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The Central House

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian guest house near Acadia National Park

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Dining
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
60 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • West Street Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Criterion Theater
    2 min walk
  • Rosalie's Pizza
    2 min walk
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

Room options

Third Floor Small Queen Room, Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, Second Floor, Shower

Queen Room, Second Floor, Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room, Second Floor, Full Bath

King Room, Second Floor, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, First Floor, Full Bath

Queen Room, First Floor, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor King Room, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Second Floor Queen-bedded Room, Shower

Second Floor Queen-bedded Room, Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Third Floor Small Queen-bedded Room, Shower

Third Floor Small Queen-bedded Room, Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Third Floor Queen, Small Room, Shower

Third Floor Queen, Small Room, Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

First Floor Accessible Queen Room, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Third Floor King Room, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

First Floor, X-long twins (or conjoined king, by request)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Second Floor Master King, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (839)
The price is CA $168
per night
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Acadia Hotel - Downtown

About the area

Bar Harbor

In shopping district.Your stay at this guesthouse will put you steps from Criterion Theater and a 5-minute walk from West Street Historic District. Bar Harbor Whale Museum and Island Artisans are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Village Green - 4 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 5 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 6 min walk
  • Shore Path - 6 min walk
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House

3-star Victorian guest house near Acadia National Park
The Central House offers its guests a library, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bar Harbor guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1887
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Central House offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Individually furnished
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Central House Inn Bar Harbor
Central House Inn
Central House Bar Harbor
Central House
The Central House Bar Harbor Maine
Central Hotel Bar Harbor
Central Bar Harbor
Central House Guesthouse Bar Harbor
The Central House Guesthouse
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The Central House Guesthouse Bar Harbor

The Central House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 234 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

E D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coastal Maine
We spent a week vacationing along the coast of Maine. We stayed in B+Bs along the way. This property was in a good location in the heart of town. The property was old and had minimal staff and services - all to be expected with a mid-priced B+B. It was a good value for the money and we enjoyed our stay. PS - Maine’s coast is amazing and we had a great vacation in Kennebunkport, Camden and Bar Harbor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was nice. Property walkable to shops and restaurants. About 10 minutes from Acadia National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, friendly people, great porch for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. Prime location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 very charming and the nicest staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Spot in Bar Harbor
Comfortable room, great location, nice front porch and communal kitchen space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, great location with walking access to all of Bar Harbor. Parking in Bar Harbor is very hard, so having a local lodge was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location and comfort in Bar Harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Beju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place with local character and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location in Bar Harbor. Walk to all shops and restaurants. Great access to Acadia National Park. Phil was an excellent host. Check in/ Check out process was a breeze. Onsite parking. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
Wonderful rooms, amenities, and location. Can’t do any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central House was lovely. The chocolate chip cookies and delicious apples were a treat. The proprietor was very kind and helpful. I expected it to be a Bed and Breakfast, however, and was surprised and disappointed that there was no breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in Bar Harbor
Beautiful Inn, centrally located but not noisy, easy walk to harbor, restaurants, shops. Innkeepers were accommodating and friendly. Room was spacious, very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Coffee/tea/water candies and sometimes homemade cookies! Free parking. Relaxing front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023