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“Another great week at Eden Village”
 
5 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2008

Bar Harbor, ME, has become an annual trip for us. Eden Village is our home away from home. We cannot imagine staying anywhere else. Relaxing, quiet, comfortable, clean, warm, friendly...these are all perfect descriptions of Eden Village and the owners, Gail and Bob. If you are looking for hot tubs, internet access and room service, this is not the place for you. If you are, however, looking for a cozy cottage with a kitchen, fireplace, private bath and TV that is clean and comfortable with quiet, relaxing surroundings, this is most definitely the place for you. And the location on Mount Dessert Island is perfect for any exertion. We stay in the same cottage every year. We have a view of the pond (and the ducks). There is a screened porch with a flower box, where you can sit and watch the humming birds come right up to you. You have your own picnic table and outdoor grill. If you never wanted to leave the property, you would still have the most relaxing and pleasant vacation. You more than get your money's worth, you get the feeling of home and good friends. See you in September.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean, comfortable, relaxing
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ladybonham's Summary
Date of Stay: September, 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists

Always a pleasure

Philadelphia, PA
5 of 5 stars
Dec 8, 2007

We have stayed in the cottages each October for many years and hope to visit for many more. The owners try very hard to make your stay pleasant. Big plus--not many cottages in Bar Harbor area have working fireplaces---Eden Village still does. Can't beat the location...near 2 lobster pounds, and the main entrance to Acadia National Park.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, friendly owners, fireplaces, price, free internet access, porches
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moodyz's Summary
Date of Stay: October, 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other

Cute and Comfortable

3 of 5 stars
Nov 18, 2007

We stayed for a few days in a cottage at Eden Village. Our hosts were easy to deal with in setting up our reservations and helpful in finding the best cottage to suit our needs. We had our 18 month daughter with us for the stay. The cottage was great to stay in with a baby, and the grounds were great for her to run around and play before or after a day out, and she loved checking out the duck pond. It's a quick drive to the park and down town. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again for a future visit to Bar Harbor!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The beautiful grounds to walk around while back at the cottage.
    • Disliked — Bathroom was small, no bathtub. Was tough to bathe a small child.
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NJTravel23's Summary
Date of Stay: September, 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
 
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists

 

Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Very Nice"
freehiker  Nov 9, 2007
 
 
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
October, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
4.0 of 5 stars Value
4.0 of 5 stars Rooms
4.0 of 5 stars Location
4.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
3.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
3.0 of 5 stars Service
3.0 of 5 stars Business service
Very nice to stay at Eden Village in the Motel. We were off the busy road, with nature all around. But we were still conveniently located to every where we wanted to go. The room was cozy with nice easy chairs to relax in at the end of the day. It was a perfect place to end our busy days of site seeing.
The location of Eden Village makes it easy to get off the island for shopping but also drive further into Mount Desert Island to visit all the natural and tourist sites.
 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "A quiet getaway"
new york state  Nov 5, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
3.0 of 5 stars Value
3.0 of 5 stars Rooms
4.0 of 5 stars Location
4.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
4.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
4.0 of 5 stars Service
3.0 of 5 stars Business service
I recommend this hotel for:  A romantic getaway, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:  Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers
 
I selected this hotel because ...  Other
 
My age: 50-64
Traveling group: Spouse / significant other
My visit was for: Other
My husband and I have stayed at Eden Village several times.
We have stayed in Cabin #1 every other time except this
last time. Due to our own last minute change in plans, we
could not get reservations for Labor Day weekend in a cabin,
but the owners were nice enough to help us get into one of
the motel rooms. It was comfortable. Eden Village is not for
those who want 4 star hotel accomodations, but those of us who
want to get away from the hussle and noise of the city, Bar Harbor
is a wonderful place. Eden Village is located between our favorite
Lobster Pound, Trenton Bridge where we get our dinner and
and Acadia National Park, where we visit nearly every day.
We like the idea of being left alone to do our own thing. The
fireplace is a plus. The kitchen is adequate for breakfast.
Yes, the place could use some updates, but nothing that would
prevent us from going back again. We have always enjoyed our
stay at Eden Village and plan to return next fall.
 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: quiet place off season. location for us is great. comfortable and adequate.loved fireplace& screen room
Disliked: small,outdated rooms, bathroom small, lighting poor
 
