Large 3BR Home in Downtown Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor fills up fast in summer, and once the crowds hit, parking becomes a blood sport. This downtown rental on Myrtle Avenue flips that script - you park once and leave the car alone. Walk to breakfast. Walk to the waterfront. Walk to galleries and gift shops that'll make you wonder why you didn't move to Maine years ago. It's a three-bedroom, two-bath house with a kitchen that actually works, which matters when you're cooking for four or five people and sick of diner pizza by day three.

The reviews are tight - six guests, all of them couples, families, and solo travelers who booked stays between August and November. The praise is consistent: location, cleanliness, a well-stocked kitchen, and beds that don't feel like they came from a motel liquidation sale. One guest from Australia came alone in November and gave it a 10. A family of five landed a 10 in October. When the only real complaint across six stays is "would have liked better towels," you're looking at a rental that doesn't pretend to be something it's not.

The location is genuinely unbeatable for downtown Bar Harbor. Myrtle Avenue sits a 12-minute walk from Town Beach and steps from the Abbe Museum, downtown restaurants, and the harborfront. You're close enough to walk to everything that matters but far enough that you're not hearing drunk karaoke at 2 a.m. One guest flatly said "Location!!" as their entire positive review - caps lock included.

A real kitchen means real food. No hot plates and a single burner. This home has a full stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and actual kitchenware. Guests have mentioned it unprompted multiple times: the kitchen was well equipped, which is rare in vacation rentals. Cook breakfast before heading to Acadia. Grill lobster rolls for dinner. Throw together a picnic for a day on the carriage roads.

The space doesn't feel crowded, even with five people. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms mean someone isn't waiting for a shower at 7:30 a.m., and kids or friends get their own room instead of everyone piling into a single suite. Families have consistently given it 9–10 scores, and a group of friends gave it an 8.

It's actually clean. Cleanliness was mentioned as a specific positive, which means it's not just theoretically clean - it's actually clean. In rental properties, that distinction matters.

Free parking on-site, away from the street chaos. Bar Harbor's downtown fills with tourists, and street parking is a nightmare. This property has private parking, which a guest specifically praised because on-street parking across the way made their driveway exit difficult. You'll appreciate that every morning.

The property is a full three-bedroom house, not an apartment inside a larger building. All reviews mention the "Three-Bedroom House" setup. Guests have noted the beds are comfortable - a small detail that appears multiple times and suggests actual investment in mattresses rather than the cheapest option.

• Three-Bedroom House - Full-size home with private bathrooms, suitable for families, groups, or solo travelers wanting space.

One honest note: the property doesn't have a grill on-site, which one guest mentioned wishing for. Bar Harbor has plenty of seafood restaurants if outdoor cooking is your thing, but if you're set on grilling your own catch, you'll need to ask about the picnic area's capabilities at check-in.

Kitchen & Dining · Full stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, dining table and kitchenware. Washing machine and dryer for longer stays.

Outdoor Space · Picnic area and outdoor dining, patio with furniture for morning coffee or evening wind-down.

Comfort & Essentials · Air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, iron and board, linens, towels, hairdryer, plenty of outlets near beds.

Family & Accessibility · Pet-friendly property with family-room layout. Private check-in and check-out, bike parking.

Safety · Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguishers, CCTV outside the property.

Summer (June–August) - Peak season. Bar Harbor fills with families and tourists. The beach is open, all restaurants are running full hours, and Acadia is buzzing. Book months ahead. Parking downtown becomes genuinely difficult, which makes this rental's private lot even more valuable.

Fall (September–November) - The best time. Water is still cool but swimmable in early September; foliage peaks mid-October. Crowds thin out after Labor Day. One guest stayed in late September and praised the cleanliness and location. Another came in November from Australia and gave it a 10 - that's how good this rental is when autumn light hits the harbor.

Winter (December–February) - Quiet and cold. Most tourist attractions keep reduced hours, and some restaurants close. Acadia is still stunning after snow. One guest stayed over Thanksgiving and gave it a 10, so it's absolutely viable for off-season visits.

Spring (March–May) - Shoulder season. Mild and greening; fewer tourists, but not all restaurants are fully staffed. Acadia's carriage roads are open and less crowded than summer.

"Everything" - Christopher, United States · Family · 10/10

"Good walking distance to downtown and harbor. Very clean. Kitchen was well equipped. Comfortable beds." - Marcks, United States · Solo traveler · 9/10

"Location!!" - Teresa, United States · Family · 9/10

A solo traveler from Australia gave it a perfect 10, as did a couple visiting in November. A group of friends scored it an 8.

Across six stays, the only material feedback was towel quality and the absence of a backyard grill. Both are minor luxuries. Street parking directly across can make the driveway exit slightly tight, but that's a Bar Harbor street issue, not the property's fault.

• Town Beach - 12-minute walk · Small, protected beach with lifeguard in summer; perfect for families.
• Agamont Park - 0.6 miles · Historic waterfront park with views of Frenchman Bay and walking paths.
• Abbe Museum - 11-minute walk · Native American artifacts and history; includes outdoor exhibits worth a leisurely hour.
• Frenchman Bay - 1.3 miles · Kayaking, boat tours, and sunset views; outfitters are a short drive away.
• Acadia National Park - 5 miles via carriage roads or Park Loop Road · The main event; hiking, biking, and Jordan Pond views.
• Downtown Bar Harbor - Walking distance · Galleries, bookshops, ice cream, and the Village Green.
• Jordan Pond - 6 miles · The park's most famous vista; park your car and hike around it in 2–3 hours, or bike the carriage roads.

Is it really a 12-minute walk to the beach? Yes. Town Beach is walkable, though "12 minutes" assumes adult pace. Myrtle Avenue is a quiet residential street, so the walk is pleasant, but if you're hauling young kids and beach gear, you might want to drive once and park there instead.

Is breakfast included? No. The full kitchen is the whole point - you cook what you want. Grocery stores and bakeries are within walking distance, and Bar Harbor's downtown restaurants are a short walk away.

Are pets allowed? Yes, the property is pet-friendly. Check-in details will specify any restrictions or deposits.

Is WiFi included? Yes, free WiFi is standard. Good for checking weather before a hike or streaming if rain cancels outdoor plans.

Can I park right on-site? Yes. Free, private parking on the property - one of the biggest wins in downtown Bar Harbor, where street parking is chaos in summer.

Is there a grill? No backyard grill on-site. The picnic area is available for outdoor dining, but you'll be cooking inside the full kitchen or hitting one of the many seafood restaurants nearby.

What's the cancellation policy? Check your booking confirmation or contact the property directly for specifics. Booking.com terms vary by rate type.