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NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"

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View of the deck/back of the apartment
View of Beech Mountain from the deck
View from sitting area on the deck
Deck seating, propane fire pit
Stairs to the “Barn Loft”

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 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

About this property

NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"

The "Barn Loft" designed by owner/builder was recently completed for the 2023 fall season. Located adjacent to the owner's residence in town Southwest Harbor this property is off the street and surrounded by 5 acres of fields, trees, and views of Acadia's western mountains providing the perfect country escape feeling.
Second floor, completely furnished, spacious open concept living area with full kitchen, dining, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Master bedroom with king bed and en suite, guest bedroom with 2 double beds.
Maximum occupancy for 6. Cable, WIFI, heat pump, and deck seating.
It should be noted that due to the second floor location, this property would not be suitable for anyone who cannot manage a lengthy staircase, or for small children as the staircase is open (no door, no gate).
The heat pump provides heat and air conditioning and is located in the open living area. Bedrooms do not have air conditioning units however, they do each have fans and thermal blinds.
Sorry no pets, and no smoking.
Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, marina, bus route, and minutes away from Acadia National Park, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating.
This property truly is the perfect escape.
About the host - Wes is a 6th generation Southwest Harbor native whose passion is spending time outside. He and his wife Dawn decided to start their dream project, so, they began with building the barn in 2020. They are very excited to offer the "Barn Loft" in addition to their sister property the "Barn Studio" (downstairs) #2351157. The Barn Studio is a one-bedroom apartment perfect for those traveling with larger families, grandparents or in laws. The Barn Studio is pet friendly (sorry no pets in the Barn Loft).
The couple's love of the outdoors is the inspiration of their project. They want to provide a relaxing place for vacationers to escape and enjoy the beauty of the quiet side of the island and all that Acadia National Park has to offer.

Property manager

Dawn Carroll
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Construction The "Barn Loft" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Construction The "Barn Loft" located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia M.

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

10/10 Excellent

anna z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for our family of four. We loved being on the quieter side of the island and enjoyed the nearby hikes (Flying Mountain, Acadia Mountain, Beech Cliff, Ship Harbor and Wonderland). The house was immaculate and comfortable. We especially loved the outdoor seating and fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

8/10 Good

Robin G.

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

Stay in Acadia

Lovely, clean property and the host was very responsive, kind, and offered suggestions of what to do with my family. My only critiques are that it wasn’t indicated that there was no dishwasher and that the a/c unit is only in the main living area and thus doesn’t cool the bedrooms that well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare Ellen K.

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

Best weekend!!

6 college friends visiting to hike and hangout in bar harbor and had the most fabulous time! My friend forgot an item after we checked out and Dawn immediately shipped it to us the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathe C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

First time to Maine

We stayed for 3 nights and visited Acadia National Park, the barn spacious,very clean and close to everything and I definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Southwest Harbor Barn Loft

The place was amazing. Accommodations were clean and close to a lot of attractions. Host were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend the Barn Loft for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best experience at this adorable loft. Our kids loved it too! It was very clean and easy to use and anytime we had a question, our host would respond in a very timely manner. We are a family of 4 and having the two bathrooms and two bedrooms with a spacious communal area gave us all the space we needed. Also, having the outdoor deck was a necessity we didn’t know we needed being in the North fresh air. We saw shooting stars every night while using the gas fire making smores. Another plus was the black out shades because we didn’t realize how early the sun rises out here. We appreciated that otherwise the kids would have been up at the crack of dawn every day! It was easy to drive to NE Harbor and Bar Harbor from this house and it has super cute coffee places around the corner. We also loved being 5 minutes from Beals Lobster Pound. In our opinion the pictures don’t even do the house justice- it was far better in person. You can tell when the host takes pride in their rental properties and these hosts certainly do. It was a great start to our Maine trip and we hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

An oasis in the desert

Great place to stay on Mount Desert Island. Very responsive hosts and convenient location. Lots of green around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

MDI marathon weekend

This was the perfect place to stay for our groups MDI marathon weekend. We were super close to the finish line in Southwest Harbor, which is more peaceful than Bar Harbor. Both BH and SWH have plenty of great restaurants and Bar Harbor is only a 15 minute beautiful drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen w.

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

Great place to check out Bar Harbor and Acadia!

Roomy and beautifully done! The hosts were spot on and friendly . Nice kitchen, deck and clean . Short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor . The little Southwest Harbor town itself around the corner and had a few restaurants and shops to offer . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sweta T.

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

Good new loft

Nice place - clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina N.

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

New and cozy

We had a great time at the Barn Loft. It was very clean and new. Great location and about 20 mins to Acadia National Park. Hosts were great and we will be recommending this place to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Perfect get-away

This spot was perfect for our trip. Our destination was Acadia NP, The main park is 30 mins away and a couple of hikes are only minutes away. The town of Bar Harbour is also 30 mins away, so the location was great. The place is quiet, with a beautiful balcony and firepit, the pit ran out of propane and within minutes the owners had it replaced, can't ask for more than that. Everything we needed was supplied, beds were comfy and place was clean. Thanks for the hospitality, would stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Review

Overall great place. Could use a garbage disposal and dishwasher however.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great Week in Acadia

The "Barn Loft" was a GREAT place for 4 of us to spend a week exploring Acadia. It is in a great location and was clean and in wonderful condition. The fire pit on the deck was a nice surprise! Dawn was a wonderful host and very responsive to my questions before we arrived. The check in process was very easy. We will probably be booking again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

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

Wonderful Vacation Loft

Everything about our stay was great! The loft was exactly as it looked in the photos. It so spacious and comfortable and clean. The bath towels smelled great, the kitchen was well appointed, the outdoor deck a treat. I can be a nervous traveler due to asthma and allergies and the hosts were reassuring and the place great. We had privacy but knew they were available if we had concerns. We would love to return and explore more of Acadia and the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Above and beyond!

My daughters and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was better then we could have imagined. So cozy, this place is a jewel. I can’t encourage viewers enough to snatch up this great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Awayfrom the craziness of Bar Harbor

This was the perfect location for the 2nd half of our Maine trip. With 2 beds/2baths, there was plenty of room for us to stretch out. P)]We could 】〕【⁹【9⁹⁹ to downtown SW Harbor where there were fun shops and restaurants. It was a lovely 1/2 hour drive to Acadia. We'd happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

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

Awesome place to stay near Acadia!

This is the place for you if you are looking for quiet and clean, and want to walk to restaurants before and after a day of exploring! We checked in after dark, and the process was seamless! Everything you need to know is in a binder, and the host is nearby if you have questions. We had plenty of room to spread out. The area is walkable and the locals are very friendly. Lots of great cafes and restaurants nearby (10 min walk). You are ~30 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Wonderful stay

After a difficult year, I needed a getaway for some rest and rejuvenation, and The Loft was the perfect setting for that. Beautifully constructed, clean and comfortable, the space provided the respite I needed. Within minutes to downtown Southwest Harbor and a short drive to Acadia, there were endless activities and adventures to enjoy as well. The hosts were responsive and attentive while not being intrusive. I highly recommend them!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Carroll

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English

Premier Host

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