 

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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "great experience warm and cozy"
wareham,ma  Nov 4, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
We had a great stay in the honeymoom cottage. The fireplace was one of our favorite parts of our stay! It was nice that the cottages were spaced far enough apart to give you the privacy and the pond and ducks were entertaining. The location was close enough to town and the park and we would recommend this place to others, matter of fact I have already! We hope to return there next year if available!
 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Great place, homey and comfy.", Massachusetts  Nov 2, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
5.0 of 5 stars Value
4.0 of 5 stars Rooms
4.0 of 5 stars Location
4.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
3.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
4.0 of 5 stars Service
4.0 of 5 stars Business service
I recommend this hotel for:  A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
 
I read reviews on Trip Advisor to find this place. I'm so glad I did! The rates were very reasonable. The cottages were just wonderful! We loved eating breakfast on our little screened in porch every morning. We hiked the trails in the back and found some deer tracks. We enjoyed sitting on the swing in front of the pond and commiserating with the ducks. The location is nice, too, easy to get to all of the places we wanted to visit on the island. We will totally stay there again.
 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: The comfy cottages. Fireplaces, the little kitchenettes.
 
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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Fantastic cottages"
Pennsylvania  Oct 28, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
5.0 of 5 stars Value
5.0 of 5 stars Rooms
5.0 of 5 stars Location
5.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
5.0 of 5 stars Service
5.0 of 5 stars Business service
Our stay at Eden Village was excellent! We stayed in a cottage which we found totally delightful and met all our needs. They are attractively decorated, extremely clean and very cozy. We would definitely come back!
 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: comfortable and extremely clean
Disliked: n/a
 
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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "A wonderful stay"
New  Ask this member a question. jarheadRaynham_Ma_, Raynham, Ma.  Oct 27, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
Loved this place ! Management was very friendly and in tune with our needs . Bar Harbor has always been our "getaway" place and I can not believe we haven't stayed at Eden village before. This was my families first stay and I must say a very rewarding one . Quiet ( set back off the road) very clean and near to everything Bar Harbor has to offer . Especially loved the rear deck overlooking the mountains . The pond offered a nice view also and some fun for the young at heart to paddle boat around in. My family and I stayed in one of their family motel units . Really enjoyed the stay . Would like to keep this place a secret( just for me ) but that wouldn't be fair to the hard work these folks have put into this Eden .
 

 


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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Very Clean, Good Value"
Ask this member a question. knoop111503, Hutto, Texas  Oct 11, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  most likely
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
 
 
We stayed here for 3 nights in Sept, and was pleasantly surprised. The room was very clean which to me that is the most important thing. The location was close to Acadia NP and the town of Bar Harbor. The decor of the room could use a little updating, but since we don't really spend much time in the room other that to sleep and shower, it's not that big of a deal.

The guy at the desk wasn't overly friendly, but check in/out was fast and painless. We did have problems with the heat not working the first night which took about 2 hours before anyone would believe us that is wasn't working, but once he came out to fix it, it worked great.

Budgetwise, this it a great place to stay.
 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: very clean
Disliked: drab room decor
 
 

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Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: Management response
Eden_Village, owner, Maine (Management representative)   Oct 13, 2007
 
 
 
The electronics that control the motel heating system are set not to activate if the outside temperature is above 72 degrees F. After making an adjustment the heat worked fine.
This person booked our most economical room using Orbitz. For those requiring upgraded accommodations I suggest contacting us directly so we can explain our various options.
 
