Daydreaming of Magical Cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine  

When I think of magical cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine, I think of being snuggled in to a small home, nestled in a deep green forest or tucked into a charming coastal village on a somewhat secluded island in the far Northeast of the United States. Outside of my window, I’ll have vast views of the ocean and rocky hills. The nearby buildings (if any) will house lobster traps and have colorful buoys hanging on them. The paint will be aged from salt spray and wind from the ocean. It comes then as no surprise that there must be magical cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine, and that’s what I’m here to write about!

My list of magical cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine will include smaller, secluded cottages and bed-and-breakfasts that just give an essence of something special, whether that comes from the interior furnishings, the home’s architecture, its surrounding area, being pet-friendly or family-friendly, or some combination therein. Also, the homes will be located within a 10-minute drive of Bar Harbor city limits. You won’t find any mega mansions, campgrounds, or RV parks in this list. [scroll to the list]

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Personal Experience Visiting Bar Harbor

My family and I visited Bar Harbor, Maine on Mount Desert Island in September 2021. We traveled up the east coast of the United States in our self-converted skoolie RV over 6 months. Maine was the furthest state we visited and it captured our hearts, specifically the towns of Bar Harbor and Bath/Georgetown. We spent a week recharging our batteries and exploring Mount Desert Island. Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever traveled to Bar Harbor and where you stayed.

Discover These Magical Cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine

Check out my lovingly curated selection of cozy cottages within a 10-minute drive of Bar Harbor. The list has been categorized based on location, seclusion, and family- and pet-friendliness.

Bed-N-Breakfasts in the Village

Vacation Rentals For the City Lover

For the Nature Lover

Family-friendly

Pet-Friendly & Secluded

Have you Found Your Magical Cottage in Bar Harbor, Maine?

If you have, leave a comment on where you’re going to stay and why. There is such an unexplainable charm to Bar Harbor, and these cottages are the icing on the proverbial cake.

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