Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock

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Upstairs living and dining room with deck overlooking harbor.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101365 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center19 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs 2

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Starboard II Cottage is an exceptional rental experience.

This waterfront cottage has two stories with an interior connecting staircase to the upper level. It offers a total of four bedrooms. The first floor includes: Master Queen bedroom with a connecting door to a full bath, a bedroom with two twin beds, kitchen, and living room with sliding glass doors to a private patio with harbor views. The upper level has a King bedroom with a connecting door to a full bathroom with tile shower, a queen bedroom, full kitchen, dining/livingroom with fantastic views of the harbor, and a 14' x 11' deck.

Included are complimentary kayaks for use in the harbor, beach and dock access.

The recreational, cultural, and dining offerings in this area are incredible with the fantastic Acadia National Park at your fingertips and Bar Harbor just minutes away by car or the FREE bus transportation system available just steps from the cottage door!

Starboard II is nestled with three other cottages in a quaint residential neighborhood on the shore of Southwest Harbor and in the midst of an interesting variety of boating activities. From the second floor deck check out the ferry which goes to some of the outer islands passes several times a day to the Upper Town Dock (within view); lobster fishermen moor their boats right off our dock who 'work off' the lobster wholesaler's docks (within view) just to the left of our property on the shore. Across the harbor is Great Bay Marina hosting commercial fishing boats and several world class pleasure yachts during the summer.

Acadia National Park, with its nearly 32,000 acres of land offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails were created and gifted to the people by John D. Rockefeller provide easy hiking and biking to the summits of nearby mountains with vista of unrivaled beauty.

In spite of all the physical beauty and charm of the 'Island' we hear most from our newer guests that they were most impressed with the friendliness of the community and the people of Southwest Harbor. Most are anxious to make a visit to Southwest Harbor an annual affair!

Keywords: Shorefront Cottage, Great View, Deck, Kayaks, beachfront, beach, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park, dock, canoe, patio, boating, ocean, waterfront, Mount Desert Island

Property manager

Jon Dawson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 31 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 23 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 7 min walk
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 9 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Sep 16, 2019

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

Great location and comfortable Home

Great location in SW Harbor with great deck view of harbor. Access to water along pier. Short walk into town for good food and cute shops. Comfortable beds in apartment, and great for amily with a few teenagers, since each can have their own room.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Craig K.

Aug 22, 2019

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

Great deal in a nice spot

Enjoyed our stay; nice to be on the quiet side and right near town. Appreciate flexibility with regard to number of people. Could use a little cosmetic touching up.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Aug 19, 2019

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

4th of July stay 2019

Wonderful location towards the quiet side of the island. Walking distance to good restaurants and the small town of Southwest Harbor. When we return to Maine we hope to stay there again. Perfect location on the harbor. We know the owners, wonderful people. Maury and Nancy

8/10 Good

Margaret L.

Sep 28, 2018

Best location in Southwest Harbor!

Beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

gay c.

Aug 27, 2018

Harborside cottages are delightful!

Owner/ landlords are the best and the cottages are great. Charming town and lots to do in the area. This was our 8th year to stay here and we are always happy to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jon Dawson

The Dawson Family, owners since 1980, loves to share the beauty of Mount Desert Island with their guests. Ask owners Nancy and Jon for recommendations on restaurants, shopping, hiking trails, and secret swimming spots. We 'winter' in nearby Bangor Maine, about 45 miles Northwest of Mount Desert Island. Nancy is a Bangor native and we have an extended family there. But the beauty of the 'Island' draws us year 'round.

We spend weekends in Southwest Harbor through out the four season!

Things get very quiet in January and February but there are still great restaurants and winter activities that keep us busy.

Why they chose this property

Clark Point neighborhood is unique, rich in a variety of offerings and activities within minutes by foot, boat, bike or auto!

Being on the Harbor provides and ever changing visual experience. Heavily populated in the summer with an incredible array and variety of watercraft, from the fleet of vintage Friendship Sloops to luxury Hinckley sale and power boats, to the commercial fishing fleet of lobster boats and scallop draggers.

This property is 'south facing' which makes it a warm and welcoming place for us during the 'off season'... Our 'winter' home is Bangor where we work in real estate and insurance, 46 miles away, but spend nearly every weekend during the fall, winter and spring seasons!

Our property and location is great because there is a mix of summer residents and year 'round residents... there is an active community here in the 'off season'

During the summer the bus stops at our doorstep providing free transportation around Mt Desert Island. But when its not we are within a short distance to the Causway Club, which has nine hole golf course, clay tennis courts and a salt water heated pool.

On the other side of the Club is the Park with superb hiking. One fantastic hike is Flying Mountain which is only about 250' in elevation and takes only 20 minutes to climb. The reward is a fabulous view East overlooking Somes Sound, Northeast Harbor and the ocean and islands off shore. The trail continues down to Valley Cove on the Sound and there's a fire road returning you to the point of beginning.

The proximity to the vibrant village 'down town' adds to the location. The village offers a great library, Harbor House a community neighborhood organization offering 'YMCA' type of programs for folks of all ages, a great bakery, specialty wine store, a gourmet food market, bike shop, pharmacy, and an array of fine restaurants.
Personally, the property provides access to the harbors and islands around Mt Desert Island.

What makes this property unique

Mount Desert Island offers the most spectacular vistas on the East Coast of the US.

A visit to 'the island' and this part of the Maine Coast would not be complete without a visit to one of the 'outer islands'... Islesford, the village on Little Cranberry Isle is minutes away from Southwest Harbor by ferry where the pace of life is of another generation. It's where a small year 'round population of hardy folk who look to the sea for their sustenance, swells with the 'summer folk who come from 'away' to occupy their waterfront homes and cottages. So check the Ferry schedule at the Upper Town Dock and treat your self to a visit to Islesford.

And if you want a great 'shore luncheon' visit the Dock Restaurant (www.isleforddock.info) Dining at the 'dock' is even better in the evening especially if you're lucky enough to see the sun set... its a site to behold!