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5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden dining table, and white cabinetry.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs. There are framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a large window.
A blue house with a porch, red Adirondack chairs, and picnic tables.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park

This in-town home is tucked on a quiet side street, giving you quick access to Acadia National Park and the best of Mount Desert Island. The three bedroom two bath home has plenty of room for your group to space out. There are two living rooms so your group can enjoy a quiet movie night or a raucous game night at the same time. The first floor features a queen bedroom and newly renovated full bath with a step-in shower, offering a great option for mobility challenged guests. The open concept living space on the first floor gives ample space for your group to be together while cooking meals or relaxing. The large entryway i designed as the perfect drop zone for gear and shoes. There is also first floor laundry.
The second floor has an second living room with a queen sleeper sofa and a dedicated work space. The bunk room with 4 twin beds is also located on the second floor along with another queen bedroom. The second floor bath has ample space for guests to store their belongings and features another step in shower.
The entire space has ac units installed from June to mid Sept and there are ceiling fans in the bedrooms for added comfort. Each bedroom has an ac unit and there are units installed in all the shared living space giving the whole house air conditioning on hot summer days. Our fast wifi will ensure everyone is able to work and or use the Roku tvs at the same time.
The side yard has a privacy fence so you can enjoy the space comfortably. There is a propane gas grill and a patio set. The yard is not fully fenced, so furry friends must remain leashed at all times!
We supply a starter supply of the follow to get your trip started right!
Laundry Detergent
2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom
1 roll paper towels per kitchen
1 box tissues
A few dishwasher pods
Dish Soap
Hand soap
Bar soap in showers
Coffee filters
Some basic cooking spices

Please Note: Guests are required to sign a separate rental agreement within [48 hours] of booking. A copy of this agreement will be sent to you via email or messaging upon booking confirmation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet must be pre-approved by host.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Minimum age to rent is 25. Refunds processed via check only.
Renter Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking. For last-minute reservations, agrmnt must be signed before check-in info will be sent.
NO Smoking. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 07:00 AM.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4515524vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 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 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 sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 5min. Walk to Town, 5min. drive to Acadia National Park located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! The house was very clean in a great location with a very responsive host. An easy drive to Bar Harbor and walking distance to Southwest Harbor. The backyard was great for relaxing at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

Clean and everything you need

The place was clean, tidy and updated ans had everything we needed. We had 4 teenagers with us and there was enough space to spread out. Location is relatively close to everything, we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful, the outdoor space was perfect (Adirondack chairs on grass with twinkle lights). I was a bit concerned about booking home with no porch, outside area but as mentioned above, was perfect and even better! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Tamedl

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I am a professional host dedicated to helping you and your group have the perfect vacation exploring Mound Desert Island and Acadia National Park!

Why they chose this property

You will love the easy walk of the shops and restaurants in Southwest Harbor. There is also a free Island Explorer stop on Main St that offers free seasonal bus service to locations throughout the island.

Languages:

English

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