Entire home

Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watching

Photo gallery for Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View map
Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Bar Harbor

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of West Street Historic District and Criterion Theater. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a short walk of this Downtown Bar Harbor holiday home include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Acadia National Park.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Criterion Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shore Path - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]

This Dutch Colonial is THE OLDEST Small Building in Bar Harbor, built in 1850. Originally residing on Cottage Street until it was saved and moved in 2003 when condos were being built on Cottage Street.
The entire 2nd Floor is a spacious master bedroom with a large attached bathroom, large walk-in closet, and an indoor and outdoor patio space. The home has 2 living rooms and still boasts many historic aspects to it.
The PERFECT Location in the Heart of Downtown, and the ability to walk anywhere!

**This is a new Listing - Please see my Profile for 800+ 5☆ Reviews**

Location Highlights:
-Located off West Street
-5 min WALK to Village Green
-5 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bedroom [2nd Floor]:
*The ENTIRE 2nd Floor is dedicated to the Bedroom and is very Spacious*
-King Bed - Sleeps 2
-Large Attached Full Bathroom
-Flat Screen 42` TV
-Mini-Split A/C System
-Large Windowed Walk-In Closet with Reading Chair
-Attached indoor Patio
-Attached Outdoor Deck

Living Room [1st Floor]
-Pull-Out Sofa Bed - Sleeps 1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Parking:
-Off-Street Private Parking available for 1 vehicle
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Dishwasher
-Oven
-Microwave
-Lobster Pot available to cook your own!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bathroom #1 [2nd Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Connected to Bedroom
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap

Bathroom #2 [1st Floor]:
-Full Bathroom
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Outdoor Space:
-Patio on 2nd Floor with sitting chairs
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Laundry:
-Washer & Dryer Available in Kitchen area for use
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Televisions:
-TVs are located in the Living Room as well as Bedroom
-TVs are ROKU Smart TVs and also have the Spectrum App to watch programming
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A/C Units:
-Bedroom [Mini-Split]
-Kitchen/Living Room [Mini-Split]

Guests have full access to the home, the basement is off-limits.

With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. We will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home at the time of the reservation. However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.

Nestled on the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its stunning natural beauty, charming downtown, and vibrant maritime culture. As the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor attracts outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore scenic trails, rugged cliffs, and breathtaking ocean views. Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the U.S. East Coast, offers a spectacular sunrise that draws visitors year-round.

The town itself boasts a lively atmosphere, with quaint shops, art galleries, and top-notch seafood restaurants lining its historic streets. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught lobster, take a stroll along the scenic Shore Path, or embark on a whale-watching cruise from Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor is also home to a rich history, once serving as a summer retreat for America’s elite, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.

Check out our Welcome Guide for info and recommendations on the area!

Registration Number:
VR2R25171

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,098 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

389590

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

The closest beach to Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] is Echo Lake Beach (13.2 km).

Does Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

No, Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage]?

No, pets are not allowed.

Historic 1850 Downtown Retreat [Driftwood Cottage] Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

Cute and clean place. Perfect location to get anywhere in Bar Harbor and easy to get to the Island explorer. So the whole island is yours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in an absolute prime location! Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Loved being so close to the shops and water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic experience! Would stay here again

Cute little cottage right in Bar Harbor. My wife and I visited Acadia. This was the perfect place. The kind bed was very comfy. Awesome location to all the shops and restaurants in Bar Hsrbor and very close to Acadia. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Very comfortable, nice location, well equiped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage in excellent location

The property is perfectly located in Bar Harbor in easy walking distance of anything you’d want to do in town. The cottage itself was clean, and the host was very communicative. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

This was our 25th wedding anniversary trip. My husband spent several summers in Bar Harbour, Blue Hill, and exploring Acadia. This was the absolute perfect spot to get to all areas and explore the island. It would be hard to return without booking the cottage again! It was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Driftwood cottage was the perfect location for our family’s vacation to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. Ideally located for walking to restaurants and shops in town as well as for quick access to the park. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024