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Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

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A residential area with a lake, houses, and a Butterfly Garden.
Exterior
Living area
A dining room with a large table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wendell Gilley Museum
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

Formerly known as the Wayside Inn this bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house has been recently renovated and boosts new stylish furnishings , a large wraparound porch…a great place to have your morning coffee or evening drink.

The house was built in the late 1800s and was previously owned by a retired lighthouse keeper. The location of our home makes it unique as you can literally walk across the road to get your morning coffee and baked goods at Milagro Coffee Bar, get your haircut at the local salon, grab a bottle of wine for dinner at the local liquor store and get some fresh cut flowers at the florist. The popular Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden overlooking Norwood Cove is also across the street.

We are within walking distance to the downtown Southwest Harbor shops & restaurants as well as the Causeway Club (golf, tennis, squash, pickle ball). We are minutes away from many Acadia National Park hiking trails. The Bass Harbor Light House and Seawall are about a 10 minute drive and Bar Harbor Village about a 20 minute drive.

We have a 3 night minimum. Stays of 4 nights or longer will receive an automatic discount.

If downtown noises bother please be sure to reserve something outside of town as living within the Village of Southwest Harbor is charming and convenient when it comes to walking to services, it does also come with typical noises (vehicles, delivery trucks, cyclists, pedestrians).

Please, note the stairs going up to the second floor are steep and could be a safety issue for families with toddlers.


Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor managed by milagrovacationrentals:

Snuggery Studio Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/EmVWYq6D0Ob

On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob

Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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:
Please follow checkout instructions posted on refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours are from 9pm until 8am No open firepits allowed in the Village

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4314248vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to call home while visiting around Acadia! We couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable and clean space. We enjoyed our time staying here and would love to return. Great hosts too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The butterfly garden across the street is so lovely that if this house had been a tar paper shack, it still would have been worth it. And it is a nice home that was perfectly adequate for the family of five adults enjoying Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Island for a few days. The hiking in the park is just fantastic. Don't miss the beehive. Seeing the sunset from the lighthouse was gorgeous. Good food. Good people. I've never been in Maine in the winter, but it sure is heaven in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Very clean. Excellent location. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Your host

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We moved from Seattle to Maine in 1997 and ran our coffee shop "Milagro Coffee & Espresso" on Mt. Desert Island for 22 years. Not only do we love the beauty of the island but the close knit community that exists here.

Why they chose this property

We prefer the more relaxed southern side of the island as Bar Harbor has become to commercial and hectic.

What makes this property unique

This used to be the Wayside Inn built around 1890. It was previous owned by a lighthouse keeper and his wife. It is close to many amenities as well as Acadia National Park hiking trails.

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