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Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C

Cottage with a water park, near Acadia National Park

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Norris Cottage is a charming and cozy coastal retreat, offering classic Bar Harbor quaintness. Enjoy peace and quiet on the old-fashioned 'Maine' front porch with a cup of coffee or kick back in the living room with loved ones by the flatscreen TV. Two bedrooms are located upstairs for guests to unwind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4884 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C

Cottage with a water park, near Acadia National Park
A water park, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 884 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
49506

About the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Street Historic District - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Criterion Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Barnacle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Acadia National Park. St. Saviour's Church and Abbe Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Quaint Family-Friendly Cottage Near Main Street w/Free WiFi and Partial A/C Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Erin N.

Good Location

The location is great. On a quiet side street, but walkable (.5 mi) to town center. It also has a washer and dryer, which is nice. Otherwise, for the money your paying it’s a bit basic - pretty sure it’s a college rental in the off season, and that’s what it looks like.

8/10 Good

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Acadia

Had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

High hopes

Online it seemed to be a good place for 3 to stay but there is only 1 ac unit upstairs and it gets pretty hot. The bathroom looked like it had black mold around the toilet. There were leftover things from someone else in one of the bedrooms. The beds were very uncomfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Liana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The location is fantastic. It was an easy 1/2 mile walk to the center of town, making it really convenient to hop on the Island Explorer or go to dinner in town. It was a good amount of space, with a reasonably sized living room for the 4 of us and it was great to also have a full-size kitchen. There were apparent signs of wear and tear on the house that slightly detracted from the atmosphere. This included a tear in the wall in the kitchen and the need for a fresh coat of paint throughout (clear areas where they tried to paint over patches but it doesn't look right). The larger concern though was for a slight moldy smell in the house and possible mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. These are all addressable concerns though and, again, amazing location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Home was very shabby and sorely needed to be painted. Grass was not cut. Smelled musty. Window in large bedroom was missing a shade allowing the street light to shine in. I just had the entire interior of my home painted...walls, high ceilings, trim, doors. My home is larger than this rental and only cost me $3000 (6 rooms). The painter did an excellent job. I very much doubt I will go through Verbo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

George H.

Not what the pictures suggest

We stayed at Norris Cottage in august 2022. It is an old Maine house that hasn’t aged well. The good - 2 people can stay well. The air conditioning worked well on the ground floor and was adequate though noisy in the main bedroom where it is a window unit. The Wi-Fi was fine. It had a dishwasher, washer, dryer though noisy also worked well. It is close to town and in a safe location. The bad- the furniture is all in bad condition including the bumpy, noisy mattress. You can’t comfortably stay in the 2nd room unless it is cool with low humidity outside. This room and the bathroom are extremely musty and stale smelling. The floor in the kitchen is deteriorating and ripping apart. There was a pile of deep dust under both beds. In our opinion, the pictures were nowhere near the reality. Think hunting cabin
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Cozy cottage

Norris cottage was perfect for our needs. Comfortable bed and living room and the porch was great for morning coffee and evening drinks with a nice view of the wooded park across the street. Angel, from Vacasa, was very nice and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!

The house was very cute and in an amazing location, walkable to town and close to everything Acadia can offer. It was also super clean and pet friendly. We will be back!
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8/10 Good

Ellie ..

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. ...

Good place to stay, 10 minute walk from downtown Bar Harbor and a minutes drive/ walk to Acadia. Good for a family but note that the staircase is very steep if you have young children. Comfortable accommodations, however mattress in master bedroom needs to be replaced.
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10/10 Excellent

Noelle ..

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went...

Really cute place in a fantastic location close to town! We could and did walk every time we went into town, whether it was to get ice cream, get dinner and drinks, or do some shopping. One surprise we had was in the room with the two twin beds - it was small and set up so that the door couldn`t be opened or closed without moving one of the beds, which would obviously disturb whoever was sleeping there. In addition, they had some amenities for cleaning (e.g., dish and laundry detergent) but were missing some other amenities that would have been nice to have, like extra toilet paper and more cooking basics (they only provided salt and pepper). But overall we still really enjoyed our stay! The owners were very responsive and reasonable!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael ..

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The locatio...

This was our second time staying at the house and we plan to come back in the future. The location is great and the overall experience couldn`t be better.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie ..

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great ...

I have been to Bar Harbor many times but this was my first stay at 12 Norris Ave. It was a great place to stay! Walking distance to downtown but away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage was very clean and welcoming, with a nice backyard to sit out in. It felt like home for the week.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie ..

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on ...

The cottage was perfect for my family (2 adults and a 7-year-old). We loved being just enough on the edge of town that it wasn`t crowded, but still near enough that we could walk everywhere.
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10/10 Excellent

Haessly ..

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the pe...

This was our family`s first visit to Bar Harbor. We loved our time there! This cottage was the perfect place to relax after a long adventure filled day. Great location, easy access to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia park entrances. Walking distance to a couple park trails too. Another reviewer mentioned bringing a gate for the stairs - I am very glad we did this as the stairs are pretty steep. Our 5 year old had no issues on the stairs, but the 1.5 year old definitely needed to be kept off them. Our favorite walking destination each evening was Mt Desert Island Ice Cream!!
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah ..

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our d...

Absolutely loved our stay at Norris cottage. A home away from homes and we even got to take our dog. The kitchen is really well equipped. Lots of cleans fresh linen and towels, the location is fabulous. Close enough to Bar Harbour to walk in but fare enough away to escape the crowds. We had kids and not only is Norris cottage on a quiet street but it’s literally a stones through from a fenced in wading pool. Our kids loved it. Also really close to a playground. Excellent bargaining tools with small people. We loved our time here.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy ..

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very ...

A great house in a fantastic location - easy walk to town AND on a quiet shady side street. Very clean upon arrival with a well equipped kitchen. Our family of four took advantage of the the shaded porch for morning and afternoon relaxation, BBQ’d several nights on the gas grill and used the on demand” tv features to watch movies at the end of a few hot days of Acadia Park activity. Highly recommend this house and Bar Harbor/Acadia!