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Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

Vacation home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Within a short walk of Wendell Gilley Museum, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Acadia National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 14.3 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬19 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.

Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

Formerly known as the Wayside Inn this bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house has been recently renovated and boosts new stylish furnishings , a large wraparound porch…a great place to have your morning coffee or evening drink.

The house was built in the late 1800s and was previously owned by a retired lighthouse keeper. It is located directly across from the Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden as well as Milagro Coffee Bar and the Shoppes at Southwest Harbor.

We are within walking distance to the downtown Southwest Harbor shops & restaurants as well as the Causeway Club (golf, tennis, squash, pickle ball). We are minutes away from many Acadia National Park hiking trails. The Bass Harbor Light House and Seawall are about a 10 minute drive and Bar Harbor Village about a 20 minute drive.

Please, note the stairs going up to the second floor are steep and could be a safety issue for families with toddlers.

Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor:

Snuggery Studio Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/EmVWYq6D0Ob

On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob

Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 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:
Please follow checkout instructions posted on refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours are from 9pm until 8am No open firepits allowed in the Village

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 13-17

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Southwest Harbor, a short 17-minute walk from Acadia National Park and also 7 minutes on foot from Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll also find Long Pond and Echo Lake Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 12.1 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

Yes, every accommodation at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC comes with a deck.

Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The butterfly garden across the street is so lovely that if this house had been a tar paper shack, it still would have been worth it. And it is a nice home that was perfectly adequate for the family of five adults enjoying Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Island for a few days. The hiking in the park is just fantastic. Don't miss the beehive. Seeing the sunset from the lighthouse was gorgeous. Good food. Good people. I've never been in Maine in the winter, but it sure is heaven in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place to call home while visiting around Acadia! We couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable and clean space. We enjoyed our time staying here and would love to return. Great hosts too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025