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Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A house with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a white blanket, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a brick fireplace, and large windows with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Cabin Guest Room

1 King Bed

Cabin Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

House Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cabin Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

House half bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

House Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

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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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬32 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, incredibly kind owners who offered excellent island suggestions, private and relaxing
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the recommendations, views and found the property private and relaxing, Kima! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful wooded setting with incredible moss, great firepit, nice view, comfy beds, cool decor! It added so much to our Maine experience. Grandparents and kids slept in cabin. Parents in main house. We had meals and gatherings in main house but it was nice to have some separate time as well. Unique house/cabin. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
And home is very nice. It is very secluded in a very quiet patch of woods. The view from the deck is great. The hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
It was such a pleasure hosting you. Thank you so much for your kind words about our responsiveness. We're so glad that you found the views great and enjoyed the seclusion of the property in the woods.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! We liked being on the quiet side of bar harbor - still close enough to do everything we wanted to. The firepit looks exactly like the pictures and was such a treat. Both houses were clean with all the amenities we needed. Jocelyn was super communicative and gave us great recommendations and flexibility with our check-out time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Christy, thank you for sharing your experience here. We also love being on the quiet side of the island and find it to be so peaceful at the house, while still being very convenient to the things that we love doing. We worked hard to build that fire pit and we are thrilled that it is being enjoyed! We are so happy that we could provide you with a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! It was the perfect mix of privacy and convenience; peaceful and quiet, yet still close enough to easily access Southwest Harbor and the quieter side of the island. The harbor views were beautiful and made the setting feel really special. We also loved the additional cabin, which was updated so nicely and was a great extra space. It was a wonderful place to come back to after exploring the island, and we would definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Vanessa, what a kind review, thank you! I'm so glad that you found the property to be the perfect mix of privacy and convenience. We couldn't agree more. I'm so glad it felt like a special place to you. We hope you'll come back again someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. The house is as advertised: quiet location and short drive to Southwest Harbor. The house is clean and well kept. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thanks for the kind words, Michael! So glad that you found the house to be a peaceful and quiet location, yet convenient to downtown Southwest Harbor. We're so happy that we could provide you with a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a lovely time! had to rush to get out as we had a long day ahead, but overall fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
So glad to hear that you had a lovely time, Chad! And that you had other great plans in the area - there's so much to do! You're welcome back anytime. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! The location was great for visiting Acadia National Park, and we loved being close to Bar Harbor while still having a beautiful, peaceful view. It was about 25 minutes to Bar Harbor Village, and a little farther of a drive to the coastal side of Acadia, but the views and amazing fire pit made it worth it.The home could use a little updating, particularly the kitchen, and we did run into a few issues during our stay. The internet was unreliable, some of the TVs weren’t working, and the outdoor trash bins were already full from previous guests, which made it difficult for us to find space for our trash.That being said, the host was VERY approachable, responsive, and quick to help. When we reached out about the internet, they had someone come over right away to fix it. We also really appreciated how accommodating they were with our dogs. This is a very dog-friendly property, which was a huge plus for us!One thing to keep in mind is that the spiral staircase can be a little challenging when carrying luggage, so I probably wouldn’t recommend it for an older couple or anyone who may have difficulty with stairs.Overall, we had a nice stay and really appreciated how easy the host was to communicate with. With a few updates and some attention to the issues we experienced, this could easily be a 5-star stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful waterfront setting, fire pit, proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor, and especially our dog-friendly accommodations. We also appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness. We did want to provide a little additional context regarding a few of the issues mentioned. When you alerted us to the internet working inside the house, but not in the next door cabin we responded immediately and were able to have that issue resolved during your stay; this also resolved the TV issue in the cabin since it was dependent on the internet. The TV in the upstairs bedroom was changed out after your stay. Regarding the trash, our cleaners notified us before your arrival that our trash service had unexpectedly missed its scheduled pickup. We reached out to you proactively before your stay to let you know and provided an alternative designated location for your trash so that it would not be in your way. Unfortunately, despite repeatedly assuring us that they were coming, the trash company failed to complete the pickup during your stay. We kept you updated and provided the alternative trash location again as the situation continued. We have since added a larger trash receptacle and discontinued using that service so this does not become a recurring issue. We appreciate your feedback about the kitchen and spiral staircase as well and are always looking for ways to improve the property and our guests’ experience. While the spiral staircase is narrow, we find it part of the charm of the house and we are clear about it being narrow in our listing. Regarding the kitchen, we have plans to renovate the kitchen as part of a larger renovation project in the near future and we can't wait! Thank you again for choosing our home for your Acadia visit. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful setting!
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