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SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR

SEA VIEW: A Gorgeous High End Luxury Home On A Hilltop Overlooking Southwest Harbor.

NOTE: Please read through the listing, most questions will be answered here. *DO NOT press the BOOK button until we tell you we are ready or we will ask you withdraw the booking request and will assess an automatic additional $300 fee - with no exceptions- to all bookings where prior conversation was not had before initiating the booking request, as it can take a few days to confirm availability with the homeowner and vrbo will assess us penalties for not accepting within a 24 hour window. PLEASE ALSO SEE ADDED DISCLOSURE BELOW. Please let us know if you have any questions, as payment constitutes acceptance of these disclosure terms and is binding. Please note a separate Lease Packet must be completed within an Agency determined time frame to complete the reservation. Please note there are 2 added terms of acceptance that will be presented to you prior to booking. Sunday to Sunday, 7 night stays only, thank you!

Shared Pedestrian Access to Waterfront across Route 102 On Southwest Harbor.

Description: Gorgeous recently built home with stunning ocean views across Southwest Harbor! Enjoy a beautifully constructed deluxe seaside retreat with spectacular views, a bright spacious interior, lovely landscaping, and common lawn space to enjoy. Built in 2014 in a desirable and developing community, this spacious & free-standing luxury home has superb views, making it ideal for entertaining & get togethers in style, with expansive water views, ocean access, an open-concept layout, and full modern amenities, all within walking distance to Southwest Harbor's village center. Perfect for guests seeking upscale, modern accommodations in a close to town location with stunning ocean views and water access! An exceptional opportunity for deluxe accommodations here on Mount Desert Island!

Layout: First Floor: Entry and Hall; Open-concept main floor with cathedral ceilings, ocean views and a wrap-around deck; Open, well-appointed, and fully equipped gourmet Kitchen with gas stove, granite countertops, and island with additional seating; Open Dining area with ocean views and access to fabulous glass and screen sunroom, well furnished, ideal for summer entertaining, with fabulous ocean views; Open Living Room and with ocean views, flat screen TV, and access to furnished oceanside Deck; Owner’s Suite Bedroom with King Bed, ocean views, flat screen TV, ceiling fan and private ensuite Bath with oversized custom tiled walk-in Shower; Half Bath; Laundry Space. Second Floor: Bedroom (1) with King Bed, ceiling fan and ocean views; Bedroom (2) can accommodate up to 4 with Full Bed, Twin Day Bed, and added Twin Trundle, and ceiling fan; Full Bath with Tub and Shower. Lower Level: Comfortable spacious Family Room with large flat screen TV, multiple sitting areas, views to the Harbor, and access to furnished outdoor Patio overlooking the Harbor; second Primary Bedroom with King Bed and ocean views and ceiling fan; Full Bath with Shower.

Features: Gorgeous Sweeping Ocean Views//Bright Stylish Interior // Fabulous Island Location // 4 Bedrooms!// Comfortable Spacious Interior // Furnished Deck Overlooking the Harbor // Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen // Multiple Primary Bedrooms//WiFi Internet // Radiant Heat Throughout // Outdoor Grill//Keurig and Drip Coffee Makers//Hairdryer and Iron // Pedestrian Ocean Access // Walking Distance to Village Center // Close to Acadia National Park

2025 Weekly Rates WITHOUT required added Agency and VRBO Fees and the amounts reflected on Lease Agreement that you sign: May 1- June 15 $3500; June 15- June 29 $3900; June 29 - July 27 $5200; July 27 - August 24 $5500; August 24 - November 2 $4000; Potential for a Fall/Winter Holiday Stay at $5500 per week. Sunday to Sunday Rental.

Please note there may be owner occupants staying in the detached Carriage Apartment. No Landline provided, however excellent cell reception recorded. Please note, no use of the Living Room comfort stove permitted at any time! Parking for 2 Vehicles only, please let us know if you anticipate a third vehicle and we can see if this might be accommodated. No pets, home owners are allergic and appreciate your understanding this strict no-pet policy. Accepting reservations for 1 and 2 week stays. Waterfront Amenities offered: shared pedestrian access to the shore.

