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Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia

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A modern kitchen with a large window, a built-in island, and a dishwasher.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, multiple seating options, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
Terrace/patio
A green house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table. Large windows provide views of a wooded area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 6 guests, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and access to a deck and patio. Engage in nearby activities like motorboating, fishing, and game walks, while enjoying nearby golf courses. Attractions include Flying Mountain Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Acadia National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia

Sink into a large, sectional sofa after a day of swimming, hiking, boating or sightseeing in this new home. Nestled in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, this cottage is loaded with amenities including WIFI, a big-screen T.V, spacious new decks a bluetooth soundbar stereo system, ceiling fans with remotes and air conditioning. a hot tub may be available .

This cottage is within walking distance to Acadia National Park hiking trails and the ocean, and it is close to the nearby town of Southwest Harbor where restaurants and shopping are available. Stars light up the night sky, with the cool breeze that coaxes you to a sound sleep. It is truly a memorable vacation destination!

Keywords: wifi,
Easy walk to Acadia National Park, comfortable, full amenities, families, AC. Brand new kitchen with state of the art appliances , 2 decks gas fireplace.
guests will be required to book a minimum of 7 nights during “high season”
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
The house is not “child proofed”
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please add a tsp of chlorine(in small white container before you go .
Make sure house is locked . Trash pick up Tuesday and Friday so please get it out early on trash day. Water plants please!
Start some towels the night before and start a load or 2 if you have time. My cleaner is on a tight schedule . Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dishes must be cleaned. Beds need to be stripped
Currently no recycle pick up SWH so recycles get thrown out
*One week or more rentals allowed June July and August otherwise 5 night minimum*

Important information

You need to know

Property # 312115
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 in the city center and on a lake. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia on Nov 1, 2026 start from $451, 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 Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Flying Mountain Trailhead and Acadia National Park. Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound are also within 2 mi (3 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. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in the woods. Lots of privacy but easy access to Southwest Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2026
We are so glad you returned and appreciate you taking good care of our home! We hope to see you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family. It was perfect for our Maine family to visit. PLE rynof room. Anything that you would need for cooking/baking was there! Even a muffin tin! Plenty of towels too. They even supply laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Jennifer responded to every question so quickly. Great house and a great host. We will be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great porches, breeze, comfortable spaces and a very nice new kitchen. Walked to acadia. What a dream
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from a fabulous trip to Southwest Harbour, ME. Jennifer was great to work with, and our stay was as expected (the updated kitchen is spectacular). The house was exactly as advertised, just a short drive to the quaint little town of Southwest Harbour, and very convenient for access to Acadia National Park. The hot tub was nice to relax in after a full day of hiking. We would definitely look to stay here again for our next trip to Mount Desert Island, and can’t wait to come back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We work hard to make the house comfortable. You were wonderful guests and we very much appreciate how nicely you left the home . We hope you come back someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Quiet. Secluded. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the quiet side of the island. Loved the well-stocked, newly renovated kitchen! Quiet, but not too far away from town.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We very much enjoyed our week stay here. Clean, beautiful and host was very responsive! Loved the hot tub. Great location to all the fun and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Trip

We had a great vacation in Maine. The location was great. The place was very quiet and private. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Thank you for your review! We hope you will return some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

My husband and I enjoyed our 25th anniversary for a week at this lovely location. It was nice and secluded, but yet extremely close to dining and shopping. We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2024
Tracey, Thank you for your kind review! We would love to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property

Loved the secluded and quiet nature of this property in the woods so close to SW Harbor.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing but close to everything

What a wonderful location. Had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

southwest harbor rental

Pretty much as advertised- a nice, clean place in a great location in SW Harbor- I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

The house is spacious and clean. Convenient but quiet location. The hot tub was enjoyed by everyone. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great private location.

Lovely property close to all that Acadia has to offer. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The couch in the great room could use some updating/cleaning however everything else about the house was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2020
Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy home with clean hot tub. Kitchen stocked with great cookware and dinnerware. Loved the gas fireplace, roominess of the home and decks. Excellent location to groceries, restaurants and Acadia Natl Park. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2025
Thank you Alice for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful week! This is a beautiful cabin and very comfortable. Close to everything there is to do on Mt Desert Island! Very cozy and comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2020
Thank you James! So glad you enjoyed yourself! Jennifer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location Quiet and Relaxing

Lovely house close to amenities, Bar Harbor and Acadia. Plenty of sleeping spaces if you have a larger group. Great outdoor spaces if you visit in the warmer months. We were able to bring our dogs with us which was awesome! Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house

We were pleased with everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay just outside of Bar Harbor

We stayed at the Green House for the last week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well-stocked and in a sweet, quiet part of the island. Bar harbor was close enough to go daily, but far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. The hot tub was a perfect way to spend each night and the stars were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We loved this place, both Acadia and this house. As turn key as you get- linens, kitchen-ready for dining in and beautifully secluded. Would love to see the island in the Fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
Thank you for you kind review! Glad you were comfortable. Hope to see you again! Jennifer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful winter visit

My wife and I had an excellent weekend in SW Harbor, and the house was perfect for our needs. The house was very clean and well appointed. Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

The house was wonderful. Everything was there that you could have needed. It was close to bar harbor and acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2021
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking good care of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Absolutely beautiful home and perfect location for us!!! Jennifer was easily reached and helpful!! Sad to leave but hope to return again!! Thank you !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place in Acadia

We loved our stay, the house has lots of room, it is very light with the great windows. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds were super comfortable. The hot yup was the cherry on top. The location is perfect on the Les busy side of Acadia and in walking distance to some great hiking trails. We will come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 29, 2024
Thanks for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed our home nestled in the woods!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

National park experience

The trip to ME from NY was to see Acadia National Park. This property in Southwest Harbor was was a short ride to the park. The location made it convenient to have dinner in Bar Harbour or Southwest Harbour. The property was clean, comfortable, and spacious. We enjoyed our visit to the park and the house we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2023
So glad you enjoying your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Higgins

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My husband Dave and I have been coming to Mount Desert Island for years. I grew up coming to Maine as well in the summers and never tire of this wonderful location. We have three children and a dog, and plan to retire here when they are all through college! Email me with questions!

Why they chose this property

This home is built for comfort and has mostly one floor living. Mount Desert Island is a wonderful place to spend time in the summer and the climate and surroundings make you feel healthy and rejuvenated. It has a variety of amenities . A huge wrap around deck, ceiling fans with remotes, AC in Living Room and Master BR, and wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms make it very comfortable.

What makes this property unique

In Southwest Harbor there is something for everyone! Young children enjoy exploring the rocky coastlines and hiking and swimming in our nearby lakes, adventurers enjoy hiking, boating and biking on amazing carriage trails, and older visitors like to drive throughout the park, golf and visit gardens and exhibits.
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