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The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch

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A small cabin with a wooden door and a window, surrounded by a snowy forest.
A home theater room with a large flat-screen TV, leather recliner sofas, and a carpeted floor.
A wood-burning stove in a cabin with a window view of a snowy forest.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a fireplace, two blue armchairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Playground on site
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Clark Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch

The Bar Harbor Ranch: nestled in an evergreen forest adjacent to a main road, this spacious modern house is conveniently located right on the head of the island and less than 10 min. from Acadia National Park's Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The house was set up for large group social activities, with an open concept kitchen, 8 person bar/dining area and a cozy relaxation area by the indoor fireplace. With the ideal weather Acadia experiences, the property is perfect for outdoor family activities on the deck, front lawn or sitting around the fire pit.
Features include - Kitchen: With a propane oven and 4 burner stove top, large air fryer, an additional electric 4 burner stove top, coffee pot & Keurig, dish washer, full fridge, and more than all the essential cookware this kitchen allows guests to save money by eating in. Dining Area: With 7 bar seats and 8 kitchen table seats, sitting down to enjoy a home cooked meal has never been easier. Turn on the indoor propane fire place, connect to the bluetooth speaker system and let the good times roll! SMART TV'S IN EVERY ROOM! We know after a long day of hiking, sometimes the perfect evening consists of taking a hot shower, laying down and watching a movie with your loved ones. We have 4 smart tv's in the house including a large sectional "TV Room" so the whole family can gather together.
Lastly, spending time outside is a must in Acadia which is why we make sure outdoor activities are possible with an outdoor woodburning sauna, propane bbq grill, porch with table/umbrella/chairs and a fire pit for relaxing evenings with S'mores! We look forward to sharing our home with you, we love being here and we hope you do too!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
TIME: Check out time tomorrow is by 10am. TRASH: goes in the dumpster outside. DISHES: Please make sure to wash / dry any dishes used and return to cupboards.
LAUNDRY: Please fold blankets and leave on top of beds. Used sheets can be placed on top of washers and dryers. Please start a load(s) of laundry with all the used towels (Select Normal, High Spin).
CLEANING: General cleaning by our team is expected to be required but for anything very noticeable there are cleaning supplies in the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VR124-001 (Permit 2480)
Property # 3814710vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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 Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • beach near Clark Cove - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 17 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Currents Seafood And Spirits - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch ?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch on 25 October 2026 start from NZ$3,228, 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.

What time is check-in at The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Modern Bar Harbor Ranch located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Acadia National Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company. Garland Farm and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place near the park and bar harborThe theatre was a plus Thank you for the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable VRBO! We enjoyed our stay. We outdoor sauna and theater rooms are an added bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, only 15 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, just a few minutes from Acadia. It was perfect for our group of 7. Kitchen well stocked, we enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our yay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, with lots of space. We had a fun time in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sameena N.

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

Great stay

We had a great time at the property. It close to the park and the town. Only downside is that it’s off of busy road. We enjoyed the home theater and sauna!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well stocked for family meals. One of the best parts was the communication with the host and the response times. The host actually made you feel that they were glad you were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Beautiful home. Not disappointed and would stay again. Home theater was a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great Bar Harbor Location!

This house was comfortable and spacious. The location right between Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor was great!!! So close to Travelin Lobster which was delicious and a great bargain!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great stay

Exactly as described. Clean, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alix R.

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

Great VRBO

Loved staying here with our family! The hosts were very helpful in answering any questions we had prior to the trip and during the trip! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darwin C.

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

Perfect Bar Harbor Getaway

The house is quite roomy and conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown. Only 5 minutes to the airport! It has everything you need and the patio seating is nicely shaded throughout the entire day! Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Acadia getaway

This house was perfect for our group of 8 (4 adults/4 kids). We were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots/pans, utensil, Tupperware, etc. The location was great for exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

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

Would stay again!

My family and friends had a lot of fun staying here. Wish we actually had more time to use the sauna and the movie theater. The kitchen also had any spices you'd think of! The one personal downside was the beds are 3-4 on the firmness scale but other than that, no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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

Glad we stayed here!

The house was lovely and centrally located to all our hiking and restaurant destinations. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. We also enjoyed the deck at the end of each day. The layout of the house is wonderful and this will suit families.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Home base for Acadia hiking

We had a great stay at the property. Everything was as noted in the listing and the kitchen was well stocked. When we had questions the host was quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Acadia trip

Property was clean and exactly as pictured. Host was very helpful and quick to respond. Also offered suggestions for dining and things of interest for us as well. We had an amazing trip and will plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

Great place for Bar Harbor/Acadia

This is a roomy, remodeled home about 15 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia. Well-equipped and clean. Located less than a mile from The Traveling Lobster (eat here). We ran out of time but would like to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kriste B.

