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Don’t miss out on your vacation! Come stay at this on site marina property

Family-friendly cottage in Southwest Harbor with a water park

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Shore access next door. Fire pit and Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Don’t miss out on your vacation! Come stay at this on site marina property

This quaint, one bedroom cottage is just the perfect spot to explore Southwest Harbor and beyond! It's ideal location is just minutes away from many of the area restaurants, shops, galleries, and boat tours. Stroll down to the marina to gaze at the sunrise/sunset colors that are so beautiful on the water. Or watch the comings and goings of the lobster boats. It takes just minutes to walk into the village to grab a bite to eat or an ice cream cone. A short 5 minute drive will take you to Echo Lake, Bass Harbor Head Light, or Seawall. There are many hiking trails nearby. Be sure to check out the guides that we supply for your use while you're here.

This home features a very spacious King-sized master bedroom with reading nook and flat screen TV with DVD player. The living area and kitchen are open concept. The well appointed Kitchen will make your stay in days very comfortable. The living room is very comfortable with an assortment of books, DVD's, and hiking guides for you to peruse and a flat screen TV/DVD. The outdoor dining area is complete with a gas grill.

Don't want to drive? Be sure to load up on the free Shuttle bus that services the whole island it will pick you up right at the end of the driveway. There's also a Great company, Acadia Sail located next door at the marina that offers the best boat tours, they have many types to choose from....not just Sail boats!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play or inflatable mattress available
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1-well behaved crate trained under 35 lb 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre. 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
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.0 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 - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vacationland Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Don’t miss out on your vacation! Come stay at this on site marina property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Don’t miss out on your vacation! Come stay at this on site marina property located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Hiking in Acadia

This was the perfect place to stay. We were at our day's outing in just a few minutes but out of the crowds in a peaceful location when we were done. The unit was clean, comfortable, and a great size. It had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Captain Mayo House

Thank you for sharing this house with us. First, the location was on the quiet side of the island and out of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor which we loved. The town was a short walk and had restaurants and shops. We loved the Clark Point Cafe for breakfast. We also liked Eat a Pita. The ice cream shop had great blueberry pie. Second, the house is beautiful and the decor and details were very thought out. You had a view of the Harbor from the 2 decks . The house was clean and very spacious. Third, Christi was easy to communicate with and responded promptly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

First time visitor to Southwest Harbor

Overall the rental was clean, comfortable and had nice relaxed feeling. We were disappointed with the tight shower and small bathroom. The living space was roomy enough for two people. The king size bed was comfortable. We did not realize that this area had restaurants closing for the season, however did find the local restaurants friendly and reasonable prices. Being on site with the marina, people should be aware of the early morning traffic on the docks. Althought, not enough to deter us from renting there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

All you need on the Quiet Side

We very much enjoyed this cottage and found it to be well organized and had everything we needed. We were very comfortable there. Slept great on great sheets ( not polyester! Yea!) Very quiet. We did have to open the windows when we arrived due to heavy fragrance and cleaners, took several days to get rid of the smell. Lighting could be better in the bedroom if you like to read in bed. But really, I would happily stay here again and felt the owner really tried to think of everything you would need. Some of the photos need to be updated as some furnishings such as couches have changed. It was truly a comfortable lovely little cottage. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Home from Home

So many thoughtful touches, well equipped, beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Wonderful!

This place was not only beautiful with the best view of the sunrise every morning but it was close to everything we wanted to do in Acadia!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S., Elberton, Georgia

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

Boathouse

The boat house was adorable, clean and comfortable. It was close to everything Mt Desert has to offer. Really enjoyed the peacefulness of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

Loved this apartment

This is a great one bedroom house for a couple. Christie gave us helpful info, and we enjoyed having a kitchen for meals and picnic prep/ While the kitchen is basic, it was very well-equipped. Bed is king-size and comfortable, shower was great. The lighting could be a bit brighter in the bedroom as we like to read at night before bed. Also the washing machine is located next door and is a pay machine, which I did not realize until we arrived. No big deal, but just mentioning. We would definitely stay here again. We loved SW Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penelope W., Ithaca, New York, USA

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

Clean, quiet, great location

Charmingly rustic on the outside, the property is up-to-date and thoughtfully decorated on the inside. The bedroom is very spacious and the open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen is very comfortable. We appreciated the little touches: a selection of books and games, TVs in the living room and bedroom, and an apron in the kitchen. There is a laundromat next door and be sure to bring a roll of quarters because there isn’t a change machine. There are several good restaurants within walking distance, along with a gourmet/wine shop, a small grocery store, and a bakery.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dillon C.

