Acadia National Park is just a 6-minute drive away from The Nook. Unwind in the cozy bedroom, cook up a meal in the kitchen with everything you need, or relax on your private deck with sun loungers and propane grill. Other perks include free parking, laundry facilities, fast internet connection and workspace.
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Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 238 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`]
The Nook was converted in the 80s partially using a shed first built on the property in the 1920s. While inside the unit you can see the roof of the original Nook where the bedroom now resides. The kitchen area is small but has everything you need to cook!
**The mattress was changed to a new one in 2023 based on reviews from previous years saying it was uncomfortable**
Location Highlights: -6 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Hulls Cove Entrance] -12 min Drive to Downtown Bar Harbor
Bedroom #1: -Queen Bed - Sleeps 2 *There is NO Door on the Bedroom* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kitchen: -Coffee Maker -Ground Coffee Provided -Teapot -Tea Bags Provided -Olive Oil Provided -Cooking Spray Provided -Salt & Pepper Provided -Oven -Microwave ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bathroom: -Full Bathroom -Hair Dryer Available -Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap -Shower ONLY -Can be tight for guests taller than 6` 1` ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Outdoor Space: -Private Deck -Private Propane Grill -Pets are Welcome! Our Pet fee is $80 -Sun Loungers -The lawn space is shared with the unit on property -Fire Pit is available that is shared with the other unit on the property -Firewood is not provided but as you drive around you will see many of our neighbors selling bundles for $4-$8 at the end of their driveways -Parking is FREE at the property ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laundry Room: -Laundry is FREE and is located in the garage, this space is available for the other unit on the property to use as well -Laundry Detergent Provided -Dryer Sheets Provided ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Television: -The TV is a SMART TV that you are able to log into your own apps to view programming -The TV does NOT have Cable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workspace: -The unit has a dedicated workspace in the Kitchen/Living Room Area -There is a Desk, Chair, and Lamp -This unit has a FAST Internet Connection and DOES NOT share the Wi-Fi with any other unit on the property. The router is located in the unit if guests would like to have an Ethernet Connection instead of Wi-Fi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A/C Units/Fans: -There is a Mini-Split A/C Unit in the bedroom as well as the living room -There is a Standing Fan available as well ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Outdoor Furniture is put out in Late May until the End of October
The entire unit is available for access by this unit ONLY.
The Laundry Room in the garage is shared with the unit next door, as is the backyard and fire pit space.
With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. Once booked, we will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home. However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.
Settled just 3 miles from the northeast entrance to Acadia, and roughly 10 minutes from downtown Bah Habah (make sure you leave your Rs at home when you get here), our cottages provide you with the convenience to tackle everything you need to while you`re here (well not literally – there’s actually a no tackling policy. Thanks, Joe…).
Check out our Welcome Guide for info and recommendations on the area!
-Being near a Pond there are may bugs and moths especially at night time. Guests need to be cautious of coming and going from the sliding door at night time as bugs are attracted to the light
-There are 4 steps to get to the front door
-Grills are available for use late April until the end of November
-Firewood is NOT provided. Many of our neighbors sell firewood at the end of their driveways for $4-$8 per bundle paired with a small cash box
Registration number VR2R25227 -This listing does allow pets but you must check off that a pet is coming in the AirBNB App and pay our standard pet fee. If we find out after the fact that you brought a pet without notifying us you will be charged a much higher fee at a cost of $250. -Please note that you must be out of the Unit by 10:15AM the LATEST. You will receive a $150 fee if you are out of the unit later than 10:15AM and will be charged an additional $50 for every 15minute interval that you are late after that. We have had problems with guests leaving late in the past and need to make sure that our cleaning team has enough time to properly clean the unit before the next guests arrive. -No parties or events are allowed in the unit. You will immediately be kicked out of the unit if you hold an event at the unit and will be charged a $1,000 fee
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
-This listing does allow pets but you must check off that a pet is coming in the AirBNB App and pay our standard pet fee. If we find out after the fac
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Bar Harbor is home to Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`]. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
5 min drive - 5.8 km
Acadia National Park
8 min drive - 11.2 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
10 min drive - 11.5 km
Cadillac Mountain
23 min drive - 19.7 km
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Aloha
10 min drive
Shell
11 min drive
Mother's Kitchen/Coffee Matter
9 min drive
Island Take Out
7 min drive
Atlantic Brewing Company
7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`] pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`]?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`]?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`]?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
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Cozy Pond Side Cottage in Bar Harbor! [The `Nook`] Reviews
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We really enjoyed staying at the Nook! A very comfortable and cute place that worked really well for my husband and me and our dogs. Very close to Acadia- perfect location!
