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Historic Petunia Cottage: Large Renovated Victorian Excellent In-town Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room
Property grounds
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • West Street Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Agamont Park
    5 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    5 min walk
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

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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 Petunia Cottage: Large Renovated Victorian Excellent In-town Location

This gracious, Queen Anne Victorian style home built in 1877 has 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms and is located in the heart of Bar Harbor's Historic West Street district. Petunia Cottage offers an ideal central location, only a block away from the shops in downtown Bar Harbor and at low tide you can walk across to Bar Island from Bridge Street. The lovely wrap around porch with 6 rocking chairs is an ideal place to relax after exploring nearby Acadia National Park.
FIRST FLOOR: Enter through the spacious Front Foyer with stairs that lead to the second level. The front foyer gives direct access to the updated and spacious designer kitchen, and into the living/billiard room with large flat screen smart television, a billiards table, several sitting areas and direct access to the spacious wrap around front porch. The Dining Room can host 10-12 people at the main table plus a side table that seats 4 additional people. A updated ground floor 3 piece bathroom with a neo-angle shower stall and all modern fixtures is accessed from the dining room and wine room and just steps away from the Den. The wine room area leads to the Den which has overstuffed couches, a trundle bed (2 x twin beds), ceiling fan and a large flat screen TV. Rounding out the First Floor of Petunia Cottage is the fresh and modern Kitchen that has a touch of old world Victorian charm. It has been completely modernized with a mix of gray and white shaker cabinetry, granite counter tops, an eleven foot island with six swivel stools, stainless steel appliances including two dishwashers, a 5 burner gas stove, commercial grade sinks and faucets, a flat screen TV. The wine room area has an additional sink and beverage center. The separate Laundry room has 2 sets of front load washers and steam dryers. The back door from the Driveway opens into a small back foyer which can lead you to the Kitchen, Den or up the back staircase to the second floor. The back deck has a small outside sitting table with 4 chairs and the Gas Grill can be accessed just steps away.
SECOND FLOOR: There are 7 bedrooms on this level. At the top of the front stairs you will find the "Victorian Queen" bedroom which has a Queen bed and private bathroom (clawfoot tub with handheld shower only, a vanity & toilet). The "Seaview King" bedroom has a King bed and windows that offer peeks of Bar Island. (Note: The "Victorian Queen" & "Seaview King" bedrooms have direct access (thru a small mutual hall) to the 2nd Floor level of the Widows Walk balcony.) The "Blue Bridge" bedroom has 3 separate beds… 1 Twin and 2 full. This bedroom has a large flat screen Roku smart TV with an area to game or read (some childrens books/games available). The "King's Master" Bedroom has a King bed, a large flat screen tv, sitting area and private 3 piece modern bathroom with shower stall and decorative features. The "Full 'n' Cozy" bedroom has a full size bed and the "Daybed Dream" bedroom has a twin size day bed. The final bedroom is the "King Overlord" bedroom with King bed, ceiling fan, and a lovely window seat. There are 2 additional bathrooms for your use ... in one of the hallways there is a bathroom that has a claw foot tub with afterthought shower, a toilet and modern vanity. The other bathroom is in the hallway which leads to "King Overlord" bedroom and it is a fresh modern 3 piece bathroom with shower stall and decorative fixtures.
OUTDOOR SPACES: The wrap around front porch has six rockers plus several other chairs to enjoy the filtered views of Frenchman's Bay across the road or enjoy the people watching on West Street. The back porch has a small outdoor table and 4 chairs with access to the gas grill and yard behind the house. The driveway provides off-street parking suitable for up to 4 cars (depending on size) plus parking for 1 additional car inside the garage.
AMENITIES: Our home offers... modern kitchen appliances, including two dishwashers, double washer/dryer sets, a 5 burner gas stove/oven, undercabinet microwave, crockpot, Keurig & drip coffee makers, toaster & toaster oven, dishes, cutlery, pots/pans, cookware, coffee mugs, glasses, wine glasses, hair dryers in each bathroom, pedestal and overhead fans, propane grill, cable & Roku TV's, wireless Internet, billiards table, board games & books, 2 pack n plays/travel cribs, 4 Beach chairs, beach towels and a Lobster Pot.
