New, Oceanfront guest cottage in the quaint village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This adorable cottage is the perfect vacation home for exploring Acadia National Park and the wonderful area surrounding it. Watch the lobster boats do their daily work or day dream you're on one of the beautiful yachts coming and going from our working waterfront/marina. Village amenities, such as restaurants, galleries, shops, bakeries, and bike shop are within a 5 minute walk. Park highlights such as Bass Harbor Head Light, Seawall, and Echo Lake are within a 10 minute drive. This house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, King bedroom and bath are on the first floor with an open loft with a queen bed and reading nook upstairs. The kitchenette includes a hightop table, refrigerator, microwave, Kuerig coffee pot, toaster, electric skillet, and outdoor grill. Large double copper sink in the bathroom allows for dishwashing for those light meals. This guest cottage is located on a shared property, there's multiple outdoor recreational areas including fire pits, grill, outdoor table, and lobster cooker, and a private porch with rocking chairs for quietly observing the harbor. Based upon availability multiple houses can be booked together with a 10% discount. Parking is available for 2 vehicles.
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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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
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 - 29 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 4 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 7 min drive
Abel's Lobster - 14 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?
As of Jul 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. on Oct 19, 2026 start from $363, 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 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
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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
Andrew L.
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!
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
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!
Aimee U.
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!
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!
Patrick H.
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!
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!
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!
Chris G.
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!
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!
This home is tastefully decorated in a nautical theme. It is a perfect location for various hiking trails, the national park and restaurants. The house has beautiful views of the harbor and the bedroom allows you to watch the sunrise. The house was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this vacation home.
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.
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!!
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.
We don't want to leave! Whale's Tail is comfortable and quiet. The bed is so comfortable that I just want to stay there. My back didn't bother me at all on this trip and I credit the bed. The views are fantastic from every window. Out front is the bay, but out every other window is green, making the cottage feel private.
Susan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! We also love it here! Come back soon!
Easy arrival process at a beautiful property with everything we needed for our stay. The owner was wonderful in giving recommendations for our stay and was very easy to reach and responded quickly when we had questions.
Great house on the "quiet side" of Acadia. Direct route to park about 25 minutes away. The house was super cute and fit our needs! Truthfully, we were barely there as we were up and out to the park early and returned after dinner each night. The shower was strong and appreciated as well as the comfy king size bed and Keurig coffee machine in the morning! The sunrise over the harbor was very pretty and we couldn't have been happier to have stayed here. Christie was a great host and I highly recommend staying here!
We stayed for 4 nights with friends and had an amazing time. This place was amazing and very clean. No issues whatsoever with the little construction that was nearby. Everything you will need is provided and all things you want to do is very close. The fire pit was a great Maine experience and communication with the owner is super easy. Definitely will stay again. Sail Acadia is a wonderful sailing experience with a wonderful sailboat named Alice. Biel’s And Thurston’s are both great lobster houses but another amazing place to eat is Dry Dock Inn in SWH is a must.
Christy was great! The place was just the right spot to go back and forth to Acadia. Whales Tail was clean and the right size for a couple. Visit the Upper Deck next door during season
Jennifer L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Christie Dysart
Languages:
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Premier Host
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