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Light Oak Leaf Cottage

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Exterior detail
Interior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Light Oak Leaf Cottage

This lovely spacious home has 2 large bedrooms and 1 smaller bedroom, with 2 full bathrooms. It also features air conditioning for those hot summer days, and a pellet stove (with furnace backup) for those chilly nights. Direct TV and WiFi internet access are available at the cottage. This cottage features an open, inviting floor plan with lots of windows. It has been completely renovated and updated. A beautiful sunroom off the dining area provides a place to relax.
Conveniently located a short drive from Bar Harbor's bustling downtown, this peaceful home sits along the bus route for the Island Explorer free shuttle buses. Leave your car behind, and hop on a bus for a free ride anywhere on Mount Desert Island and into Acadia National Park. Our cottage sits on a large lot surrounded by oak trees, and is within walking distance of the ocean. Several popular campgrounds and lobster pounds are within 1 miles, and sea kayaking rentals are within a mile. Our home is within ten to fifteen minutes from each of the towns on Mt. Desert Island: Somesville, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. All of these towns have their own character, and offer their own unique blend of restaurants, sightseeing, whale watching, arts, community events, mountains for hiking, carriage roads for walking or biking, beaches, parks, lighthouses, sailing, and boat-filled harbors.

Property manager

Rita and Tom Blair

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bright Oak Leaf
Bright Oak Leaf Cottage Cottage
Bright Oak Leaf Cottage Bar Harbor
Bright Oak Leaf Cottage Cottage Bar Harbor

About the area

Map
Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Village Green - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Light Oak Leaf Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light Oak Leaf Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Light Oak Leaf Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Light Oak Leaf Cottage located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Atlantic Brewing Company and Acadia National Park. Thompson Island Information Center is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Light Oak Leaf Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to lobster pound
Very close to excellent lobster pound
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the woods
This is probably my favorite vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in. This little cottage was perfect for my little family and my Husbands parents. It was well stocked and clean. The location is private but also within walking distance of a great restaurant. There were games and camping chairs to sit outside, and a grill on the deck. I would definitely recommend it to any family up to 6 people. There were lots of towels and a washer and dryer which was amazing for this point in our trip. I’ll definitely be booking with them again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little out of the way place
Nice house. Plenty of room. A bit tricky finding the turnoff for the first day but really nice. Short distance from town and Acadia. Owners were very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property and location worked very well for our visit to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cyndi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor House
House was ok. Would have been great with more
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Clean, comfortable cottage conveniently located in beautiful Bar Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listing was accurate.
Everything was exactly as stated. Enjoyed the location, away from the busy Bar Harbor but close enough to enjoy Acadia. Highly recommend the Bar Harbor Lobster Pound. Best food for price we had the whole trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
The property is exactly as advertised. Off the main roads, quiet, private, well kept, VERY clean. We cooked all meals there and found the kitchen supplies more than adequate. Plenty of room to spread out (meals, reading, games, puzzles, etc.). Owners were adjacent to the rental property. We talked to Rita, pleasant lady. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhonda w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rhonda’s Review
We found the house very clean, beds comfortable, amenities adequate and location great. Even though it rained almost daily and a hurricane visited we found our stay everything we wanted it to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean place
Easy access to Bar Harbor, Acadia MDI hikes, and Schoodic Peninsula
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay there again
Clean, well-appointed house with no surprises located 15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main part of Acardia. Lobster stand and coffee shop next door, plus good hikes in the less-visited parts of the park. Great if you don't want to be in the middle of the things but close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Mt Desert Island getaway
The place was WAY bigger than we expected, super comfortable, lots of spaces for hanging, and beautiful outdoor space as well. We were told the kitchen had everything we needed - and they weren't kidding! We were able to cook every night and even make a birthday cake and some muffins without having to get extra tins. And it's so close to the park, it made hiking trips so easy. Super great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the Island
Wonderful property. The pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect base camp for adventuring in Acadia NP. We had 3 generations with us and we all thought the house was great. Plenty of towels and essentials. The kitchen was very well stocked and allowed us to prepare for each day’s hikes then come back and cook in for dinner. A great value compared to the pricey hotels on the island and so much more private and peaceful. We give this our highest rating!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Allison Park, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Acaida
The house is located conveniently to Bar Harbor and ACADIA NP also within easy walking distance to one of the best lobster shacks on the island. Nice enclosed porch. Do be aware the upstairs shower is a tight fit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental Near Acadia
This is an excellent rental for those looking to stay near Acadia and Bar Harbor. The property is clean and comfortable and the owners are great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, especially if you love lobster!
Property met our needs. The upstairs could get pretty warm when the weather is hot. Otherwise you have all that you need and it was very comfortable. Walking distance to the best lobster eatery around (The Traveling Lobster). Convenient all locations, from Bar Harbor to Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Spacious home, good communication. Window unit AC in kitchen and one in living room. Owners are right next door so very quick to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty little cottage. Great location. . Clean. Good communication with owner.
Perfect for us group of 5. Clean and comfortable. Great location - very close to airport, equidistant to Bar Harbor village and Acadia national park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This property is conveniently located to the park Bar Harbor and northeast harbor. We loved the spaciousness and convenience of the cottage. Easy check in check out. It is a little off the beaten path but perfect for our stay. I would have enjoyed an extra wash cloth or two but there is a washer and dryer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Stars
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Clean! Many extras!
Super clean as advertised. Lots of extra amenities (like a full compliment of kitchen utensils). Very comfortable and perfectly located between Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. Would definitely stay here again if back in this area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
Excellent location and access to the island as well as shopping inland. Nicely renovated, well maintained and furnished house. The house is within walking distance of The Travelin Lobster, an excellent place to get seafood and reasonably priced live lobsters. Just an FYI, the house is on a dirt road, but for a short distance, window AC units were adequate, top floor had low ceilings on the edges due to the pitch of the roof, not for tall people.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot on Mt Desert
The place was relaxing, away from the busy Bar Harbor area and accessible to all parts of Acadia. The host was wonderfully responsive to our questions and needs. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, making it very easy for us to cook all our meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022