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Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1

Cabin in Southwest Harbor with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Echo Lake Beach
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1

This log cabin is perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family wanting to get back to nature. The cabin, built in 2000, measures 16’ x 20’, features an L shaped room with a separate bathroom and a screened in deck. It's nestled in a wooded area, within 300 feet from the owners residence and nearest neighbors. Only 3 miles to the center of town. The cabin sleeps 2 to 4 people, a queen size bed and a fold out futon couch/bed combo. The efficiency type kitchen is designed for light travel featuring a medium size fridge, cook top stove with fume hood, coffee maker that can make a pot of coffee, or you use can use k-cup, microwave, a table with 4 chairs. A stackable washer/dryer. The cabin has a bath room with a shower. The whole cabin is heated and cozy for those cool Maine nights. It has hot and cold water, electricity and Satellite TV. There is a screened in deck, with 2 chairs and a table. Outside a BBQ gas grill and a small picnic table,fire pit. No pets. No Smoking. Thank you





Activities and Attractions: It is nestled in a wooded area, within 300 feet from the owners residence and the nearest neighbors and only 3 miles to the center of Southwest Harbor. The cabin sits at the base of Mansell Mountain on the ‘Quiet Side’ of the Island with miles of hiking and biking trails out the front door. Within a short driving distance there are water activities including, swimming, snorkeling, deep sea and fresh water fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and boat rentals. There are also other recreations such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, whale watching cruises, glider rides, Park guided tours, bird watching, lighthouse tours and galleries within a short driving distance.
Walking and biking from your front door brings you to thousands of acres of beauty in Acadia National Park. The village of Southwest Harbor, only a short 3 mile drive away, offers all of the services you need. Larger shopping areas area located 30 minutes away, off the Island.

Amenities: Owners supply bath towels, hand towels and face clothes. Plates, bowls. spoons, forks, knives, cups, toilet paper and paper towels are supplied by the owners. Cooking supplies (pots and pans and utensils) are also supplied by the owners. All bedding is supplied by owner (one blanket per bed).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 26 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1 ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acadia Explorer Cabin Rentals Cabin 1 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 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

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location to hike Acadia National Park
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing couldnt have chosen a better cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Peaceful and quiet. Great location near the Seawall. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

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

Cozy little cabin

This was a perfect cabin to getaway and relax. It was close to Bar Harbor and all the fun activities but also far enough away to enjoy the wilderness. The owners were close by if we needed anything as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic central location in the Southwest Harbor. Pleasantly surprised there is a direct walking path just outside the cabin to Acadia National Park trails. No complaints whatsoever. Very clean, new plushy towels, comfortable bed. Contacted the host one time to request paper products and a pan for cooking, and they delivered in less than one hour! Will definitely recommend this cabin to friends and family looking for a spot in Acadia!
Long Pond Trail, very short hike from cabin
Inside cabin
Rocking chairs on porch were a great spot to enjoy AM coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephany S.

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

Close to most hiking activities.

Great location and small, but perfect, for what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y.

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

Perfect!

Great location, comfy, beautiful property, can get on trails in Acadia National Park right out back! Had everything we needed & just the right size for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., Carlisle, PA

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

Maine Stay

This property was perfect for a week stay! Rob & Marj were the perfect hosts! Their cabin is quiet and a good place to relax after a long day of hiking and visiting Bar Harbor. Thank you so much for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

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

Great 😌little place on the “quiet side” of desert island!

This Is a great little cabin in the woods. Walking distance to some beautiful trails. And a short drive to everything you want to see at Acadia national Park. The cabin was extremely clean and beautiful knotty pine. The only negative I would say is that the ad says it sleeps four. It would be very tight with four people, Rob and Marge were very attentive and available whenever we needed something. Would highly recommend cabin one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Acadia Exploration

This was our first time staying on the “Quiet Side” of MDI , after coming to Maine for the past 23 years. The cabin was very clean, secluded and quiet, yet convenient for our various activities. We found hiking opportunities right down the road from its front door. If we chose to eat out, there were plenty of restaurants in Southwest Harbor or, a bit further away, in Bass Harbor. The Cranberry Cove Ferry made it easy to travel to the Cranberry Islands for a day. And at the end of each day, it was good to come “home” to the cozy cabin with it’s relaxing setting and screened in porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Acadia Solitude

