Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.

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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by rocks and chairs.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small balcony.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a small table, a dog, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A dining area with a table set for two, a wooden floor, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area with a patio.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond 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. 66 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a quaint town. The home was just enough for what we needed and was a great home base for us while we explored Acadia. Check-in and check-out process was seamless and it was great seeing the wildlife around in the afternoons. The plus is being right by the water and watching the sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very comfortable with most anything we needed. The view was wonderful and having the coffee shop and Upper Deck restaurant right there was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2026
Glad you enjoyed your time here in SWH with us! Happy fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christie was incredibly kind and helpful. She went out of her way to bring toys for our kids to play with, which was so thoughtful and sweet. This was a very nice house and super clean. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Right on the bay. Breakfast provided. Comfortable. Clean. Walkable to restaurants. Good location outside the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Great access to Acadia national Park. WE WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2026
Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here on the "Quietside"! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and Christy was available for questions. The property is beautiful and parking is available and easy to manage. We loved the coffee shop that was only a minute walk. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Whales Tale cottage was the perfect choice! Close to all but on the quieter side of things! Cottage was immaculate upon arrival, host was exceptional! Questions regarding our trip, suggestions were responded to very fast and helpful! Would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in a Maine vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2026
Always happy to share our region with great guests such as yourselves! Thank you for choosing to stay with us this summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed cute cabin in a great location. Good restaurants nearby and close to Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage - new construction - very comfy and well equipped - nice harbor view - deer in the yard!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwest Harbor Getaway

This place was amazing. The property owner was very easy to get in contact with when we needed something. This was also the perfect location to get away from the busyness of Bar Harbor yet have access to all the activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay here in SWH Aimee! Happy summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place!

Really great host an truly wonderful place in a prime location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay Alex! Thank you for choosing to stay with us this summer! Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely very comfortable cottage with everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you Kevin! Glad you enjoyed your time here in SWH!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a great base for our visit to Acadia. Liked the quiet location in Southwest Harbor. Christie was most pleasant and helpful. Very much enjoyed our visit and ghe house suited our needs nicely. Clean, comfortable, just right
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at Whale's Tail guest cottage. Location is great, walking distance to downtown Southwest Harbor and overall access to MDI was fantastic. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful and clearly wanted us to have the best possible stay. We can't wait to re-book with an even larger group!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Would love to help you plan a most perfect vacation in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Our stay at Whale's Tail cottage was an all around great experience and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home Base for Acadia activities

The Whale’s Tail is a clean, comfortable home away from home for couples or small family groups. The bed ( we used downstairs only) was comfortable and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

Very clean and charmingly decorated
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Thank you Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed your time here in SwH!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cottage! The only minor drawback was the construction project right next door, obscuring an otherwise beautiful view of the harbor. But the host and the property itself were lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2025
Thank you for the great review! Project next door is on tract to be completed in April '26! It's usually obscured by trees, we'll be back to normal for our 2026 season!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Clean well decorated, had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage with great outdoor cooking

We enjoyed our stay, especially the walking distance to town and many outdoor activities. The cottage is snug, clean and nicely decorated. The outdoor kitchen was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was bigger than it looked in the photos! It’s definitely quant but the homeowner makes such amazing use of the space that you have everything you need and don’t feel cramped! The location is also perfect. It’s right on the water and only 20 mins from bar harbor and there’s plenty of restaurants nearby! It’s absolutely gorgeous in that area and we would love to come back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location

This cottage is the perfect location on the "quiet side" of this area. Walkable to town, buses available to all attractions, amazing view and fitted out with everything we needed for a wonderful visit to the Bar Harbor area!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in Southwest Harbor

We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway to Southwest Harbor ME. Christy had everything set and ready to go. The house is clean and has all the necessary touches for a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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