Bar Harbor Villager FAQs

How do I get to Bar Island?

From the Villager office, turn left, heading north on Main Street into downtown Bar Harbor. Continue through downtown until you hit West Street on the waterfront. Turn left again and continue walking until you come to Bridge Street. Turn right at Bridge Street and walk the 500 yards down to the beach. Cross the land bridge over to Bar Island which is only accessible during low tide. The walk should take about 15 minutes from the Villager Motel. Please make sure to check tide charts or speak with the front desk before heading out.

How do I get to the Shore Path?

From the Villager office: Exit office and turn right and walk, south, down Main Street 2.5 blocks. Turn left onto Wayman Lane and walk 5 minutes, down, past the hospital to the gravel path. The gravel path is the beginning of the Shore Path – follow it to the water, and then left, following signs, along the waterfront back into town at the town Pier. The Shore Path is about .6 of a mile in distance.

Do you offer bikes and/or kayaks for rent on your property?

The property doesn’t offer bikes or kayaks for rent, however there are several outfitters available right in town, here in Bar Harbor. We would be happy to recommend some options for your stay!

Can I book a reservation using a gift card?

Have a gift card? While gift cards are welcome and can be applied during your stay (up to and including the full cost of your stay) they are not taken as deposit for a reservation and must instead be reserved with a credit card at the time of booking.

Upon check-in, alternate forms of payment are accepted, including gift cards.

Are gift cards available?

Share the gift of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park! Gift cards are available in pre-designated and custom values, and they can be acquired here:

Gift Card

What is the hotel’s cancellation / deposit policy?

All Reservations require an advanced credit card deposit equal to the first night’s lodging, processed at the time of booking. All major credit cards are accepted (NOTE: the credit card used at booking does not need to be the same card to be used during your stay), and Visa and Master Card are preferred.

Cancellations made with at least 72 hours notice receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations received with less than 72 hours notice forfeit the entire deposit.