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Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

Sunnymead and Front Yard Swing, also showing outside deck off master suite

Country kitchen featuring modern appliances.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Place, Acadia National Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
‪28 min drive‬
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path

Located in Southwest Harbor, with a private right of way to the shore, this well known summer home sits on 2 acres of lawns and meadows. A typical shingled summer Maine cottage built in 1930, this home was the inspiration for the children's book, Fudgemania written by Judy Blume, and you will recognize many features of the house in the book. Warm and inviting, with exposed pine beams, pine floors, and a massive stone fireplace, this home always creates wonderful summer memories for those who are lucky to be able to spend time in it. Whether it's croquet games on the lawn, swings on the bigwooden swing hung between two of the large oak trees which anchor the front yard, walks to the shore via a private short path, bar-b-cuing in the back yard, having a lobster bake at the water's edge, or biking and hiking on the many trails of Acadia, this warm and inviting home has long been the favorite of many summer guests.The layout of the house creates spacious comfort as well as privacy for its guests. Its five bedrooms and three bathrooms, two living rooms, intimate dining room, and picture perfect setting make it a very special spot to spend your Maine summer holiday.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬25 min drive
‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path located?

Located in Seawall, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Richardson

I am originally from Maine, but spent a good part of my life in The West Indies, where my husband and I owned and operated a private island resort. Now, I have four shops in the neighboring town of Northeast Harbor during the summer. I split my year between Florida and Maine, but my favorite place on the entire planet is at the shore just down the dirt road and private path from my house. The view is amazing, and the sense of peace, calm, and beauty never fails to inspire me. My second favorite place in the world is on the swing in my front yard in Maine.

Why they chose this property

We weren't even looking for a house to buy, but when I saw this one, I was instantly captivated., and we bought the house within a week of having seen it for the first time. Ii welcomed me with its warmth and charm and made me feel comfortable and peaceful; that first impression has lasted with me since then, and it seems to have the same effects on all of my guests as well. There is something about a house that has created so many happy moments and memories for so many. People comment on it often and say you can almost "feel" it the minute you walk in for the first time. I must admit, partial as I am, I have to agree with them.

What makes this property unique

To be able to have breakfast at the water's edge, or to walk down and explore what the sea has brought in along the beach, is a wonderful plus to this property. The magnificence of the scenery takes your breath away.