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Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spare Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island

This perfect log cabin affords privacy, a large exterior deck for outdoor living and all within walking distance of Southwest Harbor center. Located on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island (Acadia National Park) but with an easy drive to everything. Master bedroom with private bath; large open and airy living and dining area; spare back room/office with a double size hide-a-bed and new and open kitchen, all on the first floor. Second floor has 2 bedrooms, bath and balcony.

Property manager

michael r.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rentals are from Saturday PM until the following Sat AM

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cabin is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Jordan Pond - 40 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log cabin in the best town on Mt. Desert Island located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this golf cabin is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Southwest Harbor

Nice stay in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather B.

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

Cozy Log Cabin

Cozy log cabin with Adirondack decor! Great location in Southwest Harbor Maine! We loved our stay!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

50th Anniversary Trip

The cabin was the best. It was quiet and relaxing. It was big enough for 6 adults. Can't say enough good things about our stay. Just wish it was closer to Wyoming so we could use it more. Our communication with the owner was great. Thank you for a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Nice Cabin

Nice comfortable cabin with great outdoor porches. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Adirondack log cabin

Loved our stay in this wonderful log cabin with the quaint Adirondack decor and furnishings!! Will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Amazing Acadia and accommodations

The place was great with many extra amenities. The location was also great, central to many things to do. We enjoyed family games around the table each evening. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Excellent quiet side stay.

Great cabin in Southwest Harbor. Our family of three (two adults, one teen) thoroughly enjoyed our week here. A 10 mins to the downtown of Southwest Harbor with the library, restaurants, and Island Explorer shuttle bus (the 7 takes you right to Bar Harbor) but incredibly quiet and restful. Big deck for stargazing and lounging in the hammock. Easy drive to many family friendly hikes (Ship Harbor, Flying Mountain).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rita P., New York, NY

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

Wonderful cabin on MDI

I can't say enough positive things about our week staying at Mike and Dee's cabin. The location is perfect and exactly what my family was looking for on the quieter side of the island. The cabin is very warm and welcoming and is hugged by a number of beautiful trees. It is so peaceful and private, yet close enough to town to walk. The cabin had pretty much anything you would need. We loved Acadia and hope to have another visit in the future! Thank you Mike and Dee for sharing your cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great location for our group!

We felt right at home thanks to Mike and Dee’s thoughtfulness and recommendations. The cabin felt as though we were staying at our grandparents that wanted us to enjoy and love the area as much as they do. We appreciated all the art from local artist in the house. There were two families, 4 adults and 4 kids(13 to 6) and we felt we had plenty of room. The deck around the house and perfect temperatures allowed us to spread out. We enjoyed walking down to the cove and harbor and getting ice cream in town. I wish I would have brought bikes to explore around more. A lot of what we did was within a few minutes of cabin(lighthouse, echo lake, flying mtn hike). Getting to Acadia main entrance and Bar Harbor was easy and now I can’t imagine staying anywhere but on the quiet side of the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Relaxing Spot

Six other members of my family and I (seven total) stayed at 'the cabin' for the first week of September 2007, and we all agreed that it was perhaps the best vacation that we have ever taken. The house was perfect, and exactly as stated. It has so much character on the inside and on the outside. There's a huge deck outside where we lounged around while waiting for the food to cook on the grill. The backyard is secluded and is well-shaded and has a large picnic table. The house is located 5 blocks or so from downtown Southwest Harbor which is a lovely town with a fantastic bakery, little grocery store, awesome pizza place, a hip (slightly yuppie) wine bar, and a terrific breakfast place and several other restaurants. We started every morning by walking into town to get coffee of to just smell the salty breeze coming off the harbor. I would without hesitation reccomend this home to anyone vacation on Mt. Desert Island.

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

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

Great location and felt like home

This is a great location and Southwest Harbor is a great area. Lots to do nearby-we hiked, biked, and enjoyed Acadia. We loved the neighborhood and it was very private but in walking distance to restaurants. The owners were so kind and helpful. The house has everything you need and is so comfortable. A beautiful setting. We hope to come back and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Cozy little cabin

Close to everything but tucked away for privacy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T., Moorestown, NJ, USA

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

Great location, great house, great porch!

Very comfortable and great location near SW Harbor downtown. The back porch is great for morning coffee and evening drinks. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great stay, location was excellent. Really enjoyed the porch, stars were incredible at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Quietside stay

Lovely and well maintained home. Had everything we needed. Beautiful decks were wonderful for relaxing. Southwest Harbor “quietside” area is perfect home base for explorIng the island!

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Excellent cabin! Close to everything, yet perfectly secluded for privacy.

Two friends and I stayed at this cabin for a week. It has a great rustic feeling (but with all the modern conveniences) that you'd want from a cabin at the edge of Acadia. It had everything we needed during our stay. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware, dishes, flatware, etc. There's plenty of bath towels, sheets and there's even some board games in addition to 2 TVs and wireless internet. The house is extremely clean and well maintained. It's evident the owners take care of it and have owned it for a while because there are a lot of little touches that make it feel special. The wraparound deck is great and has several seating areas. This is a house where you can mingle with your friends but it also provides enough outdoor space so you can find a spot of your own if you want to quietly read a book. One morning I sat outside watching a deer graze in the yard and that was a real treat given that it was no more than 30 feet from me and knew I was there. The location is excellent. Even though it's just a 10 minute walk into town you'd never know it when you're at the cabin because it's so peaceful and quiet. In short, this place is a great find.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Media

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

Very good

Great location. Wooded lot, shaded deck. Everything you need is in the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by michael r.

Host profile image
Retired couple who are getting to enjoy our wonderful home in June and come back in Sept and Oct. During July and August we are in the Pocono Mts where we get to enjoy our grandsons.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home because it was on a quiet street in a great little town , away from the crowds of Bar Harbor, and still close enough to enjoy the park and all it's beauty.

What makes this property unique

The peace and quiet of our cabin and sitting outside on our large wrap around deck. Enjoy the birds , take a walk or just sit and read a book.

Languages:

English
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