Locally owned downtown home: Bar Harbors Crows' Nest
About this house rental
The Crows' Nest is a family home with a joyful past just waiting to offer fun, relaxation, and great memories to others. It is in a perfect location less than a half mile from the center of town, hiking trails, Kebo Valley Golf Course, and a path to the ocean. Enjoy a beautiful view of Cadillac Mt. from your front yard! Leave the car in the driveway and use the free Island Explorer shuttle bus to enjoy all areas in and around Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. A children's playground, wading pool and new YMCA are nearby, and a local farmer's market on Sunday morning is just steps away. This home has a queen bed and full bath downstairs, and 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. It is warm and inviting for 6 guests.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(44 Reviews)
5.0
Marjorie's home is comfortable and has all the basic needs covered. She has it well supplied with kitchen basics so we could cook in as much as we wanted and the living room area was cozy and comfortable for evenings of games or TV. It is a small home but in a great location a half block off of Main Street, Bar Harbor. Easy access to Acadia National Park. The upstairs bedrooms are under sloped eaves which makes it charming, but taller people will feel that in the tub/shower. Perfect for kids, however. The living space is comfortable and the kitchen has plenty of room to maneuver. The only complaint is that the wifi was a bit slow and weak, but we were there for the beautiful area and activities so we got over that quickly!!
5.0
This lovely house was perfect for two friends meeting in Bar Harbor from two sides of the country. Location made walking to dinners in Bar Harbor a breeze and the proximity to the shore path was a joy. Yet just far enough away from the main bustle of Bar Harbor to be quiet and relaxing. Getting into Acadia for hikes and walks was quick and easy.
The owner was super friendly yet unobtrusive. And the house was stocked with all the basics that made our stay a pleasure. I would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
This VRBO stay may have been the best one we have experienced. I will mention Kim, in Netarts ,OR who will always receive our 5 Star recommendation.
This home had a good location, quiet but also close to everything we wanted. It was very well stocked with everything we needed. It was very clean. The home was uncluttered. It had all the room we needed with very comfortable sitting, lounging and sleeping areas. The beds were very comfortable. The shower had great water pressure! The windows opened with screens to let in all the wonderful Bar Harbor fresh air. The weekly Farmer’s Market was almost next door! We came to really love and appreciate Chocolate-Latte, Peeky Toe and the small pizza place across Maine Street. The home is situated on a convenient short path to the Shoreline Walkway.
Maybe best of all was Marjorie the host. From the very first inquiry into the property she was amazing. When I had questions, she mailed me a map. Marjorie offered wonderful, great advice and suggestions as to the Acadia hikes we might like, bike rentals and restaurants galore. By the way, she was right about them all! There were welcoming gifts for us upon our arrival. After meeting her, I only liked her more.
For these reasons and more, Marjorie is a Super Host.
5.0
We had a wonderful week in Bar Harbor staying at the Crow's Nest. The house is cozy and charming and just a short walk to both downtown's shops and restaurants and the beautiful views of the Shore Path. Marjorie is a great host - she's right next door to help if you have any questions. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're planning a trip to Acadia!
5.0
Our stayed in the Crows Nest is absolutely fantastic. The house is in the perfect location walking distance to restaurants and shops in Bar Harbor. Short driving to Acadia National Park. Neighborhood is quiet. It would be a great place for a family vacation. Margie was a great host warm welcome and very helpful. I highly recommend this property. Would love to come back sometime soon.
Mandy
5.0
We had the absolute best stay visiting Bar Harbor! The Crows' Nest was cozy and had everything you needed and more. The home is was walking distance from everything in Bar Harbor, right down the street from some of our favorite restaurants, and an easy drive into Acadia.
Marjorie was extremely accommodating and so kind, even offering us recommendations for catering in the area for our upcoming wedding events. We will absolutely be back to stay again soon!
5.0
This property was absolutely charming! Marjorie was quick to respond to questions, the house had all the amenities we needed to make our stay very comfortable. The location was perfect, steps away from downtown and a short drive to Acadia NP. I’d highly recommend this property and I’d stay there again if we return to the area!
