Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Walkable and wonderful
Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Wendell Gilley Museum
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Southwest Harbor, ME
Wendell Gilley Museum
Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
18 min walk
Acadia National Park
Place, Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
22 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2 Upper Level
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3 Lower Level
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom 1 Upper Level
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Lower level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upper level Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!
Harbor Daze - Hot Tub! This charming three-bedroom, two-bath home offers an open living area, private backyard with fire pit area, and a large deck with spectacular views of Southwest Harbor. Immaculate and comfortable, it is an ideal place to just relax or use as a home base for all your vacation activities. Whether you are in the fully equipped kitchen, sunny dining area, or relaxing on the couch, the nautical motif, cathedral ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide a light and airy feel and great views of the harbor. Sit at the desk in the loft to write out your postcards while taking in the view. Enjoy the sunrise over the harbor as you sip your morning coffee on the deck and watch the harbor come to life. Then enjoy all that the island has to offer, but be sure to be back in time to catch the breathtaking sunset. As the sun sets behind you, watch the light illuminate the boats in bright white with a pink glow on the entire harbor. Soak in the hot tub after a day of hiking, biking, swimming, sightseeing, shopping and adventuring. Hot Tub, Cable HD TV and wifi internet.
Situated on the "quiet side" of the island, you can enjoy the real Down East Maine away from the crowds, but still be within minutes of world-famous Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
You can explore all that the park has to offer by yourself, take a guided tour or take Mount Desert Island's Island Explorer bus, available to the public free of charge! Harbor Daze is on the Island Explorer bus route...destinations include just about anywhere you want to go on the island.
Wide Range of Fun Activities: There are a number of outfitters located on Mount Desert Island that rent bicycles and kayaks as well. Just ten miles to Bar Harbor and you can enjoy a wide variety of activities from the most relaxed to the most rigorous, dining for all tastes and budgets, and shopping in many unique shops and galleries. Regardless of your interests, this cottage and surrounding attractions are sure to make for a fulfilling vacation!
Come in the Fall-Beautiful Foliage, lower rates! The months of September and October are a fabulous time to come to 'Harbor Daze' House. The rates are lower, the crowds have left, the weather is comfortable and the foliage is spectacular!!
This unit typically books week long rentals, Saturday to Saturday only but feel free to message with any questions!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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 - 30 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 3 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 Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?
As of 20 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park! on 28 Sept 2026 start from £1,308, 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 at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park! located?
This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time staying in Southwest Harbor. Everything was clean and matched the description and photos. It was nice to come back to the hot tub after a day of hiking.
This property was perfect for us! Located on the “quiet side” in South Harbor we were able to walk to the small town to eat and shop, and were close to some less populated trails. We also had easy access to the park and to Bar Harbor. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, clean, and had beautiful views! We had deer in the yard one morning
The house has a fantastic location, a short walk from downtown Southwest Harbor and all the cute shops. Great view of the harbor, quiet, clean and comfortable.
The house was immaculate upon arrival. All rooms were stocked with linens and towels. The hot tub was well maintained. Everything was excellent and went above expectations.
We loved everything about our stay. From the kitchen having what we needed, to the hot tub and fire pit being just what we needed after a day of hiking, to the comfortable living area, it was all as advertised and perfect for us. We loved being on the quiet side with just a short drive to what we wanted to do!
We had an amazing time during our stay! The property is very clean, spacious, and has pretty views from the windows and deck. The location is fabulous, close by to restaurants and coffee shops. We loved spending time in the hot tub after a day of hiking. We will definitely be returning in the future!
My family and I loved staying here! It was centrally located to many of must sees on the island and it’s located in a quaint little harbor - Southwest Harbor. It’s walkable distance to shops, restaurants, and downtown area. The hot tub was great too after a long day exploring. Pictures are accurate and the rental was clean. Check in/checkout was simple and easy.
We had a great time (2 couples), the place was very comfortable. We were out every day exploring the area. We did e-bikes in Acadia national park, boat ride and eating a lot of lobster. Thanks for sharing your place.
