Peaceful, Quiet, Wooded Charm! Year Round Post and Beam Carriage House

• Quiet, peaceful, clean, comfortable!

  Quiet, peaceful, clean, comfortable!

  • Guest Babs
  • Date of stay 04/28/13
  • Review Submitted 05/12/13
  My husband and I spent a week in the carriage house for our honeymoon. The accommodations were exactly as they appear in the photos and completely clean. We were very happy to be on a quiet, wooded residential street. The carriage house is set away from the main house just enough to feel perfectly private, and its perch above the garage makes it feel like a treehouse! This was the perfect spot for a couple who would like to cook for themselves and have flexibility with meals. The kitchen was adequately equipped for us to cook a variety of meals. Overall, we were very comfortable (soft towels, soft sheets, comfy bed!) and glad to be in a rental that did not allow pets or smoking. In terms of activities, there is a trailhead for a great moderate hike (Flying Mountain and Valley Peak) with some lovely views a very short walk from the house. The national park really is everywhere, and we never felt like we were on the "other side." The carriage house is a very short distance to Southwest Harbor and a quick drive to Bar Harbor. Debbie was easy to contact, pleasant, and professional. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Lovely. Charming. Quiet. Perfect. Located on the Quiet Side in Southwest Harbor.

  Lovely. Charming. Quiet. Perfect. Located on the Quiet Side in Southwest Harbor.

  • Guest T from Texas
  • Date of stay 09/30/12
  • Review Submitted 10/08/12
  This carriage house couldn't have been more beautiful. My husband and I stayed here for a few nights recently, and our stay was so very pleasant. Everything you will need is here in Southwest Harbor. It is away from the busy Bar Harbor but very close to it, so you can sight-see without driving too far. Acadia National Park is within walking distance of this carriage house. In fact, Acadia is everywhere here. This rental is stocked with everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen, fully equipped bathroom. There was nothing lacking in this tasteful carriage house. Pleasant deck on which to have morning coffee and watch the birds and listen to the nearby babbling brook. WiFi available, beautifully decorated but not fussy, so the husbands will like it too. Working with the owner on rental was problem free, everything went so smoothly. This carriage house made our vacation one to remember and it will be the first place we contact when we want to return, and we will return! Southwest Harbor is very quiet, a small town with restaurants, shops, a drugstore, and I found a beauty salon which does it all. I loved this carriage house, and I think you will too. This owner thought of everything a person might need, and then some. This place is perfect. We arrived to a cute vase of freshly picked flowers that came from owner's garden. What a sweet touch that was! There were board games stored on the shelves, wine glasses, ice in the freezer, plentiful, fluffy towels. The bed was so comfortable and cozy. Everything is top notch at the Carriage House. Don't worry that you will be too far "away from it all" by staying here - you aren't, but it feels like you are.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Delightful Stay!!

  Delightful Stay!!

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/04/12
  We truly enjoyed our stay in the Carriage House and Southwest Harbor. The Carriage House is everything described in the listing and much more. A well appointed, cozy, clean property with everything you would possibly need for a comfortable stay. The location is a beautiful wooded area that gives you a feeling of seclusion yet was convenient to everything the area has to offier. Debbie was friendly, helpful and very easy to work with. If you desire a charming, safe, quiet and convenient home away from home; this would be the place to stay. I hope to return to Maine and the Carriage House for a longer stay one day!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Warm, Rustic, and Cozy Carriage House on the Quietside!

  Warm, Rustic, and Cozy Carriage House on the Quietside!