 

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Traveler rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Nice place, but..."
Connecticut  Oct 5, 2007
 
 
 

 
The place was nice and quiet, kept clean. The cottage we stayed was also in good shape. Location was pretty good, not too far from the park entrance and Bar Harbor. The pond is beautiful.
But the owner is not friendly and/or nice. They have signs posted all over the place. Do not leave lights on, tuck the shower curtain to prevent water falling outside, make sure the kitchen inventory is all there when you check in, park here only, do not park here, don't do this, don't do that, etc, blah, blah, blah. I was sick of so many signs and warnings!!. This was VACATION!.
Plus his attitude was bad, specially towards women. We saw him talking very friendly with the 'guys". I recommend this place for families but it you are a woman traveling with your sister, friend, cousin, (woman), etc. DONT GO THERE!!.. There are many places around where you can find similar acommodations.
We were kind of glad to go home. Not a friendly atmosphere at all!!. His wife was friendly but he should not be in the business of greeting people. Maybe she should work in the office all the time and he should just take care of the maintenance around the place.
 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: Cleanliness

 


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Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: Management response
Eden_Village, owner, Maine (Management representative)   Oct 10, 2007
 
 
 
This couple stayed in our honeymoon/special occasion cottage. Due to it's location (close to the pond) special parking instructions are given so no one accidentally drives over a septic tank in route to their cottage. Our entire check in process generally takes about 5 minutes. We want to make sure that people who have not stayed in a rental cottage before are familiar with the housekeeping procedures that come with their rental. For the safety and convenience of our guests we also take this opportunity to explain other particulars about our grounds. I have gone through the same process thousands of times over the years. Everyone is explained the same facts and in the same manner about our cottages and grounds. I can not remember any other person (man or women) being offended by this procedure. I do not remember speaking with these ladies after they checked in. I'm sure I said hi or waved to them in passing during the week they stayed. It's a shame but this women simply OVERREACTED and in doing so not only upset herself but I'm sure also upset her companion. Most people that stay in this particular cottage have chosen it because they want as much privacy as possible. For that reason we will not needlessly disturb them but certainly do not go out of our way to avoid them. If she wanted to have a friendly conversation I would have been more than happy to oblige her.
The personal comments made by this person are untrue, inappropriate and insulting.


There are a few small signs posted in a cottage. They are posted as a convenience and by no means are meant to annoy a guest. Most of these signs are manufactured by a company called Project Planet. This is an environmentally conscience company that supplies these signs to the lodging industry. (example-To help us conserve energy Please turn off lights when away) They are very tastefully designed and state certain facts about how much energy can be saved and as a result pollution eliminated by considering various conservation practices. You will find these signs displayed in many lodging facilities across the country that are concerned about our environment. We've had them in place for about 5 years. This is the 1st person that was offended by their presence. She says Eden Village is nice and quiet, clean, well kept and in a good location. Then she OVERREACTS again and lets a couple of signs negatively affect her vacation.
 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "A Little Bit of Heaven"
 Seekonk, MA  Oct 2, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
September, 2006
Our family vacation stay at Eden Village was just perfect . The cottage was clean, reasonably priced and fully furnished with everything we needed for housekeeping. The grounds are spacious (25 acres) with plenty of room for the kids to walk and play....they even had a stocked pond on the property for fishing!
The owners, Bob & Gail, were friendly and quite helpful. They took the time to point out area attractions of interest and even showed the kids to how to feed the fish in the pond. Acadia National Park is conveniently nearby, beautiful and a trip highlight....right up there with our stay at Eden Village. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Perfect!"
Poland, Maine  Sep 30, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
5.0 of 5 stars Value
4.0 of 5 stars Rooms
4.0 of 5 stars Location
5.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
5.0 of 5 stars Service
3.0 of 5 stars Business service
If you are looking for a Quiet, Clean, Friendly place to stay, this is it. We had a very comfortable room that had a back door opening to a common deck with a nice quiet secluded area surrounded by trees. The owners take pride in the property and grounds.
We will definately stay here again!!!
 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Perfect for our family!"
 New Hampshire  Sep 19, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
5.0 of 5 stars Value
5.0 of 5 stars Rooms
5.0 of 5 stars Location
4.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
5.0 of 5 stars Service
Eden Village was perfect for our family's week-long vacation to Bar Harbor! We had much more space than a typical hotel/motel room, and were much more comfortable. We loved the grounds, especially the blueberry bushes! Nothing like fresh-picked blueberries every morning with breakfast! Our boys also loved the pond and the fishing. When we return to Bar Harbor, we would definately also return to Eden Village!

