Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available

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A cozy dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.
A grassy area with trees and a body of water.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a visible chimney.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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Swans Island, ME
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Swans Island

Located in Swans Island, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Southwest Cove, while Wendell Gilley Museum and Blue Heron Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Swans Island, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Love - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Bake Shoppe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Swans Island Fishermens Co-Op Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tea Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Gifts & Take Out - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available on Oct 31, 2026 start from $356, 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 Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cove-side Meadow House - Waterfront Views: year-round rentals available located?

Nestled on the beach, this Swans Island vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Southwest Cove and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Spindle Cove. East Cove and Acadia National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical place. Our family loved our time swans island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only thing was that we wished we would have known about the ferry in regards to times and money it would be as it added quite a bit to our budget.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Magic location

We truly enjoyed the wonderfuk kocation if the Meadiwhouse with beautifuk views allaround it was very foggy and rainy so we took advanrage of the grzat bookselection and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and setting are amazing!Host was responsive and answered questions promptly. Accommodations are simple and basic. Logistics regarding ferry schedule are complicated and require additional expenses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful time away

Perfectly situated close to a cove beach (walking distance). The kids loved it! We had a bit of fog this week but still made the most of the sea air, beaches and quality time reading and playing games. So many memories! Thank you to the owners for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

My sister, her partner, and I stayed at this property and had a wonderful time. The home itself is beautiful and well appointed. The deep bathtub under the skylight in the bathroom was particularly delightful. The property is also sprawling and beautiful--the dog we brought along had a ball frolicking in the backyard meadow. The closeness of the beach was also a major perk--only a 2 minute walk away! Would definitely recommend this magical place to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

We had such a great time with endless things to do around the island within walking and biking distance of the house, we rarely got in the car. The property itself was great as adults could relax or unwind for the day while kids ran around in the back yard and played. And if we needed anything we could run up the hill to TIMs. Such a perfectly wonderful spot. We feel so lucky to have gotten to spend time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recharge your batteries at Swans Island

If you're looking for a relaxing and private getaway, then this is the place! Our family had an amazing time while staying on the island for the week. The cottage provided plenty of room for our family of 4, and the views of the ocean from the living room were beautiful. We enjoyed the local beaches and spent time at both the lighthouse and the lobster museum, where we learned about the island's rich fishing history, and a little more about where we were staying! It felt so good to just hang out and not have to rush around. We are definitely are thinking about coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend Meadow House

Comfortable house with lots of room centrally located. We thank the owners for sharing their house with us. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT STAY

We are a group of 8 artists who retreat annually on an island in Penobscot Bay. This was our 18th year and yet our first trip to Swans Island . We rented both the Meadow and the Cove house and just LOVED OUR STAY. The location was quiet, accessible to amazing walks and views of the ocean and Milky Way at night. We were able to have dinners at both the Meadow and the Cove house and enjoyed the antique nature of the houses. One foggy cold day we were able to enjoy a lovely warm fire and even cook dinner on the woodstove which was an added treat. There was plenty of space for each artist to have quiet and alone painting time as well as places for us to get together to talk about our work or share a cup of tea on one of the porches. We loved it and hope to be back next year! Thank you to the family for sharing this special home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home on Magical Swans Island

This was our second trip to swans island and we loved it! The house was spacious with plenty of sleeping spaces. We travelled with a young family so the stairs and steps to the sunroom were a challenge, as was not having laundry facilities. I love the artsy, rustic feel of the property and the gorgeous views of the ocean. We experienced two short power outages while we there due to rainy and windy weather… didn’t bother us much, but could be an issue for some. Overall, loved our stay and gracious hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Place

Nice house, as advertised. Always good to be on Swans Island
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

We rented this house for my mother and we, her adult children, came and went. The location is fabulous, a short walk to the isthmus which has swimming and great kayaking on both sides. It’s also a longish walk or a short bike ride to Fine Sands, a beautiful beach. I highly recommend bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc, as Swan’s Island is delightful in its lack of touristy attractions. The house was great, and the owner couldn’t have been nicer. The furnishings could use a little updating, but the kitchen had everything we needed and the wifi is excellent. We only wished we had longer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Swan Island

We were on Swan Island 20 years ago and it is as beautiful as I remember it to be. The location of the house we rented was fabulous. Water views back and side of house. We received information about the house beforehand but I wish we had been informed of the TV situation in case of a rainy day. Who today has a VHS TV the size of an IPAD. I assumed it would have been a DVD player / TV. Brought multiple DVD movies but were unable to watch them. Did however get to read 5 books and play backgammon again. For the most part it was a great vacation. The people on the island were as friendly as ever. If the pillows and the pots and pans and the TV were updated I would have given it 5 stars. Needed utensils for hard shell lobsters. Since we were there last they opened "The Tea Room". It was great for pastry and sandwiches. Tim's general store was also handy. Great looking breads,soups and other types of fresh foods. The house was clean and my HGTV person took over planning how I would decorate it if it was mine to do so.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation

This is a beautiful and comfortable home. Our family felt truly privileged to spend two weeks in a house that was sited, designed, built, and furnished with tremendous attention to detail and artistry. Located within walking distance of trails, beaches, and even the one store on Swan's Island, the house met the needs of all members of our family. Among our favorite features were the well-equipped kitchen, the simplicity of the household furnishings, the antique kitchen table that expanded to accommodate many visitors, the comfortable chairs and good lighting that invited one to spend time with a book, and the outdoor charcoal grill. For anyone seeking a complete escape from hectic and commercial daily life, this is an ideal spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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