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Quiet cottage in the garden

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Private terrace on the garden
Property grounds
Property grounds
Beach
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪10 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Quiet cottage in the garden

The peace and quiet of a garden cottage within walking distance to the village of Southwest Harbor. King bed with a single pullout sofa in the sitting room, full kitchenette with private bath. Bedroom opens to a private terrace and the sitting room opens to a private patio on the garden. Enjoy five star linens and amenities, free Wi-Fi, A/C, cable flat screen TV. Enjoy MDI in a garden setting.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

May not be suitable for under 2

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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

Non smoking property even outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7816057
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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this apartment. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet cottage in the garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet cottage in the garden?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet cottage in the garden on 18 Nov 2023 start from AU$300, 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 Quiet cottage in the garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet cottage in the garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet cottage in the garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet cottage in the garden located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.9 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Beautiful little cottage

We enjoyed our stay here very much. Beautiful and quiet location, clean and within walking distance to some great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Lovely, private space- everything you need for relaxing vacation.

Nice deck, comfy bed, kitchen outfitted with all you need to eat in - but also a 2 minute walk to The Common Good - open 6 days a week with popovers, coffee and other simple breakfast items - all for a donation of you choosing. The hosts were wonderful - communication was great and the space was as described - we would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, we would enjoy having you return. Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely weekend

Our weekend stay was lovely... The accommodations were comfortable and bright. Easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great location.

Patti’s garden cottage is in a quiet neighborhood but within walking distance of town. The space was quite sufficient for our stay, with separate living/kitchen and bedroom. Patti was a gracious host and the check-in was effortless. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, if course I realize you actually came in September, not October. We were very glad to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely village

We enjoyed our week in Southwest Harbor, the "The Quiet Side" of Mount Desert Island. A short walk to several cafes and restaurants as well as close proximity to two Lobster Pounds. Our cottage was beautifully decorated and compact. We did very little cooking, but enjoyed breakfast and snacks indoors or on the little porch outside the room. Our hosts were very accessible and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
We are very glad you enjoyed you trip to Southwest Harbor. Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

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

Great Stay in SW Harbor

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to Acadia by staying in one of Patti's villa's in Southwest Harbor. The villa was clean and perfect for us or any couple. Southwest Harbor isn't as crowded as Bar Harbor and more peaceful. Navigating and driving in and around Acadia and Mount Desert Island is very easy. About a 20 minute drive from our villa to downtown Bar Harbor. The park and area are beautiful; and hopefully somewhere we will return to in the future. Patti was great to answer any questions and quick to respond. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

30th Anniversary.

Room was great. quiet and cozy. Plenty of space. Had everything we needed. We had the best time. Food was close and taste great in the area. Not far from Acadia National Park. We biked the trails, hiked the north ridge of cadillac mnt and kayak on Long Pond. So much to do. Seen a few lighthouses too. Its a must to vacation here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom R.

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

Nice place to stay, great location in Southwest Harbor

The apartment was tastefully decorated. It had a decent kitchen with pretty much everything we needed. We would suggest the host get some bigger mugs, and better silverware. Being able to hang out on the front "porch" area, or outside of the sliding door in the kitchen was nice. The only reason I didn't give a five star overall rating was that the king size bed was too soft and it sagged in the middle. The owners are quick to respond to requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review and for the comment on the bed. People have told us that it is comfortable, but since we haven't slept on it, it is always good to know it may need improving. We are constantly upgrading the unit to meet guests needs. Patti
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated

Bed was comfortable. Owners left cookies for us upon check in, very yummy. The over all décor was dated. The television was in bedroom, not able to turn on when someone is sleeping in and you want coffee earlier. The toilet was very low, odd I thought. I would say overall stay was fine. It was about a 20 minute drive to Acadia National Park. South harbor area was less busy than Bar Harbor which was crazy packed. Glad we did stay at this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
Mary, We are sorry we did not meet all of your expectations. The toilet is actually standard height, and the dated interior with antiques is very intentional for a garden cottage. We also have the television on a rolling cart so it can be moved if a guest prefers it to be in the sitting area. We are glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet on the Southwest Harbor side of the island. Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Lovely Stay!

We loved our stay at the Garden Terrace! We spent four nights here on a trip to visit Acadia NP. The entire property, from the grounds to our individual unit, were in top shape. The room was very clean and the bedroom and living room/kitchen were actually bigger than I expected. We enjoyed sitting on our patio looking into the garden, which is full of various plants. Patti was very easily accessible, although I only ever needed to call her to ask for some dish soap, which she very promptly brought to us. We also loved the town of Southwest Harbor (much more than touristy Bar Harbor)! We ate 3/4 dinners here — two at Beal’s Lobster Pier and one at Harbor and Hearth. We absolutely each of our meals and loved that we could walk to the restaurants. Definitely eat at these two establishments if you do book this property! We would definitely recommend this property to friends/family and would stay here again if we returned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review. If you return to Acadia, we would enjoy hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

