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Incredible views overlooking Southwest Harbor and beyond.
- House
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Separate Toilets: 1
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Perfect Site For A Family Reunion, Weddings or Gatherings
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 6
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- Heater
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Accessible
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 6, Separate Toilets: 1
- Bathroom 6Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 3Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 5Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Bath with shower
- Bathroom 7Toilet
- Bathroom 4Toilet, Shower
- There is a private bath to 6 bedrooms, the 7th bedroom has a water closet with a toilet and sink.
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- city centreThe Village of Southwest Harbor
- RuralIsland Watch is located on a private wooded property away from busy roads
- villageOverlooking Southwest Harbor and the US Coast Guard base there
- Mountain viewViews of several mountains in Acadia National Park including Cadillac , Pemetic, and Flying Mountains
- Ocean viewViews of the Cranberry Islands, Greenings Island, Sutton Island, Baker Island, Ilsford including two working lighthouses
- Water viewThe Harbor of SW. plus several offshore Islands and Somes Sound
General
- Air conditioningRooms are either cooled by ample air flow or air conditioning
- HeatingCentral heating is available throughout the house
- Linens provided
- Washing machineWasher and dryer on lower level.
- Clothes dryer
- FireplaceThe common/dining area has a large wood burning fieldstone fire place. The suite on the lower floor has its own wood burning fire place.
- Parking availableAdequate parking for over 12 vehicles
- InternetWi-Fi, plus cable TV in several rooms.
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomExpansive living room with a fieldstone fireplace and spectacular views.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherEach kitchen has its own dishwasher.
- FridgeFull sized refrigerator in each kitchen.
- Hob
- OvenPropane stove in the main kitchen and a smooth top electric stove in the lower kitchen.
- MicrowaveHas microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerCoffee maker in each kitchen.
- ToasterToaster oven in each kitchen.
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsWe have a good selection of spices in the main kitchen.
- Dishes & utensils2 kitchens fully equipped
- KitchenWe have 2 complete kitchens
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 12 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningWe offer 2 dining areas plus the option of multiple deck/balcony areas. The main dining area has a large table seating for 12. Just off this room is a sun room with seating for 8 more people.
Entertainment
- TelevisionNew HD televisions throughout the house.
- Satellite/CableTime Warner family Package
- StereoIn dining room, iPhone ready
- DVD player2 DVD players available
- BooksMany books from local authors.
- GamesMany board games and cards are available for the days you choose to relax indoors.
- Games for kids
- Video libraryMany DVDs available, both newer and classics.
Outside
- Garden
- BalconyIsland Watch has multiple balconies/decks.
- Kayak/canoeKayak and canoe rentals available in town for personal car transport, or at the south end of Long Pond, for rack-to-water experience.
- BoatWhale watching, site seeing, plus windjammer cruises.
- Beach towels
- Deck/PatioMultiple decks/balconies, some more private and some accessible to the entire party provide a variety of vistas.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThe Causeway Club is a beautiful 9 hole course on the water just 2 miles away. Weekly Scrambles on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30p.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleWe have two bedrooms that have wheelchair access, which also accesses the total main floor plus decks.
- Long-term renters welcome
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Pre-approved pets only. $75 per pet.Pre-approved pets only. $75 per pet.
Events allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 14
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Map
Hosted by Susan and Andy
Ask a questionAbout Susan and Andy
We are a family of four lucky to be living and working on this beautiful island. Andy and I both grew up here on MDI (though he is a born and raised Mainer, and I am a Texan transplant). We have two daughters, ages 13 and 10, who have thankfully taken on our favorite pastimes with gusto: hiking, sailing, swimming, gardening and exploring Acadia's gems with our trusty hound are at the top of our lists.
Why Susan and Andy chose Southwest Harbor
Island Watch was built in the early 1960s by the daughter of a lighthouse keeper. The panoramic views and vistas were no doubt reminiscent of her years living on nearby outer islands, and they are most certainly what attracted us to it. To have such a beautiful gathering spot so close to town but remote enough to feel far away from it all is a unique opportunity that we feel so lucky to have. We look forward to sharing it with you!
What makes this House unique
Island Watch is pet friendly, spacious, quiet, has magnificent panoramic ocean, mountain, islands, and village views. Two fireplaces and two complete kitchens for stretching your group out! We also have Wi-Fi, plus a HD television in many rooms with a wide selection of channels to choose from. On those rainy days, sit by the fire and enjoy reading, or play one of our many board games. You can walk to the village from our front door; it is a quarter of a mile hike through the woods to town to get an ice cream or browse through our many shops. All of the rooms have their own bathrooms. We have safe off the street parking for over a dozen cars.
- Languages:
- english