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TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Within a short walk of Wendell Gilley Museum, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 25 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 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.

Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens

Our charming 2 bedroom cottage sits in Southwest Harbor on prestigious Clarke Point Road. It is across the street overlooking beautiful gardens with a view Of the harbor. It is situated halfway between the village and Beals Lobster Pound. Relax on the front deck for lunch or on the chaise lounge to read a book. Smell the salt air and enjoy peeks of lobster boats, sailboats, and the actions of a working harbor. The cottage is located right in town with sidewalks that meander down to the town dock, Two amazing lobster pounds with gorgeous views of the harbor, one of which is the famous Beals Lobster Pound. The historic Claremont Inn and gourmet restaurants are blocks away..No need for a car. You can walk to town and dine at gourmet restaurants, shop at upscale boutiques, specialty wine, cheese and historic Sawyers Market, a great library, and a playground for small children. You may also flag down the free Acadia Bus in front of the cottage for a ride to any part of the island: towns, hiking trails, movies. You can walk into town and rent a bike and load it up on the bus to be dropped off anywhere in route. The location allows for great independence for all, especially older children.

Acadia National Park mountain hikes: Flying Mountain, Perpendicular, Manset Mountain and others are a bike ride away or , a two mile walk or a 5 minute car ride away. Ocean swimming is a lovely 10 minute walk away. Great for adults and kids alike.
We have Kayaks you are welcome to use, but must have a vehicle to transport.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Marilynn Wittenberg

Languages

English

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
$542 nightly
The price is $591
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in Southwest Harbor

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $150 fee no pet hairs are to be left

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Great Location for small children

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 25

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Charming Overlooking Harbor G

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the vacation home's walkable location in Southwest Harbor, and it's within a short 6-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll also find Acadia National Park and Echo Lake Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens good for couples?

At this historic vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 12.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens?

Yes, every accommodation at Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location. Easy, comfortable and perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day weekend stay

Really enjoyed this cottage and location! Easy to get to Acadia and bar harbor, but southwest harbor in itself was a great location. Walking distance to great breakfast, dinner, and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane D.

Over rated

The location of this Southwest Harbor cottage was convenient to Acadia, some restaurants, and minimal shopping. Views of the harbor were limited by waterfront homes. The cottage could use some updates, including better lighting, the furniture was not comfortable, and minimal supplies were provided. In general, the site was rough, overpriced and had a musty smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wondèrful

This cozy little cottage had the perfect location with a gorgeous view of my favorite garden in SWH and the harbor beyond. It is a very short walk to restaurants and shops. We loved having fires in the woodstove. The kitchen was well appointed and the bed was comfortable. We definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

quaint quiet cottage

loved being in walkable neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., South Portland, ME

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Nice to be on quiet side of Acadia. Location great. Could walk to a free EV charger. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The property was exactly as described in the listing. Great location in a quiet area. Great neighborhood to walk our dog. Marilynn and Gary were amazing hosts and very responsive. I will stay here again next time I return to Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carola M.

Liked: Cleanliness

celebrating end of Summer

My adult son and I spent a week at this location. We enjoyed the close proximity to the town and the ability to walk in town for coffee or dinner. The home itself was very clean and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We wished the living room furniture was more comfortable. Hosts were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

The property was perfect for our stay. Marilynn was wonderful and even helped with our dogs when we were out! The only negative is our stay wasn’t long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute get away

We enjoyed our time in southwest harbor. Beautiful area! Nice to be away from all the hustle and bustle of the park. Would recommend the cottage for friends and family when they plan to come this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet street location; easy to walk to both dining and shopping. Also easy to drive to other areas of interest. Hosts had lots of books and other literature about the area available to read; they were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage in Great Location

My family throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. There were no issues with the checkin/checkout process, and the description and pictures of the cottage were accurate. The cottage is within walking distance to downtown Southwest Harbor, and less than a half hour to the loop and Bar Harbor. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of four, and the owners did a nice job highlighting some places to eat/visit in the welcome book. I would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Place

