When you stay at Hanscom's Motel and Cottages in Bar Harbor, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 9 minutes from Acadia National Park. .This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Aloha - 7 min drive
Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 8 min drive
Geddy's - 8 min drive
Galyn's - 8 min drive
Jordan's Restaurant - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
This Bar Harbor cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This cottage also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Playground
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per day
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Free firewood
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Yard
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
3 pets total
Fee: USD 25 per pet per day
Service animals exempt from fees
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board on request
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Location highlights
Near the airport
Near the ocean
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
12 units
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hanscom's Motel Cottages Bar Harbor
Hanscom's Motel Cottages
Hanscom's Cottages Bar Harbor
Hanscom's Cottages
Hanscom's Cottages Bar Harbor
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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Bar Harbor
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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 336 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 336 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 336 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 336 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 336 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jen
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, responsive staff.
Jen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ximena
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, nice and cozy room, super easy check-in
Ximena
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy!
Will stay here again.
Lori
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was very clean and roomy. Great use of space
Pamela
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sparkle
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages
Sparkle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ann
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable bed, cute place to stay.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Crystal
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent stay, clean and comfortable, great location.
Crystal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Curtis
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent place to stay. Highly recommended.
Curtis
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
William
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous property, friendly owners and staff, great location.
Eric
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable stay. Great location, right near shuttles into park.
Thomas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carmelina R
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in, quiet spot, perfect size for our two-person trip.
Carmelina R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Wendy
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, clean little cottage with everything we needed for an overnight.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again. Loved the fire pit.
Amazing location if you want to access Acadia National Park. Literally right up the road.
Jordan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Katherine
Oct 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet area with ease of parking
Katherine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Sep 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a Great stay
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
These cottages were so nice, cute, and had every amenity you could need on a vacation
Samantha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice setting and comfort
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cutest little motel. I loved that we had access to the fire pit, nicely decorated. Great 2-night stay near Acadia national park. would definitely come back.