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'THANKFUL COTTAGE' IS A CHARMING, ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY NEAR THE HARBOR.

 
 
 
Bar Harbor cottage rental - Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway
Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway
  • Bar Harbor cottage rental - Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway
    Historic Marker
    Full, modern kitchen
    Kitchen window detail
    Maine hand-forged pot hangars
    Desk...wifi included
  • Bar Harbor cottage rental - Gas fireplace
    French doors
    Entryway features antiques and fine Maine crafts
    Antique overhead lighting
    Framed drawing of old Bar Harbor
    Period maps on display
  • Bar Harbor cottage rental - Forged nails helped to authenticate age of cottage
    Antique lantern
    Sitting room with water view off master king bedroom
    Clawfoot tub with shower off master bedroom
    Master suite bath detail
    Master suite bath detail
  • Bar Harbor cottage rental - Antique lighting
    Maine crafted detail
    View of Bar Island from master suite deck
 
Bar Harbor cottage rental - Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway

Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway

Historic Marker

Historic Marker

Full, modern kitchen

Full, modern kitchen

Kitchen window detail

Kitchen window detail

Maine hand-forged pot hangars

Maine hand-forged pot hangars

Desk...wifi included

Desk...wifi included

Gas fireplace

Gas fireplace

French doors

French doors

Entryway features antiques and fine Maine crafts

Entryway features antiques and fine Maine crafts

Antique overhead lighting

Antique overhead lighting

Framed drawing of old Bar Harbor

Framed drawing of old Bar Harbor

Period maps on display

Period maps on display

Forged nails helped to authenticate age of cottage

Forged nails helped to authenticate age of cottage

Antique lantern

Antique lantern

Sitting room with water view off master king bedroom

Sitting room with water view off master king bedroom

Clawfoot tub with shower off master bedroom

Clawfoot tub with shower off master bedroom

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Antique lighting

Antique lighting

Maine crafted detail

Maine crafted detail

View of Bar Island from master suite deck

View of Bar Island from master suite deck

Per week (USD) $900 - $1,225
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps3
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Bar Harbor vacation cottage rental
1 king bedroom suite, second bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps total of 3

'Thankful Cottage' is located in the Village of Bar Harbor near the Town Pier, Town Beach, historic Shore Path walk, and the Museum in the Streets tour. Built before the Civil War, the cottage has been lovingly rehabilitated and features the perfect blend of nostalgia with modern amenities. The cottage has off street parking and is walkable to boating, shopping, dining and cultural activities. Bar Harbor is named for the 'bar' to Bar Island which forms the harbor. Bar Island, portrayed by David Maitland Armstrong in his late 1800's painting, 'The Bar, Bar Harbor', is visible from the cottage.

The top floor of the cottage is master suite with king bed, sitting room with water view, walk-in closet, full bath and deck with water view.

The first floor includes a modern kitchen, living area with gas fireplace, den with pull out twin bed and a second full bath.

Wonder why the cottage is named, 'Thankful'? We traced the deeds back to a woman named Thankful Rodick who in the mid-1800's lived in the cottage. While Bar Harbor is thankful that this

little cottage has survived for 160+- years, we actually named her after the person Thankful.

We hope you will be 'thankful' that you picked her for your stay in downtown Bar Harbor. What could be better after a day of boating and hiking, followed by a gourmet dinner, than a walk home to your own historic cottage in the heart of Bar Harbor?

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About Sherry Rasmussen

We, Sherry and Ivan Rasmussen, have been involved the ARTs in Bar Harbor since the early 1970's. We own galleries and artist studios on the Bar Harbor Waterfront. Ivan, who was once Bar Harbor Harbormaster, has spent most of his life near the ocean in

his native Oregon and now on Mount Desert Island which is home

to Acadia National Park.

Growing up Sherry's beach was Virginia Beach in her native state. She traveled extensively as an international flight attendant.

Though her travels took her to many beautiful destinations, she

says that Acadia National Park is truly one of the world's great treasures.

