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1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat!

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Southwest Harbor Vacation Rental | 5BR | 3.5BA | Stairs Required | 2,800 Sq Ft
Furnished Deck | Gas Grill
Kitchen | 1st Floor | Drip Coffee Maker
Living Room | 1st Floor | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 142800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, Maine
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Additional Sleeping (Apartment Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat!

Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Walk to Coffee Shop | Serene Backyard

Unwind, explore, and reconnect in the heart of Mount Desert Island at this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath house in Southwest Harbor — a perfect haven for families craving the magic of Maine's 'quiet side.' Tucked near the harbor's shores and close to Acadia's coastal trails, this vacation rental blends comfort with convenience. Spend your days hiking, sailing, and sampling lobster fresh off the boat, then gather back home to relax on the deck!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Apartment Suite: 1 queen Murphy bed

MAIN FEATURES
- Smart TVs, stereo
- Board games & books
- Furnished deck, balcony & front porch
- Private yard (unfenced), fire pit
- Gas grill (propane provided)
- Dining table & breakfast bar
- Fireplaces (decorative only)

MAIN KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, blender, Crockpot
- Drip coffee maker (coffee provided)
- Ice maker, cooking basics, spices
- Dishware/flatware

APARTMENT SUITE KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave
- Drip coffee maker
- Dishware/flatware

GENERAL 
- Free WiFi
- Washer & dryer (detergent provided)
- Window A/C units, baseboard heating, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Iron/board, hair dryer
- Keyless entry
- Trash bags & paper towels

FAQ
- 5 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 5 steps to enter
- All bedrooms & full bathrooms on 2nd floor

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

- Close to waterfront dining, trails & golf courses
- 2 miles to Echo Lake Beach
- 13-16 miles to Bar Harbor: Eagle Lake, bustling shops, whale watching & nightlife
- 20 miles to Sand Beach & Little Hunters Beach
- 51 miles to Bangor Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 5 steps to enter; all bedrooms and full bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor
- The fireplaces are decorative only and not available for guest use
- Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front door facing the exterior entry, 1 camera is on the back door facing the exterior entry, 1 camera is on the exterior entrance to the utility room facing out, 1 camera is on the corner of the house facing the backyard, and 1 camera is on the corner of the house facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The front door camera records video and sound when motion is detected; the remaining cameras do not record while guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

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 and a first aid kit

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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, Maine

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to Acadia National Park: Spacious Retreat! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Great space for larger group

We had 11 in our group (5 kids) and were very happy the house was as pictured with great common gathering space. Great location to walk to downtown and an easy drive to multiple Acadia trail heads. Beds were comfortable and the host was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Camille H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful, spacious house in a gorgeous area! Our family really enjoyed staying here with Acadia & Bar Harbor so close by.There was no air conditioning at the house, which is common for the area, but it made leaving windows & doors open for air flow in the Summer difficult…The house is right off the Main road, so the auto traffic going by is pretty loud, especially with leaving windows open to cool off at night. We did not have garage access, just noting here in case that’s something needed. We slept 12 pretty comfortably, using the pull out. 14 people would have not been as comfortable especially with few bathrooms. Overall, it’s a lovely place in a fantastic location for experiencing Mount Desert Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

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

Great location

Located within easy walking distance to town of Southwest Harbor and an easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia park. Zane had good communication with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

The house and area are just beautiful!

It was awesome here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Great house for family stay

Well appointed. Lots of nice extras like spices and condiments, books and games, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great house!

Very clean, spacious, wonderful location. We were a group of 11. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley J.

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

Acadia Summit Success

Absolutely perfect location in Southwest Harbor. Everything was great from check-in to check-out. Zane is super responsive, answering all questions/needs. The house is exactly as described and pictured, definitely recommend for any groups or families staying in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B O.

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

Delightful accommodations at a delightful location.

This property has all the amenities for a wonderful vacation. Spacious and spotless, it offers all the conveniences you would want. It is located in close proximity to Acadia National Park and a number of other major attractions., including wonderful lobster. Zane Beesley is a gracious host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Perfect house

We rented the house with another family- 4 adults and 5 teenagers. There was enough space for all. House was close to everything - great restaurants and attractions. Owner was very helpful in planning our days and meals. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Gordon R.

