Acadia Carriage House at the Ryan's invites you to experience a charming retreat amidst nature. Enjoy access to hiking and biking trails, kayaking, swimming, and stunning wildlife views from your private deck with gas grill or venture out into nearby Eagle Lake or downtown Bar Harbor.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9121 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake!
Acadia Carriage House at the Ryan's located 1 mile from Eagle lake & 2 1/2 mi. from downtown Bar Harbor & Frenchman's Bay. Experience our stone bridges, access to hiking & biking trails directly from our driveway, as well as great kayaking and swimming. Wildlife abounds here. Amenities include large, private deck, full kitchen, gas grill, $1 coin laundry, direct TV, free WIFI, AC and heaters. All linens are provided.. Sleeps 4 adults and 3 children. PETS are welcome! Large, fenced dog yard. Crib & high chair available. There is are 2 flights of stairs - one outside & one inside. Please note.. RENTING ONLY SATURDAY TO SATURDAY! Google 27 Hulbert's Way for directions!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
12 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycle parking
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,300 square feet
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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
Rules
WE ONLY RENT SATURDAY TO SATURDAY....
If your dog is covered in mud, please wash it outside with the hose and NOT in the shower.
Visit and have a wonderful vacation!!!
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: PETS STAY FREE! Pets are always welcome.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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
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
Property Registration Number 564603
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Bar Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Is RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake! located?
Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Bubble Rock and Kebo Valley Golf Club. Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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RYAN'S ACADIA CARRIAGE HOUSE - 2 1/2 mi. from town, 1 mi. to Eagle Lake! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Ryan’s is very dog friendly, the location is convenient to downtown and to the hiking we wanted to do, the rental was clean, and easy to find. We enjoyed the back deck every evening.
Me and my 3 dogs stayed and had an amazing time. The location is great for excursions into the park to hike or drive around as well as easy access into Bar Harbor. The only difference between the online listing and the cabin was the carpet appears to be recently replaced with laminate flooring that made it even easier to clean up after the dogs. If you want a spa like experience, keep looking, but if you are serious about getting into and out of the park to explore with a clean, safe and dog friendly base camp to return to, consider this property.
Such a great place to stay at, very accommodating with the dogs, clean apartment, beds were hotel clean. Great locations minutes away from the park, truly great place to stay at while enjoying Acadia.
This rental is in a great location if you are visiting Acadia National Park. As a family of (mostly) introverts this location was SUPERIOR to stay vs in Bar Harbor or closer to the villiage.Marilyn and Steve were great hosts and communicatiln was excellent. The dog friendly atmosphere was refreshing.If you are heading to MDI for some solitude in nature and a close ride to Acadia, this place is for you!
Beautiful property. Close to everything you want to do! This is probably the best place to stay to get you all over Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor. Best time!!!
We enjoyed our stay. The only thing that happened a couple times is we hit out head on the slanted ceiling a couple time but finally able to remember it was slanted
Annalee B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael F.
26 May 2019
Fun Stay
Very dog friendly. Quiet and convenient location. Spacious. Not fancy at all and could use some updating but that should be expected based on the price (less expensive than similar sized rentals in Bar Harbor). Grounds and living area were clean.
Convenient location within a 15 minute drive of most of the main sights and a few minutes walk to an entrance to the carriage roads. Basic, no frills accommodation, but our family of five plus one dog fit comfortably. The apartment is a bit more spacious than we were expecting from the pictures. Deck is a nice size with a picnic table plus four chairs. Great stargazing at night!The biggest disappointment was the bbq. It is included in the listing, but the only one we saw was not clean and had no cooking utensils. Kitchen could also be a bit better stocked- more cutlery would be helpful, the toaster barely toasts, and some basic seasonings (even just salt) would have been appreciated. Laundry is 1 per wash and dry so you may want to bring some quarters.
We stayed at the carriage house and it was comfortable for my 2 teen boys, us and our dog. The woods around the house were great, nice and private and quiet. We were able to grill out on the deck. And see amazing stars at night. The location is perfect short ride to Bar Harbor or a walk around Eagle lake. As well as easy access to most of MDI. The dog yard was awesome and my small dog did well on the trip. The place was clean especially for a dog friendly venue, no odor at all. The hosts were available when needed and were friendly when we sought them out. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the lack of a dishwasher which was my own fault for not noticing it wasn’t listed in the listing. I was also a little worried not having smoke detectors. Parking was easy. I have recommended this place to my nature and dog loving friends 😃
Lisa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Cheryl F.
9 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stay in Bar Harbor
The location was great and it was clean. The unit itself was several steps over a workshop.
The roof pitch restriction easy access to much of the unit and the floor walking into the kitchenette wasn’t level and required a small step up that everyone staying tripped or stubbed their toe on.
