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New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!

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Full views of the whole harbor and the local marina!
New windows and decor for this season!
Gorgeous views of the Harbor!
Just kitchy enough to remind you to take a load off and have fun!!!!
Pleasant deck for those lobster surf & turf nights in!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!

Head of the Harbor Overlook is a renovated cottage overlooking Southwest Harbor, Sutton Island, the Cranberry Islands, and Greening Island. This ideal spot is within walking distance of superb restaurants, specialty shops, a full service marina, galleries, and sea glass hunting. Coffee shops, an ice cream parlor, and children's playground are just a few things that are within a five minute walk. In just minutes you can drive to Echo Lake, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, and many other popular Acadia National Park destinations. Don't want to drive? Load up on the free MDI shuttle that stops directly across the street! During the summer stop by the farmers market or take a sunset sail on one of the many boats offering them. There are also many opportunities to take a ferry to one of the surrounding islands for hiking or biking.

This cottage has been appointed with very comfortable accommodations in order to make you feel instantly at home. The open kitchen and dining area feature stainless steel appliances, local granite countertops, and a large farmhouse sink in order to make meal preparations quick and easy. A lobster pot, and supplies are included (Fresh off the boat lobsters are available at the marina across the street) for those brave enough to cook their own! Local antiques are scattered throughout the house to remind us of simpler times. This area is also open to the living room which features fantastic views of Southwest Harbor! The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, single on top and double on the bottom. This room is very bright with many windows, roomy closet, gaming system, TV, DVD, and best of all a great view of the harbor! The full sized bathroom is located downstairs and includes a full-sized washer and dryer so that you can keep those bathing suits and beach towels ready at a moments notice! All TV's have cable and DVD players, and WIFI.

The master bedroom is located upstairs with it's plush king-sized bed, loads of room, flat-screen TV with DVD, video library, and did I say? Fantastic View! The last bedroom features an antique double spindle bed with lots of coastal charm, TV with DVD, and ample closet space.

A crib, receptical plugs, baby toys, child gate, and a high chair are provided for those needing one, also a bathing seat and hand rail are available for those needing a bit of assisstance with accessibility.

Southwest Harbor is a quaint, pleasant coastal community that is only 15 minutes from Bar Harbor, a popular tourist destination. The closest airports are: Trenton(12miles) and Bangor International Airport which is only 55 miles away. Those interested in bringing along their boat, slips may be available upon request.

Keywords: ocean view, Southwest Harbor, park attractions

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamila B.

Unforgettably beautiful!

Perfect cottage in a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie H.

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

Great location

This was our first trip to Maine, and we absolutely loved it. The cottage was in the perfect location, well stocked and clean. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Maine is beautiful

We had a great time at the house and on our excursions. Highly recommend the whale watch in Bar Harbor and Acadia park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Family Vacation

Good location, Southwest Harbor is a small town and stuff was not always open when you, but it was quite and relaxing compared to Bar Harbor. The house itself is perfect for a family with young kids. We had a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gracemarie C.

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

Lovely view

Great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had an incredible view of the harbor and absolutely loved staying here. We biked and kayaked right in Southwest Harbor. The host is great and every little thing you can think of is included. We loved the blueberry pancakes we had a long with the lobster. We will definitely stay here again on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ L.

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

Stay in southwest Harbor, ME

All was great and exactly how it was described. The owner managed the property and the process perfectly. We would contact her for sure if staying in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Wonderful Maine Vacation!

The house was perfect for our needs, and was in a beautiful location. We were able to purchase lobsters from the nearby pier, which we were able to prepare in the fully stocked kitchen. This was a wonderful treat! We also loved the local restaurants and shops, as well as the access to Acadia for hiking and sight seeing. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great place!

The house is very clean and perfectly appointed, with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and nice touches like a complimentary bottle of maple syrup. Christie was very responsive and flexible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Fantastic Family Stay

We loved this cottage for our family of 5. It is the perfect house with a great location. The view from the living room is a must see. Coffee with the sunrise was a highlight of our trip! The house is really well stocked and has a great layout for a family. The beds are comfy, the water pressure is great, and it had everything we needed. I really appreciated that the house came with all of the little things (like spices, aluminum foil, etc) that you don't always remember to bring. I highly recommend this house to anyone with kids of any age!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dake A.

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

Great Host

Enjoyed our stay. Very responsive host, answered our questions in minutes. Asked for a water boiling kettle, got one next day. House is clean, kitchen well equipped, great living area. Convenient location to different trails in the Acadia NP. A bit of early morning traffic to get used to. We left a set of keys behind, host mailed it to us in a few days. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

John A.

