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I liked that it is family owned and that Sean Gallagher, the owner, treated us like old friends. He gave us recommendations that made us feel connected to the local hangouts and community. That is what we look for, a way in to a local place. He gave us that. Well done!
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 19 Oct 2023
As we say, there are no strangers...just people we haven't met yet. See you next year ...friends. !!!
Property clean and presentable and easy to find. Sean was friendly and welcoming and knows his surrounding well.
It was a basic room and small..
Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 14 Oct 2023
Thanks Debbie for such a stellar review. We strive for affordability and cleanliness in a town where room rates are out of control. !!! Plus we are right next to the park visitor center in a quiet locale.
The location to the park is very nice. The front desk person was also very nice but no one was around several times. There were people waiting to check in. They tried to call but the phone would ring back to the office. The cabin was small. It was just my husband and I but we barely had room to move around with our luggage in the room. The overhead light would start flashing if we left it on for more than two minutes. The shower backed up. The bathroom and shower are tiny. No counter space in bathroom. Can barely shower without hitting your elbows. It was old but clean.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Seems like your experience could have been better. We will address the issues you mentioned. We are a smaller venue and don't typically staff 24 hours. We do keep it clean and have larger cabins as well in addition to the petite cabin you chose if you need a bit more room.
4/10 Poor
Tina
Travelled with group
6 Oct 2023
Needs a lot of updates. Not worth the money with all of the choices in the area. Very disappointed.
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Sorry you were disappointed. We do update regularly but we will check out your room and address any issues.
Nice Mom and Pop hotel very close to Acadia gate and right on the free Bar Harbor
Allowed free use of their laundry
Gave great advice and recommendations
Negatives: the sheets are quite rough
So much rain this summer caused a very musty smell
Jean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks for the kind review. See you next visit.We DID have an amazing amount of rain this year and the woods and leaves reflect that on the property. Could use a tad bit more sun. !!!
I have had a great experience at Gallagher Travels. The property was very clean, quiet and i enjoyed staying there. I would like to say special thanks to Sean, the owner. Due to personal circumstances, i had to cancel the second night literally last minute. Sean understood my situation and was able to provide refund. Great place to stay and great service! Will definitely come back again.
Dmitry
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 2 Oct 2023
Thanks Dmitry...can't wait to see you for a longer stay in the future.
8/10 Good
Debra
Travelled with group
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cabin stay in Bar Harbor
Cabin was small, needed paint job on outside.No common area except porch so should only be used in warm weather.Bathroom was small. Clean and staff very accommodating.Overpriced for type of accommodation it was. Plumbing outside so a bit odd.
Debra
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 30 Sept 2023
Oh yeah. Maine winters are hard on the paint and painting is tricky when guests are in all summer. However we have a painter coming next week when we close in October...so yes...we are pretty much a warm weather venue. Thanks for staying and do come back. Fresh paint - promise. !!!
The motel was clean, quiet and comfortable. It is very close to amenities (gas station, restaurants, etc). It is also a very short (10 min.) drive to Acadia Park and Bar Harbor village and center. An added bonus was a well maintained double-entry dog run which was a real bonus. We will absolutely return for a longer stay.
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 28 Sept 2023
We await your return. Thanks again for you company and of course, the kind review.
What a great location. So close to Acadia National Park entrance and Bar Harbor. Many good restaurants and Lobsters Pens nearby too. Peaceful at night and morning. A clean, yet spacious cabin. We would definitely stay here again
Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Sept 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. We try to keep lobsters nearby so as to add to your experience. !!!
The hotel advertised as pet friendly and it was true. There is a dog pen and were two other dogs there, so mine had a play-mate. Also friendly front desk with helpful advice for area. The room could have been a little cleaner, but overall, very pleased.
Brenda
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
So pleased to get such a nice score. Our 80x20 new dog park has been a huge success. Thanks for the input.
My husband and I were very happy with everything about our stay! We were warmly greeted at check-in and were given a brief overview of the area with transportation options and restaurant recommendations. The room was clean and comfortable. We are arthritic old folks and we slept like babies in a verycomfortablebed. There is wonderful outdoor space to sit and relax after a day of site-seeing. Downside? The bathroom was small. I would definitely stay here again and I will recommend this to my friends.
Lisa
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
Can't wait to see you next trip - we give a discount to returning guests...especially when they take the time to write such kind comments.Alas..originally built in the '60s - there was much less focus on bathrooms and closets for that matter. Times have changed.!!!
8/10 Good
Jerry
23 Sept 2023
Jerry
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for the great review. See you next trip Jerry.
Super nice people run it, very friendly guests and good vibe. The room just smells really musty and old. It was very clean, well maintained and spacious. Outdoor area included fenced area for dogs, chairs, cornhole game.
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Sept 2023
Clean it was. We will address the smell. It has rained a lot in Bar Harbor this year so the humidity has been intense. We tend to get professional carpet cleaning fairly often.
6/10 Okay
Linda
Travelled with partner
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small and dated. Smelled a bit musty. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
Will definitely check out the smell. Don't usually have that issue. We do try to be helpful with your vacation.
Fantastic staff, cute property, comfy room!