** We provide starter supplies of basics such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, dishwasher pods, washing machine pods, Keurig coffee pods, & some travel size toiletries.
** Minimum 7 day rental (Sat-Sat), No Pets, No Smoking, No parties.
** 16 Maximum guests (16 is the total combined count of all Adults, Children & Infants in your group)
** 5pm Check in - No access to property (House or Parking) before Check in time. We will notify you if early access is available
** 9am Checkout
** Strict 60 Days: No refund for canceling less than 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date. This policy supersedes the other policies noted in this listing.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from West Street Historic District. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from West Street Historic District and 4 minutes on foot from Bar Harbor Whale Museum
Historic Petunia Cottage: Large Renovated Victorian Excellent In-town Location offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cheri Miceli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Historic Petunia Cottage: Large Renovated Victorian Excellent In-town Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary s., Greenville,SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking Acadia National Park and Bsr Harbor
Great house Wonderful location. Loved the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, family friendly, perfectly located home
We had a wonderful two-week stay with various ages, including an infant, toddler, and a few 70+. Given the ages of our visitors, the home was perfectly located for easy walking trips to the sandbar, restaurants, the town park, and other town amenities. It was also a short drive / long walk to Acadia. The downstairs setup was spacious and offered plenty of room for the kids (and adults) to play. Upstairs had plenty of bedrooms with different setups that worked out well for our family. The front porch was also great for relaxing, people watching, and a bit of a water view. The property was well appointed and clean, and our mid-stay cleaning was much appreciated. Communication with the host was also easy. Thanks so much!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great porch, fantastic location.
We chose the house for ease of walking around in and around Bar Harbor. It was lovely. The house is historic and quirky, but comfortable and great for a group. The front porch was a highlight with comfortable rockers. Close to the action but quite quiet in the evening. Beautiful kitchen -- great for our group of 12. We definitely appreciated the off street parking after watching the street parking derby from the porch. I will say it's worth checking into what days cruise ships may be visiting Bar Harbor and planning activities elsewhere those days. It's pretty overwhelming -- really way too many people for the small center of town. I hope for the residents' sakes that some local spending happens b/c otherwise the pain of the numbers wouldn't be worth it at all. Loved the hiking and exploring -- altogether great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved being with our family at this beautiful house. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and house for large party!
Our family of 15 stayed at Petunia Cottage and celebrated a special anniversary. The house was beautiful and a great location near the tidal path and also close to downtown stores and restaurants. The location was wonderful for exploring Acadia National Park, which we did 4 times in one week! There is a free shuttle to Acadia that leaves from the Village Green. Our family age range was between 4 years and 74 years. All were happy with the house and location! The big kitchen and countertops made eating and cooking a breeze. The one suggestion is to place a pad under the carpet in the living room to keep it from bunching and slipping. It was easy to trip over it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful second stay at Petunia Cottage!
This was our second stay at Petunia Cottage, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Fantastic old house with character and a location that can't be beat. Best part might be the large porch with many rocking chairs ... where we started and ended every day! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location and House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Petunia Cottage! The house had so much room and was well equipped to accommodate our large group. The location was ideal, an easy walk anywhere in town and so close to Acadia. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional and Charming
Petunia Cottage was perfect for our multi-family reunion. The variety of bedrooms accommodated singles, couples, a family with teens and a family with three under five. There were plenty of nicely remodeled bathrooms, a terrific gathering-place kitchen, and a generous living room/billiard room space. A wrap around front porch with rocking chairs was a favorite. To top it off, Petunia Cottage is in the best location: on a quieter street, a block off Cottage St with its shops, restaurants and a well stocked grocery store. The owners paid particular attention to stocking the house with all the necessities needed for a week’s stay….including two sets of high-end washer/dryers! We highly recommend Petunia Cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor 2024
Great location. Lots of room to spread out and great access to everything. Two washers/dryers were a bonus for our large group. Very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Petoskey, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar harbor
Fantastic location. Walked to town. Swam in ocean. Paddkeboarded abd biked all from house. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Reunion
Comfortable and spacious. Location is ideal. We were fortunate enough to have perfect weather; and town, Acadia, and other sights were very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessalyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor Beauty
