Title: Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92998663&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be ## Photo gallery for Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be ![Terrace/patio - Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be (Bar Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/93000000/92998700/92998663/w904h683x60y0-dec8ad98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be (Bar Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/93000000/92998700/92998663/w905h683x60y0-90872a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be (Bar Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/93000000/92998700/92998663/w905h683x59y0-d3d2e2bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be (Bar Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/93000000/92998700/92998663/w905h683x59y0-675e6e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be (Bar Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/93000000/92998700/92998663/w906h683x59y0-e1fc8ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Bar Harbor, this charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With three bedrooms, a smart TV for streaming your favorite shows, and high-speed WiFi for staying connected. Enjoy fresh air on the lovely patio surrounded by gardens with seasonal fruits or veggies growing nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be Located conveniently in the Town Hill area of Bar Harbor, this home is near the head of Mount Desert Island, making it the perfect spot for convenient access to Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and multiple entrances to Acadia National Park (more details below). If there is anything special we can do, just let us know! Please message us if you have any questions at all or if we can help in any way. The space You will find three bedrooms on the second floor, one with a queen bed, one with a set of twin bunk beds, and one with a twin over full bunk bed. The tv is "smart," so you can log in to your own streaming services. There is WiFi and a desk with a monitor in case you have to work. The upstairs bathroom has a tub and shower and the downstairs bathroom has a shower with a rain-style shower head or handheld sprayer. In the kitchen, you will find everything you need- dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster oven with convection, ninja blender. The back yard has a lovely patio and there are gardens all around the house- depending on the time of year, you may find a variety of fresh fruits or veggies growing. Guest access You will have access to the whole house and outdoor areas, with the exception of the basement and attic, which are not set up for guest access. Other things to note We don't have laundry facilities for guests, but we are happy to provide recommendations for local laundry services that offer drop off and pick up. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, we are happy to help! Town of Bar Harbor License #VR2R25-170 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Local artist showcase - Reusable coffee/tea filters ## Similar properties ![Cottage (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94380000/94379400/94379396/4b944f99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage - 17 Mi to Acadia Ntnl Pk! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VR2R25-170 ## About the area Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bar-Harbor.dx561) [View more Holiday homes in Bar Harbor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bar-Harbor-Private-Holiday-Homes.d561-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.414314,-68.32297&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qpbnGpi_%60L%3FU%3FU%40U%3FW%40S%40U%3FU%40UBU%40S%40UBWBSBUBU%40QDUBUDUBQDUDSDSDUDSFQDSFSDQFSFSHQFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHOHOJQHMJOHOJMJOJOJKJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILILKLIJINILILELINGLGLENGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLDNFLFLHLDNHLHLHLHJJLHLHLJLJJJJJLLJJLLJLHLJLLLHNJLHNJNHLJPHNHNHPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPFRFRDPFRFRDPDTFRDRBRDTDPBTDTBTBRBRBT%40TBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40R%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTATAT%3FRAVARATCTARCTAVCRCRCTCTERCTERETCPERGRETERGPGRERGPGRGPGPIPGRIPGNIPIPININIPKNINKLINKNILMLKNILKLMJKLMJKLKJMHMJMHMJKHMHMHMHOHMFMFMFOFMFODMFMDODOBMDOBODM%40OBOBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOCOCMAOEMCOEOCMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMGMIOIKIMIMIMKMIKIMKMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMKOIOKMIOKOIQIOIOIQGQIOGQISGQGQIQGSGQESGQESGSESEUESEQEUCSEUCSEUASCUCSCUCWASAUCUAS%3FWASAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9KtC2UZ0xYlIVapT_o2Xfv15X6Q=) Bar Harbor, ME ### What's nearby - ![Acadia National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129938/a733b6f4-eb34-4503-8779-3e1eab44777e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - ![0_02b2d3a5-2ca1-4427-beed-32aa9a37aec5_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563221014/498c5b70-3bd6-4c87-aa0f-1b717e0bebfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park's Visitors Center 13 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Garland Farm 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Atlantic Brewing Company 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 9 min drive \- 5.9 miles ### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Shell 9 min drive - Bar Harbor Lobster Pound 7 min drive - Aloha 15 min drive - Island Take Out 4 min drive - Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be? ### What time is check-in at Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be? ### What time is check-out at Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be? ### Where is Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bar Harbor Acadia The Way Life Should Be Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie J. 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house. Loved having all the bedrooms upstairs so people could sleep and not be disturbed by those staying up. ##### Valerie J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a family retreat We loved staying here! It is a great set-up for a family. Kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, silverware, etc. Great location. Centrally located so that many places on the island were a short drive. We would stay here again. ##### James W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike V. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maine Country Living Great property away from the hustle of Bar Harbor. Quiet neighborhood. House is nicely decorated and exactly as advertised. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend! ##### Mike V. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendall G. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We had a wonderful time at the property. It was clean, open, and had everything we could possibly need. We came as a family, with my husband and two children (2.5 yo and 8 mo). The neighborhood was quiet and a great place to which to retreat after being in the bustle of Bar Harbor. Drive to downtown Bar Harbor and the various hikes was \~15-25 minutes. Would definitely stay again! ##### Kendall G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare C., Austin 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Clean, well stocked kitchen and bathroom, and sweet touches throughout the house made it feel like my home away from home. The window A/C in each bedroom made it comfortable at all times throughout the day. A plethora of books and games made our evenings feel like home. Thank you for sharing your home with us, Emily. ##### Clare C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin N. 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was clean, comfortable, and spacious. It was conveniently located both to Bar Harbor and to lots of hiking in the park which was why we came. Went hiking everyday. Nice little patio out back overlooking some woods - enjoyed a few beers there! Some cute restaurants not too far away. Enjoyed our stay. ##### Kevin N. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice, clean, and great location ##### Tim R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashlee W. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay The house was PERFECT for our family (kids 4-11). It was clean and cozy. We loved all the kids books/games that were there. Our stay was excellent- it made for a great visit to Bar Harbor- would definitely stay here again. ##### Ashlee W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Woodland Oasis Not directly in Bar Harbor, but close enough to it an Acadia for you to enjoy everything with a quick drive. Bonus that there's a seafood and pie shack within easy walking distance! ##### Rachel R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen C. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home, Perfect Location. Our family of six had an amazing stay. Emily, the host, answered all our questions before we arrived. And the home was well appointed. They thought of everything. And we loved that it’s in a cute little neighborhood. So while it was not in the busy part of town, it also wasn’t isolated. We loved it! ##### Kristen C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy Home Near Bar Harbor Our family of 4 had a wonderful, relaxing, comfortable stay! Our host, Emily, was excellent with answering questions before booking to helping us during our visit. Her recommendations of restaurants and hikes were perfect, and the house was just right for our adult family. The kitchen is well equipped with fun/helpful appliances that made cooking easy after returning from our Acadia adventures (Ninja blender, electric fondue pot, and Instant pot!). Emily was also quick to fix and replace the refrigerator during our stay. The location is good, with roughly +/- 20-minute drives in Mount Desert Island. All in all, a wonderful holiday that my family and I hope to repeat in the future! ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023 ---