~ Potential for a Fall/Winter Holiday Stay at $6435 - this is the actual amount you pay to VRBO for the rental weekly booking portion of your charge ($5500 is the Amount that will reflected on your Lease Agreement) per week.

Waterfront Amenities offered: shared pedestrian access to the shore.

Please note VRBO does not collect a Security Deposit at booking but instead places a collateral credit hold for Security Deposit on your bank card, to be processed in case of damage or released in the event no claims are made, therefore VRBO issues no security refund. Please contact them directly in advance of booking if you need further clarity. Waterfront Amenities offered: shared pedestrian access to the shore.

Please also note all persons do count as individual occupants for limit purposes regardless of whether vrbo classifies them as such. No Landline provided, however excellent cell reception recorded. Please note there may be owner occupants staying in the detached Carriage Apartment. Please note no use of the Living Room comfort stove is permitted! Parking for 2 Vehicles only, please let us know if you anticipate a third vehicle and we can see if this might possibly be accommodated. All the properties we represent are non smoking. V042825

Please note: The Quote provided by VRBO/Homeaway is accurate and has already been adjusted to add taxable administrative fees above the owner's rental rate. The Lease Agreement will not reflect the added administrative fees or the VRBO/Homeaway service fees as they are not part of the Lease Agreement between you and the property owner. The administrative Fees are the added amount the Agency charges to book this property through VRBO/Homeaway. Again, when booking through the VRBO/Homeaway platform, VRBO/Homeaway will generate the cost of your stay when you enter dates and number of occupants. The amount you pay to VRBO/Homeaway includes added VRBO/Homeaway and agency administrative fees which will NOT be reflected on your lease papers. All bookings require a separate Lease Agreement and Lease Packet to be completed and signed by both parties within an Agency determined time frame after booking through VRBO/Homeaway to bind the reservation. There will be added transaction fees to book outside the Agency and through VRBO/Homeaway to cover their requirements, commission fees and payment processing fees. This will reflect a rate higher than listed elsewhere and these taxable amounts will not be considered part of the Lease Agreement between you and the Lessor, but are instead separate taxable administrative and service fees paid to the agency and Vrbo/Homeaway and will not be reflected in the lease agreement. The rental rate that is noted in the body of the property description is the actual amount that will be reflected in the lease agreement; this amount is without added fees. Please let us know if you need further clarification. Please do NOT initiate a request to book until we let you know we are ready, as it will either be declined, allowed to expire, or edited as a pre approved quote to reflect an impossibly high rate so that you will have to decline the quote. VRBO/Homeaway will penalize hosts who decline a booking request when the calendar shows the dates as open and also penalizes hosts who allow booking requests to expire, therefore we may simply exercise the option to edit the quote to reflect an impossibly high rate so that you will have to decline the quote. Again, we will need the necessary time to discuss your reservation with the homeowner. Thank you so much in advance for your patience and understanding.

Please Note: Rates are only quoted for the 2025 Season.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. 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

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SEA VIEW GORGEOUS LUXURY W/ OCEAN VIEWS AND ACCESS OVERLOOKING SOUTHWEST HARBOR located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Great house and very nice owners

Great house and very nice owners
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Oceans end

This was a perfect house for family and such a beautiful view.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

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

Vacation

Enjoyed the home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis S.

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

Best stocked house !

Had a great time in Maine in a wonderful house with a great view.!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Another Pleasant Stay

This is the second year we've stayed at this comfortable and well equipped house. It was perfect for the three generations of our family ages 75 to 3. The owners are friendly and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

TOM B., SAN CLEMENTE, CA USA

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

Family and friends paradise

Start to finish the property provided everything we wanted at a five star level. Well appointed, clean and a perfect kitchen. The sunporch was enjoyed all day long. Views, we’re excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Sea View in Southwest Harbor

Perfect for a multigenerational vacation. The spacious rooms and bedrooms made for comfortable spaces for everyone from the grandkids to the grandparents. This property had the best equipped kitchen of any place we have stayed. Close to town and Acadia. We loved the property and the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reni B.

