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Condo in Bar Harbor
Mountain Views in the Heart of Bar Harbor
Newly built condo in downtown Bar Harbor providing an amazing place to call home when exploring Acadia. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from the center of town. It's a 10min walk from stunning sunrises on the Shore Path and 15min walk to sunsets from the Bar Island sandbar. It boasts incredible views of Champlain, Dorr and Cadillac Mountains inside and out from multiple decks. Steps away from Havana and Salt & Steel restaurants and designated off street parking + self check-in.
$423 per night
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Rental unit in Bar Harbor
Sweet Fern Apartment - Intown Bar Harbor
This 1 bedroom, first floor apartment, located on a quiet residential cul-de-sac in downtown Bar Harbor, is perfect for a couple or small family. Bar Harbor’s waterfront, our downtown, Bar Island, and the Island Explorer Bus service are only a few blocks away. The Explorer provides free access to many parts of Acadia National Park. Sweet Fern is available by the week, June - September with a Saturday check in. Two week stays are welcome. October -May our town requires a 4 night minimum stay.
$230 per night
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Rental unit in Bar Harbor
Private Downtown Bar Harbor Studio
Charming cabin-inspired efficiency apartment on a quiet side street in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Just a stone's throw (literally) from Main St and a minute walk down the street to the ocean and Bar Harbor's famous Shore Path. High speed wifi, SmartTV with Netflix provided (HBO, Hulu, Amazon, etc. are available to use with your own account), washer/dryer, large closet, hair dryer, assorted supplies, Bose bluetooth player, and snacks.
$205 per night
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Stay near Bar Harbor's top sights

Photo of Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain129 locals recommend
Photo of Side Street Cafe
Side Street Cafe90 locals recommend
Photo of Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Hulls Cove Visitor Center14 locals recommend
Photo of Little Hunters Beach
Little Hunters Beach4 locals recommend
Photo of Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound32 locals recommend
Photo of Geddy's
Geddy's38 locals recommend

Bar Harbor house rentals

Private room in Bar Harbor
Peg's Garden, In town convenience !
$95 per night
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Private room in Mount Desert
Central House (Carriage House Loft)
$138 per night
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Private room in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Guest Room, Private Bath, Porch&Firepit
$116 per night
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Private room in Bar Harbor
Downtown Hotel Room
$309 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
One block from the Village Green, Bar Harbor
$300 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
In town retreat close to Acadia
$250 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
Hulls Cove Cottage
$295 per night
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Home in Tremont
2 person Cottage in Bass Harbor, near Acadia NP
$207 per night
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Private room in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Eleanor's room
$150 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
Inviting Downtown 1BR | Deck | W/D | Central AC
$283 per night
Private room in Ellsworth
The Fine View Flat, private studio
$118 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
The Cottage on Cottage
$395 per night
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Bar Harbor summer vacation rentals

Condo in Bar Harbor
Cozy Studio in the Heart of Bar Harbor
$219 per night
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Cottage in Trenton
#10: 1BR Acadia Cottage w/AC (Open Hearth Inn)
$140 per night
Hotel room in Bar Harbor
Ocean View King Hotel Room at Bluenose Inn (341)
$250 per night
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Cottage in Bar Harbor
The Beach Comber at Bay Meadow Cottages
$196 per night
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Cottage in Trenton
NEW Whitetail Cottage, Acadia National Park 7m
$243 per night
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Private room in Trenton
#8: Acadia Cottage in Maine (Open Hearth Inn)
$120 per night
Cottage in Trenton
#7: Acadia Cottage. Double Beds (Open Hearth Inn)
$116 per night
Hotel room in Trenton
#5: Suite in 1820's house (Open Hearth Inn)
$121 per night
Cottage in Bar Harbor
The Sea Glass Cottage at Bay Meadow Cottages
$199 per night
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Townhouse in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Downtown Getaway
$299 per night
Private room in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor in town suite
$138 per night
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Rental unit in Bar Harbor
Cozy 1 BR in the Center of BH! [Inspiration Point]
$146 per night
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Bar Harbor oceanfront vacation rentals

Cottage in Bar Harbor
The Cadillac at Bay Meadow Cottages
$198 per night
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Guest suite in Trenton
The Farm By The Sea Private Apartment
$225 per night
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Cottage in Tremont
Driftwood Cottage
$185 per night
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Cottage in Trenton
Acadia Beach shipwreck cottage Bar Harbor
$550 per night
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Guesthouse in Bar Harbor
Ideal Bar Harbor ocean location
$325 per night
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Chalet in Gouldsboro
{Luxe} Beachfront Chalet w/ Movie Theater
$543 per night
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Private room in Mount Desert
The Pink Suite
$125 per night
Cottage in Gouldsboro
Driftwood Cottage
$250 per night
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Home in Surry
Modern Maine Beach House
$281 per night
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Home in Trenton
Acadia Beach Bungalow - Little Blue Guest House
$400 per night
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Cottage in Trenton
Cozy Oceanside Cottage/Near Acadia {Salty Suite}
$307 per night
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Home in Hancock
Acadia's Oceanfront CAMP - near Bar Harbor
$332 per night
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Your guide to Bar Harbor

Introduction

For generations, New Englanders have retreated to this craggy stretch of Maine’s coast, where lobster boats bob in the misty harbors of Frenchman Bay, and miles of pristine wilderness make this corner of the United States feel just as untamed as ever. Mount Desert Island is home to one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the country, and Bar Harbor is the gateway. More than three million visitors come through each year, many on their way to explore the wilds of Acadia National Park, others just to soak in the charm of New England village life, from Northeast Harbor to Southwest Harbor to Bass Harbor (are you sensing a theme?). Clearly, the water defines life in these parts, whether you’re planning a kayak or canoe trip around the Porcupine Islands, or a creamy lobster roll at a seaside eatery in Hulls Cove.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Bar Harbor?

There are several glorious weeks between July and Labor Day when Mainers can finally swap their long johns for T-shirts, and naturally that’s the time when the state is flooded with visitors who book up the area’s vacation rentals. Bar Harbor’s most popular locations are the most crowded in summer, when temperatures inch above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, peaking at around 73 degrees in mid-July. Fall is chillier, but you’re rewarded with sparser crowds and stunning foliage. By January, the mercury rarely gets above freezing, dipping to around 16 degrees overnight. These harsh winters and sublime summers mean that many Bar Harbor attractions are extremely seasonal. So if you’re planning to visit in the off-season, don’t expect much to be open — and definitely book a rental with a hot tub and fireplace.


What are the top things to do in Bar Harbor?

Acadia National Park

With environments ranging from rocky beaches to forests to granite mountain peaks, this 47,000-acre recreational area feels like a country in and of itself. You can explore more than 150 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads on foot, by bike, or on horseback, while possibly crossing paths with a moose, bear, or other local wildlife. Get up early to trek 1,530 feet to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard, and you’ll be rewarded with views of the earliest sunrise in the United States (between October and March).

Abbe Museum

Stop in at this Smithsonian-affiliated museum to learn about the history and culture of Maine’s indigenous Wabanaki people. The museum maintains its original location inside the national park from June through September, and operates a second branch in downtown Bar Harbor that is open all year (except January).

Whale watching

The Gulf of Maine is a playground for several species of whale, including humpbacks, finbacks, and minkes. It’s possible to spot them from shore, or you could get up closer with a wildlife cruise. Expert-led excursions depart from the Bar Harbor pier daily from May to October.

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