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Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town

Holiday home in Southwest Harbor with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town

The Stanley home is a comfortable 2 bedroom family home nestled at the top of the hill at the end of a dead end road. The property includes a large back deck with patio set and grill for barbeque on summer nights. With an attached fenced in play yard for your pet and a large unfenced area out back for children to play, this is the perfect property for a family getaway.

You can choose to enjoy the quiet, nature filled back yard by the orchard or simply walk out the front door for ocean views. Just down the hill is a popular spot for photographers to capture the sunrise over the harbor. This home is a short 1/2 mile walk to restaurants and shopping in Southwest Harbor and provides easy access to hiking trails and Acadia National Park. In the summer and fall this rental is walking distance to weekly farmers markets and art vendors.

A few notes about the set up of the house:
1. Both bedrooms are on the second floor. The bathroom is on the first floor.
2. There is a bar style table in the kitchen that seats four people elbow to elbow. There is a more traditional dining set up on the back deck.
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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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must be discussed and approved in advance by owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters are not permitted to be within 10 feet of the pond on the back end of the property. Renters are also not permitted to climb the apple trees.
No animals may be left unattended in the play yard while renters are away from the property. Renters use the enclosure at their own risk.
Renters are expected to clean up after their animals and dispose of all animal waste.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 25 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬23 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 Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. The view in the mornings cannot be beat, so beautiful. Also, the deer were so cool to watch every day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home that was incredibly well stocked and perfect for our family and dogs. The fenced in dog area out back was amazing. Our host was awesome and even gave us some great recommendations! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

darcy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Ashley’s home, and it was even better than the first. The house was sparkling clean, comfortably equipped and by far the best dog friendly property we could imagine. The dog run out back is just perfect, we spent evenings hanging out with the pups marveling at the stars, the perfect ending to days at Acadia. Ashley is thoughtful, professional and communicative. I would stay there again any chance I get.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect Place for families with dogs

Excellent base from which to explore the entire island. We are always finding new hikes/adventures every time we visit. The dogs feel comfortable here as well. Great fenced in back yard is a big plus for them!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana P.

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

Family Getaway

Perfect house for a relaxing getaway to Acadia National Park. Conveniently located close to town with many restaurants and essential shops nearby. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked with more than just the essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Stanley home was a great place to spend a week in Maine. The well-kept home is surrounded by a giant yard and adjacent to a small apple orchard. The large, fenced-in dog run was heaven for our Australian Shepherd, who enjoyed playing fetch on demand. Restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor were less than a mile away in the center of town. In the morning we watched deer come through the orchard to eat apples. We hiked in nearby Acadia National Park during the day, and the sky was dark and full of stars at night. It was a relaxing place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3rd visit

Great place and location. 3rd time being there says it all
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Terrific week.

We had a lovely stay, great views of the harbor. House was great and very accessible. Easy walk or drive into SW Harbor. Enjoyed the landscape and seeing the deer in the back yard. A memorable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Loved "the Quiet Side"

Bright, well-stocked and near all, yet peaceful- oh, and dogfriendly! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

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

Beautiful home

We absolutely loved Ashley’s home. It was a great location and beautiful, dog and family friendly, well stocked home will everything you could need. We hope to return in the future! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Virginia Beach, VA

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

Awesome house within walking distance to Southwest Harbor!

