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Interior
Exterior
Oceanside outdoor space
Warm, romantic fire place to take the chill off in the evening
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace

Sea Shore Cottage is a charming 1920's style cottage with a large, sloping lawn right down to the ocean. This property is right in the heart of Acadia National Park, within minutes to such sites as Bass Harbor Head light, Echo Lake, Somes Sound, and Beech Cliffs.

This house has been recently renovated, it overlooks Southwest Harbor, Sutton Island, the Cranberry Islands, and Greening Island. This ideal spot is within walking distance of superb restaurants, specialty shops, a full service marina, galleries, and sea glass hunting. Coffee shops, an ice cream parlor, and children's playground are just a few things that are within a five minute walk. In just minutes you can drive to Echo Lake, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, and many other popular Acadia National Park destinations.

Don't want to drive? Load up on the free Island Explorer shuttle that stops directly across the street! During the summer stop by the farmers market or take a sunset sail on one of the many boats offering them. There are also many opportunities to take a ferry to one or more of the surrounding islands for hiking or biking.

This house is on a property shared with three houses. There's a shared fire pit with seating adjacent to the shore.







Keywords: Classic 1920's cottage within walking distance to picturesque Southwest Harbor village. Oceanfront.

Property manager

Christie Dysart
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Many board games, books, and video games.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$125 one well behaved crate trained dog.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. 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 - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor cottage is located by the ocean, 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well-appointed cottage for our family of four. Great location, peaceful and quiet but we were able to walk to town to visit shops and restaurants. Quick drive to hikes and other Acadia activities. Host was proactive and responsive -- check-in and checkout were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the home, which was well accommodated and very comfortable. The beds were comfy and the in window air-conditioning unit units were very effective. While the home is not large, it is well laid out and the space is used efficiently so we still felt very comfortable with our family of five and our dog. The area is beautiful with so many different things to do and lots of good food and hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great location

Had a wonderful time staying in this house . Great location. Walking distance to shops and close to all of the activities we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Cute cottage

We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has charm. It was a darling house that was super clean! The beds were very coney and the deck was nice to relax on. Christy was extremely easy to work with and willing to help! The only caution I would have with this house is if you have small children just know 2 beds are on an enclosed front porch with a door. Even my young adults were nervous to sleep there! Overall though I would definitely stay again at one of Christy’s properties!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Perfect place in SW Harbor!!

This place is a must for your trip to Acadia!!! We had the best time!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very cute and kitchen was well stocked and clean. We only used the king bed and it was very comfortable. Washer and dryer are located in the basement, which explains why there were no photos of them in the listing. Only complaint is the bathroom sink faucets are too small for the sink which made it hard to wash hands. The living room rug could use some cleaning, but other than that the entire house was very clean. Nice deck for enjoying meals. Lots of towels and wash clothes, which we appreciated. Location was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores M.

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

Seascape

Great location and property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores M.

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

Back Again

Excellent stay again. Super location and wonderful place to rent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Maine/Acadia Family Vacation

Our family of 4 (2 parents and 2 adult children) drove from Chicago to Maine to experience Mom's East Coast heritage. This house in Southwest Harbor delivered! Things we loved: walkabilty to town and short drive to Bar Harbor, functional kitchen allowed us to shop/cook and save money on meals, king bed in primary bedroom, 3 other separate sleeping areas, laundry area, view of the boats from the back deck, niceties like TVs ( didnt turn them on once) and AC. The host is helpful and responsive and the home is clean, comfortable and loaded with East Cost charm! We enjoyed hiking in Acadia National Park (very close), Beals Lobster Pier, a Lighthouse and Puffin cruise, shell/sea glass hunting, antiquing, LOTS of ice cream at the Salt Shop and coffee from Top Notch. Salt Shop and Beals were AMAZING with Mom's gluten allergy. Wonderful memories made here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolleschel B.

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

Good location

The house was clean and well set up for a family of 5. The location fit exactly our needs, close enough to all the things we wanted to do but still quiet. The communication with the host was easy and prompt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Very clean, roomy home in S. W. Harbor. Very friendly owner. Great location.

Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melody O.

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

Charming home

Christie was an exceptional host and we very much enjoyed having this charming house as our base to a wonderful family vacation. The house was very clean and offered everything we needed for the week. We enjoyed making a camfire by the water many of the nights we were there. That was a treat that we miss by not camping...thumbs up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Perfect MDI Family Trip

Our stay at Christie’s cottage was the perfect stage for having a wonderful family vacation with my wife and I, two parents, two young children, and the family dog! We could walk into quaint Southwest Harbor for a meal and shopping, or make the 20 minute drive to Bar Harbor and the Acadia Loop. The house itself too, with large deck, fire pit and access to the ocean offered plenty to do. We would highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R C.

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

Everything you need

Walking distance to restaurants and trails. 25 minutes to Bar Harbor. Well equipped. Very responsive owner. 3rd row from the water with views and beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay - our visit was made very comfortable by our host Christie. Everything was as pictured and the house was well appointed. We were able to make family meals, play board games on a rainy day, and enjoyed time in the yard and with our neighbors for the week. There was also great bike storage as an added bonus! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY W.

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

Maine

The property is beautiful there wasn't anything we needed that wasn't provided to us. Christie was an amazing hostess. We took the ferry to Swans Island and go stuck on the island due to the dock breaking and I reached out to her, and she sent her nephew to come pick us up from Bass Harbor once we got back to the main island because we had to leave our rental on Swans Island! We were so grateful for her all her help. I highly recommend staying in the Cottage and on Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Southwest Harbor

Have visited Mt Dessert Isle many times (7-8?) and although we've explored Southwest Harbor, we've never stayed there until this past week. Definitely the quieter side of the Island. Christie's house was perfect and just what we were looking for. She communicates VERY well and her house was in a very convenient location. A very short walk to several restaurants in town and only about 15 minutes from the park entrance on Rt 233. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend both this side of the Island and Christie's house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Anne D.

Clean, but location is not what was expected.

The cottage was comfortable and clean, and close to everything that we could want to do, but I was surprised that there was no real view of the water (there were 2 newly built houses in front of the cottage that blocked the view of the water) which diminished the pleasure of sitting on the large deck (be careful of the loose/wobbly railing). The cottage also sits on a very busy road. Neither of these details were apparent from the description of the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Charming and nicely decorated inside

Charming home, nicely decorated. Nice view of SW Harbor. Close to grocery store, restaurants, Acadia. If you cannot walk up a flight of stairs, you may want to contact the host, though. Great location. We took a ride on a lobster boat, went to Bar Harbor, went to Cadillac mountain, and drove the park loop. We really enjoyed the island and its beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Very Enjoyable

We stayed at the house for three weeks and it worked very well. Our boys (5 & 8) enjoyed the firepit next to the water, the short walk to the shops, library, ice cream, etc. and close proximity to a working harbor.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

perfect stay in SW Harbor

We had a wonderful time is this beautiful perfect home. Christie was very responsive and helpful and we very much hope to return to stay in her home in a future year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., MADISON, CT USA

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

Southwest harbor at it’s best

Ideal location, helpful creative guidance to learning about activities for children by host. Beautifully decorated house. Ate every day out on the deck with a nice cross breeze. I hope to be able to rent this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Christie Dysart

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