In the heart of Bar Harbor, Honeybee House offers a warm and inviting home away from home. With a lovely yard featuring a vibrant flower garden, picnic table, and gas grill on the deck. Enjoy quality time with family in this fully renovated 1920’s historic house that has ample seating in the living room, spacious modern open kitchen for cooking enthusiasts and glassed-in sun porch.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81798 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor
This fully renovated downtown home features an exceptional location in the heart of Bar Harbor within walking distance to all downtown restaurants, shops, a supermarket, and amenities including the main hub of the island wide free bus system. Walk to the local bike shop to rent bikes, pack a lunch and head straight to the dock where your boat departs, or grab the kids for a quick pre-dinner ice cream. You`re on vacation, after all, spend your time playing and not driving!
Situated in a small quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Bar Harbor and just a stone`s throw from the grocery store, the Honeybee House is a historic 1920’s home that was completely renovated with a more functional open floor plan and bright big kitchen.
Featuring a lovely yard with a vibrant flower garden that compliments the deck with picnic table and gas grill, a large furnished glassed-in sun porch welcomes you into the house. Downstairs is the living room with ample seating, a spacious modern open kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area, and full bathroom. A door from the kitchen leads to the grill area and deck. With the proximity to the grocery store, this arrangement is great for cooking enthusiasts by providing the opportunity for some wonderful family meals.
The second floor is the sleeping area with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The master bedroom has a king and stunning handcrafted cherry wardrobe; the second bedroom is a custom queen over queen bunk bed, allowing for 1 or 2 couples or a gaggle of kids; and the third bedroom has a queen. Window units for AC in primary bedroom and bunk room only. The Honeybee House is just the right combination of quiet yet convenient, with ample space and historic charm, yet an affordable rental price.
You get the whole house, the flowers and hummingbirds, and all the fresh air of Acadia National Park you can handle. 2 off-street parking spots on parking pad (2 cars max).
We have been managing property rentals since the year 2000 and have had the pleasure of serving over 1000 tenants since that time. We are physically located nearby to the Honeybee House in case you need us, but we respect the privacy of our guests.
We know from our own experience that managing family vacations can be quite a job. A little local knowledge and some extra help can make your vacation more enjoyable and hassle free.
Adam and Jen have a deep love and understanding of the natural beauty surrounding the Acadia/Mount Desert Island area and are dedicated to the vitality of the people of Mount Desert Island. We live here year round and are raising our kids here. Thus, each year we donate a portion of our proceeds to local organizations devoted to sustaining the beauty and well-being of the Mount Desert Island area and people living here.
Lic # VR1R26-081; Permit # 2492 First and foremost we are dedicated to helping families and friends spend quality time with each other and want your vacation to be memorable. We ask that you fully read the listing details so that you are knowledgeable about the property.
Please treat our home as you would want us to treat your home.
Guest Limit: Exceeding the listed property occupancy limit (including children and infants) may result in immediate cancellation of your stay.
No Pets: We love furry friends, but this property is strictly pet-free to ensure comfort for all guests.
Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM. Please be mindful and courteous of our neighbors.
Lost & Found: We’ll do our best to return any lost items and will donate them after 2 weeks.
Smoking, outside fires or campfires (unless a designated firepit is provided) and parties/events are not permitted.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Dock
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,798 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
First and foremost we are dedicated to helping families and friends spend quality time with each other and want your vacation to be memorable. We ask
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Lic # VR1R26-081; Permit # 2492
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Bar Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Is Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor located?
Situated in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
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Freshly Renovated Classic Home in Downtown Bar Harbor Reviews
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Perfect location for our family vacation in Bar Harbor. Walking distance to everything but on a nice quiet street. House had everything you could need and the softest towels!
House is walking distance to everything. Nice 3 bedroom house, everything was in good condition and worked. Quiet street, very little traffic. Definitely would stay there again
Everything about our stay was wonderful. The house was even more charming than it looked in the pictures. There were oodles of clean fluffy towels, a very well stocked kitchen (spices, dishes, pots and pans, etc) and we were right in the middle of Bar Harbor. And Jen, the owner, was very helpful and proactive on communications. A great stay!
Honey Bee house was a great place to stay! The house was clean and comfortable and conveniently located. We walked downtown every day and shopped for groceries at the supermarket at right behind the neighborhood. Jen was wonderful about checking in before and during our stay. I would definitely stay at Honey Bee House again!
Loved the location. Easy to walk the town from house. Parking spot is nice to have. Very cute house. Bathrooms clean. Communication with owner very easy. Definitely recommend for a getaway.
Loved that we could stay parked at the house and walk to the Bar Harbor restaurants and shops. Very short drive to Acadia National Park. The beds were very comfortable; fluffy towels; well-stacked kitchen (not that we cooked much). One note we left to the hosts was it may be helpful to include a small ice chest for guests to use to bring lunches into the park if interested.
This was truly a great place to stay for our family vacation. Plenty of room for 6 adults to hang out and chill. Super close to a grocery store and in literal walking distance to the wonderful shops and restaurants Bar Harbor has to offer.
East check in and check out and Jennifer was super responsive. Always checking in to make sure we had what we needed.
Will definitely look for this spot on our next trip to Bar Harbor. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
The Hazard/Gonzalez/Johnson families
The house is in the perfect spot in Bar Harbor. You can walk to restaurants and shopping. It’s only a few minutes from Acadia National Park. It was perfect for our family, very clean and comfortable. Host very nice.
Perfect spot! Great location- short walk to grocery store and all the quaint Bar Harbor shops and restaurants. Acadia is just a quick drive away, too. We were very happy with our stay and will return for sure
Great location! Walking distance to all the fun downtown!
This house is in a perfect location right behind the grocery store and a two minute walk to downtown. We had issues with the TV but the owners were close by and came and worked on the TV remote for us.
Sarah B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
20 Jun 2018
Great House
We loved our stay at the Honey Bee House. It is very cozy, comfortable and convenient to town. We will definitely return,
Kathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phannita Y.
11 May 2019
Comfortable, Close to everything
The place is very clean and fit perfectly. Host is very helpful. Great location, very close to supermarket and restaurants
Great house great location and highly recommend!! Owner was super helpful and always ready to answer questions. House was stocked with everything from shampoo to plastic baggies!!
Chris V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Larry K.
30 Sept 2015
Great location, great old house
This house is perfectly located for a stay in Bar Harbor. The house was very clean, and well-equipped. It is an old house but has been updated in the kitchen and baths so it is very comfortable, and the owner was very accommodating to our needs. Thanks for a great stay.
Larry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra R.
28 Apr 2019
Convenient Home to everything Acadia and Bar Harbor
Lovely home right downtown Bar Harbour. Located right behind the Hannaford's and a quick walk to all the wonderful shops, restaurants and bars. Acadia is a quick drive . Very scenic. Home was comfortable and clean. Would recommend.
Cute New England home with sun porch. We loved this house from the beautiful hardwood floors, to the large kitchen, and the comfortable beds. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. You could not ask for more.
We loved our stay at Honeybee. The location was worth its weight in gold. We only used the car to drive into Acadia. We were able to easily walk to the water, restaurants, and shops. The house was so cute and very clean. We hope to return!