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Acadia Chickadee's Nest

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A covered porch with two purple Adirondack chairs, a table, and a chair with a blanket.
A room with two wicker chairs, a wooden dresser, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
A room with two armchairs, a small wooden table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of trees.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and cabinets. There is a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 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

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Acadia Chickadee's Nest

This gorgeous house is perfect for a single or multi-family vacation, girls trip, or week-long getaway with some friends. The house features a full kitchen, spacious living room, and a screened in front porch overlooking Main Street. This sweet and quiet location is just a 15 minute walk into town, or a 10 minute drive to beautiful hiking trails and scenic attractions.
We're currently working on getting a fresh coat of paint applied for the 2023 season, so please forgive the limited pictures!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 # 2253306
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this vacation home. 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.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Chickadee's Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Acadia Chickadee's Nest on May 28, 2027 start from $308, 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.

What time is check-in at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acadia Chickadee's Nest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acadia Chickadee's Nest located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal for our family trip to Acadia and the house was appropriately supplied with everyday necessities including kitchen items. The only complaint was the lack of curtains in the bedrooms. The sun rose at 5am which made the bedroom very bright and hard to sleep. Other than that I would recommend this place for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. The cabin was clean and the host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Location was great! The home was clean and well equipped! It is an older home but kept up well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Southwest Harbor was great and not crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quaint cottage. Lovely town and close proximity to Acadia/Bar Harbor. Felt very comfortable and homey-plenty of room for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property for visiting the Acadia park area. Wish the trees opposite the porch were gone so the water could be viewed. Great location to travel to nearby attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at the Chickadee’s nest, perfect for a girl’s trip to MDI. Danielle was an excellent host and was incredibly quick and detailed with communication. The house was walking distance to SW harbor and within easy driving distance to NE harbor, Bar Harbor, and Acadia. We loved it and will definitely stay here again when we return to Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time great host

They helped us out with a refund for one night after we had our trip delayed to canceled flights l. Great house for a hiking trip, great location! Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little cottage in Maine

Chickadee's Nest is a quaint little cottage in Southwest Harbor. It's really convenient to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Plenty of cooking utensils in kitchen to make meals. Several good restaurants are nearby. One of our favorites was Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound. It's a great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

Chickadees Nest was a comfortable place for our family to return to after exploring Acadia. We cooked many of our own meals there and found the king sized beds to be very comfortable. It gets very warm upstairs on hot July days with no a/c but the owners provide many fans to help with that and to help cover the noise from the busy road in front of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive

The original house had last minute serious plumbing issues just before we arrived, and the owner put us in another house, even nicer than the original. All was wonderu
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Path to the cottage is not good for anyone that is disabled in anyway. A motion light would be a great addition as we came back after dark most nights. I did not realize it was on a busy road, had the image that it was on the water through the trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Thanks Danielle for sharing your lovely home with us. House was cute and welcoming. Beds were comfy. House was very conveniently located to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park! Great hiking and whale watching. We had a great time with your family and really enjoyed the Upper Deck. Only suggestion would be mats in the tub and showers for us “old” folks! A few pictures in the living room would make it homier. Great trip and look forward to returning. Thanks again Danielle You were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house is felt like home when we first got in. The kitchen is fully functioning and well stocked of cooking tools. The grocery store is just on the other side of town, maybe a 5 minute drive, and a restaurant, The Upper Deck, with both great food and views, is right across the street. Danielle is very communicative, answering messages quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable place for 6

I stayed at the Chicadee’s Nest with my husband, two kids, and parents. The beds were very comfortable, and we appreciated the spaces to sit other than the living room. Slight downsides would be the fact that both full baths were upstairs and the stairs are steep with narrow treads, not very accessible if you have any mobility issues in your group. The dining space/table is very small. I can’t imagine fitting more than 6 people in it and 6 was really tight. Finally, the upstairs gets very warm during the heat of the day. We were able to cool it off considerably at night by opening lots of windows, and, as an upside, Danielle provided lots of fans for helping with airflow. Overall, though, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend Bliss

