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Summer Cottage on MDI nestled in woods
Family-friendly cottage in Southwest Harbor
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
- Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
- Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Summer Cottage on MDI nestled in woods
Spruce Cottage - This summer cottage is located in Manset, near SW Harbor, the home of the famous Hinckley Boatyard and some of the most beautiful views of Somes Sound, the mountains, and the waters of Mount Desert Island. It is within easy walking distance of the boatyard, the town dock, boat rentals, the Catholic church, a popular restaurant, the free island bus service and a nice 2-mile walking loop. The surrounding area of Mount Desert Island is rich with beauty and loaded with things to do. Hiking and biking on Acadia National Park trails, sailing, motor boating, beachcombing, swimming, rock climbing, golfing, whale watching, antique shopping, and eating delicious seafood are among the many activities within a very short drive.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
$25 fee per dog. No cats. Refundable pet deposit.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Atlantic Brewing Company and Perpendicular Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Flying Mountain Trailhead - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
- Echo Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 6 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 25 min drive
- Seafood Ketch - 7 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Andy Cline
We have been summer residents of this area since the 1960's and 70's and retired here year round in 2010.
Why they chose this property
This cottage was originally built in the 1950's as an extension to the main house, which sits nearby, providing much needed extra bedrooms. In 1998 we renovated and added onto the cottage, turning a small bedroom into a laundry and pantry area and creating a hallway which leads to the generous family living addition with kitchen/dining/living area. The house now has a deck overlooking the backyard duck pond and its own private driveway and entrance off Shore Road.
What makes this property unique
This cozy cottage is located on the quiet, but very scenic Shore Road. Walk out the driveway and turn left for a spectacular 2 mile walk 'around the block.' The walk will take you through 2 working boatyards, past the town dock and ferries to the outer islands, bus stops for the free seasonal island bus service, and two boat rental businesses, all while enjoying spectacular views of the Great Harbor of Mount Desert, Somes Sound, and the mountains of Acadia.
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