ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR

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A large, two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch area.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a landscaped front yard with rocks and plants.
A covered patio with a blue sofa set, wooden chairs, a round table, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Second Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Bathroom 3

Toilet

First Floor Master Bedroom Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 26 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 37 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ROSE'S COTTAGE STUNNING LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS ACCESS OVERLOOKNG SOUTHWEST HARBOR located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose’s Cottage was perfect for our family group of eight. The location, views, and environs were what we could hope for. Four of us had been to Acadia Natl Park before. Four had not been to Maine. Southwest Harbor is an easy and quiet place to stay and it has restaurants, coffee, and, yes, lobsters aplenty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location are better than advertised. The sunrise is spectacular. The house is comfortable and lovely - the perfect post-hike/post-bike luxury retreat. The kitchen is beautifully appointed - I had everything I needed to bake a Boston Cream Pie. Hope to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you for being such lovely guests!! We are looking forward to your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Loved our week with the family at Roses cottage! Plenty of room for all! The kitchen was well equipped and the house was very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay, and welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rose's Cottage

We loved Rose's Cottage for a week's stay in late August. The kitchen had everything we needed and we enjoyed the dining area, the screened porch and the deck overlooking Southwest Harbor. The bedrooms were large with lovely views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for being wonderful guests, we welcome your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a large group of adults. Four couples. Plenty of space and bathrooms. Clean and great location. Wonderful kitchen to cook our meals in and excellent porch areas (both enclosed and outside). Comfortable all week. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, and welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous week visiting MDI

Thank you for providing such a perfect home for our week long vacation with the family. Every detail was thought of. All communication was prompt and effective. The location was perfect for visiting Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and all area villages and islands! I definitely recommend Rose’s Cottage and will stay here on our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for being such excellent guests, we welcome and look forward to your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have been more pleased with the house, location and amenities. The view off of the multiple balconies were spectacular and really enjoyed the quiet side of the island and the vibe of the community from nearby lobster pounds to a great downtown with coffee, ice cream and dining options. The kitchen was well equipped and all new appliances including washer and dryer were perfect. Bedrooms and bathrooms werall large and then house was very comfortable. Location was also perfect with many hikes in Acadia nearby.We will be back and stay here again,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay, and welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Gorgeous

Our family absolutely loved Rose’s Cottage. The home is very beautiful and accommodated our family of 9 wonderfully. You could see the water from the deck and it was very peaceful. A really great home and decorated very nice. Loved working with Debby at MDI Real Estate and Rental Agency. Thank you for your quick responses to a couple of questions, while staying there. Also, for some great suggestions and where to go. We would definitely go back. Southwest Harbor, Maine is beautiful and quaint. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you!! Thanks so much for being such great guests and for taking such good care at the house, we really appreciate it!! So glad you had a wonderful stay, we welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than I Imagined

Rose Cottage is a light, bright, comfortable home with everything for a large family. Everyone had a comfortable room to sleep in. The bathrooms are beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked. We sat out on the screened in porch at night and played games at the large table. In between outings we’d sit on the deck, which had plenty of comfortable seating, and take in the view of the harbor. The house was very clean and decorated so beautifully. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for being such great guests!! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay, hope you can return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a family group of Grandparents - 9 people overall. We gathered together this summer to celebrate the simple fact that we were able to spend a quality week together in God’s Country as well as acknowledge special milestones. Rose’s cottage is a spectacular property located in Southwest Harbor (SWH) Maine. Our hats are off to the family that shares Rose’s Cottage with others for family gatherings to create memories and celebrate milestones. We chose Rose’s Cottage for the location in a more quiet part of MDI yet close to Acadia and all of the park highlights. We also chose it for allof the amenities they offer. The home was well furnished and artistically appointed. A welcome basket included a NP map, bottle of wine, popover mix and wild blueberry jam. The map was invaluable and the popovers were delicious! Thank you for providing a true popover pan. All 9 of us had lovely sleeping quarters. (Our 17 & 20 yr grands who are 6’3 and 6’4 had their own comfortable beds.). We so enjoyed morning coffee in the 3 season room off the kitchen. A beautiful doe and her twin fawns visited each morning. The bullfrogs serenaded constantly day and night. SWH is a short walk away to the downtown area. We enjoyed ice cream cones in the evening. Highly recommend Buds Burritos for dinner. The homemade salsa and chips are equal that of top tier Latino restaurants. We also highly recommend Vacationland Cafe and Coffee roasting.
The gang is all here! Shoes off at the front door.
The view from the deck … the harbor
Off on a walk to ‘downtown’ Southwest Harbor
Enjoying family time in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you for this lovely review! We're so pleased you had such a wonderful stay, and that the home was conducive to quality, memorable time for your family ~ this is exactly what we hope to achieve!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful stay at Rose’s Cottage!

My husband and I were lucky enough to spend a week in Rose’s Cottage and our only regret about the home is that we didn’t book at least one (or a few!) more weeks. The home is extremely comfortable, beautifully decorated, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly well-stocked (complete with every kitchen tool/gadget you could desire, umbrellas, and more!). In addition, Rose’s Cottage was impeccably clean and well-maintained—everything seemed brand new! In other words, 5 stars all around (and if there were more stars, I would give them!). We loved reading or having a glass of wine on the screened in porch, enjoying the view of Southwest Harbor from the deck, and even watching the Fourth of July fireworks from the community’s dock! The location of Rose’s Cottage was stellar. While not right on the water, the home had a lovely water view and was a short walk from Southwest Harbor. Rose’s Cottage is about 25-30 minutes from Bar Harbor, but once we arrived and oriented ourselves, we realized that we were VERY pleased to be on the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island and in Southwest Harbor, specifically, which offers a number of delicious restaurants (must try Hearth & Harbor, Beal’s, and Little Fern) and charming shops but without the crowds! We absolutely loved Acadia- and went for many of the hikes recommended by the owners in their thoughtful welcome guide/guidebook. Depending on the hike, you were 5-30+ minutes away by car. Further highlighting the thoughtful hosts, we even arrived to a lovely bag with delightful Maine treats inside! Last but not least, Debby was awesome as a property manager! Extremely responsive and kind. I would rent another property with her without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you so much, we are truly delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, the home and our Island!! Dream guests, we welcome your return anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay-grandparents, son and family and dauighter and family. Everything comfortable, convenient, with great views and as advertised. Really great house and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome your return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

review of place

Fantastic place; one of the best we have stayed at in many years
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you!! We so appreciate such nice guests and look forward to your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs

Well outfitted for family living. Property manager responded when BBQ was out of fuel. No complaints
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rose’s Cottage

What a beautiful property and location! We had two families stay at the cottage for a week and everybody thought that it was a great find. It is walking distance into Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor is a short drive. The check in process was very easy. Debby from MDI Real Estate was very helpful and had great suggestions for activities. I would absolutely recommend this property for anybody looking for a house near Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you! It was really a pleasure having you, and we are so glad you enjoyed it!!
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