Our week in the Acadia Explorer cabin was a relaxing experience. Both times we have rented the cabin, we found it clean and equipped with all of the necessary items to make our stay simple and enjoyable. Rob and Marj, the property owners, are welcoming and helpful. The cabin is adjacent to a spur trail to Acadia National Park, which makes hiking the trails at Long Pond and Beech Mountain convenient; no car needed! The screened in porch is the perfect spot for a snack, cup of tea, and a quiet read after a busy day on MDI. There are several nice restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor, which is a short drive away. Even though we had a very busy week, we came home refreshed and relaxed after our stay at the Acadia Explorer cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt very secluded with a nice view of the stars above. Within walking/biking distance of a lake. Fire pit and wood was a lovely addition.
Fire area with large parking space
Front porch with other rental in background
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall stay. Our host Rob greeted us upon arrival. Had wood provided to use for fire pit and even a bags game if so inclined. Location excellent on quiet side backs up to hiking trails of Acadia NP. Bed was very soft and laundry on site. We loved our week there and would stay again if we make it back to beautiful Acadia NP.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very nice. We would stay again. It was so close to everything we went to see. We would recomend it to Friends and Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, well-kept cabin perfectly located for Acadia adventures. Close to restaurants, and many cultural activities. Pier for ocean cruses a very short drive. Great hosts. Cabin was stocked with everything we needs for a week long stay. Access to hiking and biking trails right off the back of the property. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying here! The Cabin exceeded all of our expectations and we highly recommend staying there. Thanks to Rob and his family for letting us stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele A.

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

As advertised

The cabin has all the basics for a nice stay. I liked being on the quiet side of the island and having some trails right outside the door. The owners respond very quickly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in this cabin was exactly what we wanted.Quiet and cozy.Loved the screened porch. Laundry was convenient. Our host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

A quiet cabin within walking distance of Acadia NP

Yes, you read that right. A short private trail enters park property and leads to a connector of the Western Mountain trail. A short drive west of Southwest Harbor, you'll find this side of the park a bit less overwrought than the gridlock of Bar Harbor. Don't worry though, there are enough restaurants and cafes within a fifteen minute drive to cover all your meals. The cabin sits along with another (soon joined by a third) on a wooded private parcel. The general area is unappealing light industrial, but that has no impact on the quallity of your stay. The host was friendly, helpful, and unobtrusive. The property was neat with modern amenities permitting you to cook as much as desired. We used the gas heater a little, and found it responded quickly and effectively. Definitely need a vehicle to stay here, but you'll find the park is really not hard to get around and there are many activities within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane H.

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

Acadia Teip

The cabin was very cozy and backs up to some great Acadia hiking trails. Just a few miles from Southwest Harbor town proper. 30 minute drive to busy side of Acadia. Only negative is there is no where to store clothes besides a few hooks on the wall. Not that big of a deal tho. Lived out of suitcase just fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Great little cottage

Listing was accurate. Great location. Very quiet. Rob is a great host. He is right there if you need anything. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic L.

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

Amazing!

We stayed at the Acadia Explorer cabin 1 for two weeks in August. All the reviews are true! It’s located on the Quiet Side of the island, with its own access to many trails (it’s a short walk from the Gilley Field parking), so there’s a lot of hiking that can be done without having to drive. The cabin was clean and well equipped, as outlined in the description. EV drivers, there’s an electrical outlet outside (bring your trickle charger). Cabin 1 might be a little small for 4 people unless it’s a family with children. Rob is a great host, communications was quick and easy and when we needed something, it was taken care within minutes. We had a beautiful vacation, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

BEST CABIN LIVING

The cabin exceded our expetations and we will definitely book next year. The cabin was clean spacious and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Wonderful

Perfect cabin for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

P H.

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

Cabin in the woods

Quiet but not far from Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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