Hot Tub! Gorgeous Harbor Views near Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park

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Entire home

A comfortable reading chair with an ocean view.

Your hot tub on the seclusive private back deck in the woods.

Upper level queen size master bedroom comfort

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61150 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪3 min drive‬
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪7 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪18 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 Upper Level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 Lower Level

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Harbor Daze - Hot Tub! This charming three-bedroom, two-bath home offers an open living area, private backyard with fire pit area, and a large deck with spectacular views of Southwest Harbor. Immaculate and comfortable, it is an ideal place to just relax or use as a home base for all your vacation activities. Whether you are in the fully equipped kitchen, sunny dining area, or relaxing on the couch, the nautical motif, cathedral ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide a light and airy feel and great views of the harbor. Sit at the desk in the loft to write out your postcards while taking in the view. Enjoy the sunrise over the harbor as you sip your morning coffee on the deck and watch the harbor come to life. Then enjoy all that the island has to offer, but be sure to be back in time to catch the breathtaking sunset. As the sun sets behind you, watch the light illuminate the boats in bright white with a pink glow on the entire harbor.
Soak in the hot tub after a day of hiking, biking, swimming, sightseeing, shopping and adventuring. Hot Tub, Cable HD TV and wifi internet.

Situated on the "quiet side" of the island, you can enjoy the real Down East Maine away from the crowds, but still be within minutes of world-famous Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

You can explore all that the park has to offer by yourself, take a guided tour or take Mount Desert Island's Island Explorer bus, available to the public free of charge! Harbor Daze is on the Island Explorer bus route...destinations include just about anywhere you want to go on the island.

Wide Range of Fun Activities: There are a number of outfitters located on Mount Desert Island that rent bicycles and kayaks as well. Just ten miles to Bar Harbor and you can enjoy a wide variety of activities from the most relaxed to the most rigorous, dining for all tastes and budgets, and shopping in many unique shops and galleries. Regardless of your interests, this cottage and surrounding attractions are sure to make for a fulfilling vacation!

Come in the Fall-Beautiful Foliage, lower rates! The months of September and October are a fabulous time to come to 'Harbor Daze' House. The rates are lower, the crowds have left, the weather is comfortable and the foliage is spectacular!!

This unit typically books week long rentals, Saturday to Saturday only but feel free to message with any questions!

Property manager

Amanda Dysart

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Front view of the house in May, lilac tree in bloom. Parking to the right.

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Family gatherings & wedding parties are available

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Note from host: Family gatherings & wedding parties are available

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬2 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub! Gorgeous Harbor Views near Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub! Gorgeous Harbor Views near Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub! Gorgeous Harbor Views near Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub! Gorgeous Harbor Views near Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful views, comfortable property

Great location for view of harbor or walk into town. Comfortable accomodations, well equipped kitchen. Excellent communication with host.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary F.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and communication

Love the Southwest Harbor area and this location was a walk into town and short drive to ocean at Seawall. Hot tub was a treat after days of biking. And Amanda was amazing with her quick response to any concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

5 Sept, 2024

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

A great home base on MDI.

We had an excellent stay at Harbor Daze this August. The house was extremely clean, functional, and had everything we needed to cook and be comfortable for the week. The highlight was coming back from hikes and bike rides and being able to soak in the hot tub! The house had nice views of the harbor and was close enough to walk to a few places for dinner, which was really nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Location, location, location!

My family and I loved staying here! It was centrally located to many of must sees on the island and it’s located in a quaint little harbor - Southwest Harbor. It’s walkable distance to shops, restaurants, and downtown area. The hot tub was great too after a long day exploring. Pictures are accurate and the rental was clean. Check in/checkout was simple and easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan F.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Staying in Southwest Harbor

We found that the property was well maintained and contained just about everything that we needed. Our grandchildren in particular liked the hot tub. When we needed extra chairs for around the table for dinner, our host was quick in delivering them to us. We enjoyed having a meal on the deck and found that we could easily walk into town.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

5 Oct, 2024

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

Family Vacation to MDI

We enjoyed the entire home. Everything was perfect. The home was spotless. Comfy beds. Kitchen stocked with all your needs equipment wise. Heat and A/C worked great. Hot Tub was a big hit with the whole Fam. Washer and dryer worked. Love the location on the quiet side with great restaurants all around you.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

11 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect location to enjoy Acadia

We loved everything about our stay. From the kitchen having what we needed, to the hot tub and fire pit being just what we needed after a day of hiking, to the comfortable living area, it was all as advertised and perfect for us. We loved being on the quiet side with just a short drive to what we wanted to do!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Gem in Southwest Harbor!

We had a fantastic stay at Harbor Daze! We’ve been to SW Harbor several times in the past and this location and home did not disappoint. Extremely comfortable for our group of 6 (4 adults and two older teens). The one double bed was a little tight for a couple but we made it work. The kitchen was extremely functional and the location with a beautiful view of the harbor made for an easy short walk into the center of town. Would happily stay here again on our next return visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michalina G.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Comfortable home away from home

Four adults were more than comfortable in this beautiful harbor home. We walked to town, supermarket was close, marina/harbor views were lovely, and the hot tub felt amazing after our long hikes in Acadia. Kitchen and home were overall well stocked and Amanda was very responsive. We loved it! Hope to return someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

10 Oct, 2021

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

A lovely place in every way

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful property!

