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Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine!

Cottage with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Time to relax in the garden.
Little House entrance
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine!

The Little House at Wild Meadow is “in town” but away from it all on a private road with a crooked stream, wild lupine fields and lush gardens. Repeat guests are frequent and accolades common. The Little House features vintage hand-cut beams, an airy living room, high ceilinged master bedroom, cozy twin bedroom, galley kitchen with open dining area, large skylit bathroom with vintage clawfoot tub/shower and small deck. Also includes a separate cedar-shingled "Wash House" with washer/dryer for guest use. A short walk to the shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor. Easy access to everything MDI and Acadia has to offer: lakes, hiking, biking trails and ocean. Includes free highspeed WIFI. The perfect spot for spring, summer and fall vacations. If your dates are not available for The Little House, please also consider our companion guest quarters - The Greenhouse - property #3469270 on Vrbo.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog allowed at discretion of owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the house as you found it: CLEAN! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper.
Trash: All garbage and separated recyclables (plastic, glass and tin items) should be put in the trash cans provided.
Please leave the house as you found it: clean! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Bar Harbor Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caoilin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage ideally located near town and hiking trails. Clean, comfortable beds, cozy sitting room with cable tv and a lovely welcome basket. Well stocked kitchen and nice linens. The outdoor areas and small deck look like they would be great in warmer weather for relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique house in a very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The house was perfect for our family of four and had everything we needed. It is in a beautiful location close to Southwest Harbor and is a great home base for exploring Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic spot! We really liked staying on this side of the island, and the Little House is clean, comfortable, and peaceful. Elena is a great host, and we would very happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic in every way!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a pleasure to stay at the little house in Southwest Harbor. The house was clean, bright and cheerful. The kitchen was great! We had everything we needed to prepare our meals. We enjoyed the meadow, the deer and watching the sun go down from the porch. We went in to Acadia most days, the short drive is beautiful and relaxing. Bass Harbor Lighthouse sunset was absolutely beautiful. If you go, the lobster bisque at Harbor Table in Southwest Harbor is not to be missed! Staying in Southwest Harbor "quietside" really made our trip. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed several places around Southwest Harbor, and this was the best. Charming, sunlit house on a quiet lane withing walking distance of town center. Very well appointed kitchen (with professionally sharpened knives!) Comfortable beds and furniture. Beautiful gardens and yard to spend time outdoors. Kind and responsive hosts. Believe the listing! We have already reserved for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind hosts, beautiful property, and a great town, all minutes from real Acadia hikes or the coffee shop (which even has gluten free whoopie pies). The weather is perfect for hiking, even the kids didn’t complain. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little House, on a private road, had everything we needed for our week stay! It was only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor & East Harbor, and we were tucked away from heavy tourist activity. We LOVED seeing deer EVERY DAY just yards away from the house! They just stood there and stared at us, sometimes eating apples from the tree!! That will be one of my fondest memories of staying here. We were able to go to many local places for lobster, which were fantastic and are "where the locals eat." Elena left us tips on restaurants and places to go. These tips were AWESOME! She also left us a very nice, thoughtful "Welcome Gift."
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely week at the Little House. Beautiful location, wonderful cute house, great hosts, including Pip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay at the Little House

Great location for hiking in Acadia National Park. Quiet, clean and comfortable accommodations. Will stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

Great stay in Southwest Harbor

Had a great time at the Little House! It was a perfect home base for our week in Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setting close to town

Comfortable, light and airy in nice setting with everything you need to cook in or close enough to walk to SW Harbor restaurants. Nice outdoor space and easy walk up to Main St to catch the Island explorer bus. Great hiking nearby. Hosts very responsive will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous place to stay.

A cozy, comfortable place with an incredibly well-stocked kitchen in terms of supplies for cooking. A great home base for exploring Mt. Desert Island. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little House week of relaxation

The Little House in Southwest Harbor is fantastic. Relaxing, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little House Big Charm

A delightful home away from home. A short walk from the town of Southwest Harbor and the harbor. Can not wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house!

We loved our time at The Little House. The location is stunning, it is right by Acadia but also close to the shops and restaurants in Southwest Harbor. We were here for the MDI Marathon and really enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and very cute with everything you'd need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Quirky was good and wash/dryer was a plus but information was lacking - where were the bins for trash and recycle The bathroom, particularly the shower was a major drawback and no workingnight lite was a problem. Outlets were not convenient Would not rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Peaceful Cottage

This little cottage is adorable and in a great location. Although it's off a well-traveled road, it's tucked away in nature. Sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife every morning and evening was a highlight. The kitchen was easy to work in and the bathroom had great water pressure. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryn D., Knoxville Tn/Livermore Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet side retreat

Beautiful property in a fantastic location! We loved being able to walk to town for breakfast and easy access to all of the sections of Acadia. Elena was a wonderful host, we loved the insider tips. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Little house is perfect! Charming, comfortable and had all we needed. The green space is beautiful! It was wonderful to watch the deer in the morning and evening hours. Very peaceful and relaxing space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat &Tidy on The Quiet Side

The Little House is just as pictured, located in a quiet area. The host of this adorable cottage was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F., Wilmington, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Loved the Little House! Great location in Southwest Harbor, lovely garden (lupines were amazing), super clean, comfortable beds, well equipped, and tons of charm! Elena is a wonderful host as well as Pip, the dog! Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay at Little House

Very convenient location in close proximity to Acadia Nat'l Park sites, Southwest Harbor Main Street and to all of Mount Desert Island. Lovely garden to relax and read after time spent hiking or biking. Pip, the owner's dog, is a friendly added value benefit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Elena, Terry and Pip were great hosts and the Little House is a wonderful place to stay. Easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. After a day spent outdoors, it was nice to come back and be able to relax. The Little house is very peaceful and well kept. We really enjoyed sitting out in the garden area and reading or talking about the day. Wonderful place, great vacation. Jay & Christie Provo 6/24
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elena Scotti

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What makes this property unique

Surrounded by Acadia National Park. Easy access to lakes, the town of Southwest Harbor, lots of food and shopping destinations without the hassle of bumper-to-bumper traffic in Bar Harbor.

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