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

Vacation

Clean and very convenient for Park, town, store, shore, ... Everyone loved the comfort of the beds. Communications were great with Zane.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Well equipped, comfortable home in Acadia

The house is a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful National Park park and coastline. The kitchen was fully equipped which made it easy to cook all our meals. The owner left books and games etc. to make the place feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

J family

Our family had a wonderful time visiting Maine, specifically Acadia NP and Bar Harbor areas. This house is easy-to-get-to, but away from the crowds of the park and Bar Harbor, but we were able to access both with ease. Zane, our host recommended several beautiful hikes near the house that we very much enjoyed. The house was clean with plenty of beds, showers, seats (couches and table) to meet our needs. We will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Clean, comfortable and great location

Our family enjoyed a long weekend at Zane’s home. The house was exactly as described and pictured in the listing, clean, and well provisioned. The home is very well situated for island exploration but also super comfortable for playing games while roasting by the fire. Zane was a thoughtful host and we would definitely choose to stay again on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Nice

All good! Great host great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Weeklong Stay

Property was perfect for multi generation group. There was plenty of space for privacy, but communal areas fit everyone. It was right on main road leading into Southwest Harbor about 20 min from Bar Harbor and 25 into Acadia depending where you are headed. It was really nice to be away from Bar Harbor crowds and being close to Echo Lake (5 min) was perfect for our toddlers and the grandparents. Highly recommend and Zane was attentive throughout stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

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

Vacation

The house was a good fit for our group of 5 children and 8 adults. You can walk easily into the village of Southwest Harbor on sidewalks. The drive to Bar Harbor and the main park entrance is about 30 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Cute house in a great getaway location

Zane had a cute, comfortable house for myself, my husband, and a few friends to get away for the weekend. There was plenty of space to hang out, grill, and even have a small fire in the fire pit. It also was fairly central to a lot of great hiking, so we thoroughly enjoyed Acadia National Park and the surrounding area. Zane was incredibly communicative and hospitable. I'd recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

Great Stay!

Had a great stay at Zane's house. There only ended up being two of us so it was much more house than we needed! But beautiful! We enjoyed the BBQ and outdoor firepit as well. Great location close to restaurants and Acadia but further away for less tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

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

Great home for the whole family

Zane helped us immensely for local information and he was available always. Great house for multiple young families with main house and apt above garage. It was helpful to have window ac units in all bedrooms since it was a little warm during our week. Walking distance to downtown with ice cream shops and coffee houses. Because the house is on the road-there is a lot of car noise at night but always felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Downeast Fun

Great location in Southwest Harbor. House is very comfortable with large seating areas and plenty of space to hang out. Located 30 mins from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Close to great food within minutes in either direction. Zane was very thoughtful, notified us when he needed to access the yard and checked-in to make sure everything was OK. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you Zane.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

July 2019

We found the property clean and very comfortable. There was plenty of room for our family of five, including three young boys. The property owner Zane, was great to work with and offered much insight on what we were looking to do during our stay on Mt. Desert Island. The property is located on the "quite" side of the island but within easy travel to all points of interest. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Judy D.

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

Great Location

This is a great place - Zane was very easy to work with and quick to respond to any questions. The area is so much less congested than the other side of Bar Harbor - great restaurants and good hikes. My only constructive feedback is that the house could have been a little cleaner and there were a lot of red ants in the yard so you couldn’t stay out at a fire for too long. Both of those could easily be remedied. Thanks Zane
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anne M.

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

Convenient and Spacious!

The house was spacious yet felt connected. All of the beds were super comfy and clean, we loved lots of great spaces inside and out for big our big family to relax and enjoy being together. Kids loved yard for playing catch and ring toss, adults watched from deck. Close enough to walk into town and proximity to trailheads was great. Only downside was noise and speed of traffic on road - house is on one of the main roads into SW harbor amd quite close to street. If you have young children the property is not fenced, so just be aware you’ll need to keep a close eye on toddlers when they are outdoors. Zane super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

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

Convenient location to Acadia and Bar Harbor

This house was very convenient to Acadia NP and Bar Harbor. It had plenty of room for our party of 4 adults and 3 kids. The beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and there was plenty of seating. Our grandkids loved the games! The arrangement of the bedrooms with a separate entrance from outside on the back deck for the two bedrooms over the garage was unusual. Good to know for those families with many young children. I would highly recommend you bring earplugs as the traffic on Main Street was loud at night. With the A/C window units (which we were thankful for), the windows couldn't be completely closed to help lessen the road noise. The first floor doesn't have A/C but there are fans which helped with our July visit. Zane was super responsive when things needed attention. He gave us restaurant recommendations which were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family Vaca

First, the area is very beautiful. We thought the house was a little further off the road, but it was a little too close. Road traffic was heard in the house. The house was clean, but it does show somewhere in tear. The kitchen was well stocked with needed items. The week we stayed. The weather was warmer than normal. The owner installed window air conditioners to help with the heat. He was very responsive to any requests that we had. The outdoor decks are very nice. The yard and landscaping along with the fire pit could use, a little more attention as far as the vacation goes. We had a wonderful time and a really good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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