Southwest Harbor September 2016

This was our first trip to Maine to experience lobster, Arcadia Nation Park, and the coastal views. Our cabin was well equipped and Christie was a pleasure to communicate with. She left several hiking resources and booklets to help us enjoy the park. The cabin has great amenities, cookware, utensils, supplies, everything you need for a nice stay. We stayed 12 days. So much to see. The King Bed was comfortable. The multiple TV's, movies, books, etc were welcome and provided entertainment during down time.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2016

6/10 Okay

Trish A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accessibility

Steep entrance into house, steep narrow stairs to bedrooms in attic, no light bulbs in lamp in bedroom. Not ideal for older people
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole w.

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

Manset cottage

Enjoyed this cute, clean cottage. Short walk to town and great jumping off point for all Mt. Desert Island sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garvin J.

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

Great Cottage on the Quietside of Acadia

This little 3 BR cottage is a charming gem just outside of Main St Southwest Harbor. We came to MDI largely to visit Acadia, but wanted to stay away from the fray of Bar Harbor and the crowds. This place is perfectly located to walk into Main St Southwest Harbor (although the traffic on the road can be a bit fast/sidewalk narrow at times) and the Island Explorer would stop for us right across the street for a 30m ride into Bar Harbor. The cottage has a nice open concept with beautiful morning sunshine in the front windows. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely patio/sitting area out back were nice for the nights we stayed in for dinner. The stairs to the upstairs two bedrooms are steep and a low ceiling at the top. Fine for us, but could be an issue for some larger folks or those prone to slipping. We very much enjoyed the large bedroom upstairs with windows looking out onto the harbor. Christie was very responsive and communicated everything we needed to know, and equipped the place with all the essentials and some extra lovely touches. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Great time!

We loved our stay. Well stocked home, nice linens, good proximity to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Mother/Daughter vacation in Maine

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Good home base for exploring Acadia NP away from the crowds in Bar Harbor. Cottage was well stocked and nice extras for guests (coffee, pancake mix, spices, cleaning supplies, etc.) Should note it is on a busy street, so expect some road noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M., Garnet Valley PA

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

Perfect base camp for visiting Acadia

This location was perfect for visiting Acadia. The east side was way too crowded, but the west was mostly quiet. We hiked many trails within 5-10 minute drive. We also walked into town a few times to visit the shops and pick up cookies at Little Notch Bakery. We loved watching the sun rise over the harbor right from the Adirondack chairs in the front yard while drinking our morning coffee. Lobster pounds are nearby, and our favorite was MDI Lobster Company. The home was a quaint cottage, and the property owner Christie was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Rome Georgia

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

beautiful view, great location

Great spot to explore Acadia and MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean M., Staten Island, NY

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

Beautiful Maine cottage

Lovely little Maine harbor house. Was everything we were looking for and the communication with the host was impeccable. We had one, small issue while there and the owner had it taken care of within the hour. Thank you so much Christie!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allana K.

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

Amazing cottage in amazing location

We really loved the cottage. It is the perfect location and had everything we needed. Christy was very responsive with everything. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a fantastic stay at Head of the Harbor. The house was extremely comfortable and well appointed. There was a great tray of shops and restaurants within walking distance. restaurants. There's also lots of thoughtful touches throughout like boardgames and puzzles that our kids enjoyed in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

colin D., South-western PA

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

Super Hostess!!!

It was our first time in Southwest Harbor and the location allowed us to enjoy all the comings and goings of the sailboats, yachts, and the lobster fleet right out the picture window. The house is charming and it has a well equipped kitchen. Christie was very gracious and accommodating. We found her to be available to answer any questions and she provided extra equipment to assist us with our lobster cookout. It was a great stay on MDI in October... still lots of stunning color.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Great sunrises and convenient to town

This cute cottage is close to town and is a great place to watch boats coming and going on the harbor. It was stocked with everything we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C., Queens, New York

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

Incredible House in Southwest Harbor

Christie’s house in Southwest Harbor was not just a perfect jumping off point in MDI thanks to location, it was a great oasis in itself in these crazy times. Loved the picture windows overlooking the harbor, fabulous details and touches, and warm hospitality. Hope we can stay again! Thank you Christie!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Christie Dysart

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Why they chose this property

We just love this area of MDI! There's hiking, biking, boating, exploring just minutes away. Southwest Harbor is just a little bit quieter than BarHarbor and the kids can walk or bike anywhere. There's restaurants and a great ice cream shop just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

What makes this property unique

This house has fantastic views of Southwest Harbor from almost every room in the house. There's a great marina directly across the street where you can view amazing boats, and a fun restaurant that is across the street that has outdoor seating right on the shore.

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