5.0
We were completely happy with our home, which was comfortable, well stocked, and in the perfect location. We hope we can come again. Marjorie was extremely helpful and friendly, too!
5.0
We didn’t want to leave! The Crow’s Nest was so comfortable and cozy. It is in the perfect location for access to Acadia National Park and right in downtown Bar Harbor so that everything in town is an easy walk from the house. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for the times we wanted to cook and stay in. There was also a grill available on the deck in the cutest garden space. Marge was wonderful. She gave us a warm welcome and checked to make sure we were settled in ok. We have been coming to Bar Harbor for 25 years and she was still able to recommend some walks around town and in the park that we had not yet experienced. We look forward to staying again!
4.0
This is an excellent location! Walking distance to the center of town, and an easy drive to Acadia national park via Schooner head road or Cromwell harbor road, avoiding the traffic in town. My only caveat would be the upstairs bathroom, which 1) technically has a shower, but you can’t stand up in it if you’re over 5’6” tall, and 2) has no counter space around the sink. Other than that minor inconvenience, it’s a nice place!
5.0
We loved everything about this property. From the very warm owner to the park nearby, to the walking distance to some great restaurants and ice cream shops . Despite the close proximity to everything the neighborhood is quiet. We totally enjoyed our stay at the Crow's Nest.
5.0
We stayed in the Crows Nest the first week of August and absolutely loved it. The house is very warm and reminded my husband of his grandma's home. Our daughter keeps telling us we need to move into the house and live next to Marge. Marge was wonderful and worked with us on our very late check-in since we were driving from Virigina. We already are planning on coming back in two years!
5.0
If you are looking to stay in Bar Harbor, this property is outstanding. The home is as described, clean, well appointed, and has charm that only an older home can bring. The host was amazingly helpful and made us feel like neighbors. The home is in the perfect location within two blocks of the shore path and downtown. I highly recommend this property for your next visit to Bar Harbor!
5.0
This is one of the best properties we have stayed in! The location is perfect and the house is to be one of the most well-appointed . Attention is paid to every detail. We had a fabulous time! The owner is friendly, helpful, and thoughtful. We already booked for next summer!
5.0
Perfect getaway
The Crows Nest was a lovely place to stay for our trip to Bar Harbor! It had everything we needed. She provided a pack n play and high chair for our son so we didn't have to bring that along. The location was close to downtown but still very quiet and peaceful. I would highly recommend to anyone going to Bar Harbor.
5.0
We loved our stay at Marge's place. She was very helpful with any questions. The house is very comfortable and there is a nice kitchen. The bedrooms are also comfy. It is a nice quiet area but close to everything you need in Bar Harbor. Marge was very kind and left us some local food treats and also had a great place for us to put our bikes and kayak. Thank you so much!
5.0
Perfect Bar Harbor Location
We loved our stay at Marge's place. She was very helpful with any questions. The house is very comfortable and there is a nice kitchen. The bedrooms are also comfy. It is a nice quiet area but close to everything you need in Bar Harbor. Marge was very kind and left us some local food treats and also had a great place for us to put our bikes and kayak. Thank you so much!
5.0
Everything about this place was awesome. In town but off the beaten path. Marge was right there next door. Very clean. Couldn’t have been better. I was here with my late 70’s mom and aunt. But it would be a great place for a family with kids or even a girls group. Will definitely look to rebook when I come to Bar Harbor next.
5.0
Perfect Stay. Will be back.
Everything about this place was awesome. In town but off the beaten path. Marge was right there next door. Very clean. Couldn’t have been better. I was here with my late 70’s mom and aunt. But it would be a great place for a family with kids or even a girls group. Will definitely look to rebook when I come to Bar Harbor next.
5.0
My family really enjoyed the Crow's Nest stay! Marge was a wonderful host. Great location and very clean. We enjoyed sitting out back in the little nook to have our morning coffee.
5.0
Great stay
My family really enjoyed the Crow's Nest stay! Marge was a wonderful host. Great location and very clean. We enjoyed sitting out back in the little nook to have our morning coffee.
