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Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME
- Place, Wendell Gilley Museum14 min walk
- Place, Acadia National Park3 min drive
- Place, Asticou Azalea Garden24 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.
New, Oceanfront guest cottage in the quaint village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This adorable cottage is the perfect vacation home for exploring Acadia National Park and the wonderful area surrounding it. Watch the lobster boats do their daily work or day dream you're on one of the beautiful yachts coming and going from our working waterfront/marina. Village amenities, such as restaurants, galleries, shops, bakeries, and bike shop are within a 5 minute walk. Park highlights such as Bass Harbor Head Light, Seawall, and Echo Lake are within a 10 minute drive. This house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, King bedroom and bath are on the first floor with an open loft with a queen bed and reading nook upstairs. The kitchenette includes a hightop table, refrigerator, microwave, Kuerig coffee pot, toaster, electric skillet, and outdoor grill. Large double copper sink in the bathroom allows for dishwashing for those light meals. This guest cottage is located on a shared property, there's multiple outdoor recreational areas including fire pits, grill, outdoor table, and lobster cooker, and a private porch with rocking chairs for quietly observing the harbor. Based upon availability multiple houses can be booked together with a 10% discount. Parking is available for 2 vehicles.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Home is not pet allergen free.
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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 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. 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 - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Flying Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 2 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 22 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 4 min drive
- Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 2 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Christie Dysart

Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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