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Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

Eden House is a cozy, clean house located in a lovely, quiet wooded area. Within minutes you can be at a lake, the park or a beach. Eden House is within walking distance of a playground, bank and upscale restaurant. We are eleven miles from Bar Harbor and 1/2 mile to the Island Bus System stop. Enjoy many outdoor activities or a lovely drive on the Ocean Drive that are so popular on our wonderful island.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Village Green - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park located?

Located in Bar Harbor, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great communication!!!! Check in was super easy!!! The added amenities were a wonderful touch and appreciated!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place. Kathy was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in the woods with short walk to free shuttle to NP
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was wonderfully communicative in advance of, and during our stay.The house is centrally located for easy travel around Mt Desert Island while still feeling private and secluded.We saw deer and wild turkeys in the woods around the house, and the home was very well appointed with everything we needed to make it feel like home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed. Plenty of kitchen essentials, towels and hangers in the closets. Perfect location to explore Acadia and the quiet side of the island. The lakes were great for kayaking. Every place we chose for dinner were delicious. Host was always responsive to text messages. Great place to visit. Don’t miss out booking Eden House.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Just perfect!

We loved everything about our stay in this beautiful house! Clean and comfortable, it had everything we needed and offered the perfect peaceful place to come home to after a day of exploring. Kathy was readily available by text any time, and the check-in and check-out couldn't have been simpler. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin E.

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

Great Sunset

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

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

Wonderful stay in a charming home!

We loved our stay! Kathy was so responsive and the house had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, check in was a breeze, and everything was clean. It was also in a great location that made it easy to get to any place we needed, the shuttle stop is close by, and it’s away from the crazy busy Bar Harbor area. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

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

Great place to stay!

Kathy’s house was a gem on Mt Desert Island, tucked away from the crowds, yet close to Bar Harbor and the park. The house was well stocked with amenities, basically everything you need for your stay with a bonus of frozen Maine blueberries, pancake mix, butter and syrup to prepare a delicious pancake breakfast the first morning. Highly recommended for your visit in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Family Stay

Eden house is very family friendly. Host supplied a high chair and pack n play. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

Great quiet place

Lovely, comfortable house. Quiet location. Host very communicative and helpful. You do need to drive to most places on the island from here (my husband was hoping the island shuttle bus would be more useful but i thought driving was easy and most places were within 29 minutes)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Felt right at home

This is such a great secluded property not far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor. You really get the best of both worlds. The hosts had the place well stocked with everything you need in case you had forgotten something. Comfy, cozy, and very affordable for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug W., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Maine Grtaway

Amazing property and owners, the pictures don’t do it justice. It is in a perfect location for visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia, close enough for easy access, but tucked away quietly on the woods.I don’t know if I’ll ever get back, but would book here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

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

Our stay at Kathy’s house

We loved our stay at this property! One could not ask for a better location! The drive was close to the east and west side of Mount Desert Island. The house was very clean and so cozy! Since we had teenagers, the kids were extra happy that they had their own beds. The kitchen was well equipped, had all the necessities plus some (we were impressed with the spice rack). There was plenty of space for everyone. We loved the grill and the deck. The check in/ check out process was seamless, owner very responsive and attentive! I highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F., Crozet, Virginia

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

Another outstanding stay at Eden House

We traveled to Bar Harbor with our two Labradors and stayed for a second time at this wonderful property. The second time was just as good as the first. Kathy is so responsive to questions. The house was fully supplied with everything we needed. The blueberries were a nice touch and we enjoyed them every morning with our yogurt. The pups loved the big back yard. The house is in a terrific wooded setting close to the town of Bar Harbor by car. It was so nice to return to this quiet, peaceful house everyday after hiking with our pups. When we return to Bar Harbor we will stay in this house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

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

Look No Further

After weeks of researching places to stay for our week vacation on MDI, I kept coming back to the same place. We didn't want to spend a week in a hotel so we decided on Eden House. When my wife and I arrived, we immediately fell in love with the place and knew we had made the right decision. The pictures don't do the house justice. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The house is immaculate and adequately stocked with everything one could possibly need for an extended stay from the washer and dryer to the well apportioned kitchen. Kathy and Bruce are gracious and accommodating hosts. We had the opportunity to meet Bruce and enjoyed our brief visit. The deck was a great place to sit with a cocktail and reflect on the day's activities. Eden House is located in a beautiful setting nestled under trees on a secluded private road away from the the hectic noise of Bar Harbor. We were minutes from Acadia National Park, where we spent the majority of our time hiking and hanging out enjoying the natural beauty of the park. There are countless restaurants nearby and Bar Harbor is about 15 minutes away with shopping galore and groceries. When we were there the leaves were beginning to change. The colors intensified throughout the week. We had a great vacation that was only made better by staying at Eden House. We highly recommend this property for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becka I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a quiet area with close access to bar harbor and Acadia national park. Lovely home with everything one would need. The host was very kind and responsive. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything for a family juggling two littles could need! Our 4 yr old loved all the games, puzzles, and books. The parents appreciated the easy single floor layout of the main living spaces, laundry, high chair, quiet and private neighborhood, and a kitchen with everything needed to cook a meal easily. Location is great for accessing the NP park from different entrances and great food options around with a playground right up the street. 10/10, no notes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom and I had a great stay at Kathy's place. It was easy to get to different points in Acadia and we appreciated the quiet location nestled in the woods. Kathy was quick to respond and provided lots of information about nearby restaurants and things to do in the area. Both Kathy and her place were a real gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very calm and relaxing place. Enjoyed the wild turkeys coming thru early in morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cabin was just what we needed for exploring the park and area. it reminded me of the house I grew up in. It was a nice surprise to find the pancake mix and condiments in the fridge. Just wish there was a Kuerig machine since I'm the only one who drinks coffee and a pot is too much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family of 4 to tour Acadia and Bar Harbor! Owners gave fantastic details about the surrounding area and were very responsive! House and kitchen well stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Eden House

We had a wonderful stay at Eden House. Kathy was very responsive before and during the stay. Super helpful. Not that much help is needed because the house is well equipped, including lots of extra touches provided to make everything easy. We are a family of 4 and were comfortable in the house and on the large, very private and quiet property. Easy access to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. Just an overall great accommodation. Thank you Kathy and Bruce!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! House and property was fantastic! Exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Perfect weekend!

Stayed here with my partner and a couple of friends for my wedding weekend! Loved the location nice and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Norwood

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My husband and I built Eden House in 1975 on family property. Our families are both local and we are descendants of the first residents of Mount Desert Island. We are very proud of our island. It has been a wonderful place to raise a family and our children live close by!

Why they chose this property

Eden House has many stay at home offerings but should you prefer to travel the area, we supply maps and brochures for those looking for adventures.

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