Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures!

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A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and flowering bushes.
A rustic kitchen with a brick oven, wooden ceiling, and hanging pots.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Acadia National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic coastal Maine farmhouse ideal for all your MDI & Acadia adventures! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and look forward to another visit in the future. The host was responsive and helpful. The house had more space and sleeping options than expected. Best of all was the location on the 'quiet-side'. We thought we were going to spend a lot of time driving to the east side of the island, but we enjoyed the Flying Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Ship Harbor trails and sunsets at the Bass Harbor Lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! It was the perfect location to explore the island, close to Acadia attractions and an easy drive to Bar Harbor. The home is old but in a very charming way; we wanted the feel of a bed and breakfast with our own space and this provided. With an old home comes some quirks and imperfections but nothing largely affected our stay. Bugs were our only cleanliness issue but that can also be expected in an older home and Nathan had warned me about the possibility of spiders. It wasn't anything we couldn't easily handle. We also saw deer on the property almost every day which was very cool! Overall Nathan was an amazing host, answering many questions I had leading up to our trip and making sure we had anything we needed before our stay. I would highly recommend this house for a stay on Mt. Desert!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for Arcadia National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Acadia park and comfortable stay! Fit all 7 of us perfectly and the grill and fire pit were great to have for burgers and smores. Perfect location for hiking Acadia and exploring Bar harbor. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is an old farmhouse and it has character. We found the location to be good for our needs, the kitchen to contain the essentials and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

We had a great time staying in this roomy home. The grounds are beautiful, and we were there while everything was blooming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and unique

Very unique house with lots of antiques. Great location for hiking Acadia’s quite side as well
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This house was excellent - great location, fully stocked kitchen, and quirky and unique. Super close to southwest harbor and echo lake and an easy drive to bar harbor and the rest of Acadia. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thanks, Frankie! I was so pleased to host you all! You're a joy and wonderful guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Southwest Harbor vacation

All went well at our stay, large home with bedrooms for diverse age family. Kitchen fully outfitted with every type of dish, pot, utensil, appliance that one could need.Especially enjoyed extensive collection of books and brochures on history of Acadia and surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic eclectic place!!

The house was filled with history but had all the elements of the modern world! It felt like our very own bed and breakfast! The host were awesome communicators! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our vacation. Bigger than we needed. But homey. Host very available and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family reunion

Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would for sure return

Amazing property Amazing host 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Totally enjoyed our stay

Old quirky home with a huge personality. Very roomy with places for people to be together or find solitude. Decorated with loads of interesting pieces and a good collection of books including information on the area which really helped us decide on what to do each day. The best equipped vacation rental I’ve been in. We loved the fire pit and enjoyed the resident deer. The location was perfect for us, close to hikes and away from crowds
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2025
Beth, I'm so please you and your crew had such a wonderful time! Even more so, it's lovely to hear how well The Warren worked out as a home base for your adventures! Thank you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine getaway

A wonderful location for a short getaway to tour Acadia Natl Park and Bar Harbor. Loved the old New England style of the house. Great to have a first floor bedroom and bath. Made great use of the outdoor deck and saw deer and porcupines in the yard. Much better than a hotel stay for our group of 5. Milagro coffee is a short walk for good coffee and breakfast choices. Highly recommend Geddy’s in Bar Harbor for great seafood options!Thanks for your hospitality Nathan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summer Getaway

Comfortable sleeping with 4 twin beds and a queen. Can get warm inside on hotter days but that is to be expected. House was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Owner was excellent with communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Big old house need improvement especially old beds barefoot walk in house watch for nails on old wood floor
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A historic experience

Overall, staying at the property was a good experience. But the place can use some deep cleaning inside and out. Overall the property was clean, but some of the furniture in the main bedroom and the utensils were dusty. The books in the property was a pleasant experiences, like a trip down history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

A charming property with lovely garden (including a family of 3 deer) and interesting interior. The mural in the dining room was amazing. Communication with the host was excellent, and you can tell he cares about his guests. We had delicious blueberry ice cream down the road, played putt putt, hiked in Acadia, ate lobster rolls in Bar Harbor, and my husband walked to the beautiful butterfly garden nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
So pleased y'all enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being such wonderful and thoughtful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WEEKEND STAY

The check in process was easy with the code to type in at the entry door. The host gave a very detailed description of each room and where to find items throughtout. There were enough linens and towels. Quiet and lovely backyard. The only suggestion would be to add a lock to bathroom door in the left side bedroom upstairs. (for privacy as the door didnt stay shut) and maybe have a blow dryer in one of the houses. Overall a great house to stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Stay

My wife and I stayed here are really enjoyed it. We were the owner's (Nathan's) first guest. If you like a house that is a classic and has a lot of character then you will really enjoy this property. It has a ton of history and antique touches throughout. I would say a rare property these days. Lots of old books, stove, tub, and other items while having some updates in the kitchen. One night we came home and there was a family of deer in the lawn and we sat in the car and watched them for a few minutes while they watched us. The house is also close to downtime Southwest Harbor for cafes and restaurants. Great communication from Nathan and overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Warren

This house is in a great location & made a fantastic home base for us rusticators. We accessed the whole island easily, including bicycling the Acadia carriage roads, hiking Cadillac Mountain, shopping in SW & NE Harbor, walking to Bar Island, sand dollar hunting at Seal Harbor Beach, dining in Bar Harbor and an evening sail on the Margaret Todd. Handy maps & guides helped with planning our activities. Loved gatherings in the well-stocked kitchen which easily supported baking scones, prepping lunches or dinners. The deck was a fun place to hang out & play cards, and we took advantage of the charcoal grill as well. Conveniently provided were sundries like paper towels, spices, trash bags & saran wrap. Bathrooms had plenty of fresh towels, shampoo & soap. A older party member felt there were not enough comfortable places to sit -much of the furniture is older or antique. Beds & bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of linens, but only one bed suitable for an adult couple. Overall, being in the house was like being invited into a home where generations have lived and loved. The art, books, and antiques around the place lend an eclectic and cultured vibe with a touch of mystery - the collectors of these books were curious people and loved nature, history, theology, art & literature. Examining them reveals the names of family members and handwritten notes & poems fall from pages of the books. Nathan was great & very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house in a convenient location. Very roomy! Host gave great instructions for finding it and was helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the home to be cute, clever, and well-stocked. Easy access to Flying Mountain, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor; a quick 20-minute drive from Bar Harbor. The first morning we were greeted by a doe and fawn just out the bedroom window. We'd definitely look here first if we visit MDI again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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