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

Gorgeous home with views of Southwest Harbor

This is the perfect Mount Desert home for a getaway with family or friends. Bedrooms and private baths on three different levels allow for plenty of privacy. The house is beautifully furnished and amply supplied, and the views of Southwest Harbor are gorgeous. We felt right at home and would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth G.

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

Lovely house

Great house for two families. Quiet neighborhood, incredibly well-stocked kitchen for heaps of cooking and baking, close to Acadia and loads of adventure.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Wonderful time

The home was perfect for our family. Super clean and had everything we needed. Location was excellent. We had a wonderful week and made great family memories. We loved walking down to the fire pit and gazebo at night and just relaxing and enjoying the picturesque harbor view. Hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon N., Texas

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

Excellent Vacation

The reservation process was seamless. The property was spotless and welcoming. There was a beautiful view of the harbor from the expansive porch. There is plenty of activities in the Bar Harbor area - sightseeing, hiking and biking in Acadia National Forest, cruises for whale watching, seals, Puffins, light houses and fantastic lobster meals. We all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold L., Cary NC

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

Peaceful, Beautiful and Relaxing!

Our family of 6 had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful home on the “Quiet Side” of Mt Desert Island. The location gave us access to all of the activities The Islznd has to offer without the hassle you might experience at Bar Harbor. The home is extraordinary. We’ve been to many vacation homes and this was by far the best. It’s very clean, well built and the owners are great people! We loved it and higjly reccomend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angus L.

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

First visit to Maine

Property was excellent for our needs. Extremely well appointed with all the latest gadgets .South West Harbour also ticked all the boxes. We were lucky with the weather which is also important . One wet day indicated possible limitations of location. Delighted with our stay and Maine lived up to expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda R.

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

Family and friend reunion

This property was perfect in so many ways! We enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the harbor each morning while sipping coffee on the enclosed porch. We cooked up a storm in the great kitchen and the three floors provide privacy for the 7 people stayed here. We also loved the extra spaces (fire pit, dock) down by the water that we were able to enjoy. The owners were fantastic, even found a pizza pan for us to use! Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty F.

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

A well-deserved break

This lovely home was very comfortable for myself my two children and their spouses and four grandchildren. We enjoyed the fire pit, gazebo, nearby shopping and dining. I hope to return next year. Thank you so much for the lovely time. Marty
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Stunning all around

Jaw dropping home and views! This home was so well-stocked and appointed for people of all ages. A keyless entry would be more convenient to avoid having to pickup and drop off a physical key, but the current setup certainly wouldn’t hinder us from staying again. We would have loved to have had access to (the empty) kayak racks, gazebo and docks as they seemed to be virtually unused.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything you could imagine on the Quiet Side!

We had a great stay at Sea View! Our family has stayed in many rental homes and this was the best by far! There was plenty of room for the 7 of us (adult children and friends) and from blanket throws to kitchen appliances and tools - this home has everything! Phyllis and Bill, the owners, and Debby from MDI realtor were excellent hosts and responsive to any questions. Even the frogs in the pond were welcoming. We enjoyed the pier, the community fire pit and gazebo, and nature’s sunrises and STARRY NIGHTS! Strongly recommend and wish to come back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Wonderful home for a family gathering

This 4 bedroom 31/2 bath home is gorgeous and roomy. 3 generations ( ages from 6-80) had plenty of space for privacy and togetherness. The gazebo and fire pit provided places to view the ocean and hold marshmallow roasts in the evenings. We kayaked, fished, hiked, ate at nearby very nice restaurants. When not eating out the house itself was well equipped with cooking and baking essentials. One family member was brave enough to buy live lobsters at a nearby market and cook them at home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Beautiful Stay on the Quiet Side of Mt. Desert Island