We had an amazing time during our stay! The property is very clean, spacious, and has pretty views from the windows and deck. The location is fabulous, close by to restaurants and coffee shops. We loved spending time in the hot tub after a day of hiking. We will definitely be returning in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA C., Waterville, Ohio

28 Sept, 2023

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

Trip to Maine

We had a great time (2 couples), the place was very comfortable. We were out every day exploring the area. We did e-bikes in Acadia national park, boat ride and eating a lot of lobster. Thanks for sharing your place.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Great Home on quiet side

Really nice. As advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica U.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Comfortable rental

Great place. The only complaint is that the cable didn’t have signal so we couldn’t watch movies at night. House was clean and comfortable. Location was great and we really enjoyed eating dinners on the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally W., Virginia

28 Aug, 2013

Wonderful week at Harbor Daze!

We had a wonderful week in this very comfortable, sunny home. It was great to be able to walk to the bakery, restaurants, etc. and to have a view of the harbor. We enjoyed hanging out in the hot tub at night after hiking and having blueberry muffins for breakfast out on the deck. I hope we'll be back again soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Virginia

16 Aug, 2012

Great family vacation

We loved it, we were sad the lobster place across the street had closed but loved Beals instead! We walked for ice cream each night. The tv was nice for the olympics, the kitchen was well stocked and we made lobster twice! Hiked and spent the days at the park, we had people from age 6 all the way to 82 and everyone enjoyed it!! comfortable beds!!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Great, quiet location

Everything was as described. It was just my husband and I that stayed and there was PLENTY of room if we would have been traveling with others. The washing machine didn't work, but the host was accommodating with an alternative solution while we were there. If we ever come back to the area we'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James S., Rocky Mount, NC

2 Aug, 2015

Harbor Haze Haven

We recently completed a week vacation on MDI and stayed at Harbor Haze. It was wonderful! Southwest Harbor is a quaint little town and a good home base for exploring the beauty of Acadia. Harbor Haze had everything we needed / wanted and was within walking distance of town. Should we be fortunate enough to return to this area, Harbor Haze will definitely be on our short list.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beverly G.

1 Aug, 2016

A lovely spot!

We have stayed in Southwest Harbor many times and love it. This house is beautifully kept up, amply supplied, and the responsiveness to questions or concerns is terrific. It's very close to town, which makes it easy to walk in for meals and fun. That also makes it rather noisy, as there's a lot of road traffic.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

19 Jun, 2016

Fantastic stay. Everything was exactly as stated!

Definitely stay here again. Great restaurants and shops nearby. Easy travel to sites. Everything exactly as stated. Great communication with Jane Peabody; always in the loop! Beds very comfortable and living space great! 6 retired physical educators thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Weather fantastic!!

10/10 Excellent

claire r., Massachusetts, USA

6 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing, Convenient house

Great location for trips to National Park, shops, restaurants, harbor. Enjoyed the hot tub- though it was snug for 4 adults. The traffic on Main Street was a little loud for sitting on the front porch- but could barely hear it in the house. Beautiful sunrises.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., LANCASTER

9 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect quiet side location

My entire family fell in love with this rental. The layout is simply amazing with so much open space. The rental had everything you could want, and the hot tub was just that little extra that just further enhanced the relaxation. It is only a 25 minute drive to Bar Harbor so it is close enough, but all the necessities such as amazing restaurants and a local grocery has everything you need. Five stars for sure and we would definitely vacation here again!! Thank you, Jane, for allowing us to enjoy your home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Miria F., Northern Alabama

12 Jun, 2014

Great place to stay

At Harbor Daze, our family of four had plenty of room to relax after hiking in Acadia. This is in a great location on the "quiet side", convenient to the trails at Beech Cliffs, Ship Harbor, and Bass Harbor, plus Echo Lake. There was a lobster pot big enough for 4 lobsters, so no one had to wait. There was also a gas grill and a kitchen with all the amenities. The house is clean and beautiful with all the wood, the Maine-themed decorations, and a fantastic view of the harbor. The hot tub is very nice, and I took more than one nap on the comfy couch. Thanks again for letting this be our home base for a great vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Cleveland Heights, OH

11 Jun, 2023

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

Relaxing week at Harbor Daze

Four of us (2 adults and 2 teens) were very comfortable in this house. We walked to town regularly and it was easy to drive to many parts of Mount Desert Island. The house is very clean and well kept. We loved using the hot tub after long hikes! Definitely recommend Beall’s & Charlotte’s Lobster Pound for casual meals. Also enjoyed Eat-a-pita for a more upscale dinner. The bike shop up the road, Southwest Cycle, was extremely helpful for a repair. Favorite hikes: Flying Mountain, Acadia Mountain, Wonderland and the carriage road at Brown Mountain (closer to Northeast Harbor). Happily took advantage of the free EV charging station in town (by the police station). Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert B., West Liberty, KY

4 Aug, 2012

safety issues

This was my first visit to Maine and I really enjoyed my visit. Harbor Daze was very clean and had nice kitchen except the two large heating elements were not the appropriate size so frying pans were always uneven. Need to be replaced with correct elements. The upstairs bedroom window (round one looking over harbor) needs a new screen; the one provided kept falling out of the window. So we were biten by n=mosquitos at night and I will probably have to be checked for West Nile virus when I get home. The deck was unsafe. There were about fifty nail heads sticking out of the deck where you could rip open your feet. We had 2 little boys with us and we were concerned about their safety. 2 of the people staying here cut their feet on the protruding nails. And one corner of the deck moved when people moved across it. Another safety issue. When we were out A GREAT TIME!