts, skateboard park, playground, and Sunday farmer's market. Two park entrances are a few minutes' drive away. We comfortably accommodate up to ten guests in this welcoming spacious home, decorated with a blend of new and antique furnishings. The house offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering with friends and family.
Enter the house through the large enclosed front porch, the perfect spot to relax and plan the day's adventures. Once inside, you will see the spacious living room to the left, with ample seating and television. To the right is the reading room, with local maps and travel guides, and shelves of books for children and adults. Beyond the reading room is the sun-filled dining room, with seating for eight to ten guests, and games and puzzles in the corner china cabinet.
Across hall from the dining room is the large, fully stocked kitchen blending antique charm with modern amenities. Every effort has been made to ensure that guests have all they need to prepare meals for both indoor and outdoor dining. Spices and condiments, paper goods, foils and wraps, trash bags, sponges, dish and hand soap, and of course a lobster pot, are all provided.
Currently being prepared for 2026 is the big new familyroom/bedroom, replacing the patio room pictured. This space will have lots of seating, a gas flreplace, large TV, and queen sleep sofa, providing a private first floor bedroom a few steps down from te main level.
The first floor also includes a powder room, separate shower room, and laundry room.
The second floor has four spacious comfortable bedrooms with a range of bed sizes. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed. There is a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a room with a double brass four-poster, and a room with two twin beds. A pack-and-play and a wooden toddler bed are also provided. In addition to the bedrooms, there are a full bathroom and an office with two built-in desks.
Outdoors, there are a gas grill, lawn seating, and picnic tables. The driveway holds three cars.
Ledgelawn Cottage is a non-smoking, no pet vacation home. Dogs cannot be considered under any circumstances, regardless of breed, due to severe family allergies. We welcome up to ten staying guests (including children and babies), with a maximum of fourteen people on the property at any time.
Bar Harbor rental permit number 1321