Ivan captures the beauty of the island in his watercolors that he

sells in his own and other galleries.

We live right in the Village near our vacation rentals because Bar Harbor is one of Maine's most walkable communities. It is also a short walk or bike into the National Park. A free bus runs from mid-June to mid-October from the Village of Bar Harbor into Acadia National Park and to neighboring Villages. The Village of Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park and the nearby Bar Island is just a short walk from the cottage. Did you know that the 'bar' across the 'harbor' to Bar Island is the reason for the name of Bar Harbor? You can see Bar Island from the cottage.

We love to share our community and island with visitors from around the world. You check in for your week at our ART on West Gallery. We are there to get you started on a perfect vacation.

Sherry Rasmussen purchased this cottage in 2003
Why Sherry Rasmussen chose Bar Harbor

Rare is the opportunity to rent an 1850's cottage in a perfect resort location. For your convenience there is private, off street parking and the amenities of the world renowned Village of Bar Harbor are all walkable.

Because the cottage rents Sunday to Sunday, it is a perfect honeymoon hideaway after a Saturday wedding. It has also become

a favorite for anniversary celebrations.

You will delight in the historic maps and collectibles that take you back to another era, yet you will enjoy the modern conveniences that make your stay enjoyable.

What makes this cottage unique

Location, location, location. The cottage is located near the water and close to Bar Harbor's most upscale hotels. Come home after a busy day and an evening out to a cozy cottage with gas fireplace.

Bar Harbor cottage rental - Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway

Historic Thankful Cottage circa 1850.....a romantic getaway

Historic Marker

Historic Marker

Full, modern kitchen

Full, modern kitchen

Kitchen window detail

Kitchen window detail

Maine hand-forged pot hangars

Maine hand-forged pot hangars

Desk...wifi included

Desk...wifi included

Gas fireplace

Gas fireplace

French doors

French doors

Entryway features antiques and fine Maine crafts

Entryway features antiques and fine Maine crafts

Antique overhead lighting

Antique overhead lighting

Framed drawing of old Bar Harbor

Framed drawing of old Bar Harbor

Period maps on display

Period maps on display

Forged nails helped to authenticate age of cottage

Forged nails helped to authenticate age of cottage

Antique lantern

Antique lantern

Sitting room with water view off master king bedroom

Sitting room with water view off master king bedroom

Clawfoot tub with shower off master bedroom

Clawfoot tub with shower off master bedroom

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Master suite bath detail

Antique lighting

Antique lighting

Maine crafted detail

Maine crafted detail

View of Bar Island from master suite deck

View of Bar Island from master suite deck

Nearest Airport : Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport at 10 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Town Pier at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrak Downeaster, Portland, ME at 175 Miles
Nearest Beach : Town Beach at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Paddy's on West Street at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Golf : Kebo Valley Club at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : West Street Cafe at 0.05 Miles
Car: not necessary

'Thankful Cottage' is a charming, romantic hideaway near the Bar Harbor Waterfront. Renting Sunday to Sunday is it a perfect honeymoon location for Saturday weddings. Built circa 1850, the cottage features a blend of historic and modern. It is on Bar Harbor's historic properties list and has been designated as the oldest small cottage in the downtown village. It has off street parking and is walkable to boating, dining, shopping and cultural activities.

The second floor master suite includes a king bed, large full bath, sitting room with waterview, walk-in closet and private deck with waterview.

The first floor features a modern kitchen, living area with gas fireplace, den with twin pull out bed and a second full bath.

Other Activities: whale watching, boating, hiking, bird watching, cultural activities, art galleries.

Be sure to visit the Official Acadia National Park website:

http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Bar Harbor, Maine

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
US Dollar
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Early Spring
May 5 2013 - Jun 8 2013
$900
1 Week
 
Notes: We'd love for you to join us at Thankful Cottage Sunday to Sunday in the spring!   
 
Mid-June/Late June
Jun 9 2013 - Jun 22 2013
$1,000
1 Week
 
Notes: Plan a walk to the top of Bar Island. The 'bar' across the 'harbor' to the island gives us our name.   
 