5.0
We loved staying at Marge's house! It was perfect for our family of four. The kids got their own bedrooms upstairs while the parents had their own bed and bath downstairs.
The house was at the southern end of town. It was an easy 5-10 minute walk into town, but quiet at night. It was also super convenient (just a short drive) to both of the main Acadia entrances.
Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful home Marge!
5.0
Perfect home in a great location
We loved staying at Marge's house! It was perfect for our family of four. The kids got their own bedrooms upstairs while the parents had their own bed and bath downstairs.
The house was at the southern end of town. It was an easy 5-10 minute walk into town, but quiet at night. It was also super convenient (just a short drive) to both of the main Acadia entrances.
Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful home Marge!
5.0
We can't say enough great things about our stay at the Crow's Nest! It was the perfect little house for the 3 of us to stay in (we didn't even use the 3rd bedroom) and was a convenient location too! We loved the beautiful yard and peaceful setting on the back porch. Marge has such a quaint, cozy, and inviting home. She's very helpful and offered a ton of great suggestions for things to do and places to eat on the island. When we go back we will definitely look to stay here again and again and again.
5.0
Wonderful stay, must go back!
We can't say enough great things about our stay at the Crow's Nest! It was the perfect little house for the 3 of us to stay in (we didn't even use the 3rd bedroom) and was a convenient location too! We loved the beautiful yard and peaceful setting on the back porch. Marge has such a quaint, cozy, and inviting home. She's very helpful and offered a ton of great suggestions for things to do and places to eat on the island. When we go back we will definitely look to stay here again and again and again.
5.0
Crows nest is the best!
Our family has stayed at three different places over the past years, with return visits to several of them. By far this is the most welcoming and best equipped, going beyond the essentials. We are coordinating our schedules for a third return visit. Marge is a great host!!
5.0
Close to town and enchanting backyard
We really enjoyed our stay in Bar Harbor. The house was charming, and we loved sitting out in the backyard watching birds. Easy to walk to all the restaurants and stores in town, and only a few minutes' drive from Acadia National Park. We'd love to be back in the future.
5.0
We would come back
Marge was a great host! The Crow’s Nest was clean and comfortable. We walked to town for dinner every night then used the shore path to come home. So great not to have to use our car. Close to Arcadia’s Sand Beach and Cadillac Mountain entrances. Marge had great advice for area activities. We also used the quiet back deck to relax in the shade garden. Air conditioning saved us during a hot week.
4.0
Fun Place in Bar Harbor
We enjoyed our stay at The Crow’s Nest. It was within easy walking distance of everything in Bar Harbor. We especially enjoyed the nearby coffee shops and wine bars. The owner was very helpful and friendly. It is an older property with a lot of charm as well as a few quirks. The kitchen was very well equipped. We made good use of the popover pan. It is also a child friendly property, complete with baby equipment as well as toys.
5.0
Great location and gracious owner
Our group of three women truly enjoyed our stay. The house was in a great location, just on the outskirts of downtown, in a quiet neighborhood. It’s an easy walk to the attractions of Bar Harbor as well as the shore walk along the ocean. The house is quaint, cozy, and comfortably furnished, with some of the charming quirks you might find in an older home, but the kitchen and bathrooms were well-equipped and there was plenty of room to spread out. The owner, Marge, lives next door and was happy to answer our questions and share great recommendations for activities and restaurants. We all enjoyed getting to know her and would definitely stay in her charming home again.
5.0
Crow s Nest
Great location! Easy walk into town to get shuttle bus to Acadia. Great town , restaurants and shops.
The house was perfect 3 bedrooms well equipped.
Marge is a great host with great suggestions!
Enjoyed our stay in BarHarbor especially early morning walks along the oceanpath
1.0
Three generations in Bar Harbor
Our family had a wonderful time exploring the area. We will be securing this property again. Marge great and very helpful. 😊😊😊
5.0
Perfect house close to town
The Crow’s Nest’s location is enough for a great review. An easy walk to downtown Bar Harbor with an Adirondack chair view of Acadia from the front lawn. That would be enough but this place is so much more. A comfortable three bedroom house with a well stocked kitchen. Marjorie was both friendly and helpful. We’re pretty familiar with the area, but if you are not, she’ll help navigate. I would recommend this house to anyone, particularly if you are interested in leaving the car(s) in the driveway and walking.
