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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, offices
Property grounds

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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.

Bar Harbor Rental Season 2026
Registration # VR2R26-305
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

  • 8 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Family vacation

We loved being with our family at this beautiful house. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second visit and we hope to stay again sometime. Well maintained property and well stocked. Farmers porch is the highlight! Wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Walking Acadia National Park and Bsr Harbor

Great house Wonderful location. Loved the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location are terrific …if you need ice stop at Hannafords on way to house…only quirk was 5pm check in with a 9am check out
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo G.

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

Our family annual get away

Very convenient for shopping and general activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location!Home away from home! The coolest cottage with space for everyone. We felt like we were living back in the day!!Walking to Bar Island at low tide, rocking on the front porch and eating breakfast at Jordan’s just around the corner…that’s a perfect week to us. Did I mention the best stocked Vrbo home we have ever rented!Grocery next to Jordan’s restaurant was a plus. We only moved our car to hike and bike (free parking in the driveway). Thank you for sharing your home with us. We really loved staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Petunia Cottage. The house accommodated our group of 14 very well. Good bed set up and the living and dining spaces are huge. Location was perfect - short walk to everything in town and just a block to the grocery store. Everyone loved being so close to the Bar Island trail - the kids went down to explore every day. And it was about a mile bike ride to get to the carriage trails (nice to have a garage to store bikes and not worrying about locking up too). Would love to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful home. We all loved the home and lication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Bar harbor

Fantastic location. Walked to town. Swam in ocean. Paddkeboarded abd biked all from house. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as beautiful and convenient as others have mentioned. Ours was a family reunion ages 75yr to 3yrs. We cooked both indoors and out on the grill. Ample outdoor picnic table and porch table for everyone. All the rooms are comfortable and nicely furnished. The kids loved the “kid room” with 3 beds. There were also plenty of quiet spaces for work or just napping.Some favorites: renting e-bikes and riding on the carriage trails, hiking particularly Cadillac & Beehive. Beautiful kid friendly beach at Echo Lake, Reel Pizza movie theatre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

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

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