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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

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Courtyard
Family Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Cabin | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $222
$204 nightly
$222 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Single Room

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

Family Studio Suite

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

Comfort Cabin

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

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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.

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

  • ‪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
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. 259 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 336 reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, clean little cottage with everything we needed for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again. Loved the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay! Not within walking distance of the harbor, but a nice out of the way place. Property was comfortable and in excellent condition!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place w/ easy check- in clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing location if you want to access Acadia National Park. Literally right up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet area with ease of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
These cottages were so nice, cute, and had every amenity you could need on a vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice setting and comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025