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Large, late 1800s home. Secluded, yet adjacent to downtown Bar Harbor.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Village Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • West Street Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Bar Harbor

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Bar Harbor, just a 4-minute walk from Bar Harbor Whale Watching and within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shore Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬3 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.

Large, late 1800s home. Secluded, yet adjacent to downtown Bar Harbor.

*********PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BOOKING*****

OUR STANDARD OFFERING VARIES BY SEASON: Peak Season v. Off Season

PEAK SEASON (June through October)

We offer, and our price reflects, use of the entire house (5 bedrooms:1 king, 2 queens, 2 double twins; and 3 full baths), for a maximum of 10 guests. With very limited exception, we book for weekly terms seven (7) nights, running SUNDAY to SUNDAY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AND WILL DECLINE ANY BOOKING THAT DOES NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

OFF SEASON (November through May)

We offer, and our price reflects, partial use of the house (3 bedrooms:1 King, 1 Queen, 1 double twin; and 2 full baths), for a maximum of 6 guests. During this time, our minimum booking term is four (4) nights and not restricted to specific days of the week. The entire house is also available during the offseason for an additional fee.

PLEASE CALL OR MESSAGE US TO DISCUSS YOUR PLANS FOR AN OFFSEASON BOOKING.

Built in the 1890's, the Libby House sits in a tree-filled, sunny neighborhood abutting the historic residential district that was once home to a colony of summer "rusticators" comprised of New York Philharmonic Orchestra luminaries.

Location! The Libby House is one of the largest rental properties in downtown Bar Harbor proper, offering 5 bedrooms (7 beds) and 3 full baths, parking for several vehicles, and sizable, verdant grounds filled with a variety of flowering trees and bushes.

The central business district, with numerous shopping, entertainment, and dining options, as well as the ocean, town beach, Shore Path, Village Green, local museums, and the main station for the complimentary Island Explorer shuttle are a (genuine) 3-5 minute walk away. Once settled in this central location, most guests find they can leave their cars parked for the duration of their stay, avoiding the traffic congestion and parking fees that are common to Bar Harbor in the summer.

Although almost everything that you will want to see or do in downtown Bar Harbor is a quick walk away, the property is well-sheltered from the noise, congestion and lights of the downtown. The house offers contemporary features and comforts while also retaining a number of historic touches such plaster walls, hard-wood floors, detailed trim, claw-foot tubs, and ornate light fixtures. The Libby House is equipped with high-speed internet WIFI, digital satellite TV, and a DVD player. A collection of board games, puzzles and several dozen books are also available to help pass the time.

The grounds are quite spacious, affording considerable room for children to play. Some of our favorite activities include taking an early morning walk on the shore path, grilling on the back deck, enjoying a cocktail around the firepit, and catching a band concert on the nearby Village Green.

During our peak season, guests have access to the entire house, except the cellar, a storage room on the 2nd floor, and the adjacent garage and barn. During our off-season, access to part of the second floor is closed (suspending the use of 1 Queen bedroom, 1 double Twin bedroom and one full bath). This section of the house is open and available but not accessible UNLESS expressly booked.

We do not wish to disturb our guests during their stay. We will not welcome you at your arrival, but we live nearby and are always available to answer questions, tend to any issues that arise, or make recommendations.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Seth E. Libby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house,

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: General rule: no parties! Call to discuss plans
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Large, late 1800s home. Secluded, yet adjacent to downtown Bar Harbor. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location could not be in a better place.

Walking distance to everything you need, yet quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N., Dothan, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

Perfect place to stay in Bar Harbor for a group! We were a group of friends for a girl’s trip to see the New England fall colors (ages 30s-70s. It was the PERFECT location and the house was great for our group! Lots of spaces to gather as a group, yet enough for us all the spread out and have space.the host provided some great information about local bakeries, restaurants, and things to do/see. Highly reccomend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great old house, comfortable and charming

This was a second house for our large women’s hiking group. It was ideal for relaxing and gathering in smaller groups. One bedroom with two twins and a room with a queen are part of a suite in which you have to go through the twin bedroom to get to the queen This could be a great family suite because it has its own bath but it’s not ideal for a group of friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine sisters getaway

The property is very conveniently located in downtown Bar Harbor. While it was right in the middle of everything it was very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Great place to stay and property manager answered all my questions right away. Property was as advertised. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadley N., Steamboat Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Gem!