Late June/Mid-July
Jun 23 2013 - Jul 13 2013
$1,100
1 Week
 
Notes: How close are we to Acadia National Park? The park surrounds the Village of Bar Harbor!   
 
Mid-July/Late Aug.
Jul 14 2013 - Aug 24 2013
$1,225
1 Week
 
Notes: Plan to go boating while you are with us. Whalewatch, Nature Cruise, Lighthouse Cruise 5 minutes!   
 
Late Aug./Mid-Sept.
Aug 25 2013 - Sep 14 2013
$1,100
1 Week
 
Notes: It is not ALL nature. We have Gallery Walks and even Fashion Night Out!   
 
Mid-Sept./Mid-Oct.
Sep 15 2013 - Oct 12 2013
$1,000
1 Week
 
Notes: Ah, fall.....we love it when the nights get crisp. Pack your hat and gloves.   
 
Late October
Oct 13 2013 - Oct 26 2013
$900
1 Week
 
Notes: Leaves should be lovely now....don't forget your camera.   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 7.0%

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Rates 900 to 1225 based on two people/ $100 extra person
  • **Early May to Mid-June** $900 per wk.
    May 5-June 8

    **Mid-June** $1000 per wk.
    June 9-June 22

    **Late June to Mid-July** $1100 per wk.
    June 23-July 13

    **Mid-July to Late August** $1225 per wk.
    July 14-August 24

    **Late August to Mid-September** $1100 per wk.
    August 25-September 14

    **Mid-September to Mid-October** $1000 per wk.
    September 15-October 12

    **Late October** $900 per wk.
  • We add a 7% Maine State Lodging Tax.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Bar Harbor, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean ...
    You can see the water and Bar Island from Thankful Cottage.
  • Village ...
    You can park in your private parking spot and walk to dining, hiking, shopping, boating, cultural activities, museums and galleries.
  • Waterfront ...
    You can book a nature cruise or whalewatch a five minute walk from the cottage.
Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Adventure
  • Historic
General:
  • Paper Towels
  • Alarm Clock
  • Living Room
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Basic Soaps
  • Iron & Board
  • Activities Guide
  • Linens Provided
  • Toilet Paper
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Bar Harbor normally has summers that are cooler than most of the United States. The master suite has an air conditioner and their are fans through out the cottage.
  • Fireplace ...
    The living room features a gas fireplace.
  • Parking ...
    The cottage has a private parking spot.
  • Heating
  • Hair Dryer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Internet
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker ...
    Coffee Grinder and Coffee filters are provided.
  • Kitchen ...
    The kitchen has everything you need to make cooking in enjoyable.
  • Stove
  • Lobster Pot
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 3 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • The master bath has antique details including a clawfoot tub with shower. The first floor bath has a modern tub/shower. Towels included.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • The entire top floor is master suite: king bed, walk-in closet, sitting room with waterview, full bath, deck with waterview. Cable tv and wifi are included, of course. The second bedroom is a den on the first floor with twin size pull out sofa. There is a full bath off the den. Since the bedrooms have full baths and are on separate floors, their is privacy for each guest.
Entertainment:
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Wood Deck
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Deck / Patio
  • Large Cooler
  • Balcony
  • Tennis ...
    Public tennis courts are nearby.
  • Golf ...
    The nation's 8th oldest golf course is actually walkable.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    Kayak rentals are closely. Registered Maine Guides offer trips daily.
  • Bicycles ...
    Bike rentals are within walking distance.
  • Boat ...
    Boating activities from whale watch to nature cruises are a five minute walk.
  • 3 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • marina
  • live theater
  • churches
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • pond
  • cinemas
  • forests
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • recreation center
  • bay/sound
  • coin laundry
  • winery tours
  • playground
  • library
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding
  • whale watching
  • photography
  • antiquing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • Babysitter
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sound/bay fishing
  • mountain biking
  • deepsea fishing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • mountain climbing
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • surfing
  • tennis
  • golf
  • cycling
  • hiking

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