'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor

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A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A bathroom with a toilet, a window with a curtain, and a towel rack.
A waterfront view with a sailboat docked, a brick chimney, and autumn-colored trees in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a bookshelf, two windows with lace curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A white house with a balcony and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this vacation 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 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
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor on Oct 31, 2026 start from $271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation had everything we needed, very well equipped and comfortable.The apartment is in the quieter part of the island but easily accessible to everywhere in Acadia.We enjoyed the balcony and cooked on the barbecue when weather was favorable.There were just two of us but the apartment would handle 6 people quite easily. Check in and parking easy and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was perfect for our group of six. It was very affordable with all the amenities we needed. The kitchen was stocked with all the dishes and condiments you would need. The place had enough room for us all to have our own space. The location was great ...in a quiet neighborhood with a balcony that overlooks the harbor. The owners responded to our every need very quickly. We had a chance to speak with Kathleen the owner and she was so kind and even gave us some recommendations of sights to see and resturaunts to eat at. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 May 24, 2022
Thanks for staying with us. We hope you return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Laura

Fantastic place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 Oct 17, 2022
Thank you for your generous review. We hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jun 6, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Harbor Boat House. We hope you return sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Aug 30, 2025
Thank you for your kind review and for taking such good care of Harbor Boat House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jun 23, 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very accommodating. Worked outvery well for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place on the quiet side .Great for family or just a couple. We wonderful thoughtful hosts Have been here many times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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