Close to downtown (3 min drive.)
Nice common area to chill out.
Fenced in area for doggies.
We'll def go out of our way to stay here again!
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
So kind. and yes - the new big dog park is a huge success!!!
The owners were very friendly and nice to talk with.
Gail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Well it is your vacation.!!!! Need to help you get the most out of it.
10/10 Excellent
Lara
30 Aug 2023
Lara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 1 Sept 2023
what a great review...thanks you enjoyed our vacation gem.
8/10 Good
Diana
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great! It was closed to Acadia National Park. The room was clean but very basic. There was no cups in the room. The cabin was also in need of some upgrades. It was overpriced in my opinion
Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 31 Aug 2023
Sorry about the cups. Our oversight. We also have them in our office as our drip thru coffee is popular. We are in the process of doing some upgrades as well.
Stayed one night as a pit stop on the way home! Very basic but served our needs! Only suggestion would be to maybe include suggestions of places to eat!
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 29 Aug 2023
Basic is good. We strive to be quaint without being lush...after all, it is a National Park. Sorry we did not catch you in the office...we offer lot's of advice on all types of venues. We strive to talk to all of our guests. We will perhaps put them in a list for late comers. Good idea.
Tell them you dont want room 15. There is a noise of sorts going off every so often. Cam in late everything's was ready. Good contact. Very convenient location to explor Bar Harbor.
Brigitte
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review. Room 15 is closest to the highway (most of the motels have been built on the only road into Bar Harbor - but we are in the process of soundproofing that room which is newly renovated. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Perfect location for visiting Acadia! Owners are super nice, great advice for park, allowed early checkin. Place is dog friendly too!!! King size bed either was ancient or just the boxspring because it squeaked and we felt a couple springs when we rolled over. 😂. Ask for room that has the newest bed. I would stay here again though. Reasonably priced. Did I say dog friendly?!😊
Carol
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind review. We keep half of the rooms as dog friendly and the other half dog free. Will check that boxspring as the mattresses are ALL new in the last 2 years. Don't want any extra night noise. !!!
We really enjoyed our stay at the king cabin. The cabin space was perfect for us and our dog. We arrived late and the check in instructions were well communicated and easy. It's a close drive to Bar Harbor village and Acadia NP. Highly recommend staying here!
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind words. We do have a mix of cabins & Motel. With a new dog park. Do come again.
thanks for the review..see you again soon we trust.
8/10 Good
Jeffrey
Travelled with group
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bearable but just barely.
Seth was the Manager-in-attendance when I called early to confirm arrival and when I arrived. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
We rented Cabins #1 and #3. Number 1 was designed better than #3 in several ways that made it more comfortable and user friendly, however the bathrooms and showers are VERY small and tight-fitting. #3 also had miss-fitting and miss-aligned front and shower doors and a shelf above the too-high kitchen counter that is dangerous. Both cabins had power appliances connected to a power strip but, in #3, the appliances were on the upper shelf and so the cords did not reach the power strip and hung in the air under the counter -- very unsafe. Also in #3, the bed was pretty unsubstantial and not-at-all firm.
Jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Sorry it was not a better experience. We will absolutely address the issues you mentioned.
Allowed us to check in a bit early to unload luggage and go to Bar Harbor after our drive. Front desk guy from Philly was extremely helpful in making recommendations for meals & sightseeing. Easy parking at our doorstep.
Overall, the cabin, facilities, etc. were great and I really enjoyed it. The drawback is visibility on the gravel drive surrounded by rocks. Adding to this, the driveway is unlighted and my wrong turn resulted in the loss of part of my bumper on one of the rocks (at only 5 mph!) A few strategically placed solar lights could have highlighted the rocks and the turnoff preventing this. My $300 cost me an extra $1100 in car repairs. If you go, and I still recommend you do--beware!
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
so sorry....we have never had an incident like that so we haven't really thought about it. We try to balance the cabins with subdued lighting but will look into additional landscape lighting.
8/10 Good
Andrew, McKinney
Travelled with partner
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly front desk. The room was small like a motel and the bathroom even smaller. Not sure if we’d stay here next time. The bedding seemed old and it just had an old motel vibe.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
It is a classic but retrofitted roadside motel and back in the day bathrooms were not as generous as they are today. That said...all beds and bedding were replaced 2 years ago.
We had a very pleasant stay. The staff was helpful and nice. The establishment was very pet-friendly and even had a small fenced-in dog park that was perfect for our dog! Wonderful place to stay!!
James
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
we do like our canines and ANP is a rare national park that is dog friendly.
8/10 Good
Stephanie
Travelled with partner
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay in Gallagher’s Travel Cabin. It was a cute and rustic, little cabin that was perfect to come back to after big days hiking in Acadia! The cabin itself was dated, but was super clean and we appreciated how communicative the staff were! We’d definitely stay again!
This “motel” is very clean and comfortable. It was quite a bit less expensive than the other places 1 mile up the road, so I was not expecting much, but was very surprised and pleased. Fresh paint, comfy beds, big shower, no complaints, highly recommend
howard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
So pleased you enjoyed our motel. We tend to be very competitive pricewise as a vacation should not bust the bank.