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Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!

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View of front of home from street
Back view of home from woods
Your hot tub on the seclusive private back deck in the woods.
Fire pit area in back woods
Entry deck with front door and grill for your use

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings & wedding parties are available
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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
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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park! on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$363, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean near Bar Harbor+Acadia National Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Harbor Daze entire home by ocean 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has a fantastic location, a short walk from downtown Southwest Harbor and all the cute shops. Great view of the harbor, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug k.

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

Nice, clean and accurate stay

Very nice for the price. And so convenient to all in SW Harbor, and the neighboring communities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate upon arrival. All rooms were stocked with linens and towels. The hot tub was well maintained. Everything was excellent and went above expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

A lovely place in every way

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Harbor Daze; that in itself explains our high ratings.We prefer the “Quiet Side”of Acadia. Access to Carriage Roads is easy and popovers at the Common Good is a must whenever we are in the area. This is a great nonprofit supporting the local community.The house was clean and the hot tub was a treat after biking ! Communication with Amanda was easy and incredibly fast. We are likely to return again !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

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

Great Home on quiet side

Really nice. As advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica U.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michalina G.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
We always love to hear about how our guests have enjoyed their time at Harbor Daze! We've received MANY rave reviews about the newly added hot tub, especially from our hikers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house was very clean and had all the amenities that we needed. Amanda was very prompt on responding to any questions and providing us with different options to see and eat. Southwest Harbor is approximately 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. It is a real quiet and quaint area. Watched the sunrise at Seawall. Drove all around the island. Food was great. bar Harbor is busy, but beautiful. House is across the street from a large marina. Nice sort walk to see it. We would recommend this place. Thanks
Our daily visitors
Sunrise at Seawall
Picture from front deck of house
marina across the street
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Sounds like our decision this season to upgrade to a flat-screen HDTV was just in time for the Olympics...yay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beverly G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Very happy you enjoy our village and hope you keep returning. We also love living in Southwest Harbor!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

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!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the lovely review. Very happy you all enjoyed time together and your adventures on this island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

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