Downtown Bar Harbor Convent, beautifully restored!

Religious building in Bar Harbor, Maine

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 8 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by Krista
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

10-min drive to Acadia National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Extra spacious

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Saint Edwards Convent, built in 1908 and on the National Register of Historic Places! Come stay in one of the only examples of Jacobethan architecture in the United States! Used to be the museum and has a fully equipped chapel and confessional, with historic stained glass windows and beautiful architectural details! Just underwent complete restoration where every detail was considered! Right in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor and close to dining, shopping, and Acadia National Park!

VR2R26-276

The space
No expense was spared in this renovation, complete with gourmet kitchen with custom double oven and six burner stove. 7 bedrooms and 3.5 baths perfect to host groups of up to 16. Outfitted with memory foam Casper mattresses, and decor reminiscent of the Art Deco era, this home is truly an experience. We even offer two cruiser bikes for guest use! We do not rent by the room. Beautiful location for your destination wedding!

The National Register of Historic Places stated:
"From an architectural standpoint, St. Edward's is noteworthy as a virtually intact example of a residential building designed in the Jacobethan Revival style. Characteristics of the style as described in American Architecture Since 1780: A Guide to the Styles (Whiffen, 1969) include the use of brick for walls and stone or a substitute such as concrete for window frames, parapets, quoins, and ornament, as well as steep sided triangular gables and bay windows. All of these elements are present in the design of the convent as developed by the local architect Milton Stratton."

The convent was built by the sister of Saint Katherine Drexel, who stayed at the Convent during her visits, and her dedicated herself to the causes of native Americans in the area.

Bar Harbor is an AMAZING town, with great food, and this home is within walking distance to everything.

Must be a minimum of 25 years of age to rent.

Guest access
Private driveway with off street parking suitable for 3-4 vehicles. Electric Vehicle charging available via JuiceBox 40 amp J1772 level 2 charger.

Other things to note
High speed internet with mesh Wi-Fi network. This provides a super strong and fast Wi-Fi connection throughout the entire house.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 3 spaces

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 102 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This home is right in downtown Bar Harbor within walking distance of the Shore Path, dining, shops, and the Sand Bar, or take one of our provided beach cruiser bikes for a leisurely ride around town! Acadia National Park is just a few minutes drive away! Honestly the location could not be more perfect, just steps away from the town Central Park!

Meet your host

Superhost
107 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Im Krista, and I did something crazy and totally off the beaten path from my day job and bought and rehabbed a historic convent in Bar Harbor, ME! I purchased Saint Edwards Convent and lovingly rehabbed it.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
No pets
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm