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Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor

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Grass garden
View across to pond
Your view to ocean from front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor

NOTE: THIS PROPERTY ONLY RENTS WEEKLY, SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. Spend your vacation in a sophisticated modern setting in our upgraded cottage with your private access to a pink granite seawall for viewing yachts, lobstermen and wildlife in MDI's Western Way ocean thoroughfare. The Eagle picture below was taken right there. The building is in prime shape, with amenities that bring it to an A+ level. Features a great room with 5 floor to ceiling sliding glass panel doors for sunlight. Large living and dining area; recent kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher and gourmet granite eat-in bar; one bedroom (King Bed configuration); granite and glass bathroom with walk-in shower. Two flat screen smart TV's (requires your streaming accounts), one DVD, strong wifi. Sofas covered in bomber jacket leather with flip up leg rests for optimal relation and video viewing. Private outdoor deck off bedroom and sunrise deck off living room with outdor Kinsley-Bate wicker furniture. Washer and dryer to keep your laundry up to date, and a wood stove and area heaters to keep you toasty on chilly Maine evenings. All kitchen gear you'll need to cook up your gourmet lobster feasts.

The cottage was designed by a noted local architect and our renovations make it a contemporary, stylish gem. Please look at the recent reviews for a sense of how our guests have liked the place. It is optimal for one or two adults, and we have seen a very strong interest in the September and October season when the weather and views can be amazing.

Situated on 3 acres of oceanfront, the very private property features a pond, vegetable and flower gardens, pink granite beach and lush lawns. Help yourself to the vegetable garden.

Space available for bike and other vacation toys in garage.

Ideally situated for boaters, bikers and hikers to enjoy Acadia National Park and life in Manset, home of boatbuilders, fishermen and craftstmen. Nearby Acadia locations are Seawall, Seawall Campground and Picnic Areas, Wonderland, Ship Harbor and the Bass Harbor Lighthouse.

Town of Southwest Harbor with food stores, library, marina, restaurants and shopping nearby.

No pets. Firm on this.


Keywords: Guest cottage on this 3 acre estate in Southwest Harbor offers GREAT VIEWS of the Western Way, Cranberry Isles, open ocean and marine activity. Two outdoor decks; completely remodeled kitchen inc dishwasher. Wall to wall berber carpeting; Wood burning stove; WIFI. and cable TV; grill; bedroom w/washer/dryer. Storage shed for bikes, etc. A short path leads you to the bold, pink granite shore frontage where you can sit, watch sailing ships as they pass, or sit on your private deck and enjoy the abundant wild life and the peacefulness of this serene area.
AeroBed available for visiting overnight guests.

Property manager

Grant Castle

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cozy Renovated Cottage on Ocean at Seawall, Southwest Harbor located?

Located in Seawall, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Cottage at Seawall, Southwest Harbor, ME

It was across the board wonderful. I’m hesitant to post this out of the fear of bringing attention to this amazing property and making it more popular.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Great couples retreat

Me and my wife first visit to the Acadia-Bar Harbor area. The cottage was a perfect place to have easy access to the area. It was quite with beautiful views of the ocean. The cottage met all our expectations and hope to stay again on our next visit to the area. Grant and Becky the cottage owners were great and very hospitable. After staying one week it is easy to understand why this cottage gets such great ratings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Just Perfect!

Everything about our stay was wonderful! The cottage is comfortable, clean, and well equipped. The view is beautiful. The hosts are kind. We saw deer and bald eagles right from the porch. The sound of the waves was so soothing. A great place to stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K., Pennsylvania

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

Beautiful inside and out!

We came for the ocean view. What we got was the famous Maine coast, the most comfortable and well appointed cabin, a beautiful landscape and garden, and the sweetest most gracious hosts. A wonderful base to explore Acadia and all of the towns and harbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janel W.

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

Heavenly!

The cottage, property, and surrounding area far exceeded our expectations. Grant and Becky’s property is beautiful, and their care of it meticulous. Especially appreciated the well outfitted kitchen, books about local topics, comfy bed and linens, cannot express enough that every detail of the cottage was perfect. Only wish we’d scheduled two weeks to enjoy the oceans views, lovely garden, deer and fawns, mama mallard and her chicks popping their heads out each morning on our way into Acadia—a true slice of heaven. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

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

Beautiful

What a beautiful quiet location, just what I needed to relax. This is the way it should be when your on MDI. Becky and Grant it was great to meet you, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We had an awesome time in Southwest Harbor. The cottage was exactly as advertised. Beautiful ocean views and Betsy was so very generous with her time and kindness. We are ready to go back. Thank-you for the wonderful place to stay. Steve and Julie
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable in a beautiful setting

We enjoyed Stone Beach cottage very much! Everything was so comfortable: the bed, the sofa, the cozy throw, the fully equipped kitchen. We loved the views of the morning skies and colors over the ocean with our morning coffee. Our stay was during the most intense colors of fall. Becky and Grant were unusually gracious hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNDELL W., FINDLAY

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

Never disappoints!

As always, Becky and Grant’s property is immaculately maintained. Becky even brought us a beautiful vase of flowers she cut from their garden. This is our fourth time we have stayed here and it never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nic D.