5.0
We loved staying here!
This was the perfect place for our family of 5 to stay during our visit to Acadia. We were able to walk to Bar Harbor and easily drive in and out of Acadia. Just the right amount of space for us inside the house and easy parking. The house is cute and charming. Access to the Shore Path is fantastic. The owner is delightful and made herself available to answer all our questions and provide great recommendations. We have no complaints and would definitely stay here again. It was wonderful in all aspects!
5.0
2nd time and I love, love this home!
I love Marjorie!
I love Maine!
I love her house!
I love Bar Harbor!
I cry when I leave!
What more can I say!
5.0
Perfect location
Five girlfriends stayed in this home for a week. It was so comfortable and convenient to all there is to do. It was just off main street so close enough to walk places, yet quiet. It was a nice walk to the shore walk which was beautiful. Margie, the home owner, is a delight! She is so friendly and helpful and has great ideas and suggestions of things to do if needed. We all absolutely loved the back deck. Our weather was perfect, so spent many mornings or evenings sitting there watching the birds and the squirrels. The house was very homey and comfortable. There was plenty of room for all of us to sit to watch TV, or read, or play games. I would highly recommend the Crow's Nest for a family or a group of friends. I see why she has repeat clients. We absolutely loved our stay!
5.0
Exceeded all our expectations
What a wonderful property in a perfect location. We enjoyed being close to all the action (walked everywhere), all while being just a couple streets away from all the town activity provided for a quiet stay. Our family of five, children ages 9,10 and 11 thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Bar Harbor. The property owner, Marge, was an excellent host. She was informative and helpful prior to our arrival, genuinely interested in the quality of our stay, gave recommendations to enhance our visit. Marge provided a truly personal touch, we felt as if we were staying in a family members home. Thank you for a memorable vacation.
5.0
This place couldn't have been more perfect for us. Margie is an excellent host, she was very helpful and the house was furnished with all kinds of guides and information about the area. It was comfortable and perfectly located. There's a kids park about 2 blocks away, an ice cream shop 1 block away and all of bar harbor's downtown area just up the hill within walking distance.
My wife, our 2 kids and my in laws we re with us, everyone fit comfortably and there was even a place to store the rental bikes overnight.
I can't say enough about the place or the host. Margie even saw my father in law in the grocery store, checked out his cart and had him put back a few things that she could just lend us instead. Incredibly nice.
The first floor bedroom was great for the in laws (who would rather avoid stairs). The upstairs bathroom has a shower, but it was a bit tight for me (I'm 6'0") but the downstairs shower was just fine.
5.0
Great place, great location, perfect for families
This place couldn't have been more perfect for us. Margie is an excellent host, she was very helpful and the house was furnished with all kinds of guides and information about the area. It was comfortable and perfectly located. There's a kids park about 2 blocks away, an ice cream shop 1 block away and all of bar harbor's downtown area just up the hill within walking distance.
My wife, our 2 kids and my in laws we re with us, everyone fit comfortably and there was even a place to store the rental bikes overnight.
I can't say enough about the place or the host. Margie even saw my father in law in the grocery store, checked out his cart and had him put back a few things that she could just lend us instead. Incredibly nice.
The first floor bedroom was great for the in laws (who would rather avoid stairs). The upstairs bathroom has a shower, but it was a bit tight for me (I'm 6'0") but the downstairs shower was just fine.
4.0
Clean property very good for reaching town.
A clean property a short walk into town. All sights could be reached easily. Close to a beautiful shore walk.
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 $325 per night. This rental is $25 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Locally owned downtown home: Bar Harbors Crows' Nest. 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 Locally owned downtown home: Bar Harbors Crows' Nest pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Locally owned downtown home: Bar Harbors Crows' Nest?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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