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

Great spot

The boathouse was just what we needed! Not too far from activities and quiet enough. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pamela W., Ashby, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Clean, spacious, convenient

The Boathouse Cottage is very nicely maintained, clean, spacious, and comfortable. It’s located only a few blocks from the center of Southwest Harbor, with a good selection of restaurants and several lovely shops, including a terrific little wine and cheese shop. We prepared most of our own meals at the cottage and the kitchen seemed well equipped for our needs. The location is right in the middle of the commercial marina area, which wouldn’t ordinarily be our first choice, but we thought we’d give it a try this time. Bright lights from the marine store across the street and the lack of a quiet outdoor sitting area were drawbacks for us, but with windows closed the cottage was fairly quiet inside. We did put up extra covering on the street side bedroom window to reduce the light at night. Being country folks, we like it dark at night. All together, it’s a trade off between location convenient to shops, restaurants, and the Island Explorer bus line versus a more secluded, quiet location. The cottage itself is very nice and the pricing is more than fair.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

The cottage was very comfortable and cozy and we loved being by the harbor!

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay, which made it simple to just move our belongings in for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie H.

Great cottage in the less busy town of Southwest Harbor

Perfect little cottage with a short drive to Acadia and other points of interest. The home was well stocked with items that made it feel less like a rental and more of a place we could call home. Bathroom is rather small, but we had no complaints. Only a 15-20 minute drive to the park this was everything we hoped it would be.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

kate d.

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very roomy & bigger than I expected. It was clean, nicely decorated and appointed. The cottage is part of a busy working marina. We were able to get lobsters from the guys at the marina dock. Everyone was very friendly. We enjoyed sitting & eating on the patio, watching everybody go by, and listening to the music from the nearby restaurant. Also, loved the short walk into town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Home away from home!

Great location! So clean! Family friendly! Owner friendly! We had so much fun! Walking distance to everything you need! The way a vacation should be! Great gifts from the owners! We will be back next summer!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wow!!!

Me and my family had a fabulous time. Clean and cozy. Could not be any better! Right on the water. Walked to the restaurants and all of the really cool shops. We walked right to our boat that we had docked in the beautiful marina!! We had so much fun, and will be back again!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Christie Dysart

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Hi! My name is Christie Dysart. I have been fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom and am sending my eldest to college later this year. Six years ago we decided to purchase a summer cottage here in SWH. We'd been staying at my in-laws for many years prior to that. Our children are student athletes so we're not able to spend the whole summer at camp. In order to off-set costs we began renting our cottage. It was so successful that we booked fully and began looking for another so that we had a place to stay on the weekends. I now own 3 properties and manage 3 others. It's become a part-time job that I love! The guests that I've helped over the last 5-6 yrs. have been delightful! I'm so happy to be part of planning many families Maine summer vacations! Over the years we have made many friends and I see the same families year after year. I love my Job!!

Why they chose this property

This property is a bit unique. It's part of our marina complex. It's been housing for a boat captains family, a boat dealer's office and most recently the residence of one of our marina customers. It's the perfect location! Within walking distance to all area shopping and restaurants. Just steps from an amazing summer gallery of local lobster fishing boats and amazing cruising yachts! Acadia National Park completly surrounds SWH, Bass Harbor Head Light, Echo Lake, Somes Sound, Mt. Saviour, the list goes on. We are just 20-25 minutes away from all of the best park attractions such as Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, and Jordan Pond.

What makes this property unique

This quaint cottage is all about comfort, we have provided all of the perks of home comfort in an exciting local.

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