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

Beautiful location, quiet and rejuvinating

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Summer vacation

Lovely property on the water. Perfect for 2. Calm, low key, and super peaceful. Everything was clean and comfortable. We could hear the waves against the seawall for the bedroom at night. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

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

Cottage by the Sea

Well equipped and clean cottage at an amazing location. Ocean views and sound of the surf. Great access to Southwest Harbor and quiet side of MDI. The owners, Becky and Grant, are great. Please note they also reside on the property and are available if needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Bingham Farms, Michigan in the US

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

Wonderful Vacation at Seawall Cottage

Everything we expected and more! This was the perfect getaway: serene, peaceful, beautiful, private, and very relaxing. We hope to come back in the future and enjoy the wonderful island of Mt. Desert from this location. The hosts, Grant and Becky, are friendly and thoughtful, and they made us feel right at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice S.

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

Wonderful time

The on line photos do not do justice to this property. It is a fantastic location and the cottage is super, in the photos it appears darker and less spacious than it actually is. We tend to visit various locations and for the first time my husband said we have to return here! The hosts, Grant and Becky are marvelous. The locale is beautiful. It was great to be on the quiet side of mt desert Island and soak in the wonderful aura of this special spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Seawall is a beautiful and quiet (mostly) place

The location couldn't be more lovely. The grounds of the property are also very nice, with a pond, a garden, and plenty of birds and wildlife (deer, coyotes and turkeys are made appearances). The cottage itself is very well appointed and thoughtfully designed. We were very comfortable. The only negative was there was an inordinate amount of yard work being done on the grounds that covered four of the days we were there. As a result, it wasn't always as quiet as we would have liked. But, on balance, this is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pang-Yen F.

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

Beautiful, comfortable and peaceful

This was our second stay at this lovely property. The cottage was very clean, well stocked, and cozy The shower was great and the bed was very comfortable. The grounds are immaculate with lots of deer and some resident ducks. We especially enjoyed getting dinner from one of the nearby lobster pounds and eating on the porch looking at the ocean. The cottage is very close to Ships Harbor trail which is one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Boston

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

Seawall charms and exceeds expectations

Our stay at Seawall was marvelous. The trip was a mix of work and play and Grant’s home accommodated both exceptionally well. The house was well appointed, filled with any, and all, items you’d need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. It also had enough space for me and my partner to work without interfering with or interrupting each other’s calls and quiet work time. The property is idyllic – stunning views in all directions and frequent appearances by deer. Additionally, I must note that Grant and Becky are truly wonderful hosts – friendly and quick to assist with any questions that come up. Seawall’s location is convenient to many of the hikes and other attractions in Acadia/MDI, while also being secluded and removed from the crowded areas. If you are planning a trip to Acadia/MDI, I simply cannot recommend spending your time anywhere other than Seawall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Perfect Getaway for 2 on the Quiet Side

This place was such a find. Clean, well-appointed, comfortable. The wood-burning stove with a supply of good hardwood was very welcome on the chilly evenings. We walked out to the beach to watch the sunrise. The WiFi was strong and reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Outstanding week

Really beautiful, elegant property with deer and apples on the trees and a garden and a pond and crashing waves in the distance. So peaceful and exactly what we needed. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Exquisite Experience.

Sweet cottage surrounded by exquisite gardens on the ocean. Grant and Becky are INCREDIBLE hosts- we''ll be returning next season. G + B thanks for making our trip extra special. See you next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Perfect in Every Way

Everything about this cottage is perfect! The hosts, Grant and Becky, are wonderful. They are so welcoming and helpful. The cottage is well appointed and very clean and comfortable. The decor is beautiful. The ocean views are incredible. We spent a lot of time on the decks watching the boats and the deer. We enjoyed the many restaurants, shops and biking trails in the area. It was truly a fabulous week and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Relaxing stay in a gorgeous setting

My husband and I used Seawall Cottage as a home base as we explored the Acadia/MDI region. We find Bar Harbor way too crowded and commercial, and were delighted to be near Southwest Harbor, which brings the perfect combination of small-town charm and a lovely combination of small shops and good restaurants, bakeries and coffee houses. Grant and Becky were truly the most gracious hosts with so many wonderful extra touches--we enjoyed fresh-cut flowers placed in the cottage as we arrived, access to Becky's wonderful flower and vegetable garden, great restaurant and site-seeing recommendations, and unparalleled views of the ocean and access to the Seawall off of their beautiful property. Deer grazed on the property every morning and evening, and we fell asleep to the sound of the ocean each night. And the cottage was the perfect size for a couple. We hope to return many times to this wonderful property. Many thanks to Becky and Grant!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Fantastic Vacation

Highly recommend the Seawall Cabin. The cabin and the grounds were well planned out. Everything you need is there to make you feel at home. All the privacy you could wish for, but still close enough to everything that Mount Desert Island has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M., Tampa,USA

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

Waterfront

Beautifully maintained 3 acre estate directly on the water. Hosts provided everything necessary for a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Fantastic.

Fantastic.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Grant Castle

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Owners on property in main house on the 3 acre estate. We live here about half of the year. Our son is grown and on his own, so it is very quiet here.

Why they chose this property

Our family has vacationed and lived in the area for generations, so it was preordained that we would end up somewhere nearby. When we had a chance to buy this place we jumped on it.

What makes this property unique

We found this property 24 years ago abandoned because of the time and expense it takes to keep an oceanfront property up to date. It took us 21 years to get it right, but now it is a truly first class environment.

Languages:

English