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Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1
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1 bathroomSleeps 4320 sq ft
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Southwest Harbor, ME
- Place, Long Pond14 min walk
- Place, Acadia National Park6 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center29 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1
This log cabin is perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family wanting to get back to nature. The cabin, built in 2000, measures 16’ x 20’, features an L shaped room with a separate bathroom and a screened in deck. It's nestled in a wooded area, within 300 feet from the owners residence and nearest neighbors. Only 3 miles to the center of town. The cabin sleeps 2 to 4 people, a queen size bed and a fold out futon couch/bed combo. The efficiency type kitchen is designed for light travel featuring a medium size fridge, cook top stove with fume hood, coffee maker that can make a pot of coffee, or you use can use k-cup, microwave, a table with 4 chairs. A stackable washer/dryer. The cabin has a bath room with a shower. The whole cabin is heated and cozy for those cool Maine nights. It has hot and cold water, electricity and Satellite TV. There is a screened in deck, with 2 chairs and a table. Outside a BBQ gas grill and a small picnic table,fire pit. No pets. No Smoking. Thank you
Activities and Attractions: It is nestled in a wooded area, within 300 feet from the owners residence and the nearest neighbors and only 3 miles to the center of Southwest Harbor. The cabin sits at the base of Mansell Mountain on the ‘Quiet Side’ of the Island with miles of hiking and biking trails out the front door. Within a short driving distance there are water activities including, swimming, snorkeling, deep sea and fresh water fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and boat rentals. There are also other recreations such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, whale watching cruises, glider rides, Park guided tours, bird watching, lighthouse tours and galleries within a short driving distance.
Walking and biking from your front door brings you to thousands of acres of beauty in Acadia National Park. The village of Southwest Harbor, only a short 3 mile drive away, offers all of the services you need. Larger shopping areas area located 30 minutes away, off the Island.
Amenities: Owners supply bath towels, hand towels and face clothes. Plates, bowls. spoons, forks, knives, cups, toilet paper and paper towels are supplied by the owners. Cooking supplies (pots and pans and utensils) are also supplied by the owners. All bedding is supplied by owner (one blanket per bed).
Activities and Attractions: It is nestled in a wooded area, within 300 feet from the owners residence and the nearest neighbors and only 3 miles to the center of Southwest Harbor. The cabin sits at the base of Mansell Mountain on the ‘Quiet Side’ of the Island with miles of hiking and biking trails out the front door. Within a short driving distance there are water activities including, swimming, snorkeling, deep sea and fresh water fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and boat rentals. There are also other recreations such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, whale watching cruises, glider rides, Park guided tours, bird watching, lighthouse tours and galleries within a short driving distance.
Walking and biking from your front door brings you to thousands of acres of beauty in Acadia National Park. The village of Southwest Harbor, only a short 3 mile drive away, offers all of the services you need. Larger shopping areas area located 30 minutes away, off the Island.
Amenities: Owners supply bath towels, hand towels and face clothes. Plates, bowls. spoons, forks, knives, cups, toilet paper and paper towels are supplied by the owners. Cooking supplies (pots and pans and utensils) are also supplied by the owners. All bedding is supplied by owner (one blanket per bed).
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located in Southwest Harbor, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Long Pond - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive - 29.4 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 29 min drive - 26.1 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 30.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 32 min drive
- Shell - 14 min drive
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 7 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 9 min drive
- Circle K - 5 min drive
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4 Nov, 2025
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Close to most hiking activities.
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