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

Beautiful Garden Apt. On Quiet Property

The gardens were beautiful and terrace access was great. The apartment was very comfortable and a short walk to downtown SW Harbor. Great location for drives to the rest of MDI too. The water view is beautiful from the cottage, but private property and not accessible. 1/4 mile walk down the street, you can access the causeway for your water view & walk. Nearby Butterfly Gardens and park were exquisite as was the museum just up the block.. A great deal for the price; my only disappointment was I couldn’t walk by the water at that location. Lots of ocean, causeway, ponds, tidewater views and walks nearby, but I thought I could walk to the water from the apartment. Landlady was very friendly but very conscience of her guest privacy. It is a quiet beautiful location with parking in the back. Check-in was relaxed with your names on your apartments and access to your key. I had a great time. This is an apartment for adults who want a quiet place & beautiful surroundings to unwind. I found everything I needed in the kitchen, but if you are a Gormet, you should bring an additional wok or pot to sauté & your own blender. Lots of wonderful restaurants and take-out places nearby if you don’t want to cook. I had a great time although my stay was too short. Next time, I hope to stay at least a month.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review. I am sorry we did not give you information about water access. Even though it is posted private, our guests may walk down to the water at the boat ramp. Unfortunately this is not clearly identified. We look forward to hosting you again and showing you those access areas. Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randye C.

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

Birthday/40th Wedding Anniversary getaway

Peaceful, lovely, bright and cheerful. Enjoyed our stay very much. Great location for walking and exploring great hiking. Bar Harbor not far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thaisa f.

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

Charming, cozy “cottage garden”!

Comfortable, personal decor touches, perfect location to walk into town, well equipped kitchen and updated bath- the owner thought of everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn (Jody) M.

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

A Very Pleasant Stay in Southwest Harbor

Comfortable, clean and well accessorized apartment in Southwest Harbor. Easy walk to downtown shops, restaurant and museums. and a short drive to many Acadia Hiking trails on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. Bar Harbor 1/2 hour away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Charming and Relaxing! Town and Property!

Perfect location for hiking Acadia, the natural quietude, and on/off shuttle. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart K.

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

Walk to everything in SW Hbr.

We prepared meals on site by ordering 1 meal from MDI seafood and cooking vegetables we brought. Walked to Common Good Cafe. Library and shops on main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

Beauty on the Bay

Outstanding accommodation and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Bliss at Cottage by the Sea

My husband and I enjoyed this cozy unit that was part of a B&B in Southwest Harbor, ME. The unit is not part of the main house, so we felt like we had more privacy than you might otherwise get at a B&B. This was also nice for other guests since I had to leave early each morning to attend my medical conference. The lodging is a very short walk from the downtown area so we didn’t have to drive anywhere to enjoy dining or shopping options. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in Maine. It was about a 30 minute drive from Bar Harbor, but my husband and I felt it was worth this drive because the area of Southwest Harbor is much less crowded during the busy summer months.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Cozy cottage on The Quietside

Although not officially a cottage, the apartment had the soft feel and comfort of one. Patti was a lovely, attentive hostess who responded to my emails right away and the apartment had all the conveniences for a long stay. I especially enjoyed the outdoor covered porch with table and chairs where I took my morning coffee and enjoyed some good reads. I would come again and recommen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda and Daniel R.

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

Quiet setting and great location

Within walking distance of the village and some seafood docks the Inn is in a great location. The room has all you need and the porch/garden is a nice bonus. The hosts had some hiking tips and a few laughs as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Cozy cottage feeling

Clean & cozy cottage feeling! Everything we needed was available there. King bed very comfy. Even had a basket of homemade cookies waiting for us. Thank you Patti.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Canagaretnam C.

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

Fall Leaves.

we had a very good time. The place was very comfortable. Felt very homely. Very clean, tidy and well organized. Every thing needed was available in the house. Its one of the best places we stayed , we will recommend to any one going to Maine to select this place to stay. Host is very helpful and friendly. Place is very close harbor, Acadia National Park. Shops are very close and parking is very convenient. We will certainly pick this place when we go next time to Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

We spent five nights at this spacious Inn. It was very quiet and very comfortable. The walk to town is easy and short. We highly recommend this place. Our hosts were very pleasant!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel B.

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

Perfect location on the quiet side of Acadia Nat. Park

Within walking distance to downtown Southwest Harbor, very quiet and very comfortable VRBO. The Garden Suite had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay there. The location is perfect to explore all that Mt. Desert Island offers, staying in the quiet side of the park is delightful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy R.

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

Perfect for 2 or 3.

Very clean and everything we needed. Comfortable king bed with nice linens. Full size frig, cooktop, microwave, coffee maker all good. The only sort of negative is the drive to Acadia about 10-15 miles. The delicious cookies when we arrived was a special treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2021
Cindy, We are glad you had a great time. I am sorry we did not get a chance to talk more. The drive to the park loop road is 20 minutes as we say in our description but we are actually less than three miles from many of our favorite parts of Acadia. Echo Lake Beach is a mike away and Flying Mountain trails is walking distance. Seawall trails and picnic area is less than three miles. Acadia mountain trails, Beech mountain and five other mountains are within three miles. The island is only 11 Miles by 11 miles and the park takes up most of the island, so it is hard to be 15 miles from anything . We try to supply our quests with this info in our room binders. I hope you were able to experiencesome of the park stout doorstep

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