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A white house with a front porch, a welcome sign, and a small garden with various plants and flowers.
A wooden deck leading to a white house with a white fence, surrounded by greenery.
A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small white table, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a television, leather sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This 2-bedroom cottage with private beach access accommodates 4 guests. Enjoy activities like sailing, fishing, and mountain climbing nearby. The outdoor yard offers space to relax, while the golf course nearby supports your active lifestyle. Explore attractions such as the Wendell Gilley Museum and Flying Mountain Trailhead.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Acadia National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Yard
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

(3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3

Beautiful summer rental - CLOSE TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! GREAT LOCATION!!
DON'T LEAVE IT TO LATE, GET THAT SUMMER DATE EVERYONE ELSE IS STARTING TO LOOK FOR! BOOK NOW! NOW TAKING BOOKINGS!!
Located in Southwest Harbor known as the quiet side of Mount Desert Island, minutes from downtown shops and restaurants.The property is set back off Main Street and next to the golf course! The property is less than a 2 minute drive to Echo lake which has its own beach with lifeguards and much warmer water than the ocean, water reaches 75 degrees in the summer VERY NICE FOR A RELAXING SWIM OR JUST RELAX THE DAY AWAY WITH A BOOK. But if you prefer the Ocean We are minutes from that as well, We have Sand beach that is in the Acadia National Park. Its is also close to the stop for the free Island Explorer shuttle bus that serves the entire Island. Southwest Harbor is 15 minutes drive from Bar Harbor and minutes from Acadia National Park, hiking, biking, kayaking, whale watching and all of nearby attractions.


Property overveiw: This condo style rental has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom - It has a loft bedroom with 1 Queen bed. The second bedroom is on the ground floor and has 1 x Queen Bed + 1 x Twin bed. It will sleep a total of 4 people.

The rental is fully equipped - It comes with linen and towels provided ( PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS) as the rental towels are for the bathroom only. It has a full bathroom. Full Kitchen inc - Stove / Fridge freezer / Microwave / Breakfast table/cutlery, plates, toaster, coffee maker, etc ....

The lounge has 2 and 3 seat sofas plus lounge chair, LED roku app T.V. inc cable channels, Netflix etc, etc + free wireless internet conection.

The yard is at the back of the building and has a picnic table and grill / BBQ

Maine Attractions & Links:
Acadia National Park:

Whale Watching:

Cadillac Mountain:

Sand Beach:

Thunderhole:

Jordan Pond:

Mount Desert Island:

Somes Sound:

Hinckley Yachts:

Ferry to Nova Scotia:

Jackson Laboratory:

MDI Biolab
College of the Atlantic:

Rockefeller Gardens
Abbe Museum:

Maine Office of Tourism:

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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No Smoking anywhere on the premises Or the grounds of the property. No Pets No Parties
Rental not suitable for children under 12, spiral staircase and second floor bedroom has railings a child could get through. No children up there.
NO EV CHARGING ON SITE. WE ARE NOT INSURED FOR EV CHARGING. The nearest EV charging point is in front of SW Harbor police station. Approx 1 mile.

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Property # 189917
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is by the sea. 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is (3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at (3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at (3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (3) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! 3 located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this house. It was very convenient for visiting Acadia National Park. The kitchen was well stocked. I would stay here again if we come back to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for Acadia

This was a lovely place to stay for our visit to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental lived up to the description and was conveniently located on Mount Desert Island. It was clean, spacious, the owner was responsive to any questions. Proximity to Acadia and all of the harbor towns was great. We look forward to staying there again on future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host communicated well and was friendly when we saw him outside. The beds were comfy, everything was clean and we had everything we needed to make food in the kitchen. Easy access to a grocery store, restaurants and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Lots of light and very quiet. It has everything you could need, even camping chairs and beach towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable so clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful stay! We came back to the same place so that says something. It is clean, well-appointed and the communication with Tim is timely, helpful, and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We were lucky to have found this VRBO

Roomy; beautiful; clean; everything we needed !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very accommodating amenities. Our first time to Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great South West Harbon near Bar Harbor

Spacious, very clean, great relaxation area and kitchen,great parking, near to all there is to see especially Acadio National Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 Days in Acadia National Park

Great place to stay! Comfortable living room space for four people. Clean and well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for our family vacation to Acadia. It was nice staying at Southwest Harbor, quieter than Bar Harbor. The unit was comfy for our family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A pleasant stay in Southwest Harbor.

The condo was very clean and nicely designed. The location was convenient and in a less crowded and quiet area. The host was available and was so helpful with suggestions of what to do in the area prior to our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location about 20 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor. Located in Southwest Harbor with many good restaurants. Beautiful area The space is as described. Comfy beds. Second bedroom is up a spiral staircase. The host is very responsive and helpful. He went out of his way to help me with an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property!!

We had a wonderful stay. Our host comunicated very well and helped with some ideas of things to do while in the area. Property was clean and comfortable. Overall great experience. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway

This house was the perfect getaway for my husband and his brothers. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This was perfect for our four day Maine getaway! Exactly as pictures depicted. Very clean. Thanks so much for being a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our trip to Acadia NP

Nice place and well equipped with supplies. Acadia is spread out all over the area so you are a good drive to some trails and views but still close to many other trails. I stayed with my 2 kids in college and it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Both of my kids loved staying there. They had so much fun exploring the loft and games. They discovered the singing fish deco on the last day and had a blast. My husband and I loved how functional the kitchen was. It was a great stay and we would like to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of room/great location

The property has plenty of room including a full size eat-in kitchen. The yard has a picnic table and grill. It's just a short distance to the heart of the village and there's easy access to Acadia Park and Flying Mountain.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thanks Dan and linda, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Nice meeting you, come on back anytime! Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great home base for our 5 days in Acadia National Park. Everything within 20 minutes. Hint: park at Visitor Center and take free shuttle. Thank you Tim for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Acadia trip

Good location. House was neat and clean. Only concern was the step in the bathroom and getting out of the tub/shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for a family home base!

We have 2 teens and this spot was perfect. This spot in Southwest Harbor was just a couple of minute drive from the little dowtown, and also very close to grocery store and laundromat. The host was incredibly quick with responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Clements

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Family owned and run. We have Four rental cottages at this location. We keep one for ourselves, the other Three we rent. They are all beautifully set up with everything you will need for a comfortable and enjoyable vacation. We include free cable t.v. WiFi internet connection, one time linen set up, bathroom towels, gas grill and bench set for the garden. etc...etc... JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!

What makes this property unique

Newly refurbished this year, close to everything on the Island of 'Mount Desert Island' it is 15minutes to the main entrance of ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, 20 minutes to BAR HARBOR. 2 minutes to ECHO LAKE BEACH!! (One of the most popular places on the Island, it has a sand beach plus lifeguards!) and we are just a few minutes from Southwest Harbor town!

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