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A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a cutting board.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit on it.
A living room with a dark sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, black bar stools, and a glass dining table with black chairs.
A white house with a front porch, a small deck, and a red chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 3 guests, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and biking nearby. Enjoy the yard and access to a golf course in the area. Explore attractions like the Wendell Gilley Museum and Flying Mountain Trailhead.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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

  • Yard
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Bus station shuttle included

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

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Beautiful summer condo style rental - close to Acadia national park & bar harbor! Great location!!
Don't leave it to late, get that dates you need booked early to avoid dissapointment. 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! 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 overview: the rental has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom - both bedrooms have queen beds and a roll out bed on request. It will sleep a total of 4. 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 a 3 seater leather sofa and a 2 seater, dining room table, kitchen bar with stools. LED Roku app T.V. Inc cable channels, Netflix etc. and free wireless internet connection.

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 biola
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

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.
No Smoking ANYWHERE IN THE PROPERTY, OR THE GROUNDS OF THE PROPERTY.

Important information

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Property # 3003136
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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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 (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! on 16 May 2027 start from AU$1,349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, 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

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for a visit to Acadia National Park. The owner was responsive and had a lot of great ideas for our visit. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great and private place to stay when visiting Acadia. It's close enough to get everywhere, but far enough away from the crowds of Bar Harbor. The apartment is clean and spacious. We had a terrific time and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for the park but so close to the very busy highway. Glad we came. Thanks, Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cozy little space located in Southwest Harbor. We visited Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park and everything we wanted to do was within a 30 minute drive, even with traffic. We also enjoyed the dining and mini-golf located within a few miles. The information provided by the host well in advance of our stay was greatly appreciated and check-in was a breeze. Very easy and minimal check-out directions were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time here. The place was clean and well maintained. Had everything we needed in the kitchen (we also made use of the BBQ). We borrowed the camping chairs to take to Echo lake beach nearby. Acadia mountain was also nearby. Bar Harbor was around 15-20min drive away. Supermarket a few doors up the road too. We can also recommend Gott's store (5 min drive) for takeout pizza, homemade sweet treats etc. Thanks for having us Tim!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice two bedroom unit (part of multi-unit building) in a convenient location on Southwest Harbor. Only complaints are road noise due to proximity to road and some noise (very limited) from upstairs unit. Had helpful gear for the area including small coolers, camping chairs, and a rollaway bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was decorated very nicely. The living area and bedroom spacious and comfortable. The bathroom had a full shower, but the toilet area was very tight for an older person or larger person. The bed sheets were awesome!The location was good as far as access to restaurants and stores and getting to Acadia national Park and Bar Harbor. It’s located on the main road coming into town. We were in cabin one and it was very loud even with the window shut.It didn’t have AC that we could tell, but we didn’t need it on account of the cooler weather we had. Water pressure was not great, but it could have been worse.I would stay here again if there was nothing else available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly as described, easy to drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The location was perfect. We were able to go to Acadia and Bar Harbor Whale Watch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place away from the business of Bar Harbor. It was very clean and had plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great ANP stay

Great location to stay when visiting Acadia. The home met all of our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation rental in Southwest Harbor

Comfortable accommodations for our vacation to ANP with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Clean and comfortable condominium in a great location to access Acadia National Park and grocery store.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable place on Mount Desert Island

My daughter and I were visiting Mount Desert Island for the first time. This was s great location to access Acadia’s beautiful hiking, views, coast and towns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older unit in good condition with everything you need. Excellent communication from owner. Good location to be away from the crowds at Bar Harbor but close enough access the key sites of the Acadia area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found the space to be comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia in fall

Easy access to Seawall and Southwest Harbor area. Away from crowds of Bar Harbor but nice drive to get there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Even though we drove to Bar Harbor just about every day, it was a short drive. The main purpose for our trip was to explore Acadia NP, and this location made it very easy. Southwest Harbor has a lot to offer, as well! This property suited us well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Acadia National Park Exploration

Wonderful end unit (#1) with two nice bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. Great location for exploration of Acadia National Park. Very clean and nicely upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot on the Quiet Side

Cute clean space, perfect for the amount of time we were at it. Walking distance to the grocery store. 3 minute drive to Southwest Harbor for restaurants and shops. Away from the crowds, but the road noise was noticeable at all times of days/night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage had everything

I can’t think of a single thing they could improve on. Cottage was very clean. Kitchen was fully stocked. Convenient location. It was great to have grocery store and laundromat so close. And several restaurants in Southwest Harbor were less than 20 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful apartment for your visit to Acadia!

This wonderful apartment is located on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island, which was a big plus for us! As an added bonus, there is a grocery store (and a laundromat) 0.1 mile away. The beds and sofas are comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked with all the bakeware, cookware, crockery, flatware and utensils you will need. The bathroom is tiny, but certainly serviceable. And the owners, Tim and Sian are regularly updating and improving the property. Overall, we had a delightful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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