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Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]
Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Bar Harbor, ME
- West Street Historic DistrictPlace, West Street Historic District1 min walk
- Bar Harbor Whale WatchingPlace, Bar Harbor Whale Watching3 min walk
- Village GreenPlace, Village Green5 min walk
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)23 min drive
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About the area
Bar Harbor
Downtown Bar Harbor stay.With a stay at this Downtown Bar Harbor vacation home, you'll be steps from Bar Harbor Whale Museum and Criterion Theater. West Street Historic District and Agamont Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Shore Path - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Thirsty Whale - 3 min walk
- Geddy's - 3 min walk
- Stewman's Lobster Pound - 2 min walk
- La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - 2 min walk
- Side Street Cafe - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]
This Dutch Colonial is THE OLDEST Small Building in Bar Harbor, built in 1850. Originally residing on Cottage Street until it was saved and moved in 2003 when condos were being built on Cottage Street.
The entire 2nd Floor is a spacious master bedroom with a large attached bathroom, large walk-in closet, and an indoor and outdoor patio space. The home has 2 living rooms and still boasts many historic aspects to it.
The PERFECT Location in the Heart of Downtown, and the ability to walk anywhere!
**This is a new Listing - Please see my Profile for 800+ 5☆ Reviews**
Location Highlights:
-Located off West Street
-5 min WALK to Village Green
-5 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance]
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Bedroom [2nd Floor]:
*The ENTIRE 2nd Floor is dedicated to the Bedroom and is very Spacious*
-King Bed - Sleeps 2
-Large Attached Full Bathroom
-Flat Screen 42` TV
-Mini-Split A/C System
-Large Windowed Walk-In Closet with Reading Chair
-Attached indoor Patio
-Attached Outdoor Deck
Living Room [1st Floor]
-Pull-Out Sofa Bed - Sleeps 1
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Parking:
-Off-Street Private Parking available for 1 vehicle
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Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Dishwasher
-Oven
-Microwave
-Lobster Pot available to cook your own!
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Bathroom #1 [2nd Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Connected to Bedroom
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
Bathroom #2 [1st Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
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Outdoor Space:
-Patio on 2nd Floor with sitting chairs
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Laundry:
-Washer & Dryer Available in Kitchen area for use
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Televisions:
-TVs are located in the Living Room as well as Bedroom
-TVs are ROKU Smart TVs and also have the Spectrum App to watch programming
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A/C Units:
-Bedroom [Mini-Split]
-Kitchen/Living Room [Mini-Split]
Guests have full access to the home, the basement is off-limits.
With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. We will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home at the time of the reservation. However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.
Nestled on the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its stunning natural beauty, charming downtown, and vibrant maritime culture. As the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor attracts outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore scenic trails, rugged cliffs, and breathtaking ocean views. Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the U.S. East Coast, offers a spectacular sunrise that draws visitors year-round.
The town itself boasts a lively atmosphere, with quaint shops, art galleries, and top-notch seafood restaurants lining its historic streets. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught lobster, take a stroll along the scenic Shore Path, or embark on a whale-watching cruise from Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor is also home to a rich history, once serving as a summer retreat for America’s elite, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.
Check out our Welcome Guide for info and recommendations on the area!
Registration Number:
VR2R25171
The entire 2nd Floor is a spacious master bedroom with a large attached bathroom, large walk-in closet, and an indoor and outdoor patio space. The home has 2 living rooms and still boasts many historic aspects to it.
The PERFECT Location in the Heart of Downtown, and the ability to walk anywhere!
**This is a new Listing - Please see my Profile for 800+ 5☆ Reviews**
Location Highlights:
-Located off West Street
-5 min WALK to Village Green
-5 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bedroom [2nd Floor]:
*The ENTIRE 2nd Floor is dedicated to the Bedroom and is very Spacious*
-King Bed - Sleeps 2
-Large Attached Full Bathroom
-Flat Screen 42` TV
-Mini-Split A/C System
-Large Windowed Walk-In Closet with Reading Chair
-Attached indoor Patio
-Attached Outdoor Deck
Living Room [1st Floor]
-Pull-Out Sofa Bed - Sleeps 1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Parking:
-Off-Street Private Parking available for 1 vehicle
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Dishwasher
-Oven
-Microwave
-Lobster Pot available to cook your own!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bathroom #1 [2nd Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Connected to Bedroom
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
Bathroom #2 [1st Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Outdoor Space:
-Patio on 2nd Floor with sitting chairs
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Laundry:
-Washer & Dryer Available in Kitchen area for use
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Televisions:
-TVs are located in the Living Room as well as Bedroom
-TVs are ROKU Smart TVs and also have the Spectrum App to watch programming
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A/C Units:
-Bedroom [Mini-Split]
-Kitchen/Living Room [Mini-Split]
Guests have full access to the home, the basement is off-limits.
With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. We will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home at the time of the reservation. However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.
Nestled on the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its stunning natural beauty, charming downtown, and vibrant maritime culture. As the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor attracts outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore scenic trails, rugged cliffs, and breathtaking ocean views. Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the U.S. East Coast, offers a spectacular sunrise that draws visitors year-round.
The town itself boasts a lively atmosphere, with quaint shops, art galleries, and top-notch seafood restaurants lining its historic streets. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught lobster, take a stroll along the scenic Shore Path, or embark on a whale-watching cruise from Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor is also home to a rich history, once serving as a summer retreat for America’s elite, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.
Check out our Welcome Guide for info and recommendations on the area!
Registration Number:
VR2R25171
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On the waterfront
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
General
- Unit size: 1,098 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
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 and a first aid kit
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.
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
389590