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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 two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a front yard.
A neatly made bed with a patterned quilt, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.
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 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.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

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)
    ‪25 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

About this property

On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

During peak season the house is rented weekly only. Friday to Friday. Peak season being mid June to mid September.
Newman Cottage is a three bedroom, one bath home located in Southwest Harbor Maine, on the “Quiet Side” of Mount Desert Island. This home is the perfect choice for the budget-minded traveler who does not wish to sacrifice comfort over expense. The kitchen is fully appliance and is adjacent to the dining room, seating up to 8. The spacious living room allows for socializing or TV watching at the end of a busy day. The house sleeps six people, having two queens and two twins. All sheets and towels are provided. Newman Cottage holds a right of way to the Manset Shore. Just a short five minute walk to the beach. Seawall picnic area and Bass Harbor Lighthouse are just minutes away as well. Southwest Harbor has bike/kayak/boat rentals, sailing, golfing, shopping, restaurants, groceries, drug store, and playground. Easy access to several lakes, biking and hiking trails. Close to Acadia National Park Activities. Only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. See Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond House, or Park Loop Road. Go whale watching, or take a ferry to Swan's Island or Islesford. Our property is NON-smoking.

Appliances
Refrigerator-gas range
Washer-dryer-dishwasher
Microwave-coffee maker
Toaster-radio

No telephone

Amenities
Outdoor seating
Fire pit
Flat screen TV w/DVD
Older TV w/VCR, WiFi
House fans
bed rail, high chair and pack-n-play

Permissions/restrictions
As of July 2021 we are no longer accepting pets
Max. Number of occupants: 6
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3801876
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

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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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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 - 5.4 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
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬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.

About the host

Hosted by Joseph A Chalmers

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