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Snell House

21 Atlantic Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Snell House
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

Paul and Mary were fabulous from the start. We stayed for 4 nights in George's Study, with 4 adults and one toddler. Lots of space and a big kitchen with everything you need to DIY. The vege and flower garden is gorgeous. Our daughter loved the bay window in the main bedroom...she would sit there every morning in the golden... More

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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Snell House is not a B&B; food is not provided. However, each of the five rentals comes with a kitchen as well as free access to the beautiful flower and vegetable garden. In mid-Sept. we picked lettuce, tomatoes, and green beans - they were superb, and what a bonus. Paul is a fantastic host, and I am sure his wife... More

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Hoboken, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We loved it the first time we stayed there and we were so happy to return. The place is so comfortable that even when we had to escape from the rain for a few hours, we did not mind at all to spend some time in our apartment ("Rhoda"). The garden is fantastic, it is steps from the Shore Path,... More

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011

The Snell house is a "home away from home". We stayed ther last August and decided to return this summer. Just as relaxing as last year. Paul and Mary are great hosts!

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Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2011
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I've been remiss in not reviewing this place before. I've rented the duplex for the past six or seven years in mid-June. It's cheaper than a B&B, centrally located, and provides kitchen facilies. Paul and Mary are wonderful, gracious hosts. One year I sent them a "nice to have" email - a sharp knife, a cheese grater, and a tall... More

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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A perfect place for a family to stay in Bar Harbor! Short walk to town, good sized and clean "apartments", comfortable grounds, friendly and welcoming hosts. My kids loved picking fresh vegi's and flowers from the garden! What more could you want?

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010
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The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Loved having a full kitchen and closet space. This is basically an apartment rental - no daily service (although they'll change out towels whenever you wish), and nice to just settle in. It's an old house and the water temperature was not always easy to set (affected by others using it at the... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2010
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We loved our stay at Snell House. We stayed in the Studio, which was perfect for a couple. There is a kitchen within the room, and guests are even allowed to take vegetables and flowers from the garden, I had some lovely fresh tomatoes! Great for preparing your picnic to take on a hike around Acadia National Park, and also... More

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Gaston
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2010
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We really enjoyed our stay at the Snell House. The owners were very nice and even shared their vegetable garden with anyone staying in one of their 5 suites. The two of us had plenty of room to stretch out in our efficiency/apartment. We were able to walk everywhere from this place, yet it was just off the beaten path... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2010
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Not the place for you if you want "dream beds", jacuzzi's, valet parking, turndown service. This is the place for you if you enjoy fresh vegetables, feeling at home, the coolest concierge's on the island, and feeling like a local. Have stayed there 4 times dating back ten years. The location, comfort, and beauty of the grounds make this one... More

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