Cute place and convenient in SW Harbor.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location walking distance to shops and restaurants, lobster and the water. Cute little town with friendly folks and great access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The host/owners were very helpful and gave us some tips on where to go and what to do. The cottage is perfect for up to 4 people who can share 1 bath. Well appointed with everything we needed and the Washer dryer were an added bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and proximity to Acadia

This cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Wonderful location, within walking distance to the marina and many restaurants. Clean and safe area with so much to do near by. We enjoyed staying in southwest harbor which is very close to the park, butich less busy then Bar Harbor. The hosts are helpful and have everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST

We loved being in SW Harbor in this location...walkable to everything we wanted...Birds everywhere. Great recommendations from owner (who lives next door) on things to do and places to eat. This town is great because you are close to Acadia and Bar Harbor but it's way quieter and more peaceful for that Maine getaway. LOVED it and will stay here again on another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple, but functional house. Great area

The cottage was as advertised. Clean, functional, and well-stocked. Southwest Harbor is quiet, but very cute and walkable. Only 20-25 minutes to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Owners were very responsive to questions. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marathon Weekend

A short walk to the finish line of the MDI Marathon and to Beal's Lobster. A half hour to Bar Harbor. Mid-October means much of the Southwest Harbor town is shutting down though, so don't expect breakfast out options. Nice location for the marathon. Clean simple cottage with space heaters as primary heat source. We had mild weather so not an issue. We made breakfast in one morning and had all of the needed kitchen appliances, pans, top of table items. Plenty of linens and comfy, quiet bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith K., Park Forest, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage in a great location

Southwest Harbor is quiet and pleasant, close to Acadia National Park. This cabin is not fancy but well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen has like-new appliances and all the necessary utensils. There is a large flat screen TV and reliable WI-FI. The beds are comfortable, and I enjoyed sitting outside on the small front deck. There is no air conditioning but the cool weather makes this unnecessary. Pleasant neighborhood location near the harbor and close to the center of town, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our cottage stay!

Decided to take a quick Acadia trip (our happy place) with my 19 & 22 year-old daughters before the younger one heads back to college. We love staying on the quieter side of the island, and since we needed to travel with our dogs, this cottage was the perfect find. Marilynn is incredibly responsive - she answered questions almost before I asked them, lol. The cottage was sparkling clean, the beds really comfortable, and the deck was a beautiful spot for some pre-dinner apps & drinks. Easy walk into town and helpful suggestions in the welcome binder. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

We so enjoyed our three night stay. The charming and clean cottage was perfect for exploring Acadia and only a short walk to the beautiful town of Southwest Harbor. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy little spot w/ great hosts

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was the perfect spot for my family to explore Mount Desert Island from. Walking distance to breakfast spots and ice cream, 5 minute drive to Echo lake and hiking, and a 30 min drive to Bar Harbor and some of the popular spots in the national park. Marilynn and Gary were great hosts with great recommendations for my family which includes a 5 yr old and young dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dodie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

SW Cottage

We enjoyed our stay and we were happy to be in SW Harbor which was so close to Acadia and Bar Harbor but less congested. The owners were awesome. So nice and helpful regarding places to go with out two large dogs. We enjoyed biking and hiking in Acadia and walked around Bar Harbor one day exploring shops and eating lunch. The only suggestion I would have would be for small sectional couch to relax on after biking and hiking. In SW Harbor, Main Street has lots to offer. Great shops and eateries. We enjoyed dinners at upper deck, eats pita 2 and the Inn. All were delicious. Thank you Gary and Marilyn for all the information and allowing our dogs! We all had great time! The Davidsons
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay in Southwest Harbor

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage in Southwest Harbor. The cottage was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed. Marilynn was friendly and offered some great suggestions on places to visit and things to do. We were thrilled with our stay and sad to leave. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia/Bar Harbor/Dessert Island Stay

The location was very convenient for exploring Bar Harbor and the National Park - Acadia. Checking in and out was very efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023