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(1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR!

Cottage with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Sun loungers
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

This cottage places you within a leisurely stroll of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a private yard, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

(1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR!

Beautiful summer condo style rental - close to Acadia national park & bar harbor! Great location!!
Don't leave it to late, get that dates you need booked early to avoid dissapointment. Located in Southwest Harbor known as the quiet side of mount desert island, minutes from downtown shops and restaurants.The property is set back off main street and next to the golf course! less than a 2 minute drive to echo lake which has its own beach with lifeguards and much warmer water than the ocean, water reaches 75 degrees in the summer very nice for a relaxing swim or just relax the day away with a book. But if you prefer the ocean we are minutes from that as well, we have sand beach that is in the Acadia National Park. Its is also close to the stop for the free island explorer shuttle bus that serves the entire island. Southwest harbor is 15 minutes drive from bar harbor and minutes from Acadia National Park, hiking, biking, kayaking, whale watching and all of nearby attractions.


Property overview: the rental has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom - both bedrooms have queen beds and a roll out bed on request. It will sleep a total of 4. The rental is fully equipped - it comes with linen and towels provided ( please bring your own beach towels) as the rental towels are for the bathroom only. It has a full bathroom. Full kitchen inc - stove / fridge freezer / microwave / breakfast table/cutlery, plates, toaster, coffee maker, etc.

The lounge has a 3 seater leather sofa and a 2 seater, dining room table, kitchen bar with stools. LED Roku app T.V. Inc cable channels, Netflix etc. and free wireless internet connection.

The yard is at the back of the building and has a picnic table and grill / BBQ

Maine attractions & links
Acadia national park

Whale watching

Cadillac mountain

Sand beach

Thunderhole

Jordan pond

Mount desert island

Somes sound

Hinckley yachts

Ferry to nova scotia

Jackson laboratory

Mdi biola
College of the atlantic

Rockefeller gardens
Abbe museum

Maine office of tourism

Local area dining, real estate, recreation & entertainment, shopping, travel & transportation
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a private yard, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO EV CHARGING ON SITE. WE ARE NOT INSURED FOR EV CHARGING. The nearest EV charging point is in front of SW Harbor police station. Approx 1 mile.
No Smoking ANYWHERE IN THE PROPERTY, OR THE GROUNDS OF THE PROPERTY.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor
Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor House
Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor House
Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor!
Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor
Beautiful Summer Rental Nr Acadia National Park BAR Harbor!

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Southwest Harbor, a short 11-minute walk from Acadia National Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll also find Echo Lake Beach and Long Pond within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and Netflix as well as a garden.

Does (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 11.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?

No, at (1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! , there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

(1) BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly as described, easy to drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older unit in good condition with everything you need. Excellent communication from owner. Good location to be away from the crowds at Bar Harbor but close enough access the key sites of the Acadia area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The location was perfect. We were able to go to Acadia and Bar Harbor Whale Watch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place away from the business of Bar Harbor. It was very clean and had plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our Acadia vacation

My family stayed for 3 nights to check out Acadia. The rental was perfect for our family of 3, the kitchen had everything we needed, and there was even a little grocery store less than a 1/4 mile down the road. It was about a 25 minute drive to get to most of the big Acadia sites since they are on the other side of the Island, like the Jordan Pond House, Thunder Hole, and Sieur De Mont.However, we considered that a good thing because it was much quieter and relaxing out in Southwest Harbor. We visited the last week of June so it was still early in the season, but the town of Bar Harbor was packed, same with each of the Acadia sites. Make sure you get out early if you want to get parking to go hike or see the sites, it got very busy by around 9am.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable place on Mount Desert Island

My daughter and I were visiting Mount Desert Island for the first time. This was s great location to access Acadia’s beautiful hiking, views, coast and towns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Broc B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ANP stay

Great location to stay when visiting Acadia. The home met all of our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the space to be comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Even though we drove to Bar Harbor just about every day, it was a short drive. The main purpose for our trip was to explore Acadia NP, and this location made it very easy. Southwest Harbor has a lot to offer, as well! This property suited us well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Acadia National Park Exploration