  • Guest Walt and Del
  • Date of stay 09/01/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  My wife and I spent our honeymoon at the Carriage House and couldn't have been more pleased. We felt totally secure in this secluded wooded area of Southwest Harbor. Debbie was very friendly and helpful but also respected our privacy. The pictures posted do not do justice to the exposed beam loft apartment. We found it to be tastefully furnished, well stocked, and very clean. It provided a perfect jumping off point to many wonderful days of biking, hiking, and kayaking. We usually cooked our breakfast there and dined out for the main meals. My wife had lobster 6 out of 7 days! Try Seafood Ketch in Bass Harbor. Don't forget to check out the lighthouse in Bass Harbor, too. If you make it to Jordan's Pond House for popovers, make it a point to hike to Bubble Rock afterward to work off those calories!! We rented our hybrid bikes and trunk carrier (a must) from Southwest Cycles which enabled us to bike on Swan's Island via ferry (way cool!) and cycle on a myriad of carriage trails in Acadia. If you have the time consider biking (or driving) at Schoodic Point near Winter Harbor across Frenchmans Bay from Bar Harbor. The crashing waves on the rocky coastline were incredible! There is a one way road through the park with only an occasional car. We were fortunate also to see a huge bald eagle there! Coming back on the occasional wet day was a warm and cozy experience. You will have to look hard to find a better place to stay, regardless of price, which, by the way, was very affordable.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Great stay.... So quiet...

  Great stay.... So quiet...

  • Guest Luc
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  I would recommend it without any hesitation to everybody who enjoys peace and quiet. The forest around is beautiful and the house is decorated with taste and goes so well with the decor outside. It is very well located, close to many trails of Acadia park and also to services. And I prefer much this neighborhood than in Bar Harbor.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• A wonderful retreat in the woods

  A wonderful retreat in the woods

  • Guest BlueSeaJewels
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/21/12
  My husband and I stayed here last week and quickly fell in love with the location and this beautiful carriage house! Debbie's carriage house is decorated beautifully and immaculately clean. The linens were all spotless and new looking. The briny smell of the ocean combined with the scent of the woods drifts in over you from the nearby shore. The carriage house itself has a wonderful scent of cedar from all the exposed wood in the post and beam interior. The warmth of the exposed wood is enhanced by her warm, bright color choices throughout the home. My husband loves to cook and we enjoyed wine and dinner many nights on the small balcony off the living room looking out at the woods. For three days our car didn't even leave the driveway as we walked to the nearby Flying Mountain trailhead for an all day hike, biked on the Western Mountain Fire Road to Echo Lake, and walked to Valley Cove for a day at the beach. What a wonderful home in a beautiful location! We can't wait to return!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Beautiful home, beautiful setting.

  Beautiful home, beautiful setting.

  • Guest User
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/30/12
  Spotless with charming decor. Great hikes and walking trails right down the street! Loved the little balcony for early morning coffee.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Lovely Quiet Carriage House

  Lovely Quiet Carriage House

  • Guest Barney and Kate
  • Date of stay 06/22/12
  • Review Submitted 07/01/12
  We spent 5 nights at this carriage house and wished we had stayed longer. The place was very clean, comfortable and nicely appointed. The vaulted post and beam ceilings give it a very spacious and open feeling. It's nicely decorated and the windows of the house look out onto woods and beautiful gardens. The surrounding grounds are very peaceful and well lit at night. Our host, Debbie, was available for questions and provided helpful tips on Acadia and the surrounding towns and attractions. The town of Southwest Harbor is close by and has a variety of restaurants and shops. There is a grocery store less than a mile away. We visited Acadia and Bar Harbor and after a day of hiking or biking we were happy to return to the quiet side of the island. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this Carriage House.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Pleasant Surroundings Inside and Out

  Pleasant Surroundings Inside and Out

  • Guest Cornelia
  • Date of stay 10/09/11
  • Review Submitted 11/04/11
  We would highly recommend this carriage house to anyone like us: a small family who wants to be in a lodging that matches the natural beauty of the island. We loved being close to Southwest Harbor, but on a secluded lot that was surrounded by trees. What a perfect place to begin and end each day that we filled with excursions of hiking, biking and exploring!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Great Stay!

  Great Stay!

  • Guest Mona L.
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 10/08/11
  We stayed at the Carriage House for only 3 short nights and wanted so badly to stay longer. Easy access to the park, hiking trails, and all the Harbors. Loved being outside of the tourist area and close to the quaint village of Southwest Harbor. The carriage house is affordably priced, tastefully decorated, clean and well equipped. Easy to work with owner. Loved our stay and hope to return.

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Winter - $800.00/mos
Spring and Fall - $140.00/nt  $800.00/wk
Summer - $925.00/wk

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.