Great little place that's perfect for two people. Location is very good, convenient to Park and to Bar Harbor. Description in listing is accurate, and everything that we needed was provided.
Exactly as advertised and super convenient to bar harbor!
We had a comfortable, quiet stay at the nook. It was what my wife and our dog needed, just far enough away from the bustle of the main town but close enough to hop in and out as we pleased.
The place is cozy and comfortable, and check in and out process was smooth and easy. Would stay again 👍
The Nook is a lovely little apartment and the pictures on VRBO depict it accurately! Great location/proximity to Hulls Cove Park entrance and downtown Bar Harbor. Quiet, clean, nice deck and fire ring. The shower is small as described by others. Otherwise the space is perfect for 2 people. I recommend this property!
We were looking for a perfect location, close to all the typical hikes and also near the city. The "Nook" provided that and much more. We were about 15 minutes from town, the loop road and Cadillac Mt Summit road. We were not at the house much, but it was such a cute well laid out place. A great little deck to sit out on and enjoy the meteor showers also. The only complaint we did have was the bed was so noisy, every time you tried to roll over the thing squeaked up a storm lol. But from all the hiking we were able to sleep anyways. Highly recommend staying here!!
Perfect little spot for my dog and me! Cozy, quiet, close to Acadia and Bar Harbor yet far enough away that we weren’t in the hustle and bustle of other summer visitors.
Had a great stay at the nook! Prime location, 10 minutes to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. It has a nice outdoor space that our pup was able to run around in. The only downside was a "busy" road nearby that made it seem a little less secluded, but we would stay there again
Perfect place to get in and out of Acadia easily. Cute and cozy.
Shawn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good
Ingrid
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious house for a couple (and a dog) in close proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Nicely updated, clean, and well stocked with all the basics!
Owner was great to communicate with.
Proximity to Route 3 made it a bit noisy.
Overall, this was a good place to stay if you wanting a quick and easy place while visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia. Would recommend painting lines for parking spots. There were many times it was a tight squeeze to fit in the allotted parking spot due to others.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary C.
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was very interactive and tried to help us as much as possible but there was no hot water or pressure in the shower. No laundry soap or dryer sheets for laundry. Other than that everything else seemed to be fine.
Mary C.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Hans L.
9 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
The sofa/couch is really gross, probably from dogs lying on it. It needs either a new cover of a very thorough cleaning.
Very nice and convenient location. Impeccably clean and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as access to shared laundry including detergent. My only caveat is that the bed is extremely uncomfortable, and very noisy with even the smallest movement. I reported this to the owner and can only hope it will be addressed, in which case, I would happily stay there again.
Very clean , comfortable place for two. The kitchen is tiny but equipped with all the basics you need. The view from the deck is of a pretty busy road and beyond that you see a bit of the pond. The area/neighborhood is very nice. The AC is great. There are a few nice lobster restaurants nearby without even having to drive into Bar Harbor and it's easy access to the park (which is fabulous). The shower is very tiny- if you are a large person you may be uncomfortable.
Nice little cabin with a parking spot. 10 minutes away from Bar Harbor and Acadia Hull Cove Entrance. Property manager was very responsive and quick to resolve a problem we had with the heater. Good spot for everything we needed for a relaxing week
Nice place. We enjoyed the relatively private location, not too far from Bar Harbor and an entrance to Acadia. Nice little deck with a BBQ, nice yard and fire pit. View of the pond is nice, though it is a bit far and across a busy road. That brings some road noise during the day, but it was quiet at night. The portable air conditioner kept the place comfortable, as long as we remembered to turn it on when we were out for the day, and in the evening. Bed was VERY firm, more than we were used to. All in all, a nice place to stay.
Very convenient location to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Owner was present and helpful and property was perfect for our needs. Was able to bring our dog too. Would recommend to friends and stay again