Access to the back deck was through the bathroom and some of the sleeping areas were mattresses on the floor. Parking was tight for two vehicles. The view from the unit isn’t what was pictured, it overlooked a roof.
The set-up is more suitable for a short stay with a few people in our opinion but again, in close proximity to the park.
Great Location, Perfect Size, Not Great for Senior Dog
The location is minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor! There is plenty of parking and the property is quiet. The apartment was a very good size with adequate kitchen and bathroom amenities. The beds were comfortable and the the bedding was clean. There were a couple of downsides. First of all, and most importantly, the dog yard is communal to the property. We were expecting it to be more private. Also, the apartment is up two flights of stairs, which was a little tricky for our senior dog. It was not easy for her to get in and out. Otherwise, this was a great place for our family and dog, the floors are hard, so they're easy to clean if there's an accident and you don't have to worry about previous guests' dog accidents. The only other complaint is the smell of moth balls. It was extremely pervasive and after 3 weeks I can still smell it on some of our belongings that we aren't able to launder. Overall, we had a very good trip and enjoyed our stay.
Excellent location, comfortable, great for pets!!!
This property is located centrally on Mount Desert Island just minutes to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park entrance, and points north (Elsworth). The carriage house apartment is located on the second floor, and has a terrific private deck overlooking the woods. There are two well appointed bedrooms and plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen has all you need to make yourself at home. The dog run was very convenient and lots of fun for the dogs, and was clean and well maintained (guests must pick up after their pets.) There are laundry machines available on the property, and plenty of parking. Our only complaint was the carpeting in the apartment, we felt it needed deep cleaning or replacement.
Overall we had a wonderful time in Bar Harbor, and would recommend this property to anyone who wants a good home base and wishes to spend some time outdoors in Maine!
Overall...a very nice stay. Quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor but close enough to get there easily. Also - a great location to get to the park, especially if you like to ride bikes as the carriage trails are close by. Definitely fit 7 guests comfortably. Wonderful and safe place for pets, as illustrated by the fenced in dog yard which was a special treat. Ample parking. Hosts are very responsive and accommodating. My only (small) criticisms would be the size of the shower and the A/C unit. To be fair - it was almost in the 90s there which seems to be generally uncommon. When the temps dropped - it was quite nice with the windows open! Finally, some of the best stars I ever saw were witnessed from the back deck!
Loved our stay at The Carriage House apartment. The owners are so accommodating and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Great place for our 3 dogs, loved that we were able to access the carriage trails in Acadia right from the property. One of the best rental experiences we have had, highly recommend them!!
Short version:
Nice place, convenient location.
Long version:
Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia yet private. Near the top of Somes Sound so one can get anywhere on the island easily. The owners are usually available on the property to address any issues you may have and are interesting, kind, and even loved our vocal Yorkies (and their dogs were gracious hosts to our dogs too).
We had our tandems in tow (bicycle and kayak) and had no trouble with parking our small trailer.
The Carriage house is roomy, clean, and with enough modern niceties (like AC and Internet) to make your stay relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Without question, we will book here the next time we head to Acadia.
Everything was great, would stay there again. The only “issue” was that I didn’t realize I was renting a second floor apartment. A little rough on my 12 year old dog but she had a great time there anyway.
Anthony J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott L.
19 Aug 2018
Dog Friendly laid back place
Very easy and everything that you could possibly need in a vacation rental. The owners were friendly and willing to answer any questions. We would rent from them again!
Scott L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Meredith L.
2 Oct 2017
Marvelous Place to Stay
This was our third summer (plus one autumn) staying with the Ryans. They are friendly, generous, and gracious hosts..always going out of their way to make sure we had whatever we might need.
In addition, they are highly accommodating to our canine companion. and all dogs, big and small.
The accommodations (we stayed in 2 of their rentals) are just great, outfitted with everything for our stay. They are very clean and well maintained. Washers and dryers are available and come in very handy.
The setting is terrific and you are literally surrounded by park and forest. It's like having a tree house!
We love that you can walk a short distance and be right in Acadia National Park--no cars, no parking issues.
Of course, you are an easy drive to downtown
Bar Harbor with all that it has to offer. (You can visit the Ryans' store on Main Street: Jekyll and Hyde). You are also within easy distance to neighboring towns on Mount Desert Island such as Southwest Harbor.
All in all, the Ryan Estate is just a great place to stay and we recommend it without any hesitation!! You will have the best time!!
Meredith L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna M.
25 Sept 2017
One of our favorite spots on Mt. Desert Island
This is a beautiful sunlit apartment near the Eagle Lake entrance to Acadia National Park. The hosts were extremely nice, welcoming, and friendly; the apartment is freshly renovated and clean, with a well-equipped kitchenette. Dog and family friendly, with a large enclosed outdoor space for pets. We've stayed here many times and plan on coming back!