Apartment

Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio

View of the marina and breakwater from Bedroom #4

Sunny section of extra large deck overlooking the marina and breakwater

Shady section, a great reprieve from the sun on hot summer days

Picnic table and chairs. Weber grill for family BBQ's, Lobster cooker available

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 101320 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
Place, Acadia National Park
Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

Locally owned, maintained and occupied by an Island family of several generations, Breakwater (Formerly Black Dog Watch) is a large apartment in a newer duplex on an elevated property across the harbor, offering wonderful views of Southwest Harbor, Manset shore, and the Cranberry Isles. Park your cars on the property and walk 5 minutes to all that Southwest Harbor has to offer by being right on Main St. The pier is directly across the street along with 2 restaurants within throwing distance. The house offers WiFi, cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney + for evenings and rainy days. Breakwater can sleep 8-10 people with 2 king sized rooms, 2 rooms with a set of twins, and an optional futon and couch. The 680 sq. ft. deck also overlooks the ocean with deck furniture, picnic table, and new Weber gas grill for enjoying warm summer evenings.

We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. We lost Maggie, or orginal Black Dog in '23, but our new little black girl Lucy lives next door with us now. If you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Lucy can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her. We also have a little "bobcat" named Lily that likes to perform acrobatics on various hand rails across the property.

The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.

There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.

You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.

This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

No pets left alone in the apartment

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only allowed outside on the patio.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Please start the load of towels if you can. It greatly helps out housekeeper get a start on the several loads between each flip 🙂

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Quiet hours are between 10pm and 7am. Please refrain from playing loud music, television, or elevated conversations between these hours.

Please bring your pup with you, No dogs left alone inside the house. We’ve had too many chewing and barking issues in the past.

Please stay out of the woods, they are on my neighbor's property.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Wendell Gilley Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Flying Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬22 min drive
‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Luke Damon

Luke and Jackie met in Bar Harbor in March of 2009 and got married in July of 2013. Luke had just got home from 3 months at sea and was going out with some friends for a drink. Jackie saw the first new man she had seen all winter and claimed him immediately. You know.... storybook love story at a pub on a Maine island in winter!

Luke and his family have been on MDI and have fished the waters for generations. Luke was a Merchant Marine Engineer for several years sailing large ships all over the world until he met Jackie and came home from sea. He is now an engineer at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor and helps run the utility plant there.

Jackie is originally from Downeast Maine but has been in the MDI area for over 20 years. She has worked in several restaurants in the area and can give you excellent suggestions for varying types of cuisine and wine. She is now a dental hygentist and practices in Town Hill/Bar Harbor.

Luke and Jackie love to hike all over MDI with their black lab, Lucy and son Cole. They will be happy to give advise of what to do while you're here and where to go.

Why they chose this property

Luke and Jackie have been looking to move back onto MDI for 2 years and finally found this amazing property which they both (miraculously) liked! All the amenities of living in town while having an amazing view of Southwest Harbor and shorter commutes to work is all it took for them to make the easy decision to buy this house. Since it was just the 2 of us originally, we decided to share the property with all the visitors that enjoy their Island as much as they do.

What makes this property unique

The sunrise over Islesford and Great Cranberry Island from bedroom #4 (or the deck) is amazing! If you're not a morning person, you can at least set your alarm, open the shades, enjoy the view, and go back to bed!

The 52 ft deck with 2 entrances to the apartment is by far the spot where most folks spend their time. 1/2 of the deck is shaded by a 2nd story deck above, and 1/2 is open and sunny with a full southern exposure, all while overlooking Southwest Harbor. Several cedar chairs are provided for lounging along with a cedar picnic table and Weber grill.

We have all the advantages of all the other Main street property with a sidewalk going right into town so you can park you car and walk to the market, pub, restaurant, or playground. However, we are a B lot so we have buffer from the road to dampen any traffic noise and not worrying about the kids or the dog being too close to the road. Being on the side of a hill we still have a great view without our front neighbors obstructing the Harbor.