Our stay was amazing! The house was super cute and had so much character. We loved the giant dining room table for big meals and board games. The outdoor space was beautiful with lots of seating and grass for yard games. The location was perfect! It's in the center of downtown with easy access to shops, restaurants, grocery store and the bus into the park. The host was easy to communicate with and quick to respond to text messages. I highly recommend this property and we would definitely stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mansi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spacious home!

Hello, great experience staying at the Libby House. The location is perfect, can walk to several restaurants, the waterfront, and the sand bar within a few minutes. But, it's tucked away so you definitely have privacy from the business of town. The house was spacious for our two families that included four kids. They enjoyed playing the yard as well. Appreciated the laundry machines as well as grill and kitchen items. Would recommend bringing some basic kitchen items if you are able to but other than that, we appreciated having such a nice home for our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor Gem

Perfect location for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place

We had a great time. So close to everything down town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Bar Harbor vacation

Location was excellent. Easy walk to downtown and water. Older home- plenty of room for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House for Family Vacation!

This wonderful home has plenty rooms for all our young adult kids to have their own space. One room with twin beds is large enough to easily fit a a pack & play without crowding the room at all. The living room with three couches quickly became the place to hang out and chat. We all enjoyed the lovely backyard with large deck and tables and chairs and the separate area with a beautiful fire pit. The house is great, but the best part is the location!!! Within a couple minutes, we could walk to all the restaurants and shops and the waterfront!! I don’t see how the location could be any better! We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

had everything we needed and more. Near everything jet private and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to get away

The Libby House was a perfect base for a week in Bar Harbor with a focus on Acadia’s eastern region. It’s very quiet despite being only a block away from the main shopping area. We went to the park every day on the shuttle and didn’t need to use our car. The house has many bedrooms and everybody had enough space. The only possible complaint was that my teenagers wanted more 3-prong outlets in the upstairs bedrooms. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-away

It was exactly as the pictures portray it and the location could not be better for access to all that is offered in Bar Harbor. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Libby House

The Libby House provided everything we needed for our week in Bar Harbor - very convenient location to walks, stores, restaurants - plus a wonderfully quiet home and large backyard to relax in. The newly added pergola was used by us everyday! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Lippert L., GREEN BAY, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Libby House Review

We enjoyed our stay! The Libby house is very clean with very nice furnishings. We would and hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and location!

We have stayed at the Libby House twice, and loved it both times. The location is wonderful, the house is clean and comfortable, and the backyard is lovely. It works well for three generations of our family to have a great vacation, and we look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emme P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Quiet Christmas Stay

We had a wonderful, quiet Christmas getaway in Bar Harbor at The Libby House. The house is hidden from the Main St by a bank, which at first didn't sound too endearing, but it is perfectly placed so one can easily walk to the shops and to the harbor and walkway, there, and, yet, still it feels very private. And it was very easy to access Acadia NP. The house was the best stocked VRBO house we have visited and every request made prior to arriving was answered. Seth even produced a live, lit, Christmas tree for our pleasure. Might just become an annual event for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property in a great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Libby House in Bar Harbor. Location is great. We were able to easily walk everywhere and close to everything, but tucked away in a quiet and private spot too. Wonderful house - we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett J., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

Great house in a great location with memories for a lifetime. Thanks Seth
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and Location

The house was very comfortable and well equipped. The location cannot be beat. You can walk to everything in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Coury H., Louisville, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House

We were in town for my sister-in-law’s wedding and we rented the house for us, our three children and my husbands parents. The house was absolutely beautiful and very cozy. The beds were all amazingly comfortable and we all slept great during our stay. We all agreed we wished we weren’t so busy with wedding festivities so that we could of enjoyed the house and large yard more together. This house is perfect for multiple generations or families to gather together and with easy walking distance of the town. We would 100% stay again on any future trips to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great house in a quiet location, convenient to downtown Bar Harbor. Couldn’t have asked for a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvelous Bar Harbor Getaway

Seth was very accommodating!!! The Houses location is fantastic and having parking right in town was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We were pleasantly surprised by The Libby House. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. Great location and communication with Seth was easy. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021