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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
Balcony
Front of property
Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
60 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Popular LocationVillage Green4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching5 min walk
  • Popular LocationShore Path6 min walk
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

Third Floor Small Queen Room, Shower

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, Second Floor, Shower

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room, Second Floor, Full Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Second Floor, Queen Room, Shower

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, First Floor, Full Bath

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor King Room, Full Bath

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Second Floor Queen-bedded Room, Shower

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Third Floor Small Queen-bedded Room, Shower

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Second Floor Master King, Full Bath

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

In shopping district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bar Harbor guesthouse, you'll find Village Green and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. West Street Historic District and Criterion Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk
  • Village Green - 4 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 5 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
  • The Barnacle - 5 min walk
  • Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 6 min walk
  • The Dog and Pony Tavern - 3 min walk
  • Testa's Bar & Grill - 3 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 provided on request.

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 and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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.
  • 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
The Central House Bar Harbor
The Central House Guesthouse Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Central House to the airport?

The Central House is 12.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Central House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Central House.

How close is The Central House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 5.9 mi (12-min drive) from Sand Beach and 8.2 mi (23-min drive) from Hunters Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Central House offer free breakfast?

The Central House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Central House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Central House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Central House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Central House have a pool?

The Central House does not have a pool.

Does The Central House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Central House to downtown Bar Harbor?

The Central House is 0.2 mi away from Bar Harbor.

The Central House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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