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Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere.

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welcome to our home!
living room from entry. art: vintage school charts
mantle in living room.  jere wire sculpture of birds.
living room into music room / library
study / music room. Albums Sinatra 'Strangers...' Szeryng: Bach Partitas/Sonatas
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationVillage Green6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching7 min walk
  • Popular LocationShore Path8 min walk
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere.

¡¡¡We have 5 night minimum in Summer!!!
¡¡¡15% discount on weekly rentals in Summer!!!
¡¡¡Sunday is changeover day in Summer!!!


Originally built in 1911 for Captain Snow, the first Maine Seacoast Mission captain, Windhaven is a charming reminder of the Golden Age of Bar Harbor. High ceilings, spacious rooms, spruce ceilings in the bedrooms and 2,000 square feet allow you to relax in style. Or, if you prefer to sit outside, there is a covered deck off the main floor of the house, perfect for catching evening breezes off the ocean.

Below the deck is a secure storage area for bicycles, kayaks, canoes, etc.
Since its construction, the house has served as a family residence, a Bed and Breakfast and an inn. At present my wife and I are in the process of turning it back into a single family home. Windhaven is right in the middle of Bar Harbor village but nestled off a quiet side street and then further nestled into an even quieter side street...making Windhaven "off a quiet side street" squared. You will hear the occasional tolling of bells from the Holy Redeemer church down on Ledgelawn.

From Windhaven you can walk to all the shops and restaurants in town. Walk to movies at Reel Pizza and the Criterion Theater. Stroll over to the village green, catch a summer concert or hop on the free Island Explorer shuttle and discover more of MDI.

First floor: designer kitchen with all the amenities, separate remodeled prep kitchen, custom bar, dining room, half bath, library / music room, large living room with flat screen TV, DVD, Amazon Fire TV (HBO, HULU, Amazon Prime Movies, Netflix, etc.) side patio with gas grill, deck with a clear plastic corrugated roof for maximum light, deck furniture for relaxing or eating al fresco.

Second floor: huge master suite with queen tempurpedic, full bathroom and separate office / library space, two other bedrooms upstairs contain double beds and access to second floor balcony great for viewing sunrise, and another full bathroom.

All bedrooms have air conditioning & ceiling fans for your comfort.

Basement: washer and dryer, half bath, storage for beach items, coolers, etc.

Third floor: the third floor will be locked off and unavailable to guests during the summer. Sorry.

Amenities: high speed wifi, radio, cd player, record player, amazon fire tv, DVD, movies, books, full kitchen, gas grill, outdoor dining patio, beach chairs, beach blankets, beach towels, fantastic water pressure, parking (2 spaces). Safe kayak and bike storage on property.

We want people to enjoy their stay here. As our guests, you are welcome to use any and all of the books, cds, dvds, records, and games while you are here. Treat them like you would your own.

Property manager

Daniel Mahoney

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not childproof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min walk
  • Village Green - 6 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min walk
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Geddy's - 7 min walk
  • The Barnacle - 8 min walk
  • Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 6 min walk
  • The Dog and Pony Tavern - 6 min walk
  • Testa's Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home In Downtown Bar Harbor. Best Location. Walk Everywhere. located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our time in Bar Harbor at the WindHaven
Thank you t o Dan and family for sharing your home with our family again. The location was perfect for a visit to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park - walking distance to the town, grocery store, and all amenities. Easy, friendly and timely communication with Dan was perfect. House was just as we remembered with lots of games, music, convenient accessories, and WiFi. House guest book had all the information we needed. Thanks so much for the recommendations and the Mt. Desert Island ice cream treat! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house, close to everything
This was our 2nd time renting this property. It is spacious, comfortable, and has more than everything you need to spend a week exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. The owners are delightful and responsive. And, the house has tons of great artwork, books, and music that you can enjoy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
This was a great place for a family vacation. A charming house, filled with books, games and movies to entertain the kids in the evenings. Walkable to everything there is do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bar Harbor/Acadia location
The location of the home (Windhaven) was absolutely perfect for our family. It was wonderful being a 5 minute walk into Bar Harbor and not worry about parking. It only took a few minutes drive to get into Acadia Park. Great house, amazing location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

jose G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great charming comfortable home centrally located within walking distance of many activities. I
We had a very busy active week and found this home to be the perfect place to come home to after spending the day enjoying all the great things MDI has to offer. We recommend this home without any reservations.

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Mahoney

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We bought Windhaven in August of 2014. Both my wife and I are college professors. Jodi teaches theatre at the College of the Atlantic here in Bar Harbor. I am a lecturer in literature and writing at the College of the Atlantic as well as at the University of Maine, Augusta, and Colby College in Waterville. We have two amazing children, one in college and one in high school here in town. We have been living on the East Coast for the last 15 years but our entire extended families are all on the West Coast. Summers we head west so the kids can know their grandparents and cousins and uncles and aunts and discover the joys of eating great Mexican food. We love eating and traveling and reading, in that order. To those ends, we have a kitchen with all the amenities as well as a wonderful collection of books for all ages and interests...enjoy. We love this house, it is our home, we hope you love it too.

Why they chose this property

We came to MDI because my wife got a job at the College of the Atlantic. We had been to Maine before but not much above Portland and even then we thought we were really far north. When we came to MDI our whole family fell in love with the place. Acadia Park is our backyard and Bar Harbor Village is our front yard. We have lived in the area for over 10 years now and those three years have been incredible. The best hiking trails, the best ice cream, the best restaurants are just outside our door.

What makes this property unique

There are a ton of great things to say about this house but I will let you know my favorite thing: it is like we are 5 minutes from everything / everyone. Bar Harbor is a super small community during the winter, so that is a good thing. The house is warm and inviting and quirky...kind of like our family. There is plenty of room, a secret staircase the kids love, decks, balconies... All the joys.
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