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Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 Double Bed

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1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake

A quintessential Maine experience awaits you at this quiet woodland cottage, newly and beautifully renovated in 2022. This is a place to spend your days swimming in Swan Lake, taking scenic drives along the Midcoast, and unwinding on the spacious deck with a lovely view of the forest.

This serene, two-story home sits on four wooded acres just outside small-town Swanville. Drive six miles north for a day of swimming and picnicking at Swan Lake State Park, or head six miles south to charming downtown Belfast with its excellent restaurants, cafes, and antique shops on the shores of Penobscot Bay. Take memorable day trips to Camden (25 miles) and Acadia National Park (52 miles), and swing by Young's Lobster Pound for dinner on your way home.

Begin and end each day in the tranquil outdoor spaces, listening to the songs of nesting birds in the trees. In the mornings, bring your first cup of coffee outside to the large, elevated deck; in the evenings, gather to roast marshmallows and tell stories around the firepit.

Built in 1987 and thoughtfully remodeled in recent years, this charming cottage is full of natural light, pine floors, and lofty, open spaces. Enjoy a breezy living room and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a home office where you can log onto the complimentary WiFi in peace, and a private washer/dryer for your laundry needs. There's one bedroom on each of the two floors, both with high-end (Tempur-Pedic and Casper) mattresses.

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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 0–17

Children allowed

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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

Property # 5247375vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Belfast

Located in Belfast, this holiday home is in a rural area. Waterfall Arts and Belfast Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Belfast Harbor and Winterport Winery. ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Coyote Moon are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Swanville, ME

What's nearby

  • Swan Lake - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Belfast Armistice Bridge - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Belfast Historical Society and Museum - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Belfast City Park - 15 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 12 min drive
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Swan Lake Grocery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Belfast Co-op - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bowens 2.0 - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake on 5 July 2026 start from AU$372, 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 Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated woodland home with lovely deck & firepit - minutes to Swan Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Swan Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Belfast Armistice Bridge and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center. Waterfall Arts and Front Street Shipyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Eric D.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

Perfect for two people

Quiet and clean
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Nice place to stay

The location was great, in the downtown area of Southeast Harbor but only 20 minutes away from Bar Harbor and most of Acadia. It was perfect if you are just looking for a place to sleep, it is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

As advertised and a Quiet Town

We enjoyed our stay here. Contrasted with the evening noise of Bar Harbor, it was pleasantly quiet. It was close to the national park too, and some of our hiking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaundra M.

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

Nice Stay

The room was clean and as-described in the listing. We had a nice 3-night stay, enjoyed downtown and did some hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadine Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Northeast harbor is quaint cute neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

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

Cute, quiet location

Diamond in the rough location near Acadia National Park (and all major park must-see locations located within 20 min). Location on adorable, quiet Main Street of NE Harbor and directly above a restaurant/bakery--which made morning super convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Simple and sufficient

Quiet and private. Nice location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Stay Here!

The unit we stayed it was perfect. The location was also ideal. In the center of Northeast Harbor, right above the Colonel's Restaurant right below, making it great for breakfast and dinner, before and after a day of hiking in Acadia. I will definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

micaela p.

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

Thank you perfect place for me to stay

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Edward S.

Adequate

It was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Great location to explore area from

Exactly as advertised! Right in the main shopping district. The restaurant downstairs had a wonderful bakery. Place was clean, had extra supplies and towels if needed, dishes if you wanted to eat in, although only a microwave. Close to Acadia National Forest and a quick drive to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Convenient and centrally located

It was a nice place to stay for a long weekend. I came at the end of the season so a couple of shops were closed but there still plenty of places to visit. Only concern was that I wasn’t sure what to do with towels and sheets so l left them on the washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Hi, Nancy. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We're so pleased to hear that our home was a good fit for your needs for an extended weekend. We appreciate your inquiry regarding the towels and linens. You may view the check-out instructions any time after booking in the Trip Manager, and an email will also be sent to you with these exact instructions closer to check-out. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary E.

Nice crash pad

It says what it is, “efficiency”. Nice comfortable place to crash while exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen C.

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

Just as listed

This property was exactly as listed! Location served us well; we used it as a ‘home base’ to sleep as we explored Mt. Desert, Acadia & Bar Harbor. Very tiny town that had a few places to offer coffee & breakfast. We were above a bakery but were up & out before it opened and ‘home’ after it closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigetta H.

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

Good location at a good price

Only complaint is the bed and pillow comfort. Definitely could use a more comfortable bed and pillows. Especially after a long day of hiking! The place was clean and had the essentials. We wanted a place that we didn’t want to stick around in because we wanted to be out hiking and taking in the area. We utilized this as our base camp. We ate at a nearby restaurant, Copita, and that was a phenomenal experience. Our favorite dining experience during our whole stay. It was cool that it was within walking distance. The marina is a short walk away to take in the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Worth The Price

The uncrowded town of Northeast Harbor is refreshing. It is quaint, friendly, and beautiful for walking. The room is a bit hard to find, parking is not clearly marked, nonetheless, we were abme to figure it out in the dark. Back to the room. It is up two/three flights of stairs depending on the entrance. The room is comfortable and clean. It does not have a kitchen. The extra dishes are down the hall, above the shared coin operated washer and dryer. I would stay there again. Acadia National Park is close and easy to access along with Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Northeast Harbor ME

On surface it matched its listing. Pros: Parking was available, easy to access the unit. Location great for getting to locations in Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island. Washer & dryer helped us pack less for our 9 day trip to Maine. Colonel’s bakery, restaurant & bar below on street level was a nice surprise and had great food. Cons: Only second VRBO experience but I expected there would be toilet paper in the bathroom. Found a wad of hair in the bathroom & didn’t look like it’d been dusted recently. Plumbing in sink made loud noise until you adjusted the handle. No way to stop the sink or tub to catch water. Heating/cooling unit in bedroom worked well but was very loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Debbie, Your feedback is appreciated. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered during your stay with cleanliness, the lack of toilet paper in the home, and the sink making loud noises when the handle is adjusted. Thank you for bringing this to our attention we will reach out to the appropriate parties to rectify this. We hope for another opportunity to host you again soon, for a much more enjoyable stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Conor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not Ideal

The room is much much much smaller than it looks. The only view you have is of a shop and a couple dumpsters. Beyond over priced for what it is. Bed is not comfy. Tv doesnt work well. Make sure you bring your own coffee because that is not supplied either. Had a very bad expierience at the breakfast place downstairs. I would not rely on an uber to get to Bar Harbor. And all the resturants close early that are within walking distance of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Hi, Conor, thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will continue to work with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emma D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that you have encountered during your time with us. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We have forwarded it to our local team to avoid future complaints. We do hope we will have another chance to host you next time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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