Gardener’s Cottage
Visitors to Bar Harbor enjoy many things, including Acadia National Park, the rocky Maine coast, work by local artisans, wonderful food, shopping, whale watching, kayaking and so much more. Visitors also enjoy the historical aspect of our area. During the “cottage” era, Bar Harbor was the premier destination for the very wealthy in our country. It has since become the popular destination for many families and tourists. But there are some vestiges of that era that still exist. The fully restored Gardener’s Cottage was once the residence of the gardener to large waterfront estate. Built in the late 1800s it is a relic from the bygone cottage era. But as it’s been lovingly restored by the owner, it’s now available for visitors to enjoy as their vacation cottage here in Bar Harbor.
Located just a 1/3 mile from the downtown district, it’s just a short 10 minute walk into town. It’s also just a short walk (in the other direction) to the wonderful Compass Harbor shoreline, and an Acadia hiking trail.
This lovely cottage features two bedrooms: the master bedroom has a queen bed and private full bath; the second bedroom features two double beds. Capacity for the cottage is 6 guests.
The living room features a gas fireplace and a flat screen TV with cable and DVD player. There is also full bathroom on the first floor. There is also WIFI at the cottage. However, there is no phone, though cell service is pretty good there.
Other amenities include a washer/dryer, microwave, A/C, all linens, dishwasher, gas BBQ grill, a lovely deck with outdoor dining furniture, and parking for two cars. There is also a badminton set up in the fenced-in backyard!
Walk to town for dinner, or pick up the Island Explorer Bus in front of the cottage and explore Acadia National Park and the rest of Mount Desert Island. The main Entrance to Acadia National Park for hiking, biking, and sight seeing is only a mile and a half from the cottage.
Dog friendly (sorry, no cats).
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At a Glance
Amenities
A/C is NOT standard in cottages. If a cottage has A/C it will indicate that in its description.
Location
2026 Weekly Rates
| Season | Rate |
|---|---|
| Jan 1-April 18 | $1,200/wk |
| April 18-May 16 | $1,500/wk |
| May 16-June 13 | $1,850/wk |
| June 13-Aug 29 | $2,800/wk |
| Aug 29-Oct 24 | $1,750/wk |
| Oct 24-Dec 31 | $1,500/wk |
| Dog fee | $150 |
| Security deposit | $500 |
No booking fees · No cleaning fees
Available Weeks
| Week | Rate |
|---|---|
| October 24 – October 31 | $1,500/wk |
| October 31 – November 7 | $1,500/wk |
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