The Perfect Victorian (downtown)

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Bar Harbor Historical Society
3 min walk
Jesup Memorial Library
5 min walk
Coffee Cup Diner
2 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
22 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

This victorian style apt ( on the first floor) dates back to 1890. Recently restored with love and artistic touch. It is spacious, bright, and convenient, well kept the rare found of the original tin ceiling in the bedroom. Right in downtown, walkable to everywhere, 5 min to Main Street, Island explorer free bus stop, Village Green, library, museum, historical churches. 10 min to the waterfront with easy access to many restaurants and more.
Space
- First Floor (with 2 steps)
- The sofa bed is a full size (recommended for no more than 140 pounds for your own comfort )
- Off-Street Parking
- Washer & Dryer
- Laundry room is on the first floor which is a corner room next to the stairway.
- Heating: Oil heating heats the whole building with one thermostat on the first floor with a locked screen due to problems in the past. It's very easy to send a request if an adjustment to the temperature is needed. Your comfort is our highest priority. Thank you for your understanding!

*** ATTENTION to OFF SEASON guests (Nov-April):
Laundry: No laundry. The laundry room(corner room) is shut down from Nov to April as it’s not insulated. Laundry Matt is within 3 min walking distance.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Bar Harbor Historical Society. The apartment offers a kitchen and a sofa bed.

The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a sofa bed
Just a 3-minute walk from Bar Harbor Historical Society and 5 minutes on foot from Jesup Memorial Library

Property manager

Ruddy Li

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car not required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Porch/lanai

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Property does not allow children
Unit size: 830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

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, a first aid kit 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.

The Perfect Victorian (downtown) Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kenneth D.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A Generally good stay

great location close to Main St. Kitchen and part of bath undated. Cons: toilet crooked; floors in rooms old. Communication process for check in a little rocky: didn't get electronic documents or check-in info until last minute; onsite housekeeper had changed. Pros: Owner worked hard to clear up communication confusion despite being away on vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen N.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our stay in Bar Harbor was very pleasant. The location of this property was just on the fringe of the core of residential Bar Harbor and great for easy walking access to restaurants/ice cream/bars in downtown. The house was clean, kitchen well equipped and bed comfortable. Bedroom lay out encourages use of furniture for clothing storage rather than “living out of a suitcase”. It was especially nice to have laundry access. If you have bad weather day, note that the living room layout was not extremely usable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to stay in Bar Harbor!

Great location in Bar Harbor. Park your car, avoid the traffic because you are in walking distance to super cute Bar Harbor downtown. Owner and property manager were super helpful. We had a couple minor needs and property manager responded very quickly. We would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Fort Worth TX

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

convenient location

The place was clean and well equipped. Location was an easy walk to attractions. We picked a winner

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful space to enjoy Acadia

This place is perfectly situated to enjoy Bar Harbor and Acadia. The owner is so helpful in orienting you to what is in the area and the apartment is very comfortable. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone headed to the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay C.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique property in terrific location

Very old house with some quirks but extremely functional and nicely decorated. Double sinks in the bathroom with lots of room for your things. Comfortable queen bed. No air conditioning but lots of windows, a fan in the bedroom plus a tower fan. We thought that might be a problem but house was very comfortable in August. House is a 6 minute walk to the free shuttle service that will take you anywhere you want to go in Acadia. Five minute walk to shore path which is a beautiful way to walk downtown. Easy walk to lots of restaurants and shops. You literally do not need a car. Very responsive owner! Definitely recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in the middle of everything

Fantastic in all regards.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Don & Montie R.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance to town

Ruddy provided excellent communication before our stay and we found everything in order when we arrived. Bar Harbor is a super cute town with adorable streets and cottages. Unfortunately, this street was not as adorable as some. The house was nice, it was close to town, and very walkable. It is just that the houses around it were not quite as charming. However, we did enjoyed our stay. We are also VRBO owners of a place in the Rockies, so we are probably more particular than the average traveler.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haven F.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and great location

We enjoyed our stay very much, the location is outstanding for walking to town and having the ability to park our car there was a nice feature. I also sprained my ankle in Acadia and the hospital was very convenient to the location as well! Kitchen had everything we needed except a pizza pan, maybe we shouldn't have bought a pizza at the grocery. All and all a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay in Bar Harbor.

We enjoyed the first floor apartment in this lovely Victorian house. It's very close to Main Street and all the shops and restaurants in Bar Harbor. From the house, we walked a big loop that included the beautiful Shore Path. It's also walking distance from Hannaford's, which was very convenient for stocking up on provisions. Last, but not least, the bed was very comfortable and that was an absolute blessing after a day of hiking in Acadia National Park!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

8 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Bar Harbor Stay

The property was in a good location for walking everywhere. Recently redone and updated. Great kitchen, great bath, and great bed! We were there late November. Could use a small space heater in the bathroom, and a reading lamp in the living room. Short, dark days need this extra help. Ruddy and Nathaniel were responsive and very helpful. Would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Peter P., HILLSBOROUGH, NC

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor - September

Nice property indoors, clean, good access to Main St. and town . Apt had car parking and access to house washer/dryer. Linens were average quality, would have liked a nice garden or porch to relax and house frontage faced a small commercial building.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Perfect place and location and amenities for our Acadia NP vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

11 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bar Harbor ME

Clean, comfortable and great location for us. Felt very welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cortney M., Lincroft

21 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Ruddy was incredibly communicative whenever we asked questions... also the apartment was larger than it looked in photos and beautiful! The location was perfect, we walked right into the heart of bar harbor. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R., Philadelphia, PA

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Ruddy's place for just shy of a week. It was a perfect for the two of us - PLENTY of space (easily enough room for 4) and stocked full all of the necessities you could need for a trip! The location was so great - walking distance to everything that Main Street and downtown Bar Harbor had to offer and it's conveniently distanced to all that Acadia National Park has to offer...not to mention, a parking spot! It was the perfect place to stay at to enjoy the outdoors during the day and dine/walk around at night. Ruddy was such a great host - so very nice, welcoming and communicative. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob D., Richmond, VA

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfully easy and comfortable place

We feel so grateful for the opportunity to stay in this Bar Harbor home. The communication was very easy. And, the cleaning team did a terrific job and we arrived to a safe and well cared for space. The home is walking distance from the main stores and harbor area. All is comfortable and cozy. The kitchen, bathroom and beyond all have new and perfect condition equipment. A perfect spot for two people, and easy to cook at home or head out as preferred. Highly recommend and would stay again if available.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020