We loved our stay here! It's very dog friendly with a fenced in back yard. Walking distance to Southwest Harbor which we enjoyed walking to dinner and the shops. So close to lots of hiking and a great kayaking place just down the road. We were "working from anywhere" and the wifi was great for both my husband and I at the same time. I was able to have zoom meetings with no problem. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Perfect Spot

This property was exactly how it was described and allowed us and our pup to be very comfortable. The fenced in area was perfect with a dog. The kitchen had everything you could need to cook (we ate out for each meal). We loved seeing a buck and his deer friends eating apples in the orchid each day. The location is on a quiet street with the harbor in sight at the bottom of the hill. Southwest harbor provides some gems for restaurants and little shops. We loved exploring the quiet side of the island, away from the crowds of Bar Harbor. Check in couldn’t have been easier and the host communication was helpful and timely. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Getaway to Maine

We came to Maine with our two dogs to hike in Acadia National Park. Ashley’s place ( the Stanley House) was perfect for us and our dogs. It was in a calm and peaceful location in Southwest Harbor ( on the quiet side of MDI). The dogs loved the outdoor run. We loved the view of the orchard from the back deck. Inside, everything was super clean and well stocked. This felt like home away from home. We also appreciated Ashley’s great communication and updates post Hurricane Lee ( we arrived just after the storm passed). Her suggestions for places to find great food were spot-on! We hope to return to Maine again, and we would love to return to the Stanley House.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. We just loved everything about it. What a beautiful area and a lovely home. Will miss the deer
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely older home. Very comfortable. It was a very central base from which to visit Acadia national Park and surrounding towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and presented nicely. Quite a few tripping hazards with raised thresholds in bedrooms. Slanted sealing at top of stairs caused a few head bumps. Did not like the bar in kitchen for dinning. We did enjoy our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with pets. Quiet and welcoming. Short drive to Acadia. Good fenced yard. Lots of deer. We enjoyed our stay - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location for us. Able to enjoy a class of wine on the porch while catching a hint of the harbor. Great for dogs as the entire back yard is fenced in and the added attraction for your dog is watching the deers in the apple orchard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and has everything you need in a rental. We enjoyed the morning view from the front porch and evenings on the back deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in the perfect location. We could access Acadia quickly and easily, we could also enjoy the “quiet side” of the island. It’s a quick walk into town or a short drive Bar Harbor for dinners. We cooked one night in the house and we had everything we needed. We found lobstermen who sold lobster from his garage and it was amazing. The house is also close to a grocery store and mini golf. There is a view of the harbor which was nice surprise! The house had everything we needed, from towels to linens. The house was very clean and had ample room for my family of five. My boys loved the Wii in the evenings. This is house was perfect for our Acadia vacation. Would definitely book here again!
View from the front porch
Deer in the orchard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Ashley’s home- tucked away at the end of a quiet street, surrounded by a small orchard. It was very clean and super comfy. We walked into Southwest Harbor at least once daily for coffee, a meal or ice cream. Accessing the rest of the island was easy to do via car or the Island Explorer. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and it was nice to not worry about where she might wander off to. We saw a group of young bucks wander through the orchard in early evenings from the back porch. The front porch had a lovely view of the harbor, best enjoyed in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

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

Ocean breezes and Beautiful harbor views

Lovely home base for exploring the natural beauty of Acadia and Maine coastline. My dog loved the fenced, private backyard and I appreciated the pet friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Well appointed, and as described, but views and location surpassed expectations! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Acadia girls trip

We totally loved the location in less hectic SW Harbor…The house had everything we needed, and the fenced in yard was great for the pup. We had an issue with the TV that the owner quickly solved. Make sure to hike Ship Harbor close by…a little gem of an area. We stayed 5 days and had a great time exploring and hiking Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our family of four, with two teenagers, to rest up from our day adventures exploring Acadia national park for the first time! I cannot say enough good things about this house and host. It was so clean and relaxing and Ashley answered all of my questions! Ps, look for seals in the harbor at sunset/low tide what a treat to see right down the street! I will miss this place and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Great Location for Acadia

The house is perfect for a visit to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Location is close to all the highlights of the park and in a quiet neighborhood. The view of the harbor is super. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard which was a bonus. The property is full of character and has great charm. The living space and bedrooms are spacious. The kitchen has everything you need, just bring your groceries. Due to the weather we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor area, but the back deck and front porch are nice both with nice views. There are several nice places to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Stanley

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