This is our second stay at Harbor Daze; that in itself explains our high ratings.We prefer the “Quiet Side”of Acadia. Access to Carriage Roads is easy and popovers at the Common Good is a must whenever we are in the area. This is a great nonprofit supporting the local community.The house was clean and the hot tub was a treat after biking ! Communication with Amanda was easy and incredibly fast. We are likely to return again !
We had an excellent stay at Harbor Daze this August. The house was extremely clean, functional, and had everything we needed to cook and be comfortable for the week. The highlight was coming back from hikes and bike rides and being able to soak in the hot tub! The house had nice views of the harbor and was close enough to walk to a few places for dinner, which was really nice.
Great place.
The only complaint is that the cable didn’t have signal so we couldn’t watch movies at night.
House was clean and comfortable. Location was great and we really enjoyed eating dinners on the deck.
Love the Southwest Harbor area and this location was a walk into town and short drive to ocean at Seawall.
Hot tub was a treat after days of biking. And Amanda was amazing with her quick response to any concerns.
Mary F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sally W.
28 Aug 2013
Wonderful week at Harbor Daze!
We had a wonderful week in this very comfortable, sunny home. It was great to be able to walk to the bakery, restaurants, etc. and to have a view of the harbor. We enjoyed hanging out in the hot tub at night after hiking and having blueberry muffins for breakfast out on the deck. I hope we'll be back again soon!
Sally W.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We always love to hear about how our guests have enjoyed their time at Harbor Daze! We've received MANY rave reviews about the newly added hot tub, especially from our hikers!
Four adults were more than comfortable in this beautiful harbor home. We walked to town, supermarket was close, marina/harbor views were lovely, and the hot tub felt amazing after our long hikes in Acadia. Kitchen and home were overall well stocked and Amanda was very responsive. We loved it! Hope to return someday.
Michalina G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
16 Aug 2012
Great family vacation
We loved it, we were sad the lobster place across the street had closed but loved Beals instead! We walked for ice cream each night. The tv was nice for the olympics, the kitchen was well stocked and we made lobster twice! Hiked and spent the days at the park, we had people from age 6 all the way to 82 and everyone enjoyed it!! comfortable beds!!
Jennifer S.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Sounds like our decision this season to upgrade to a flat-screen HDTV was just in time for the Olympics...yay!
We had a fantastic stay at Harbor Daze! We’ve been to SW Harbor several times in the past and this location and home did not disappoint. Extremely comfortable for our group of 6 (4 adults and two older teens). The one double bed was a little tight for a couple but we made it work. The kitchen was extremely functional and the location with a beautiful view of the harbor made for an easy short walk into the center of town. Would happily stay here again on our next return visit!
Sarah G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
Beverly G.
1 Aug 2016
A lovely spot!
We have stayed in Southwest Harbor many times and love it. This house is beautifully kept up, amply supplied, and the responsiveness to questions or concerns is terrific. It's very close to town, which makes it easy to walk in for meals and fun. That also makes it rather noisy, as there's a lot of road traffic.
Beverly G.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Very happy you enjoy our village and hope you keep returning. We also love living in Southwest Harbor!
We found that the property was well maintained and contained just about everything that we needed. Our grandchildren in particular liked the hot tub. When we needed extra chairs for around the table for dinner, our host was quick in delivering them to us. We enjoyed having a meal on the deck and found that we could easily walk into town.
Everything was as described. It was just my husband and I that stayed and there was PLENTY of room if we would have been traveling with others. The washing machine didn't work, but the host was accommodating with an alternative solution while we were there. If we ever come back to the area we'd definitely stay here again.
We enjoyed the entire home. Everything was perfect. The home was spotless. Comfy beds. Kitchen stocked with all your needs equipment wise. Heat and A/C worked great. Hot Tub was a big hit with the whole Fam. Washer and dryer worked. Love the location on the quiet side with great restaurants all around you.
Jim O.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Amanda Dysart
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Premier Host
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