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Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior
Comfort Cabin
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Single Room

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

Family Studio Suite

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

Comfort Cabin

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

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About the area

Bar Harbor

With a stay at Hanscom's Motel and Cottages in Bar Harbor, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. .This cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 18 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬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

Cottage in Bar Harbor with free parking
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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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

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

Reviews

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio, Spring

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything; stores and restaurants. It’s a cute cottage with all the amenities needed for our stay. Parking is guaranteed too. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Four day stay

Property is a little close to major traffic. Hot water for showers needs major maintenance. It’s time to change out two chairs for something comfortable. The staff was amazing. The outside seating areas were great (just had too much traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A gem near Acadia

This is a great place to stay. It is close to the entrance to Acadia National Park. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, and are decorated nicely, with a very cute retro mini fridge and microwave. I loved the wallpaper. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, and the shelves in the bathroom were an unexpected plus. Our only suggestion would be to add a shade on the bathroom window. It was very convenient to be able to park right outside of the room. The grounds are beautiful. We loved the outside sitting areas, the picnic table, thé grill, and the fire pit, even though we didn't have time to use them all. The entire property is exceptionally well organized. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but mattress very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! I love that I didn’t have to interact with anyone! They texted me directions on how to get into the room and all was great! Kitchenette was clean and stocked with pots/pans, plates/glasses, cutlery/serving utensils. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great base for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Parking outside the room. Fridge and coffee making facilities in the room. We appreciated the outdoor grill and picnic tables. We had no problem finding all day parking in Bar Harbor when we went on a couple of cruises but we were there early in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou J

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very close to park

We really liked this cottage. It was only a couple miles from the park entrance but away from crowded Bar Harbor. Communications with the property manager was easy and all done by text. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time staying here and I’ve never been disappointed. I’ve stayed here twice during the summer and once during the fall. The rooms are super cozy. The room is always so clean and smells great. It’s close enough to downtown and Arcadia National Park. When in the room you can’t hear the traffic. Hanscom’s is definitely a diamond in the rough. I also have to say Isis who works at the property is always super nice and fast with responding if you email her.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne, Brooklyn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute room with chairs. The air conditioner is too close and caused discomfort not being able to adjust where it blew. The bed creaks. Great outdoor space to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to where we were going to visit during our stay there. Nice little area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
incredibly comfortable bed and clean, cute cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, Grain Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The individual cottages are quaint. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice but the beads were not to conftable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming decor, fresh, clean and comfortable. Nice kitchenette so we were able to cook our breakfasts and grill outside after our days out and about if we wanted on one of the convenient gas grills a very short walk from our front door. Nice fire pit and chairs for relaxing with a cocktail and maybe meet someone new if someone is around. Adjacent to a nice quiet road for a morning or evening walk if you like to do that. Short drive to the welcome center for Acadia too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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