My friend's and I spent my 30th birthday at this beautiful property located in Southwest Harbor, very close to the harbor. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath was extremely spacious and cozy for our group of girls. We came from all over the northeast to spend time together and were absolutely not disappointed. From beginning to end, Debby and her daughter Danielle were very accommodating. The place was very clean and orderly and located close to the owner's restaurant, the Upper Deck. Beds were spacious, comfortable and had an overview of the ocean. We really appreciated the sprawling outside enclosed porch for the sunset. There are also a myriad of local hikes to take, and this side of the island seemed to be more peaceful than the busy Bar Harbor. Our favorite's were Mansell Mountain and Beach Mountain.. Flying if you like a shorter hike. I would highly recommend this property, for families or friend getaways alike.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chickadee nest was a great place for my family's first time on Mount Desert. The location was terrific, away from the crowds of downtown Bar Harbor but we could easily drive or take the shuttle to any of those destinations if we wanted to. The nearby main street in Southwest Harbor was very artistic and a great area to have a chill walk to, some of those shops were even nicer than Bar Harbor.Danielle was very communicative and quick to respond for any needs, and if anything was missing or below standards, she was very attentive and made up for it. The house is quaint and spacious. There are some old school decor touches that are interesting. The rooms were really cute and comfortable. There are some handles for the older people, which is nice, because I was with my parents who are older. That being said, there are some sharp edges and a few steps that might not be easy for some seniors, just a warning. Also for those sensitive about sounds, the washer and dryer make loud noises when being run, so you might want to run it when you're out of the house or just hang dry your clothes instead. Luckily we're not that sensitive. Overall, it was a lovely place to visit!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Though Chickadee's Nest isn't a bad property overall, this stay needs quite a few updates. One of the living room chairs has a broken leg, one of the toilet seats upstairs is completely sliced, the dryer is at an angle that makes the whole machine rumble and screech terribly, and the king bed upstairs has an unstable bed frame. (My husband tried to sit on the end of the bed to put his shoes on, and the slat and the mattress at the bottom fell through to the floor). We also had to limit the dryer load to 3-4 pieces of clothing because it was so unstable. The bathrooms are pretty small, and because the showers are upstairs, I would highlight that this isn't a handicap/ limited mobility accessible residence. My family and I were in town for the primary purpose of exploring Bar Harbor/ Acadia NP, so almost all of our excursions were 20 minutes away driving time (Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, etc.) Just some things to note if you are traveling with older family members or children who might not be entertained by hours of driving daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVED our stay at Acadia Chickadee's Nest and can't wait to return! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Chickadee's Nest. It was the PERFECT place to stay for our trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house has a great location on the quieter side of the island. It is close to hiking, downtown, restaurants, the lighthouse, marina, and more. The house itself was perfect for us and is even BETTER in person than the description and pictures show. It is ADORABLE! We felt like we were staying with our family...cozy, quaint, comfortable, and just right! We were able to VERY comfortably fit our family of 6...2 adults and 4 teenagers. There was space for everyone to not have to be on top of each other. The house actually has 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, and a Twin daybed in the loft...so it is more like having 4 bedrooms instead of 3. It was very nice to have 2.5 bathrooms, too, especially with having four boys. Two of my kiddos have dietary restrictions so we knew we would be cooking all of our meals at home. Our host was VERY helpful with providing the additional spices and cooking pieces that we needed, without hesitation. The kitchen is pretty well stocked, too, which is a big plus. It was very helpful to have a washer and dryer, too. Everything you need is provided, even dishwasher pods, washing machine pods, toilet paper, napkins, coffee filters, and paper towels. We've stayed at several houses where we had to bring all of those consumable supplies. Our host went out of her way to make us feel welcome and to help us with our needs :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Having the house within walking distance of Southwest Harbor was such a great convenience. It was easy to stroll into town for a delicious meal, grab an ice cream, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings.The house was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay on Mt. Desert Island. Danielle was incredibly responsive and clearly puts a lot of care into anticipating her guests’ needs and making sure every detail is taken care of.She has created a lovely home that is perfect for families and provides a wonderful home base for exploring Acadia National Park. We made some wonderful memories during our visit and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My adult children and I have a marvelous time at the Chickadee's Nest. We didn't have to worry about a thing except for feeding ourselves. The host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for 6 adults. Both showers were upstairs which was fine for us, but might be a problem for some folks. It did get warm upstairs but we were there during an unusually hot week. They provided plenty of fans!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our stay at chickadee‘s nest.it could use some updating. The listing doesn’t mention that it’s on a noisy road and there’s no view but it is a nice area in general. The beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were very adequate. There’s no AC so the upstairs area gets quite hot when it’s warm outside, but overall, we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Quiet side of island! Make sure you eat at a lobster pound!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Danielle DuBois

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