Apartment

The "Barn Loft"

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden beams, and a tiled floor.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Barn Loft" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The "Barn Loft"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Barn Loft"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Barn Loft"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Barn Loft" located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this golf apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect to escape the crowds of Bar Harbor. Tons of food options very close by. The property is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
We do love all of our local restaurant options, and in walking distance too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. This is our third time staying. Great location and lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet, well built. Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there for the Marathon Weekend and we were so grateful the host directed us to a shortcut directly to the finish line from the property. So convenient for my family watching the finish and for me to walk back on tired legs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2026
We are always pleased to host runners during the marathon, and glad you stayed with us! Our location and short cut to town makes it very convenient.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt like we must be the first ones to ever use this place, it was so clean! Perfect for our family of 4. Very comfortable and great location to walk into cute little town. Nice to be staying in a quiet area after seeing busy Bar Harbor. Easy drive into Acadia. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
As the owner/cleaner I really appreciate this compliment! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here away from the hustle and bustle. It was easy to get to in Southwest Harbor and very well maintained. The hosts were amazing! We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay here! It was a pleasure having you and hope you stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful light-filled property, great location, saw the most amazing sunset during our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An extremely comfortable space with plenty of natural light and a very nice outdoor space. My friend and I greatly enjoyed our stay. We appreciated the walking distance to the restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor (and the Cranberry Island ferry), the quiet location, and we enjoyed sunset on the deck with the propane fire pit. The space was very clean and well equipped, and it was an easy drive to Acadia. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay! This was our third summer staying at The Barn Loft, and it was as wonderful as ever. Clean, well-stocked, comfortable, and a great location. Dawn makes the entire experience seamless and is a wonderful host. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
I’m so pleased you enjoy it here! It’s a pleasure having you and look forward to seeing you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Barn Loft while exploring Acadia. The space was clean and well stocked. The location was in walking distance to downtown Southwest Harbor, which has plenty of shops and food options, while being way less congested than Bar Harbor. The hosts communicated quickly and provided helpful information about the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Southwest Harbor is a special place! I’m glad you enjoyed your time here and welcome you to stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft was so clean and suited our needs very well. (2 parents, 3 kids aged 14, 11, and 8) We really liked being close enough to town to walk but the property feels private and slightly secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed the location! One of our favorite things about living here is exactly what you said, being close enough to walk to town but also tucked away it’s quiet and private.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful host and expertise. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time here and hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay but we would have appreciated knowing the Barn Loft sits above and next to the owner's workshop and brightly painted large trailer and beyond that a trailer park. There were a lot of tools, equipment, workshop items and what seemed to be scrap metal to the side and back of the property. All of this distracted from the beauty of the area and views out the windows. The owner might also want to consider replacing the mattresses. They all seemed to us to be old and thin. The kitchen was well stocked but a dishwasher would have been nice as we enjoy cooking dinner when traveling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
I’m so sorry that you found the view in the back of the property to be a distraction when the view to the side and front of the property of the field, woods and western mountains is so beautiful this time of year. We try to keep a very accurate description of the amenities which clearly states there is no dishwasher, I’m sorry you missed this. The mattresses are all new and we have not had any complaints about them, again I’m sorry to hear of your disappointment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loft was great. Plenty of room. The living room and kitchen were well stocked. Bedrooms were big and nice to have two bathrooms. Very private location at Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the location and hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a family vacation. Close enough to walk to great food and shops without the busy “tourist season” hustle and bustle of other areas. We truly enjoyed our stay at the Barn Loft and our time in Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed Southwest Harbor! Our town really does offer the perfect summer retreat without all the hustle and bustle.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have vrbo'd all over the country and this is rental is going on my list of top favs. Clean, beautifully appointed, great location. The hosts were so easy to work with and the property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We have put a lot of thought and hard work to create a place for visitors to enjoy. We look forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place, Great Location

A great place to stay with an easy walk into town. The accommodations were great and had everything we need for a week stay in Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

A beautiful place with everything you need to make your stay perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good apartment close to Southwest Harbor

We liked being close to town and easy access to Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the loft and the location. Perfect for our trip to Acadia national park. The house was clean and they had great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. The entrance stair is steep and wide. It wouldn't be good for little kids (no baby gate possible) or anyone with a mobility issues. The deck is amazing. One of my goals for the vacation was star gazing at Acadia, and I just stayed at the house and used the deck. I even saw a shooting star! Everything was clean and I would book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our weekend getaway to ANP. It was very clean and quiet. We especially enjoyed the fire pit on the deck in the cool evenings after long days of hiking. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the fireplace, definitely a perfect way to enjoy these cool fall evenings. I hope you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barn Loft at Southwest Harbor

Amazing place to stay. Location is perfect. Host was awesome. Highly recommend this place for your next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Barn Loft!

Our family had a great stay at the Barn Loft. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and in a beautiful area! Close enough to Acadia to enjoy all the park has to offer but without all the congestion. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with your family and welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barn Loft

Very comfortable and convenient to Acadia. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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