Spectacular Views, 4 min to Acadia, Walk to Town, Gas Fire Pit, Quietside

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Looking down from upper lounge to the great room

The upper deck for stargazing - now with gas fire pit - see next photo

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Amenities
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Location
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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12386 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Gym

Washer

Check out the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park4 min drive
Echo Lake Beach6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level King

1 King Bed

Lower Level Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Spa Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This gorgeous, spacious, and comfortable family-owned home is just a 4 minute drive from Acadia National Park, and just a 5-10 minute walk to the town of Southwest Harbor. Enjoy magnificent harbor and mountain views, and stargaze from the upper deck while warming up by the gas fire pit.

There are a total of five bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms feature queen size beds, two of them have two twin beds each, and there is one king room on the lower level. There is also a TV room on the main floor with a sofa bed that may be used to extend occupancy from 10 to 12, but no more than 12 people strict max! YES, THIS GUEST LIMIT INCLUDES INFANTS!

MORE INFO IS BELOW - BUT FIRST, PLEASE NOTE: if you put in a reservation request, please tell us about yourself and your group. We will require some back and forth communication with you. Please do not ignore those messages that come through VRBO! If we do not hear back from you, we may have to decline your reservation request.

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There are four full bathrooms and one half bath. The house has three levels. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as some counter seating. In addition to a double height space living room, the upper level also features a lounge area with stunning views. There are also three different decks from which to enjoy the view of the water and mountains, maybe best of all, stargazing from the upper deck with sofa and gas fire pit. The house features game tables and a workout room.

The house does NOT have air conditioning. 5 ceiling fans in the main areas, 1 in upper level master bedroom, and other bedrooms have Vornado room fans. It can sometimes feel hot in the summer afternoons - generally this will happen a few spells each year. It is almost always quite cool at night.

Entry to the house in on the main level. There is a queen bedroom and a twin room (two singles) on the main level. On the upper level there is a queen room. On the lower level, there is a king room and another twin room.

There are no pets allowed.

Property manager

Rachel Goldstein & Jonathan Hefter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

All infants count toward the maximum.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No campfires No more than 12 souls on premises including infants

We require some back and forth communication before your reservation request can be accepted. Please review all messages and respond accordingly.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 32 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 24 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 7 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 13 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Views, 4 min to Acadia, Walk to Town, Gas Fire Pit, Quietside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackson Christopher E.

16 Oct 2023

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

Fun stay in SW Harbor!

Our stay was great! We had an awesome time exploring MDI and hanging out in Southwest Harbor. Staying in SWH was nice because it felt a bit more remote than some parts of the island closer to Bar Harbor but still close enough to all the hikes that we wanted to do. The house itself is great! Plenty of space for the 7 of us and easily could have fit 2-3 more. The house has space to work and is well equipped to be able to host a nice meal. One of the highlights of SWH was Harbor Table (a restaurant in town), we highly suggest going for dinner.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

13 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful

Home was amazing! Beautiful view. Very spacious and perfect for our family. Thanks so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

1 Oct 2023

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

A beautiful home

We had high hope for our stay and this house was everything we hoped for. The house was just as beautiful as the photos if not more so. I guess I'd summarize by saying this was like staying in somone's home where the owners go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Whenever we had questions either Rachel or Jonathan responded promptly. The next time we come back to Southwest Harbor this will definitely be our first choice of where to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

21 Sept 2023

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

Incredible views, clean home, would come back!

We loved our stay! The house was clean, had all the amenities one could need, and the views of the water were spectacular. The remnants of Hurricane Lee impacted our arrival but we were able to work closely with Jonathan and Rachel to ensure the property was safe, accessible, and ready for use. The communication truly was above and beyond! We enjoyed stargazing from the upper deck, and being able to access Acadia/Bar Harbor less than 30 mins from this gorgeous home. I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

15 Sept 2023

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

Acadia house

It was a beautiful house! Close to Acadia and lots of activities within mount desert island. Very clean and a beautiful place to stay. I highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Goldstein & Jonathan Hefter

We are three generations, living in the Washington DC and New York areas. We have been spending summers in Maine together for the past two decades. This house was completed in 2006, and is where we all come together every year to hike, eat lobster, enjoy gorgeous views and each other's company.

Why they chose this property

Larry and Susie, the grandparents, have been avid hikers of Acadia National Park for several decades. After staying in rented cottages on Mount Desert Island for over a decade, they finally bought property in 2001, and completed construction of this house in 2006. Their son and daughter now have families of their own, and everyone comes together to enjoy their time in Maine each summer.

What makes this property unique

This house was designed by Larry & Susie's son-in-law, architect Josh Goldstein. It is specially designed to make the most of the amazing harbor view, while comfortably accommodating our big family and all of our various schedules and interests. Whether we are enjoying a lobster dinner together outside on the screened in porch, grilling on the grill deck, enjoying blueberry crisp, or stargazing from the upper deck, we always come together every night for big family dinners. Afterwards, we like to gather around the indoor dining area to work on a 1000-piece puzzle together or play cards.

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