 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: The amount of space in the cottage and the grounds.
Disliked: Nothing
 

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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "We loved the campus grounds."
  Marlboro, MA  Sep 17, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
We stayed at Eden Village as a family of 6, including 2 seniors and 2 children, ages 6 and 9. The highlight was the grounds - pond with pedal boats and islands/bridges, walking path, fields, and hiking trail, and basketball hoop. The 2-BR cottage (#7) itself was small but sufficient quarters for our crew. The bathroom and kitchen were cramped. We were not comfortable preparing meals other than breakfast and snacks in the cottage. The screened in porch was very nice for enjoying the morning sun on the cool mornings, and provided more space for eating breakfast together . The hosts were very nice and accommodating of issues that arose during our stay. Location is reasonably close ~15 minutes to Bar Harbor, and a bit less to Acadia Visitor Center.

 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Loved Eden Village Motel & Cottages!"
New Hampshire  Sep 9, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
5.0 of 5 stars Value
5.0 of 5 stars Rooms
5.0 of 5 stars Location
5.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
5.0 of 5 stars Service
5.0 of 5 stars Business service
We love staying at Eden Village. This was our second stay there and we will definitely book another vacation there. We stayed in a cottage which was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The grounds are so beautiful and relaxing; our son loves the paddle boats and feeding the ducks.
The location is near all of the attractions that we enjoy in Bar Harbor but still away from the traffic and crowds of downtown.
The Hollenbeck family
New Hampshire

 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Wonderful stay - Bar Harbor"
 Hazel Park, Michigan  Sep 4, 2007
 
 
 
We had a wonderful 6-day stay at Eden Village. We stayed in cabin 3 and our friends stayed in cabin 2. The cottages were charming as well as very clean and the kitchenette was a plus. A picnic table and grille is supplied w/ each cottage. The property is well maintained and our hosts Gail & Bob were very friendly & helpful as well as knowledgeable with local attractions and events. When we return to Bar Harbor, Eden Village will be the place to stay. G&G Lima - Michigan 8-31-07

 

 
This TripAdvisor Member: 
Liked: nice
Disliked: needed outdoor chairs
 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Simply Great"
 Austin, Texas  Sep 3, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
4.0 of 5 stars Value
4.0 of 5 stars Rooms
4.0 of 5 stars Location
5.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
4.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
4.0 of 5 stars Service
3.0 of 5 stars Business service
We so enjoyed our stay. I booked it without visiting the property and I realized how lucky we were because most of the other motel properties in the Bar Harbor/Acadia area are right on the highway....which means lots of road noise while you're trying to sleep. At Eden Village, the motels and cottages sit at the back of their many acres so it was very peaceful....especially on a windy night when you hear the breeze in the tall trees that surround the property. Gail showed us where to pick blueberries on the property (a first for my kids) and alerted us to a meteor shower one night, that the kids and I viewed from our backs, on the lawn and picnic tables out our back door. The property is well maintained, very clean and all we needed. A wonderful escape to simple pleasures.

 

 
 

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Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Bar Harbor vacation"
Leo, IN  Aug 30, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
June, 2007
We stayed in one of the motel rooms for a week in June. The room was very clean, well kept and huge. The room had a kitchenette which came in very handy several times.

The room service was excellent. The owners were super friendly and very helpful especially when we asked about things to do, places to see and where to eat.

We would definitely stay here again.

 
 
Traveler rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Bar Harbor: Eden Village Motel and Cottages: "Great time at Eden Village"
Colchester, Connecticut  Aug 26, 2007
 
 
 

 
My experience with this property took place in:
August, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?  absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
 
4.0 of 5 stars Value
4.0 of 5 stars Rooms
3.0 of 5 stars Location
5.0 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5.0 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
5.0 of 5 stars Service