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'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor

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Dine and sun
Bright and sunny!
Great view
Fully equipped kitchen
A grill with a view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor

Bright, sunny 1100 sq ft of living area plus 32 ft sundeck. Eat-in kitchen and spacious great room with beautiful harbor views from this second story townhouse. Easy sidewalk access to town, shops, grocery, playground, library and restaurants. Located on Clark Point Road across from Upper Town Dock. Harbor offers ferry to the Cranberry Islands, tours, marinas and charter fishing. Convenient to Acadia National Park, hiking, carriage trails, free island shuttle bus and all MDI attractions.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 100169
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay at this cool VRBO. There were 5 of us and we had plenty of space and really enjoyed it. It had everything we needed to eat in and relax and was an easy drive everywhere we wanted to go. It was super convenient to Acadia and our hosts gave great local selections. We would highly recommend it to any family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy& Millard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property near Acadia National Park for our family vacation with five adults. Spacious, with all the essentials, quiet neighborhood, wonderful balcony with a view of the harbor, comfortable beds, handy washer and dryer, etc. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on the quieter side of the island! The neighborhood was lovely and the house was perfect distance between Beal's and the town. Everything was clean and the host was friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Amazing stay!

This property had a great location (easy driving distance from Acadia and Bar Harbor) was spotless, and had plenty of space. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy k.

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

Spacious, convenient and comfortable

A lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thanks for staying with us. We hope you return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Good time

Overall good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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

Perfect place

This was exaxtly what we were looking for, a great appartment in a nice neiborhood close to the center of town
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen y.

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

beautiful property and location

beautiful property and location. the owners were very helpful by providing us with electric when we lost it during the hurricane
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Laura

Fantastic place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

Wonderful week over July 4th

We had a wonderful time staying here. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and the rooms worked out perfectly. We were happy to see the bedroom blinds had been updated from the pictures to blackout shades. Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great visit to Acadia

My family of 6 had a great visit to Acadia National Park and the surrounding Mount Desert island. The Harbor Boat house was a perfect place for our family to stay while exploring the island. It fit our family comfortably and was walking distance to Southwest Harbor with its restaurants, cafes and shops. The apartment was clean and had a spacious living room kitchen area for my kids to relax after a day of hiking or boating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Wonderful

Perfect home to experience the quietside of the island. Wonderful kind hosts, lovely clean home, everything you could need. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Great Location

We visit MDI annually but first time staying in SW Harbor. The location of this rental was amazing, and open up opportunity in walking distance that we loved. The space was perfect for me and my two teens. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

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

Harbor Boat House

Wonderful location in Southwest Harbor with views of the harbor boats. Well appointed kitchen with everything we needed. Kathleen and Paul were great hosts and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we return to MDI.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ho H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Harbor House and we loved it again. Spacious and comfortable, we had everything we needed for a fun-filled vacation. Kathleen is always available to help. The town is a short walk for ice cream or to catch the free shuttle that runs to Bar Harbor. The balcony is a peaceful retreat to read or relax at the end of the day. My grandkids are looking forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind review and for taking such good care of Harbor Boat House
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful!

Highest recommendation. Very clean and well appointed. Excellent location. All this & magical Mount Desert Island, too!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thank you for your generous review. We hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

Great Property

Great property in SW Harbor, 5 minute walk to Lobster Pound, 5 minute walk to town, and short drive to sights on this side of the island. Love the deck and the view from it. Quiet, clean, and comfortable home. Great host, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Harbor Boat House. We hope you return sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Spacious and Comfortable Accommodation

Our stay at Harbor Boat House got our vacation off to a great start. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, directly across from a pier with wonderful views and in easy walking distance to town, as well as a ferry departure point, the garage apartment was comfortable, well stocked, and clean. Our hosts were pleasant and available with information about the area but not "in our business"during our stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

A great getaway

We enjoyed our weeklong stay here with our not-quite-2-year-old, who loved the view from the balcony. We spent most of our time outdoors in Acadia, a short drive away which made it easy to return for the kiddo’s midday naps. There was an initial hiccup with wifi service, but the owner was responsive and replaced the router which worked well for the remainder of our stay. The listing did not mention that there is in fact air conditioning, which we were grateful for on the warmer days. Would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M.J. W.

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

Great location!

Perfect location! This is an apartment above a separate building, so there is no noise through walls from the owners. Public dock across the street where you can watch the sunrise/sunset over the water. Walk 5 minutes or less to numerous restaurants, an inn with a bar, shops, coffee, etc. Easy access to everything on the quiet side, just a few minutes to Echo beach or Bass Harbor, too. We ate twice at Beale's (walked) and twice at Archie's (several minute drive). You're just down the hill from a very pricey resort, it's a nice neighborhood. Quiet area. Property is better than the description and photos show. Large flat screen TV has Roku and cable. Definitely will try to stay here again if we return to MDI.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the very positive review. We hope to see you again at Harbor Boat House.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Quiet and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Boat House. The place was clean, comfortable and had all the essentials you would need. Plenty of dishes, cutlery, glasses, pots & pans. Extra towels, beddings & blankets were also available. Wonderful view of the Harbor which was nice to see first thing in the morning. Great location if you enjoy the peace and quiet. This was our second visit to Acadia and we would love to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette T.

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

Well located, well appointed property.

The space was open and pleasant with three private bedrooms and one bathroom. The kitchen had everything that we needed. Beds were clean and comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Great home!

We really enjoyed this home! My husband, 3 year old and I had a great time. The place is clean and in an amazing location. The quaint little town was just what we needed. You can see the water and boats from the balcony. There was a grill and everything you need to cook in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was absolutely fantastic. We would most certainly book this home again if we were to return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ho-Wen H.

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

Excellent

This home was the perfect setting for our Acadia family vacation. It’s spacious and super clean, and had everything we needed for the week. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne C.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Good location for exploring Acadia’s quiet side. The apartment was was sunny, clean and well-stocked, with a nice harbor view from the deck, and met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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