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Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C

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A two-story house with a porch, a car parked in front, and a well-maintained garden.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a blue-striped sofa, a wooden rocking chair, and a wooden dresser with a television.
A backyard with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a standing fan, and windows with views of greenery.
A living room with a wooden dresser, a television, a patterned armchair, a blue sofa, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Bar Harbor Historical Society
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom_1

1 Queen Bed

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2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C

Charming and cozy, this coastal cottage offers classic Bar Harbor quaintness while being close to everything the area has to offer. You will be just far enough from Main Street to avoid the tourists, so enjoy some peace and quiet on the old-fashioned 'Maine' front porch each morning with a cup of coffee. The living room is just the place to kick back with loved ones on the sofa or armchair and a flatscreen TV awaits for entertainment. Not to mention, both bedrooms are located upstairs, so guests can choose whether to stay downstairs and mingle or head upstairs to hit the hay.

What's nearby:
Located less than a half-mile from Main Street, this adorable cottage will be the perfect jumping-off point for checking out the various restaurants, shops, and attractions that make this coastal town so special. Take an afternoon to walk along the Bar Harbor Shore Path or take advantage of the many hiking trails that are scattered nearby to really soak up the scenery. Venture out a bit further, and you will find yourself at the famous Acadia National Park. You're just a short two-min walk from Glen Mary Park, which features a children's wading pool.
BH STR License Number: VR2R26-144

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5248045vb
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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this cabin is by the sea. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Criterion Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Street Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bar Harbor Historical Society, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. St. Saviour's Church and Abbe Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason J.

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

Great for Acadia

Had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!

The house was very cute and in an amazing location, walkable to town and close to everything Acadia can offer. It was also super clean and pet friendly. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael ..

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The locatio...

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The location is great and the overall experience couldn`t be better.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erin N.

Good Location

The location is great. On a quiet side street, but walkable (.5 mi) to town center. It also has a washer and dryer, which is nice. Otherwise, for the money your paying it’s a bit basic - pretty sure it’s a college rental in the off season, and that’s what it looks like.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie ..

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on ...

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on the edge of town that it wasn`t crowded, but still near enough that we could walk everywhere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Cozy cottage

Norris cottage was perfect for our needs. Comfortable bed and living room and the porch was great for morning coffee and evening drinks with a nice view of the wooded park across the street. Angel, from Vacasa, was very nice and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie ..

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great ...

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great place to stay! Walking distance to downtown but away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage was very clean and welcoming, with a nice backyard to sit out in. It felt like home for the week.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ellie ..

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. ...

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. Good for a family but note that the staircase is very steep if you have young children. Comfortable accommodations, however mattress in master bedroom needs to be replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy ..

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very ...

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very clean upon arrival with a well equipped kitchen. Our family of four took advantage of the the shaded porch for morning and afternoon relaxation, BBQ’d several nights on the gas grill and used the on demand” tv features to watch movies at the end of a few hot days of Acadia Park activity. Highly recommend this house and Bar Harbor/Acadia!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anthony G.

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

High hopes

Online it seemed to be a good place for 3 to stay but there is only 1 ac unit upstairs and it gets pretty hot. The bathroom looked like it had black mold around the toilet. There were leftover things from someone else in one of the bedrooms. The beds were very uncomfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
We are disheartened to read that you experienced issues that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. Our local manager assured us that there is only one AC unit upstairs, as it is not legal to put AC units in egress windows, but there are two HVAC units downstairs. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. The toilet was checked and no black mold was found and housekeeping was addressed about any items left behind by prior guests. While we acknowledge that beds will not suit everyone's specific preferences, we regret that ours was not comfortable for you and your comments were shared with the homeowner. We hope you will allow us the chance to provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Haessly ..

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the pe...

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the perfect place to relax after a long adventure filled day. Great location, easy access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia park entrances. Walking distance to a couple park trails too. Another reviewer mentioned bringing a gate for the stairs - I am very glad we did this as the stairs are pretty steep. Our 5 year old had no issues on the stairs, but the 1.5 year old definitely needed to be kept off them. Our favorite walking destination each evening was Mt Desert Island Ice Cream!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hannah ..

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our d...

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our dog. The kitchen is really well equipped. Lots of cleans fresh linen and towels, the location is fabulous. Close enough to Bar Harbour to walk in but fare enough away to escape the crowds. We had kids and not only is Norris cottage on a quiet street but it’s literally a stones through from a fenced in wading pool. Our kids loved it. Also really close to a playground. Excellent bargaining tools with small people. We loved our time here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Noelle ..

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went...

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went into town, whether it was to get ice cream, get dinner and drinks, or do some shopping. One surprise we had was in the room with the two twin beds - it was small and set up so that the door couldn`t be opened or closed without moving one of the beds, which would obviously disturb whoever was sleeping there. In addition, they had some amenities for cleaning (e.g., dish and laundry detergent) but were missing some other amenities that would have been nice to have, like extra toilet paper and more cooking basics (they only provided salt and pepper). But overall we still really enjoyed our stay! The owners were very responsive and reasonable!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liana R.

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

Great location!

The location is fantastic. It was an easy 1/2 mile walk to the center of town, making it really convenient to hop on the Island Explorer or go to dinner in town. It was a good amount of space, with a reasonably sized living room for the 4 of us and it was great to also have a full-size kitchen. There were apparent signs of wear and tear on the house that slightly detracted from the atmosphere. This included a tear in the wall in the kitchen and the need for a fresh coat of paint throughout (clear areas where they tried to paint over patches but it doesn't look right). The larger concern though was for a slight moldy smell in the house and possible mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. These are all addressable concerns though and, again, amazing location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Home was very shabby and sorely needed to be painted. Grass was not cut. Smelled musty. Window in large bedroom was missing a shade allowing the street light to shine in. I just had the entire interior of my home painted...walls, high ceilings, trim, doors. My home is larger than this rental and only cost me $3000 (6 rooms). The painter did an excellent job. I very much doubt I will go through Verbo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Hi there, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

George H.

Not what the pictures suggest

We stayed at Norris Cottage in august 2022. It is an old Maine house that hasn’t aged well. The good - 2 people can stay well. The air conditioning worked well on the ground floor and was adequate though noisy in the main bedroom where it is a window unit. The Wi-Fi was fine. It had a dishwasher, washer, dryer though noisy also worked well. It is close to town and in a safe location. The bad- the furniture is all in bad condition including the bumpy, noisy mattress. You can’t comfortably stay in the 2nd room unless it is cool with low humidity outside. This room and the bathroom are extremely musty and stale smelling. The floor in the kitchen is deteriorating and ripping apart. There was a pile of deep dust under both beds. In our opinion, the pictures were nowhere near the reality. Think hunting cabin
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi George. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us. We're happy to hear that our home was a suitable size for your stay and that the AC and wifi worked well. We are sorry that the appliances were too noisy for your preferences. We will be sure to pass along your comments about the furniture and mattress. Additionally we will ensure our housekeeping team is aware of the odor and cleanliness issues so they can be addressed. Thank you for staying with us. We hope that you'll visit again.

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