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Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.

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Outside with wrap around deck
parking in front of house - trees are blooming!
outside - spring is here!
wrap around deck with chairs & BBQ
hallway, washer/dryer, full bathroom 1 bedroom to left, 2 bedrooms to right.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 677.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Atlantic Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.

This is a 3 bedroom (1 queen, 2 doubles), 2 bath home centrally located to Acadia National Park, the other island towns, and Bar Harbor with all the amenities of home. We provide everything you need - all cookware, dishes, linens, soaps (dish, laundry, bath), basic cleaning supplies, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, sandwich bags, etc. There is a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer. There is cable TV and WiFi. There's a BBQ grill on the deck - a nice quiet place to enjoy the sunshine; and a picnic table and patio table with umbrellas on the lawn. Pets are welcome too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make your 2026 reservations now. Pet friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock. Garland Farm and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! House was very comfortable and well located to get all around mount desert island. We enjoyed our vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and exactly as described! Check in was easy and it had some space outside for the dog, which was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and restful stay! This property was perfect for us and our 3 dogs. We would definitely stay here again should our travels bring us back to Acadia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house that was centrally located. House owner was great. We had one small issue that was corrected quickly. Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Jan’s cottage was absolutely wonderful. The cottage is spotless, beautifully maintained, and full of thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. The location is ideal: tucked away in a quiet spot for peace and relaxation, yet just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It was the best of both worlds—close to all the attractions but with the privacy and calm of a retreat. It’s the kind of place you look forward to returning to after each day’s adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Close to Acadia and good food

Close to Acadia and good food
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable with 3 bedrooms. Gave us easy access to the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. It was right on Mt. Desert Island and 10 min from everything, including entrance to Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. We got the best of both worlds- the town and people amd then went to our secluded quiet space at night. The house had everything we needed. We could not have asked for more:)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

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

Great place!

Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay on Gemstone Way! The house met our needs very well and the location is perfect for short trips to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The house did have a lot of pet hair around, but if you’re not bothered by that it’s a great place to stay! We are very thankful for our time here and we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele L.

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

Annual Acadia Trip

This was our a second time staying here. Great location. Easy to reach all parts of Acadia National Park.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Great home away from home.

This property had everything we needed and it was the perfect location for access to hiking and biking. We’re already looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Convenient to Bar Harbor and MDI

Good location with privacy and easy ride/15 minutes to all area’s of park and downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill P.

very nice

had a great time. very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Great location

The home is in a great location, close to everything. Its small, but just enough for the 3 of us. The only bad thing i can say about the house is the musty smell. Noticed it every time we can back from our excursions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Family time

It was a fun filled week. Great family time and lots of exploring
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

Great Location, comfortable , everything you need for a short stay

This house is located within ten minutes of Bar Harbor /Acadia. It is well equipped with all you need for a week long stay. It was very clean when we arrived and provided all you need to maintain that. Checkin and check out was easy. Although we didn’t need it communication with the owner was available . We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Perfect Bar Harbor Retreat: Peaceful, Pristine, and Well-Located

We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The property exceeded our expectations in every way. The home was immaculately clean, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect—tucked away in a quiet, scenic area, yet just a short drive to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The outdoor space was a true highlight, with a lovely deck and peaceful surroundings that made it easy to relax and enjoy the beauty of Maine. We appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the home, from the cozy furnishings to the well-stocked kitchen. The host was responsive and made the check-in and check-out process seamless. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing getaway in Bar Harbor. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele L.

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

Annual MDI Trip

Janice‘s house was exactly as described. It is a very good location to get to the hiking trails on the busy and the quiet side of Acadia. We had plenty of room for the two of us and our two dogs. The kitchen is well stocked and there are plenty of fans and the living room and two of the bedrooms have some kind of AC system on the wall. It was perfect to keep the place comfortable. We already booked our time for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol A.

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

Centrally located.

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and comfortable. We didn't spend much time outside at the house because the mosquitos were bad. The only down side was there must have been someone that rented that had a dog or cat because I am allergic to both and there was a lot of hair on the sofa and I ended up getting stuffy and itchy eyes so I vacuumed the sofa so I was able to sit there. I would rent again. It was close to Acadia national park and about 11 miles from downtown Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erica P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated, but affordable.

Booked this property as a last minute stay and it suited our needs. It was right on Mt Desert Island, minutes from Acadia, and was affordable for our family of five. You do get what you pay for though. The property was dated and things were run down. Incredibly damp inside - towels and clothes didn’t dry overnight - a dehumidifier would be a benefit if installed. Overall, we were happy with the price and location, but feel the rental could use some TLC. You could find everything you need in the kitchen to boil some lobsters though, so that’s a big plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Aaron G.

Should be condemned

Ruined our vacation. House should be condemned and the owner should not be in the rental business. House smelled of mold and urine, bathroom had mold, sheets on the bed and the mattress under them smelled horrible. We reserved the house for 4 nights as my wife and son were joining my daughter and myself on MDI for a few days. I was already up there with my daughter staying with my extended family. Since we have dogs we needed to get our own place. I showed up with my daughter on Wednesday to get the keys and pay for the place (cash at the insistence of the owner). Upon opening the house, I was overwhelmed with the smell, although the house itself appeared to be clean. Were it not for the circumstances of our dogs I would have simply refused the house but we had no choice. While the owner was there we opened every window in the place. My wife and son ended up not coming up Wednesday night so my daughter and I stayed one more night at my folk's timeshare. The next day I went back and after 24 hours the house smelled marginally better. I then pulled back the bed sheets only to discover they smelled horribly. I then stripped the beds and washed the sheets. I informed the owner of that and that the wifi was not working (neither was the cable). Trying not to be too confrontational when she came over she offered to let us use another house that would be available the next day or offered us a full refund. Again not trying to be a problem I said if the other place doesn't smell and is cleaner...great. By this point my wife and son were there so we had to stay the night. We froze with all the windows open and slept on the air mattress we brought to the timeshare. My son fell off of the deck which is falling apart as is. The next afternoon we were informed by email that the other place was now not available. Thats when it got ugly. The owner renegaded on her offer of a full refund. And charged us for two nights all the tax we paid, leaving us with no options other than to go home of find somewhere to keep the dogs and all sleep on an air mattress in an overcrowded timeshare. Suffice to say I am beyond infuriated at how we were mislead and that we paid a 250 dollars to drive 5 hours and wash someone else's sheets. Horrible place and horrible people. I informed the town chamber of commerce, building inspector and had the police present when trying to resolve this issue. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Review

We really enjoyed staying at this cottage and all the fun activities in the area. Janice is wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

" The way life should be"

As good as advertised. clean, spacious and a great location. You actually can get there from here wherever you want to go. Nice to return to quiet privacy after a busy day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxy S.

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

Great time in Bar Harbor

We had a wonderful stay at this property and in Bar Harbor. This property had plenty of room for all of us and was in a very quiet area of the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hong L.

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

Great location and cozy place!

Janice was very thoughtful and responsive. The location is great. We really enjoyed staying at her cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janice

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Why they chose this property

My husband and I spent many summers here until we decided to move here in 1989. We love Acadia National Park and the towns on MDI. (And fresh lobster of course). Spend your vacation at our rental property and I'm sure you'll fall in love with Maine too!

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