The Parsonage: Bar Harbor Village Close to Hiking with Updated Comfort and Style
About this house rental
This charming cottage, built back in the 1930s will offer your family the utmost in comfort and an enviable in-town setting in the heart of Bar Harbor's village. Take a short stroll and you'll find plenty of shops and restaurants to explore daily excursions from the town dock and harbor and an enchanting walk along the historic Shore Path. The complementary Island Explorer Shuttle, departing from the Village Green is also just a few blocks away offering frequent departures and multiple routes into Acadia National Park and to the other villages of the Island. Active guests will also surely enjoy being able to walk from the house to reach nearby Great Meadow with its various hiking trails leading up and over Kebo, Dorr, and Cadillac, a few of the eastern mountains of Acadia. FIRST FLOOR: Front entrance through the relaxing sun porch leads into the foyer. Living room with comfortable furnishings and windows looking out to the covered porch. Dining Room with seating for up to eight. Charming kitchen with modern appliances and breakfast bar to seat four. The rear Mud room leads to a furnished flagstone patio with an outdoor table for eight and a gas grill. Half Bath. SECOND FLOOR: Bedroom with King bed and spacious closets. Full Bathroom with tub and shower combination. A second bedroom with Queen bed leads to a Den with television w/ Roku and sectional sofa, which lends itself well as a suite when the hallway door is closed for privacy. THIRD FLOOR: A bedroom with a Twin bed and sitting area with television (Roku). A bedroom with a Queen bed and television (Roku). Full bathroom with no standup shower offers a large Jacuzzi tub with handheld shower spray. OUTDOOR SPACES: Furnished flagstone patio with table. Gas Grill. EXTRAS: Window air conditioning in the downstairs dining area and one each in the 2nd and 3rd-floor bedrooms. Two off-street parking spaces are available - one in the driveway, and one in a garage. Two pack 'n' plays, two folding high chairs, and a "red flier tricycle/stroller" are available upon request. Bar Harbor Rental Permit: VR2R23-034
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(27 Reviews)
5.0
The home was a short walk to town which was perfect for us. The Parsonage was extremely clean and cozy. We will be back next year!
5.0
As kids we vacationed in the Bar Harbor area but as adults we have never been back. Our planned 2020 trip was derailed by the Pandemic but our week in October 2023 more than made up for that disappointment. The house was comfortable and cozy. The house was perfect!
5.0
We loved staying at the Parsonage!! We were very comfortable in this lovely home. Very clean and well stocked. The location was perfect for us to use the bus transportation at the Village Green. We would definitely like to rent here again.
4.0
House was clean and freshly painted. Furniture typical of NE. Several glitches with appliances, but not critical. Bath setup is less than ideal--1/2 bath down, 1 bath on 2 with the only house shower, 1 bath on 3--now shower. Use by 4 was okay; use by six would have been difficult. TV was impossible to use (Roku with essentially no free service--not even broadcast), but not important since TV room is reached only through one of the BR's. Parking is an issue--only one car can exit as others are trapped.
No on street parking permitted. But walkable to just about everything downtown and about 2 miles to entry to Acadia. We'd do it again. Fair value.
5.0
The property was in a great location, walking distance to restaurants, shopping and to the downtown area. The kitchen was well equipped to eat in, play games and great for my family. Maine is beautiful especially Acadia National Park and the surrounding area.would highly recommend this location. Thank you for sharing your home with us
5.0
We’ve been to Bar Harbor a lot and the Parsonage has been our favorite place by far!!!! The house was a beautiful old Maine home that made you instantly feel like you were on vacation. The location couldn’t be beat - walks to town every night for dinner and shopping and just a short drive to the park during the day. The house was incredibly clean and the owners were kind and responsive. We loved this place!!
5.0
House is well equipped with everything you would need. They supplied toilet paper, soaps and paper towels which was very appreciated. They also supplied umbrellas and re usable shopping bags which were both required during our stay. Walking distance to food and shopping.
5.0
Nicer than pictures. Super clean. King bed very soft but 2nd floor queen firmer and very comfy. My daughter loved having the 3d floor bedroom & bath to herself.
