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Light Oak Leaf Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Laundry room.
Upstairs bedroom, Queen bed.
Downstairs master bedroom. Queen bed.
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Bar Harbor, ME

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light Oak Leaf Cottage

This lovely spacious home has 2 large bedrooms and 1 smaller bedroom, with 2 full bathrooms. It also features air conditioning for those hot summer days, and a pellet stove (with furnace backup) for those chilly nights. Direct TV and WiFi internet access are available at the cottage. This cottage features an open, inviting floor plan with lots of windows. It has been completely renovated and updated. A beautiful sunroom off the dining area provides a place to relax.
Conveniently located a short drive from Bar Harbor's bustling downtown, this peaceful home sits along the bus route for the Island Explorer free shuttle buses. Leave your car behind, and hop on a bus for a free ride anywhere on Mount Desert Island and into Acadia National Park. Our cottage sits on a large lot surrounded by oak trees, and is within walking distance of the ocean. Several popular campgrounds and lobster pounds are within 1 miles, and sea kayaking rentals are within a mile. Our home is within ten to fifteen minutes from each of the towns on Mt. Desert Island: Somesville, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. All of these towns have their own character, and offer their own unique blend of restaurants, sightseeing, whale watching, arts, community events, mountains for hiking, carriage roads for walking or biking, beaches, parks, lighthouses, sailing, and boat-filled harbors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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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
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, 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 cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bar Harbor, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Light Oak Leaf Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light Oak Leaf Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Light Oak Leaf Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Light Oak Leaf Cottage located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Atlantic Brewing Company and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Kisma Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Perfect for our family and close to Acadia and downtown Bar Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Light Oak Leaf Cottage! It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. It was immaculate and very well supplied with everything needed. It feels like it is isolated even though everything we wanted to was no more than 15 to 25 min away. We found 3 or 4 great food places within 10 min. Tom was very response to a couple of small issues we had while there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Spotless and everything we needed for a wonderful week in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marina p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is spacious, comfortable and functional. We had everything in the kitchen to cook our meals when needed. Showers were big and water pressure was good. Beds were very comfortable. We all had good recuperating sleep after all day hiking. The house is close to Acadia. It took us no more than 25 min to any hiking trail we chose. Food options were much better quality and prices were lower than in Bar Harbor. I highly recommend this house and would come back when visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spacious, clean, comfortable home with everything needed to cook family meals. The furnishings allow for lounging in front of the tv and eating together around the kitchen table. The bedrooms are large and the beds were very comfortable. The laundry facilities are new models. The location is quiet and at the end of a road. It's very convenient to drive to Acadia for day trips. The owner is very responsive - we just needed paper towels which were brought promptly. This home was perfect for our group of 4 adults, I've stayed in over 30 home rentals and this one was one of the best, I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Now this is a 5 star home.

Very clean, overabundance of kitchen appliances, even a colander and popover tin which we used, Roomy, nightlights, places for luggage, bathroom counter space, large bath soaps, laundry supplies, room for family time... We loved our stay and would do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Very clean. Everything was just as we expected. Close to a wonderful lobster takeout. When I damaged a screen on the sliding glass door, he replaced it the next day and covered the cost. Everything worked. Great location. Tom has a great house and location. We will say here again on our next trip to Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Family Vacation

This property and location worked very well for our visit to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Wonderful cottage

Clean, comfortable cottage conveniently located in beautiful Bar Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

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

Close to lobster pound

Very close to excellent lobster pound
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great Rental Near Acadia

This is an excellent rental for those looking to stay near Acadia and Bar Harbor. The property is clean and comfortable and the owners are great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

America C.

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

Fantastic location and home; it was everything we hoped it would be.

Very easy to rent.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice clean place

Easy access to Bar Harbor, Acadia MDI hikes, and Schoodic Peninsula
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronny A.

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

Listing was accurate.

Everything was exactly as stated. Enjoyed the location, away from the busy Bar Harbor but close enough to enjoy Acadia. Highly recommend the Bar Harbor Lobster Pound. Best food for price we had the whole trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Bar Harbor

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhonda w.

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

Rhonda’s Review

We found the house very clean, beds comfortable, amenities adequate and location great. Even though it rained almost daily and a hurricane visited we found our stay everything we wanted it to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cyndi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bar Harbor House

House was ok. Would have been great with more
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

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

Great little out of the way place

Nice house. Plenty of room. A bit tricky finding the turnoff for the first day but really nice. Short distance from town and Acadia. Owners were very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

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

Home Away From Home

This is a beautiful, spacious house. We loved the private and quiet location. It was an ideal and comfortable place to come back to after a long day in Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Paul B.

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

Would stay there again

Clean, well-appointed house with no surprises located 15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main part of Acardia. Lobster stand and coffee shop next door, plus good hikes in the less-visited parts of the park. Great if you don't want to be in the middle of the things but close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Spacious home, good communication. Window unit AC in kitchen and one in living room. Owners are right next door so very quick to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just finished a spectacular week touring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and this house was a perfect home base for us and our four kids. There was plenty of space, all the beds were comfortable, there were many games and books for the kids to enjoy, the kitchen was very well stocked with all the tools and implements we needed to make family meals, and there was even a whole first aid cabinet that came in very handy. What's more, the house looks a lot newer and more recently updated than the photos suggest. The owners are EXTREMELY responsive to text messages and got us a fresh propane tank when we ran out while grill, which was very much appreciated. I am *so* glad we chose to stay here instead of in a hotel especially because our priority was to be up and out early each morning to get our hikes and outdoor adventures in, then have somewhere comfortable to have family dinner and watch movies in the evening. Two tips: 1) you *could* do the 0.6mi walk to Terramor to grab the #9 bus into town, or, you could drive to the Visitor's Center to park for the day (15-20 minutes) and take buses around the park and/or into and out of BH rather than dealing with parking in BH. 2) Bring your own beach towels if you're going to be going in the water anywhere. Either way, whenever you get back to the house for the night, it is mandatory that you take the 90-second walk next door to the Travelin' Lobster for at least blueberry pie.
flora on the Anvil -> Aspen trail loop @ Schoodic
Morning atop Cadillac
Jordan Pond - popovers are good but getting swarmed with wasps is not, get them to go
truer words have not been spoken
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

Gem in the woods

This is probably my favorite vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in. This little cottage was perfect for my little family and my Husbands parents. It was well stocked and clean. The location is private but also within walking distance of a great restaurant. There were games and camping chairs to sit outside, and a grill on the deck. I would definitely recommend it to any family up to 6 people. There were lots of towels and a washer and dryer which was amazing for this point in our trip. I’ll definitely be booking with them again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rita and Tom Blair

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We are a contractor and a retired CNA. We are native Mainers, and one of us grew up right here in Bar Harbor! We have five children and many grandchildren, all living in Maine.

Why they chose this property

Although one of us grew up here, we both lived off of Mount Desert Island for many years. Buying this property gave us the opportunity to move back home to a place we love.

What makes this property unique

We love the location of our home, close enough to Bar Harbor to access all that it has to offer, but far enough removed to provide us with a peaceful place to come home to at the end of the day. We also love that we can step outside and smell the fresh ocean air, and can hop on the free Island Explorer buses and get anywhere on the Island without taking a car.

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