On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a dark brown sofa, two side tables with lamps, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A neatly made bed with a patterned quilt, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a front yard.
A room with two wicker chairs, a patterned rug, a window with a view, and a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬33 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in Seawall, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and warm and cozy, we had a great stay, a bit challenging at times with one bathroom, but we made it work. Great location and we loved the house's charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay. The home, location, and host are spectacular. Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay in this lovely cottage! Beautiful home in a beautiful location, perfect for exploring southwest harbor and the whole island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A small 3 bedroom 2 story house with one bath upstairs, we'll equipped kitchen. Nice neighborhood, lots of deer and turkeys in area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. So glad we were in Southwest Harbor. Bar Harbor was so crowded and busy. House was clean and fully stocked. Easy access to everything
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe’s house is very comfortable, homey, and well stocked. We loved the quiet location and ease to explore different places. A consideration is that the stairs are a little steep. Overall the house is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, well-appointed home in a perfect location on the 'quiet side' of mt desert island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and location on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. Communicative host who is actually local! Well maintained, decorated, and stocked older home with a lot of character. We were here with a family of 6 and had more than enough room. Enjoyed cooking, playing games, and the short drive to the Sea Wall, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, and of course Acadia. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was just described. Place was spotless. Beds were comfortable. Quick response on all questions would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful views close to many activities. host, Joe, was a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Acadia National Park. The house more than met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very charming and met our family’s needs. Hosts communicated well. We had everything we needed at the property. The location turned out to be great even though it is several miles from Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor is still easy to get to, yet you save on lodging and avoid the constant crowds. Southwest Harbor is just around the corner from the property and has good dining options and a good grocery store. Some great hikes are also easily accessible from very near the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful two week stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The house was wonderful the host was very easy to talk to when we needed to contact. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Had a nice stay here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and enjoy all the island has to offer. Nice quiet small town with everything you want to enjoy. Short ride to all of the major features of Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were things that were great and other stuff I wasn't the most thrilled with. For the price I paid vs hotels or other houses it's hard to give it less than 5 stars. Hence the rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, clean, spacious, affordable, had everything we needed and more!

Good choice for a visit to the Acadia NP area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and very roomy. The host was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved staying on the quiet side of the island.

Cute cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Nice property a short drive from Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, comfortable and lovely!

This is a great cottage in a great location. We loved spending our days kayaking and hiking, with peaceful breaks on the enclosed porch, plus cooking in the well stocked kitchen absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, the owners are always so helpful. Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Charming and clean home for our base camp to explore Acadia National Park and MDI. So glad we chose to stay on the quite Side of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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