Beautiful older home well taken care of. Creaky floors and all...just a charming house. Lots of space. Loved having morning coffee on the enclosed front porch. Kitchen well stocked with everything you need even spices & coffee filters. But with all of Bar Harbor restaurants a 3 minute walk away...why cook? Especially loved the newer restaurant "Project Social". Best food all week. And MDI ice cream is a must! The Hulls Cove park entrance is a 10 minute drive from the house and we were in the park biking etc daily. Loved Island Time ebike rentals we rented for 2 days and rode every inch of the carriage paths. Sad that the Jordan Pond House restaurant just isnt what it use to be. Not worth it anymore. (Ive been coming to the park for 30+ years and recall when the food was amazing) Popovers not the same. Dry? And they cheaped out on the jam...more like jelly. Lunch there was forgettable and sad that we wasted 2 hours there (slow service) that we could have been biking. Pack a picnic or grab takeout from the Jordan Pond takeout store.
5.0
Could not have asked for better experience. Fabulous house, excellent location. Can walk to everything, food, boat, bike rentals, bars, etc. Owner supplied everything you might want, grill, jacuzzi, complete kitchen, comfortable furniture, garage, etc, etc. Much more than I had expected!
5.0
House was very spacious, just as pictured, and got high praise from all family members!
5.0
This property is as advertised. Wonderful location, 5-10 minute walk to Main Street and the waterfront. The neighborhood is very quiet. The home had all the amenities needed for 6 adults, for 5 days. Plenty of room too.
5.0
I rented this property for a family vacation. It was a beautiful property with plenty of space. The cabinets were well stocked. There was great communication with the property manager after we had a leak in the bathroom but it was taken care of immediately. The location was awesome! We were close to everything, downtown, restaurants, golfing and of course Acadia National Park. I would definitely rent again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
This home is perfect for a family or group stay in Bar Harbor. Plenty of room to spread out inside the house and it’s in a perfect location to downtown Bar Harbor. It’s a two block walk to all the restaurants and shops. It’s also close to Acadia National Park.
5.0
This property is an awesome way to experience Bar Harbor and Acadia. Easily walkable to downtown, clean and well appointed with all the amenities. Great indoor and outdoor space. Couldn't ask for more.
5.0
This property is an awesome way to experience Bar Harbor and Acadia. Easily walkable to downtown, clean and well appointed with all the amenities. Great indoor and outdoor space. Couldn't ask for more.
5.0
Beautiful house & location
We had a wonderful stay at the Parsonage. It’s a beautiful home with many amenities and awesome location. The owners have thought of every need anyone could have while on a family vacation! Will definitely be going back!
5.0
Family vacation
Great location in town. Just 2 blocks to Main Street shops, restaurants and harbor. It's short drive to Acadia National Park or you can use the bus system in town for easy access to hiking trails.
5.0
Great Place!
5.0
Great Place
Great Place!
5.0
what a wonderful stay! the house is very well appointed, perfectly located, and boasts some rare features for bar harbor, like garage parking, a private outdoor dining area. and new high end appliances. the thoughtful hosts stocked the house with everything you could need or want, including details we never would have thought of.
5.0
excellent in bar harbor!
what a wonderful stay! the house is very well appointed, perfectly located, and boasts some rare features for bar harbor, like garage parking, a private outdoor dining area. and new high end appliances. the thoughtful hosts stocked the house with everything you could need or want, including details we never would have thought of.
5.0
The house couldn't have been better. It was clean, well supplied, and the layout was perfect for our family with three kids. We were there for five nights in October. The location was easily walkable to downtown Bar Harbor as well as being an easy drive to everything we wanted to do in Acadia.
3.0
The overall property was very well located for walking and dining in Bar Harbor, all of the rooms in the house were well appointed and clean. The kitchen was very well stocked. Only major drawback we discovered on our last day when packing up to leave was there was a big pile of rodent droppings under the sink. Totally gross. Would have killed the visit had we seen it early in our trip. Very unexpected given the immaculate cleanliness of the rest of the house.
5.0
Family trip Bar Harbor and Acadia
The house couldn't have been better. It was clean, well supplied, and the layout was perfect for our family with three kids. We were there for five nights in October. The location was easily walkable to downtown Bar Harbor as well as being an easy drive to everything we wanted to do in Acadia.
3.0
Great except one thing
The overall property was very well located for walking and dining in Bar Harbor, all of the rooms in the house were well appointed and clean. The kitchen was very well stocked. Only major drawback we discovered on our last day when packing up to leave was there was a big pile of rodent droppings under the sink. Totally gross. Would have killed the visit had we seen it early in our trip. Very unexpected given the immaculate cleanliness of the rest of the house.
