Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including a table, chairs, and a bench.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a dishwasher.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a TV, and a dining area.
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a dining table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit! located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was well maintained, clean, and centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you, Jerry! Please visit us again sometime. Kind regards, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home. It has everything we needed, very well stocked with kitchen utensils, etc. The deck was great and even had a couple deer one morning
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Golden Cove Cottage. Property was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for us! We appreciated the closeness to Acadia national park, but really enjoyed being in a less busier place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and cozy. Loved the proximity to Acadia . It was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do the house justice. It is well equipped. The beds are extremely comfortable. The house is very clean. About 20 minutes to the Cadillac Mountain entrance. You’re about five minutes from Echo Lake, and just over five minutes to the harbor. We got to Bar Harbor in just over 25 minutes. Great for family time. Lots of games and plenty of room to sit and relax comfortably. There is an IGA grocery store fairly close that has pretty much everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home to rent in the area

We loved our stay, everything was nice, recommended to others looking for a place near Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2021
Thank you for renting through VRBO and The Knowles Company in Northeast Harbor, Maine! We appreciate your business. Regards, M. Jones
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you, Lisa. Please reach out again if we can assist you with future vacations! Regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and comfortable

Great place to stay while visiting around Acadia. Lots of room and has everything you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Emilee, Thank you for the review and five-star rating! Kind regards, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The house was wonderful with comfortable beds and furniture. The house was immaculate and the kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
Mary, We appreciate your comments about the cleanliness and comfortable beds so much! Please come back again. Warm regards, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, clean, convenient house near Acadia NP

Beautiful place-stayed for a week with another couple and this home was perfect! Great kitchen, living space, comfortable beds, nice deck-the deer walk right by thru the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing this wonderful rating, Krista, and how fun to watch deer walking through the yard! We hope you return! Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our yearly late spring getaway

Great fit for our adult family and dogs. Our home away from home ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Hi Christine, Thank you for leaving a five-star review for your home away from home!! Warm regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Nice quiet stay near Acadia. Plenty to do with lots of wonderful suggestions!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Amie, Thank you for your feedback and five star rating! Kind regards, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia vacation

Great house. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the back deck and hanging out in the living room. Really liked the location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you for your review and wonderful five-star rating, Stacy !! Best, Marla
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Easy rental process and a wonderful vacation house. Had everything we needed and wonderful amenities. Back porch with grill was exactly what we needed for this vacation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2022
Thank you for sharing your feedback and this wonderful five-star rating, Anna. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the rental process, the house, and the back porch! Sincerely, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The place was clean and comfy. Management company was there to help if needed. One of the best VRBO experiences we have had.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind words about Golden Cove Cottage and our services, Mary! We appreciate this five-star rating and are delighted to hear that you found that house to be clean and comfortable. Kind regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet area

Great quiet home to return to after day of hiking and exploring. Home had plenty of towels, dishes and staples. Also included great patio area with plenty of seating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Lainie, Thank you for leaving a five star review for Golden Cove Cottage! We hope you will return someday soon for another hiking adventure and relaxing on the patio! Best, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the off season

Had a great stay in this house during the off season. Wonderful deck area. Close to tide pooling, which was the goal of our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Golden Cove Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit, the wonderful deck, and its location! Respectfully, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet side

This property was perfect for us.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Susan, Thank you for giving Golden Cove Cottage this fabulous five star rating! Kind regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we need

Perfect fit for our family. Hoping to stay at this property for many years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2022
Christine, Thank you for this wonderful review. We hope your family returns soon. Kind regards, Marla J.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Golden Cove Cottage

This home was perfect for our family of 6 adults. We found it to be just as advertised. There was plenty of space, cozy beds, a well equipped kitchen, and supplied with all the essentials. The drive from Southwest Harbor to the main areas of the park is easy, but does take 20-30 mins. There are some nice hikes nearby and good restaurants in Southwest Harbor too. Overall we loved our stay here and would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
Kelly, Thank you for sharing feedback and leaving a very nice review. We are glad that Golden Cove Cottage was a nice fit for your party of six adults! Kind regards, Marla
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hughes family visit!

This home was just lovely. It had everything we needed, including coffee to brew and a gift of blueberry jam and blueberry soda. It was in close proximity to numerous trails and mountains and my niece, who we went up there to visit. The home was clean, welcoming and just perfect for a family of 4 with a dog. Thank you for a lovely experience and long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2022
Hi Stacey, Thank you for your valuable feedback of Golden Cove Cottage. We appreciate your details regarding the close proximity to Acadia's trails, mountains and this comfortable home. We are also happy to hear you had a nice visit with your niece! Warm regards, Marla Jones. The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodations

We had a wonderful time on our first visit to Acadia National Park and found the quiet cottage to be perfect for our family of 5 adults and one little dog. It was immaculate, spacious, very comfortable with careful attention to what a visitor might need. We were especially pleased to find it well-stocked with linens, towels and even bathroom and kitchen supplies. The blueberry jam and blueberry soda greeting us were a sweet touch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Many thanks for this detailed review and wonderful five star rating ! Kind regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars all around

Have stayed in Ellsworth on a previous trip to Acadia, I really appreciated being so close to the park, with some trailheads being 5 minutes away. We were able to see and do so much! The check in and check out processes were smooth - the Knowles Company was so professional and easy to work with, and it is clear the homeowner put a lot of care and attention into their home. The beds were comfy and kitchen well equipped. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and already looking forward to my next trip to MDI!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2021
Thank you for taking the time in writing a wonderful review of Golden Cove Cottage, especially noting the close proximity to trailheads, comfortable beds and the well equipped kitchen! The Knowles Company would also like to thank you for recognizing our professional team. We hope to work with you again! Regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
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