Petunia Cottage is MUCH larger than it appears in pictures. The porch is lovely and my family thoroughly enjoyed the rocking chairs and the view of the water after long days of hiking. The home was extremely clean had every amenity we needed. Double washers and dryers were a dream. So many living spaces for a large group, we never felt crowded. The location is very convenient for going to any restaurant or store in Bar Harbor. The beds were very comfortable; supplies an abundance of linens and towels. Kitchen was very well stocked with various tools and cookware. The den is a perfect playroom for children. The proximity of the land bridge to Bar Island delighted all age ranges in my family (13 months to 70 years). This home perfectly blends the charm of a historic old house with the convenience of modern living.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
The house was very clean and had all the amenities that you could want! We cooked every night and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Beautiful home. We all loved the home and lication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matrice S., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding by the Sea
Petunia Cottage was all we hoped for and more! Before we even arrived, our host Cheri Miceli sent great tips about the home and the bustling summer surroundings in Bar Harbor. Our family vacation (14 of us, ages 6-75) centered around the wedding of our granddaughter! What a beautiful day it was, capped by lobster dinners at Bar Harbor Inn, seaside. And we wanted to hike to our hearts' content in Acadia National Park. The location of the Cottage can't be beat, with short walks to groceries, dining and shopping. We enjoyed morning coffee walking out to Bar Island in low tide and returning late at night to gaze at stars. The rockers on that charming front porch were where we gathered. The house was very clean (!), the kitchen was amazing and we kept the laundry room and dishwashers busy. The pool table was also enjoyed. The home was spacious including the bedrooms and baths. Except for a small den bedroom on the main floor, all bedrooms were upstairs which worked fine for our group. Available parking was a big "plus"! Count us among the lucky ones who stayed at Petunia Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Petunia Cottage! The cottage is the perfect location to walk to downtown Bar Harbor or to access bar island with a nice view of the island from the porch. We had our large family there (14 people) and it still felt very spacious and quiet. Communication with the hosts was superb even in getting recommendations in advance for the stay. They have a caretaker for the home (Charlie) who is very nice and available if any issues arise. The house has lots of charm with modern updates which makes it perfect for larger families. I would definitely recommend this home to families coming to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We do an annual trip in a different city each year and loved this house and Bar Harbor! Perfect downtown location straight across from the sandbar and walking distance into town. We walked to dinner every night and felt safe letting the 12 year-olds wander. No air conditioning but a lot of fans so didn’t end up being an issue. We had 13, including 4 kids, and had plenty of room. King Overlord and King Master are especially great grooms upstairs. Stairs can be a little tricky for older folks so watch that. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Celebration
My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Bar Harbor and wanted to spend our 50th Anniversary with our children in Bar Harbor. Petunia Cottage was the perfect home for us for the week. I have never used Vrbo and Cheri made it easy. She kept in touch and provided us with info of the area. The house was amazing. The right size for the 11 of us. It had all the amenities and above all it was spotless. The location could not be more perfect. Wonderful memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman L., Centre Hall, PA 16828

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property, Excellent Location
Our family of 11 had a great time. Being able to walk downtown and to the grocery store was a great advantage. Petunia Cottage is a rare gem of preserved homes. There was plenty of space for everyone. We can't say enough about that fantastic, well-equipped kitchen! Cheri answered our questions promptly and was easy to work with. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lobsurious!
We all had a great together. The house, it’s location, and provisions were excellent. You have done a great job with the house. One question we did have. What is the reasoning for the 9 am check out?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo G., Eagan, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family annual get away
Very convenient for shopping and general activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This large cottage is in an ideal location in Bar Harbor. Park your car in the driveway and walk to anywhere downtown. Easy and close access to Acadia also. Wonderful communication, Cheri was quick to respond to a minor problem we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Excellent Vacation...I was impressed with the Location and charm of Petunia cottage. While it had old world 1800's feel to the place, with the awesome wrap around porch and wood floors throughout, it also was updated very nicely...a good mix of old and new...we were super comfortable...I would definitely stay there again...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is large and can accommodate all types of groups. We loved the location and being able to walk to everything downtown, and right across the street to the sand bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petunia Cottage review
Loved the place! Great location and the home is very charming. I do, however, feel that sheets need to be purchased to fit the king and queen sized beds. They are too small! Also the pillows are very old and need to be replaced. Otherwise, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022