Location: Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Near Acadia NP,10 Mi.-Bar Harbor, 45 Mi.-Bangor Int'l Airp't)
Accommodations: Single Family Home, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Napier Cottage is one of the oldest homes in SW Harbor, ME, and features the charm of high ceilings, hardwood floors and sun-drenched rooms with views of the harbor.
It has been lovingly maintained, restored and enhanced over the years, and is furnished with oriental carpets and antiques, linens, a well-stocked gourmet kitchen, DSL connection, satellite TV, and many books, games and puzzles.
The cottage is situated on nearly an acre of land with lovely gardens, patio, wrap-around decks and a screened, lighted gazebo. Part of the lawn is fenced in and is a perfect play area for small children.
It is an easy walk to the upper and lower town docks, 2 lobster pounds, a ferry, and the market, restaurants and stores in downtown SW Harbor.
It is also within 1/2 block of the free bus which will take riders anywhere on Mount Desert Island or in Acadia National Park. Concierge services are provided by the owner at no charge to renters, and catered meals are available for a fee. The home has a 2-zone hot water heating and wood stove.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- "Electric stair-lift, walk-in shower, raised toilet for those with mobility problems", "Brick patio, wrap-around deck, lighted, screened gazebo" "Fenced yard for small children", "Quiet, dead-end street".
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Close to Acadia National Park, whale-watching trips, deep sea fishing, lobster festing, canoeing, Ocean-Aquarium for viewing sea creatures.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 16-Jun 27 ...................................... $2,200/week .. $ 7,800/month
Jun 27-Aug 01 ...................................... $2,500/week .. $ 9,000/month
Aug 01-Aug 30 ...................................... $3,500/week .. $12,600/month
Aug 30-Sep 26 ...................................... $2,300/week .. $ 7,800/month
Sep 26-Oct 31 ...................................... $2,500/week .. $ 9,000/month
Nov 01, 2009-May 15, 2010 .......................... $1,500/week
Holiday weeks .. Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years .. $2,000/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1979
I am an eternal optimist, enthusiatic about life and its adventures, am a creative problem-solver, a gardener, a seamstress, a reader, a traveler, an appreciator of beautiful things both living and hand-crafted, enjoy music, art, theater, and occasionally make stained glass pieces. I am single with grown children, and I have many years experience as an RN, a psychologist and a psychotherapist, as well as having a variety of other employment experiences and adventures. I find sources of joy every day, and am open to life's next adventure or next lesson.
Why the Owner Chose Southwest Harbor
I bought this lovely house and property as a home for my children and myself. It has many great features that make it an ideal family place. My children have many wonderful memories of this house and the area, and now my grandchildren are adding their own memories of being here. Now that my children are grown, I want to share this home with others who would like a welcoming place for families or friends to gather and celebrate being together in Maine.
The Unique Benefits of this Single Family Home
The surroundings of ocean, harbor, boats, mountains, lakes, bald eagles, deer, forest and flowers, which are always changing, daily and seasonally, nurture my very being. The Cottage's high ceilings which lend themselves to antique furnishing; the rooms sun-filled from dawn to dusk; the moon traveling across in front of the Cottage and highlighting the waters of the harbor and the moored boats; the quietness, the safety, the ability to walk to markets, restaurants and shops; the welcoming feeling of the Cottage whenever I enter. The special feeling of the gazebo in every kind of weather. These are some of the things which give my heart a home here.
Property Photos
- Harbor and lilacs from gazebo - Southwest Harbor, ME Home with Electric Stair Lift that is Kid Friendly close to Restaurants and Shops
- Front of Napier Cottage and circular driveway - Southwest Harbor, ME Home with Electric Stair Lift that is Kid Friendly close to Restaurants and Shops
- Water side of Napier Cottage with deck, edge of gazebo, and patio with gas grill - Southwest Harbor, ME Home with Electric Stair Lift that is Kid Friendly close to Restaurants and Shops
- Living room with wood stove
- Living room bookcases and video library
- Dining room with French doors to deck, patio and gazebo
- Kitchen
- Den, TV and media room
- Master Bedroom with Queen bed and private bath
- Master bath with walk-in shower
- Sage room with twin beds
- Poppy Room with double bed, bay window and built-in window seat
- Fairy Room with bunk beds and crib
- Inside the Gazebo, with a view of the harbor and boats
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