Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.
House in Bar Harbor, ME
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Located on Mt. Desert Island in the village of Hulls Cove, Twin Gables House is a perfect home base for multi-family or couple groups. Guests can share comfortable common areas with family and friends while enjoying the privacy of a bedroom with its own bath.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurants as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.
The house dates back to 1890. It served as the home to the families of pastors of the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood for many years. The mid 1980's brought a damaging fire. The renovations were done with a Bed and breakfast in mind the result of which was 7 ensuite bedrooms. Some of the original wood floors were saved albeit a bit worse for wear. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room add to the charm. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.
After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts. There is air conditioning available in all the bedrooms as well as the living and dining areas for any hot days you should happen to encounter. There is also Lakewood a short drive away family friendly and perfect for a refreshing dip. Note: Lakewood is in Acadia and you need to display your park pass in your car while you park there.
From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner and Peppers Pizza . Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. The Hulls Cove Visitors Center is just a bit beyond that. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park from approximately June 21 until Columbus Day weekend. If you bring bikes you can leave right from the house and get to the park roads and carriage roads from the visitors center.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurants as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.
The house dates back to 1890. It served as the home to the families of pastors of the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood for many years. The mid 1980's brought a damaging fire. The renovations were done with a Bed and breakfast in mind the result of which was 7 ensuite bedrooms. Some of the original wood floors were saved albeit a bit worse for wear. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room add to the charm. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.
After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts. There is air conditioning available in all the bedrooms as well as the living and dining areas for any hot days you should happen to encounter. There is also Lakewood a short drive away family friendly and perfect for a refreshing dip. Note: Lakewood is in Acadia and you need to display your park pass in your car while you park there.
From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner and Peppers Pizza . Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. The Hulls Cove Visitors Center is just a bit beyond that. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park from approximately June 21 until Columbus Day weekend. If you bring bikes you can leave right from the house and get to the park roads and carriage roads from the visitors center.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Family friendly
Map of Bar Harbor, ME
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Wonderful location and spacious house, each bedroom with private bathroom, well-stocked kitchen, easy communication with the owner. Highly recommended for large groups!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed staying here, charming, clean centrally located to our destinations, host was quick to respond to questions, accommodating
5.0 / 5.0
Nice, roomy, great location with short drive to the Acadia Visitor Center and the park's buses.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property, very close to some beautiful views.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed here as a family of four. The property is super close to Acadia so if that is a goal, this place is great. It is also very close to bar Harbor which is great too. Our trip included a blend of eating out (Beal’s in Southwest Harbor is awesome) and eating in. The kitchen is very functional and we made good use of the grill as well. There is a decent sized yard as well - made for good frisbee throwing and a nice back porch which faces the yard and grill. All of the rooms have air conditioning. Double laundry in the basement was prime.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was clean and comfortable! There were seven people in our group who traveled from several southern states. The house is arranged so that there were
plenty of places to socialize or to relax.
It was an easy walk to the water, to local restaurants, a wine and cheese shop, a convenience store, a fuel station, a coffee shop, local bakery, and bus stop.
We cooked several meals. The kitchen was well equipped. The grill was clean and the propane tank was full.
We were a short distance to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It was the perfect choice for me and my extended family! We had a great week,
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and beautiful home. Close to everything.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location for visiting Acadia. The home is very well appointed and comfortable. We are a group of 7 “old” college buddies who get together once a year and visit a national park. So the house was perfect for us. There was a nice living room and dining room to gather and have great conversations but we also each had our own space to retire to after the end of the day. Loved the paintings most of which were painted by a local artist.
5.0 / 5.0
Charming house. Great location for activities in and around Bar Harbor. Large gathering areas in kitchen, dinning room, and family (living) room for catching up conversations with our group.
Great to have a bathroom in each bedroom.
Great stay. Would recommend for any large group (or family) gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location for seeing Acadia, bar harbor and the surrounding area. We had a group of 12, it was great having separate bedrooms and baths. Great place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
This was a wonderful home with private bathrooms to every bedroom which allowed all of us to enjoy each other while having plenty of space for our personal needs. The setting is beautiful: across the street from the ocean and only a few miles into lovely downtown Bar Harbor as well as Acadia National Park. So much to do for individuals and large groups. The owner was very responsive to all my questions before the stay. Can't say enough about this home!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for our family vacation. It was very convenient having a bathroom for each bedroom. Everything was very clean. The kitchen has what we needed to prepare meals. Mindy was very easy to communicate with and accommodating of our requests. The location is great with easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We didn't find the road noise to be an issue.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful home in great location.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 14 (8’adults, 6 kids) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mindy‘s house. We loved each having our own room/bathroom and lots of tables to spread out at to enjoy games and eat, The back porch was wonderful! Close to everything we wanted to do from trips to Acadia to downtown Bar Harbor. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen! The Hulls Cove beach was just a short walk across the road, and we made daily trips looking for shells and sea glass. Mindy was gracious and quick to respond to our questions. Thank you for a wonderful week, Mindy! We loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
We had our annual family vacation in Bar Harbor. The house was as advertised. Well stocked kitchen, good bedrooms with private restrooms, plenty of parking. The house was close to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP entrance.
5.0 / 5.0
The thirteen of us stayed in the house from July1-7. Four teenagers in our group and the seven bathrooms were amazing. The house is roomy and has everything you’ll need. Coming “home” to this house after a long day of 4th of July festivities, felt comfortable and like coming home.
Some comments on the road noise from Hwy. 3, which is true, so bring a sound machine for sleeping.
