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Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3

Cottage near Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor

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A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a clear view of the sea.
A stone pathway leading to a wooden gate with intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and a sign indicating 'THUJA GARDEN'.
A deck with a glass table, chairs, and a hammock.
A two-story house with a gray exterior, a front door with a yellow doorbell, and flower baskets on the windowsills.
A kitchen with a wooden table, white chairs, a microwave, and a clock on the wall.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bar Harbor cottage, you'll find Ocean Path Trailhead and Gorham Mountain Trail. Thunder Hole and Sieur de Mont Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Street Historic District - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬10 min drive
  • Thirsty Whale
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3

Acadia Sparrow Cottage is a bright, open concept cottage located on State Route 3 convenient to Downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park entrances. Comfortable for couples and families. Leave your car behind and catch the free Island Explorer shuttle bus at the end of the driveway (running 6/23/26 to 10/12/26) Enjoy what Mount Desert Island has to offer. Upon your return from exploring, relax on the deck or in the hammock with a cool drink while you grill dinner in the fresh Maine air.

Kitchen: Stocked with cookware (including a lobster pot and seafood tools) essential dishes, bakeware, glassware and utensils. Spices, flour, sugar, oil, foil and assorted teas round out the pantry items. Small appliances include 12 cup auto-drip coffee maker and filters, microwave, bagel size toaster, kettle and blender. Electric range with oven and refrigerator.

Sleeping/Bathing Arrangements: One full-size bed with privacy screen, Three twin-size beds in second bedroom divided from main part of cottage by a sliding glass door. 1 Full Bath with a Shower Stall and Infrared Heat Lamp. Bath Towels and Bed Linens are provided.

Other Amenities and Features: Comfortable sitting area located between bedrooms and open to the kitchen. Great for reading or relaxing with coffee looking outside onto the deck into the forested backyard. Outdoor electric grill and propane fire table. Outside TREX Deck has dining set with a sun umbrella. Anti-gravity and lawn chairs are also provided. The triple twin bedroom includes a flat screen TV with guest ROKU and DVD/VCR combo. A library of books, DVDs, VCR tapes, board games and puzzles is also provided. Hi-speed fiber internet covers the cottage space.

Climate control: Acadia Sparrow Cottage is adequately cooled by a room air conditioner and standing and window mounted fans. Sweet ocean air and buoy sounds will blow in from time to time. Chilly moments are warmed by electric wall heaters and an electric fireplace TV stand.

Nature Setting: With Acadia National Park nearby, you may catch a glimpse of local wildlife traversing our yard, such as wild turkeys, deer, an occasional fox and various birds including crows and numerous sparrows!

Above all, we hope you find our cottage is a comfortable retreat for relaxation and a place to spend quality time with your loved ones!

(Now booking Saturday to Saturday for June-Oct 2026)

Helpful links you might want to review:

FREE-Island Explorer Bus Service (we are on bus route 10)
https://www.exploreacadia.com/route10.html

Download the Visit Bar Harbor app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visit-bar-harbor/id1584869528

Download the Park Mobile app for parking meters in Downtown Bar Harbor: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkmobile-park-pay-go/id365399299

If you plan to visit Cadillac Mountain Summit
(5/20/26 to 10/25/26) Please make your reservations at: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/vehicle_reservations.htm .......................................................The cottage is inspected for safety and licensed for weekly vacation rentals by the Town of Bar Harbor, Maine (lic#vr2r26-163)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking on property due to fire regulations

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please leave shoes in front entrance area
Garbage must be placed in garbage shed beside the house by the end of stay, please separate out bottles and cans for separate recycling.
No wood fires allowed on property due to the proximity to Acadia National Park

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 3 Twin beds

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property due to fire regulations

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 to the airport?

This cottage is 17 mi (29-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 to the beach?

This cottage is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) from Hunters Beach and 5.8 mi (11-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 to downtown Bar Harbor?

This cottage is 4.1 mi away from Bar Harbor.

Cozy and Convenient Cottage, 3 miles from Downtown Bar Harbor on Rt 3 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Cute Sparrow Cottage Stay

The cottage was in a perfect location for my family's one week stay. Only a short drive to Bar Harbor, the beach at Seal Harbor and the trails and carriage roads of Acadia. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need for preparing any meals. The air conditioner and heaters (one cool night!) worked very well. I recommend this cottage to everyone planning on visiting the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Cozy cottage

Great communication with owners. Nice cottage. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very convenient location. We had 2 adults and 2 teens and enough room for us all. Full kitchen allowed us to have breakfast at home, make lunches for outings, and eat dinner in when we wanted to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Charming cottage in the perfect location

We had a wonderful stay at this charming cottage. Nestled in a peaceful location, it offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, while still being conveniently close to both the town and Acadia National Park. The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully functional kitchen for meal preparation. Grace was incredibly responsive and attentive, ensuring that all of our questions were promptly answered. If we return to Acadia National Park, this cottage will undoubtedly be our top choice for accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I vacationed with my 17 year old son. I appreciated the location (quiet and close to everything we explored). The owner was quick and responsive to all messages. This is a no frills house, but comfortable enough for my needs. Beds were comfortable and internet worked well. I unfortunately had to clean the bathroom upon arrival and let the owner know about it. I also had other suggestions that the owner was open to. Traveling with an older teenager, it would have been nice to have a larger television in his bedroom area, and a more of a comfortable “living room” for myself. I had to use my laptop to watch TV at night. The shower is quite small, especially for a tall teenage boy. I enjoyed my coffee in the morning on the back porch. The area is amazing during the fall!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Sparrow Cottage was amazing!

We loved the coziness and location. We were out of the busyness of Bar Harbor but close enough to easily get to excursions. So easy and quick to get to our hikes and bikes along Park Road. The place is spotless and comfortable! Enjoyed the deck every night. Very responsive host! So accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

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

Cottage in a perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay (first time in Maine!) at the little cottage on Otter Creek Dr. It was the perfect place to experience everything in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Debbie was extremely helpful with answering questions and giving good suggestions before our trip, and she was very responsive when we had a little problem with the toilet not working. A very nice plumber came out first thing the next morning to take care of it! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Great vacation

We didn’t spend much time at the house, but what we did was comfortable and luckily the weather cooperated and we could use the back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

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

Beautiful little cottage. Close to Bar Harbor but out if the business.

Close to many trails. Quiet area. Watched deer and turkey from the back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

Cottage outside the crowds of Bar Harbor

Very clean and comfortable. More interior space than you would think from the exterior. Nice deck with chairs. Kitchen well stocked. Owner attentive to any requests/issues and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jiaqiao z.

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

Lovely cabin

Grace family are very nice people. Our Original check in date Was the landing date of hurricane Henri, Grace emailed us to offer that we can postpone to avoid road trip risk. Also the cabin is Very clean, Nice backyard deck facing forest, and right in the Acadia park, also close to bar Harbor downtown . A few minutes drive to otter Cliff, great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa T.

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

Cozy and convenient: Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful time. The Biallas family was welcoming and made sure that the house was well prepared for visitors. Our kids loved sharing a room. The beds had drawers for each of them to organize themselves. This was our first trip to Maine and to Acadia. The cottage was located close to town and to Acadia. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tricia d.

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

Anniversary Vacation

This was our 1st trip to Acadia/ Bar Harbor. The cottage is near the excitement of Bar Harbor, the peacefulness of Acadia National Park. It is clean & inviting. The owners were quick to respond to our questions & gave us some recommendations for local stores & restaurants. It was perfect for our 40th anniversary vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021