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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with stone flooring, a fire pit, wooden furniture, and a pergola.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a kitchenette in the background.
A park with picnic tables, a small tree with American flags, and a stone bench.
A dining area with a round table, two wicker chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting of stacked stones on the wall.
A small, single-story house with a porch, a red chair, and a yellow door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $259
$238 nightly
$259 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Explore the area

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273 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a kitchenette in the background.

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, an air conditioner, a window, and a ceiling light.

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

A neatly made bed with a checkered bedspread, two bedside lamps, a decorative pillow, and a window with a view of trees.

Family Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Comfort Cabin

A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, kitchenette, and a small bathroom.

Comfort Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

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.
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What's nearby

  • 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

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬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

  • 1 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

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Cottage

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Bar Harbor

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Cottage Bar Harbor

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 386 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a nice quiet place that was conveniently located close by Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property. Would definitely book here again. Beautiful scenery, peaceful, comfortable. Nice staff and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, had everything we needed. Loved the fire pit. Close to park and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a quiet stay. Cottage was a good size for two guests. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Nice outside area to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, charming... perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We ended up being in Bar Harbor on a busy weekend. So this place was a god send. It was a quiet place to be
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was the second time we stayed here and it was just as wonderful this time around. It’s so clean and cute!! There’s a great fire pit outside - you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to stay in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, responsive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, nice and cozy room, super easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent stay, clean and comfortable, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable bed, cute place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was pet friendly. Nice outdoor space. Cute rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sparkle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous property, friendly owners and staff, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable stay. Great location, right near shuttles into park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmelina R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in, quiet spot, perfect size for our two-person trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay, close the Acadia park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was very clean and roomy. Great use of space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay, very close to everything, but far enough away to have a peaceful stay.
Dinner from C-Rays just up the road :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luyao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay, we were very happy about everything here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024