5.0 / 5.0
We spent about a week here. The house is old and quirky yet well equipped with all the amenities and space for large groups. We got rained out the entire week, however still had a relaxing retreat. It's conveniently located close to the park entrance and Bar Harbor. Word of warning, there are a lot of old books in the house which may affect folks that are dust/asthmatic/allergy prone. Great experience overall!
5.0 / 5.0
We are a group of friends who try to vacation together every couple of years. We had plenty of room & the accommodations were fantastic. Kitchen was well stocked & outdoor space was great. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding home on the Maine coast. Excellent communication with owner. Convenient location. Would recommend this home for large groups. This home was beautifully decorated and had gorgeous art, comfortable furniture. Felt like a well cared for home.. i would highly recommend staying here.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a family get together over the Memorial Day weekend. This included seven adults- my wife and me, two of our children and their spouses, and my mother-in-law. The house was a great location- close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. It was nice for each couple to have their own bedroom and bathroom. There was plenty of room for everyone to have his/her own space and plenty of room to have meals together and to play games when we were at the house. Mindy was great to deal with. It worked out great for us, we very much enjoyed it. Thank you!
4.0 / 5.0
This was a lovely property. Well maintained and clean. The only downside was traffic noise from Route 3.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at Mindy’s place when we traveled to Maine for our wedding in October! The house was clean, having a bathroom for each room was such a blessing, and there was plenty of space for our group of 10 to gather each evening to play games. The only downside to this house is the road noise, but the location was so convenient, so can’t complain too much!
5.0 / 5.0
very comfortable, clean and spacious. We would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect house and location for Acadia and Bar Harbor.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about staying at this property was great! We enjoyed the fact that everyone couple had their own bathroom. Beds were very comfortable. Location was great the the view was gorgeous. Less than a mile to the entrance of the park. Mindy was a wonderful hostess. Hope to stay again ❤️
5.0 / 5.0
It was great that every bedroom had a full bath. It was also nice that there were supplies in the house (coffee filters, sugar, salt and pepper, etc.) The house is in a great location being so close to town. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone staying in the Bar Harbor area.
5.0 / 5.0
Our group really enjoyed staying at this house. Very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Mindy was a fantastic host and was very responsive. This was an absolutely fantastic property!
5.0 / 5.0
This house is just over a mile from Acadia National Park, and a couple of miles from Bar Harbor, so the location can't be beat. With 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, there was plenty of room for our extended family. The kitchen was well stocked, there was a nice grill and Lobster pot/cooker outside. The beds were all comfortable, and the house was well kept and clean. We spent a lot of time outside on the back covered deck.
5.0 / 5.0
Mindy answered all of my questions extremely fast and was very helpful. The house is charming! It was a perfect fit for our family of ten. Every room having a bathroom was great. The house is stocked with everything you need as well. No need to haul blow dryers or large pots across the country.
The only downside, and nothing can be done about it I realize, is the FAST traffic flying down HWY3. It was tough to pull out and nerve wracking to walk on the sidewalk.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location for visiting Acadia
Our extended family of 13, ranging in ages from 10-67, spent the week here exploring Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the surrounding areas. We could not have picked a better location!! We could easily and quickly access everything we wanted and it gave us a jump on getting to the park early each day. The house accommodated our group perfectly, and we appreciated that each bedroom had an adjoined bathroom. Mindy, our host, was quick to respond and offer any assistance she could. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely look to stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Bar Harbor stay
The property was truly phenomenal for our needs and the host was so helpful and responsive. Literally everything we needed was there! It was awesome to be able to walk to the Little Rock beach and the restaurant down the road. The yard in the back was a perfect place for the kids to run around as well. It was perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint
Very convenient location and a private bath with each bedroom is a real plus.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Family House
We stayed here with our four adult children, two in-laws, and two grandchildren and still had a bed and bath to spare! The hostess was the best to communicate with and despite the age of the home, it was super clean. It is a grand house, with good beds, ensuite baths, and two washers and dryers so you can bring less. The house feels like a lived-in home and is very comfortable for visiting board games, and movie watching. Not to mention grilling, boiling lobster outdoors, and playing whiffle ball in the backyard
We cooked several of our meals and found the kitchen to be well-stocked with equipment and a very good dishwasher. (note, get your coffee pre-ground).
The location cannot be beat, just outside of the busyness of Bar Harbor. Hull's Cove across the road for shell searching and rock skipping. Be sure and check out the local bookstore within walking distance as well as the breakfast sandwiches and lemon blueberry cookies at the nearby gas station. Sadly, we didn't make it to the Chart Room but it is walkable and well-rated. With that said, the house is on a busy road but set back a little. We had no issues with two young children present and we used the fans, window a/c, or our own white noise app to cover any noise. The comfy beds and good sea air made us sleep so well we didn't notice for long.
If we ever get to make this trip again, we will stay here.
5.0 / 5.0
Great option close to Bar Harbor
This is a great traditional accommodation that offers so much space and private baths in each bedroom. A really comfortable stay and communication with the owner was great.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location!
Plenty rooms and great location!
5.0 / 5.0
Sunset Lake Gourmet Club - 26 Year Anniversary
Eleven people in our group and the house was perfect for us. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils, etc. Outdoor grill and lobster pots were great for our "boil". The two washers and dryers was nice to have after some of our hikes in not the best weather. Really enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Location
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5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Stay for Family Vacation!!
We couldn't have asked for a better house and perfect location. Just a couple miles outside Bar Harbor, this house accommodated our family completely. With a bathroom for each bedroom, large stocked kitchen, large seating between the dining room and porch we were never at a loss. You will love staying at this house!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for our needs away from town hustle
Each room with its own AC and WC with shower. Can’t ask for much more. Parking plenty for all.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bar Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Bar Harbor is $320 per night. This rental is $661 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.. 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 Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Large charming Bar Harbor ocean view home.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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