Wonderful end unit (#1) with two nice bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. Great location for exploration of Acadia National Park. Very clean and nicely upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot on the Quiet Side

Cute clean space, perfect for the amount of time we were at it. Walking distance to the grocery store. 3 minute drive to Southwest Harbor for restaurants and shops. Away from the crowds, but the road noise was noticeable at all times of days/night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice area and we loved Bar harbor and the park. Restaurants had good food. Unit 1 was not clean upon our arrival. Beds were not completely made, table in living room was not put back in its place. Stove was dirty. The mirror in hallway was dirty and there was a hair tie hanging on it. The fan in bedroom was broken. The place smelled bad. Smelled musty. It did not feel homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BradAndPam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage had everything

I can’t think of a single thing they could improve on. Cottage was very clean. Kitchen was fully stocked. Convenient location. It was great to have grocery store and laundromat so close. And several restaurants in Southwest Harbor were less than 20 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina M., Waxhaw, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment for your visit to Acadia!

This wonderful apartment is located on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island, which was a big plus for us! As an added bonus, there is a grocery store (and a laundromat) 0.1 mile away. The beds and sofas are comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked with all the bakeware, cookware, crockery, flatware and utensils you will need. The bathroom is tiny, but certainly serviceable. And the owners, Tim and Sian are regularly updating and improving the property. Overall, we had a delightful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and convenient

We really love the location of this property. Walking distance to the grocery store and very convenient to both Southwest Harbor and Acadia National Park. We found it extremely clean when we arrived and the kitchen was very well stocked. Also plenty of linens. We did have a couple of issues, however. First was noise. The property is very close to route three which is the primary route into southwest harbor and there was lots of traffic noise even with the windows closed. Also, there was a unit above us, and there was a lot of noise that woke us up every morning and kept us awake a bit at night. Beyond that, this unit is very small. It was perfect for just the two of us, but would be tight for two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia in fall

Easy access to Seawall and Southwest Harbor area. Away from crowds of Bar Harbor but nice drive to get there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. There was a musty/mildew smell, but I had bought some incents and decided to use them and that cured the smell. We didn't like the toilet location. It was very cramped and we kept running into the sink. They should put like a small table under the hand towel so you have a spot to put your phone, your watch, etc. We stayed in the bedroom that was closer to the bathroom and in the nightstand drawers they were very dusty so I had to wipe those out with a wet paper towel and I also had to wipe the back of the headboard on the bed. It was also very dusty. Other than that the place was spotless. We would stay there again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Huntington, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm before the storm.

We had to cut short our visit to the park because a hurricane was coming. The manager contacted us about the storm coming and what to do if we lost power. We spent our time there without incident. Everything about the rental was great! Maybe add a blanket or two for the rest of the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation rental in Southwest Harbor

Comfortable accommodations for our vacation to ANP with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Clean and comfortable condominium in a great location to access Acadia National Park and grocery store.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 bedroom in Southwest Harbor area

We enjoyed our 4 night stay. Great quiet location approx 25 minute drive to Acadia Nat'l Park and Bar Harbor. Convenient to food market. Short drive into cute, small town of Southwest Harbor. Even though unit was close to street, traffic noise was not an issue. Parking was no problem. Appreciated the unit having 2 folding chairs + 3 beach towels. Kitchen was basic, but we ate most meals out. (Did not have foil or sandwich bags). Good size TV, just need your streaming passwords to access. Had a slight musty smell, but air freshner was provided. AC was working. Would stay here again, but note that the single bathroom sink area is a little tight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grat Location, close to Acadia National Park

Nice clean House. Great amenities. Beware the house is connected to other units above and next to you. Good neighbors so did not bother us. Also unit is 30 ft from main road so be prepared to hear traffic from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. Did not bother us though. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

clarence h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

So nice with everything you need. Fully furnished kitchen. Confortable beds. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022