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A wooden deck with a railing, a rocking chair, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A single-story house with a metal roof, two windows, and a small porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

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

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Located within a mile (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬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.

Acadia Birds Eye View Cottage

This beautiful, newly renovated cottage provides gorgeous, panoramic views of Southwest Harbor. Birds Eye View cottage is conveniently located just a 10 minute walk away from restaurants, shops, and breathtaking nature trails....all while being removed enough to be a peaceful oasis. Additionally, Acadia National Park is just a 15 minute commute by car. This cottage is a perfect romantic getaway, or vacation spot for a single family.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The cottage also includes a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Southwest Harbor within a short 17-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll also find Acadia National Park and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse within a short drive.

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.

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.

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 13.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Acadia Birds Eye View Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location was very convenient, just a short drive from Acadia National Park and several charming small towns. The property itself was peaceful and had beautiful views, making it a relaxing place to stay. The only small downside was that the mattress wasn’t as comfortable, and the pillows could have been a bit fuller and more supportive. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

Overall we very much enjoyed our stay at this little cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to the park but not in the midst of the throngs, easy to organize biking expeditions on the carriage roads, east blue hill, and cranberry is via nearby Bass Harbor ferry
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and perfect cabin for small family

We had an awesome time at the Bird’s Eye View. It had everything we needed for our stay exploring Acadia, and the bonus view of sunrise over the water in Southwest Harbor was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Lovely little cottage that has everything you need when you need a clean, well located base camp for your hiking trips. Would definitely vacation here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Quiet Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was in a beautiful spot with a nice view of the water. And it was in a very peaceful and quiet area. The cottage was perfect for our little family of three.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

And a great deck

to see the sunrise and moon (in September).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was clean, bright, airy, and surrounded by nature. We looked forward to the sunrise each morning and relaxing with the harbor view. It was an easy walk to town and an easy drive to Acadia. Although we enjoyed Bar Harbor, we were happier to have stayed in a more remote location. It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is in a wonderful location for having peace, quiet and a great view, but also being very close in driving distance to the National Park. There are several places to eat within easy walking distance. The cottage is very well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. If we go back to Acadia we would definitely stay here.It was comfortable and communication with the owner was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice property with a great location. everything was as advertised in the listing. property manager was accessible and very responsive. we enjoyed sitting on the deck and the adirondack chairs and enjoying the harbor view. short walk into town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace

Peaceful and nature
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer trip

Stay was good. Started out a little hot, but cooled down. Few small things that I already messaged the manager about. Great place to stay. I think we will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the little ‘Birdseye View’ cottage!! It was exactly what we were looking for - close to Acadia but not as hectic as Bar Harbor. We could visit Bar Harbor when we wanted and then retreat to our quiet little place to relax. We sat on the little porch looking at the harbor every morning and evening and used the fire pit one night. Super!Southwest Harbor is the close town with cute little stores and a few restaurants - Beal’s Lobster Pier is good and even if you aren’t eating, you can watch the lobster boats come and unload if you are at the right time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is a cute one meant for just 2 people. Living room & kitchen are together which gives it an appearance of big room. Everything worked fine except the shower which took a long time to give hot water. Something is wrong with it. Also, the shower does not have door and has only curtain. Shower Water leaks thru the curtain on the sides and forms puddle in the bathroom. These things needs to be fixed. Shops & restaurants are close by which is very useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The bedroom is not much bigger than the bed. So clothing is hung on hooks and an under bed drawer. The site is terrific and quiet.2 chairs on the deck but no table.Bathroom sink was clogged up and not taken care of. Bedroom overhead light did not work. Manager was good on arrival bringing items that had not been provided. But then was unavailable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and comfy! Danielle was very thoughtful in preparing for our stay. We loved being close to our favorite spots on the island - Little Notch Bakery and Mount Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my wife and I. It was out of the main hustle of Bar Harbor, but still very close to everything we wanted to do throughout our whole vacation. Having the fire ring outside was very nice, although the weather and busy days only allowed us to use it once. We were visited by multiple deer every morning and afternoon as well. We would absolutely stay here again on our next trip to Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on “the quiet side” of the island. Close to everything the Acadia area has to offer. Good food nearby in SW Harbor. Cabin was clean and just right for the two of us. We spent every morning and evening on the deck where we were greeted by deer each time. Host communicated well and with clear expectations for check-in and check-out. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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