Our family of 8 stayed for a week at "Sea View." The house was perfectly situated for us. It had plenty of room for each group to have privacy as well as plenty of space to have family time. The kitchen is probably one of the most well equipped kitchens I have come across at a vacation property. We packed way more than we needed, as most of the things we wanted were there. Bill and Phyllis the property owners were incredibly communicative and helpful with whatever we needed. You can tell they want each family to enjoy their time in their beautiful home. We utilized the fire pit by the water, and we took the kids fishing on the dock. We played games at the large dining room table and made so many awesome memories. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P., Houston

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

Great place for a relaxing vacation

We rented this property for a week to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday, and it did not disappoint! There were 6 of us and it was plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone. Located a stone's throw from Southwest Harbor, it was a very relaxing place to come home to and drink coffee on the front deck. Staying in Southwest Harbor was great - it was quieter than staying in Bar Harbor and more authentic. It's about a 20min drive from Jordan Pond and the Park Loop, but we didn't mind as the drive is very nice. The local IGA is right around the corner, and the restaurants in town were top notch. Overall the location, cleanliness, and layout of the home is wonderful - the kitchen is fully stocked and you can tell it's very well taken care of. As one of our party members noted, "it's been a while since I've gotten over 8 hours of sleep every night for a week!" - that's how relaxing it was! Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen (Kathy) B., Atlanta, GA

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

Great house!

We were a group of 8 adults (my husband and myself with our three sons and their girls) celebrating my big birthday. The house was great! Big, very well stocked and lots of comfortable seating. We did not use the lower level living room at all but it would be very useful if you have teenagers who'd like some separation from the adults upstairs. The owners were not on site in the adjacent garage apartment during our week. Based on entries in the guest book, they will leave you a blueberry pie if they're in town. We were sorry to have missed that as they sounded like friendly, lovely people. One thing to keep in mind is that the house is not air conditioned. We are southerners used to that "refrigerated air" and did find the house got warm (especially the upstairs bedrooms) on sunny days. We had a bedroom switch mid-week! A couple of AC units upstairs would make a real difference. We really enjoyed our time in Southwest Harbor. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Daytona Beach, FL

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

Great house with great views

This is a beautiful property located on a well-landscaped lot that affords excellent views of the harbor and beautiful sunrises. All major appliances functioned properly and there was plenty of water pressure. The beds were comfortable and there was more than enough storage space. The kitchen is cook’s dream and is stocked with everything you could possibly need to prepare a meal. The Wi-Fi was adequate. The hosts are wonderful, concerned hosts that make every effort to make sure your stay exceeds your expectations. My only word of caution is the document that the management company insists that you sign. Reading it closely, it clearly makes the guests responsible for anything and everything including the host’s negligence. In my opinion, it is onerous. One other caveat - do not reserve this property until you have read that agreement. It is available to read before you commit. Once you commit, the management company’s fee and VRBO fee are nonrefundable. The management company did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A., Cincinnati

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

Best location on MDI

Our stay was perfect! The house was spotless, beautifully decorated, spacious and the view spectacular! We loved meeting the hosts and can’t wait to return to this special home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

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

September Vacation

We had a lovely stay at the Sea View. The descriptions and photos were true to life. The common space and beds/baths were spacious and comfortable. We cooked in for several meals and the kitchen was superbly supplied. Having the gas grill was a big help. The sunroom had room for our huge jigsaw puzzle where we could wander in, place a piece and enjoy the constantly-changing view down to the water and the harbor. A highlight on our final evening was roasting marshmallows for s'mores down at the fire pit. We enjoyed our stay here, worthy of a 5-star review.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

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

Wonderful Family Get Away

This house was exactly as advertised! This week was a time for family from near and far to hang out together and enjoy a quiet escape from Bar Harbor while being not too far. We had three couples which was perfect with the 3 king-sized bedrooms. We hiked, explored Bar Harbor, took boat rides, completed puzzles and did lots of cooking in the very well stocked kitchen. We often find that we don't have everything we need when renting some homes but this one did a wonderful job supplying a full kitchen. The views are wonderful and the place was awesome! We cannot say enough wonderful things! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REAL ESTATE, LLC: MDI REAL ESTATE & MDI VACATION RENTALS, A BAR HARBOR MAINE REAL ESTATE & VACATION RENTAL AGENCY, SINCE 1986

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