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

Bar harbor house

Enjoyed our stay, used the fire pit and back deck a good bit. A lil drive to everything which we knew before arriving. There was a little road noise during the day but zero issue at night. Had fun with the chickens that came to visit :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Wonderful family gettaway

We had a wonderful time! More room than anticipated, providing an opportunity for 2 adults to work remotely as they couldn't take off the time. One of the most well stocked kitchens in terms of condiments and spices, another great surprise! Very nice host. Was excited about their being a puzzle! Lots of extras. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

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

Head of the Island

Property was great and good for couples or families. Everthying you need is included for a lobster bake at home or just sitting on the deck and relaxing. Although not located in the town of Bar Harbor- it is just minutes to everything Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park has to offer! Fresh Lobster from local fisherman is just a 1 minute drive over the Trenton bridge. I stayed at this property since it was close to family who live in Town Hill and don't have enough space for guests, so it worked out well! I will definately be back for more stays!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ward H.

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

Plenty of room for an Acadia stay

Everything was great about this house. As described and big comfortable rooms. For me, it is always about the small things. Such as plenty of towels and toiletries. These were much appreciated. Even the kitchen had all the basic ingredients like spices, oils, etc. I gave the location 4 stars due to the loud busy street right next to the property. Only an issue when hanging out on the deck, you hear everything driving by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This property has it's pros and cons but I agree with the other reviewer who left a 6/10 rating that this property is good, but not great. Location wise, it's only a short drive from Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia so it's convenient without being in the busy downtown area and is a great starting point for your daily activities. On the negative side though, I was not impressed with the cleanliness, especially the kitchen. Cabinet and drawer faces were sticky and we had to wash almost every pot and pan before we used them because of food residue and grime. For the steep cleaning fee this property charges I would have expected it to be much cleaner when we arrived. The kitchen floor was also awkward to walk on because most of the tiles were loose in the subfloor with grout missing and wobbled when walked on. Potential guests should be aware that the layout of the house is a bit strange. Two of the bedrooms are on the lower level of this split level home, which in itself is no big deal, but the lower level is open to an unfinished laundry area and the rest of the basement. A highlight of the stay was the movie theater. The owner did a nice job on this space but it took us a few minutes to find it since you have to go through a utility room in the unfinished area of the basement to get there. Overall, this property wasn't for me and I would not book again but it could be great with more attention to cleaning and a bit of maintenance work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Unfortunately, our experience with Dave showed us he is a glass half empty kind of person who chooses to focus on minor inconveniences as opposed to the overall quality. We agree, we’d prefer not to rent our home to him again in the future. Our cleaners were promptly notified to spend more time ensuring pots are cleaned as this should not fall on the guest! In a private message Dave told me the rest of the property was clean so he is a pretty negatively focused guest. Unfortunately, some guests personalities are difficult to please. With that being said, we will always listen to constructive criticism, as we aim to make our place better each year to improve the space for future guests!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The photos for this house work really hard to make it look inviting, but the experience of staying here doesn’t quite measure up. For starters there’s no central air and the few window units they have can’t reach any common areas, so it was extremely hot in the afternoons and evenings. Two of the bedrooms are in the basement (which is a bit dark and spooky) and are also barely temperature controlled. The master bathroom has no fan and a toilet which looks intriguing with a bidet, but the seat itself doesn’t reach the edge of the porcelain so it's kind of gross to sit on. There's no couch or TV in the main living space (only the secondary space near the bedroom). The yard and fire pit are fine, but the mosquitos are so bad we couldn't be out there for more than a few minutes. (That's not really the homeowner's fault, but you should know what you're getting.) Our checkout time was at 10 am and there was already a car pulled up to the house at 9:55 watching us leave. This place was cheaper than most with a good location (points for that), but it all adds up to a house that is clearly someone's second or third home and very much feels like it. If the homeowner wants to make this place appealing in the long run, they should invest the time and funds to make each part of the house enjoyable to experience and not just good for a pic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
This is our first negative review we have received so this is an example of how unfortunately some people are difficult to please. We are very sorry Jessica did not have a perfect stay but we truly believe this speaks more to her personality than the quality of our home. This is in fact our only home and we rent it on VRBO half of the year to help with the outstanding living costs in the area. We work hard to provide a clean and comfortable space where guests can enjoy their vacation which can be seen from everyone else's reviews. Unfortunately Jessica seems to be the type of person to focus on somethings few flaws rather than the many positives it brings to the table. Again, we understand in the line of business some people are highly critical and difficult to please but of course it still hurts as we take pride in our home and offering to people to build lifelong memories in Acadia. Be well Jessica and as always we will take in the constructive criticism and continually improve our space as we are able to.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was truly great. Host is extremely fast with responses before and during our stay. The property was close to the outdoor activities we wanted to experience at Acadia National Park. This property was truly amazing to stay at for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

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