5.0
I would highly recommend this house for your stay in BH. Centrally located, everyone had their own room, can walk into town which is ideal since parking is tough to find. We had 4 adults and 2 teens.
5.0
Great place & location for 6 people
I would highly recommend this house for your stay in BH. Centrally located, everyone had their own room, can walk into town which is ideal since parking is tough to find. We had 4 adults and 2 teens.
5.0
This was a wonderful three week stay! The house, location and all that came along with it was a wonderful experience.
We are all grateful for the opportunity!
Thank you so much!
5.0
Joy
This was a wonderful three week stay! The house, location and all that came along with it was a wonderful experience.
We are all grateful for the opportunity!
Thank you so much!
5.0
Lovely house, great location.
Comfortable and roomy house in a great location.
5.0
This house was perfect! We had 4 adults and a child spanning 3 generations for just over a week. Lots of room for us to work & play. Great location to the National Park and walking to center of Bar Harbor. Sunrises, sunsets, hiking, scenic drives, cute shops, lobster, lighthouses. Plus *wonderful* owners! What more could you ask for :-)
5.0
Fall Getaway
This house was perfect! We had 4 adults and a child spanning 3 generations for just over a week. Lots of room for us to work & play. Great location to the National Park and walking to center of Bar Harbor. Sunrises, sunsets, hiking, scenic drives, cute shops, lobster, lighthouses. Plus *wonderful* owners! What more could you ask for :-)
5.0
WOW!!! The Parsonage was PERFECT for my group of friends (7 total) who visited Bar Harbor for 5 days/4 nights. Location: 6/5. It is literally a 5-minute walk to Main Street and super central to everything. The neighborhood is quiet at night but we felt very safe.Cleanliness: 5/5. It is very comforting to know and witness how clean this place was especially during a pandemic. All the bedsheets, linens, towels, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms were sparkly clean.Amenities: 6/5. There is more than enough for 8 people. Utensils, towels, pillows, you name it!Communication: 6/5. Any concerns that were communicated had a prompt response time (less than 5 mins).Some minor issues to share:1. This is an older house so the bed and floors (on the 3rd floor) do creak at night if you move. Not really a big deal for us.2. The water pressure in the 3rd-floor bathtub was extremely low and you basically cannot shower there. All 7 of us had to wait for one shower in the 2nd-floor bathroom. This was communicated to the property manager and they are looking to get a plumber in to fix this. Overall, I would highly recommend The Parsonage to anyone looking to stay in Bar Harbor.
5.0
AMAZING STAY & PERFECT LOCATION
WOW!!! The Parsonage was PERFECT for my group of friends (7 total) who visited Bar Harbor for 5 days/4 nights.
Location: 6/5. It is literally a 5-minute walk to Main Street and super central to everything. The neighborhood is quiet at night but we felt very safe.
Cleanliness: 5/5. It is very comforting to know and witness how clean this place was especially during a pandemic. All the bedsheets, linens, towels, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms were sparkly clean.
Amenities: 6/5. There is more than enough for 8 people. Utensils, towels, pillows, you name it!
Communication: 6/5. Any concerns that were communicated had a prompt response time (less than 5 mins).
Some minor issues to share:
1. This is an older house so the bed and floors (on the 3rd floor) do creak at night if you move. Not really a big deal for us.
2. The water pressure in the 3rd-floor bathtub was extremely low and you basically cannot shower there. All 7 of us had to wait for one shower in the 2nd-floor bathroom. This was communicated to the property manager and they are looking to get a plumber in to fix this.
Overall, I would highly recommend The Parsonage to anyone looking to stay in Bar Harbor.
5.0
Well maintained house, lot of space and character. The house is walking distance to main street. Most trails are a very short drive from the house. There was enough pots, pans and cookwear for the 8 of us.
5.0
Great stay.
Well maintained house, lot of space and character. The house is walking distance to main street. Most trails are a very short drive from the house. There was enough pots, pans and cookwear for the 8 of us.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Acadia National Park?
The average price for a rental in Acadia National Park is R 6,079 per night. This rental is R 93 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Parsonage: Bar Harbor Village Close to Hiking with Updated Comfort and Style. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Parsonage: Bar Harbor Village Close to Hiking with Updated Comfort and Style pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Parsonage: Bar Harbor Village Close to Hiking with Updated Comfort and Style?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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