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The Farmhouse

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Large porch with outdoor dining table and various seating areas.
Lawn area in front of and in back of the house.
Exterior
Kitchen with tin ceilings and all appliances
View from kitchen to dining area on the deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Farmhouse

This recently updated, charming and comfortable coastal farmhouse is the perfect place to stay for a large family or group. New furnishings are balanced with antiques to respect the authenticity of this 1850's farmhouse. Two living rooms, 4 bedrooms, two outdoors sitting areas in addition to a dining room and large kitchen provide lots of space for people to spread out and relax. Within easy walking distance to the town center, restaurants and shops. 3 night minimum. AC recently added.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2829421vb
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 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Farmhouse 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location which met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dunc F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay! The house was perfect. Would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

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

Great stay!

Stayed with a a family of 7! It was in a great location, housed us all comfortably, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the farmhouse and in southwest harbor. Ingrid was a wonderful host - she even brought over a cooler we could use on our picnic. The home was well stocked and we enjoyed time on the patio and in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations. Very clean; 3 double beds comfortable; did not use single beds. First floor sitting rooms each with TV very nice. Front porch and seating comfortable. Only downside: house faces busy road but is setback so road noise not too bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Clarity for future guests- 2 bedrooms have queen size beds, 1 bedroom has a king bed and the 4th bedroom has 2 twins.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

FarmHouse

Wonderful house with all the amenities you will need. The large front porch was our favorite area to sit and chat for morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay at The Farmhouse! It was perfect for our family of 8. Everything was very clean and welcoming. Great location as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

paul Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is old but maintained. The furniture needs to be updated as it is very uncomfortable. We had 6 adults and wanted to watch TV together but had to move furniture to do soThe owner sent out a newsletter that was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great house and good location

The property was great and the house was really nice and clean. Really close to some hikes on the Southwest Harbor side of Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beka B.

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

Perfect home!!

The Farmhouse was such a beautiful, spacious home. It had everything we needed, and communication with the owner was extremely helpful. Staying on Southwest Harbor was so relaxing and peaceful! We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin B.

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

Excellent!

Amazing property! Perfectly located, large, clean, well kept, and with all amenities we needed as a family! Ingrid was a great communicator and the check-in and -out processes were super easy. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana K.

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

Spacious and well appointed house

Very well stocked and maintained house. Good location for walking into town, but quite noisy from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Quaint Farmhouse

Very cute farmhouse that is spacious, clean, and well furnished. Kitchen is well equipped. Beds comfortable. Everything needed for a comfortable stay. Host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Quiet side of the Island

Staying in the farmhouse was a wonderful experience - from the well appointed kitchen to the great location, what was not to love. The rooms were all spacious and beds comfortable. The house was a great place to call home while we explored Acadia. The added plus of the washer/dryer was wonderful. We hope to stay here next year when we come back for our annual friend trip to Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

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

Family vaca

We love all things Acadia, and love being in Southwest Harbor. So this beautiful farmhouse was the perfect location and size for the 5 of us. We enjoyed the grill and eating on the deck, watching a rain storm from the front porch complete with comfy chairs, and slept wonderfully in wonderfully furnished rooms. Thanks so our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Great family getaway

We loved staying with our family of 6 on the quiet side of the island. It met all our needs. It was close to street but we noticed most of the properties in the area are. When sleeping it was sometimes loud with cars passing by but we all learned to use fans of the windows were open. The property was attractively decorated and it was a short walk to the town which was small but had a few restaurants and shop
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good family time

The location to Southwest Harbor and Acadia was great. The rental house accommodations were good for our family. Road noise was disturbing. The rental cost for the week was high.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anat

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

Lovely updated farmhouse

We were so pleased with our stay at the Farmhouse in Southwest Harbor. It was totally comfortable, updated, and equipped with most everything we needed (minus shampoos/ body wash- but this was advertised) for an enjoyable stay. We appreciated the proximity to a food market (driving distance) and a coffee shop (walking distance). Overall a beautiful and immaculate home with a ton of history. Loved being on the quieter side of Acadia, but just close enough to get everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Beautiful old farmhouse

This is a beautiful old farmhouse in very good condition, perfect for our extended family trip to Acadia! It's located on the main street in Southwest Harbor within walking distance from a coffee shop and 5-30 min from all Acadia activities and Bar Harbor. The house has some quirks due to being an old farmhouse (uneven floors in places, barn door on bathroom) but overall was extremely comfortable. The bedrooms are surprisingly soundproof, which was great since we were travelling with a toddler and young kids who went to bed while the adults stayed up later.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Beautiful house for a big family!

Our family loved this house. It is even more beautiful than the photos show. It was a quick walk to the downtown shops and a very easy drive to everywhere we wanted to go. The front porch was lovely for a meal or drink and to leave shoes post hike so the house stayed clean. It had more than most properties in terms of paper towels, laundry detergent, salt and pepper, etc. The beds were comfortable and the bedding felt high quality and clean. The only caveat is the the road noise is pretty constant. It didn't bother us, but for those looking for a very quiet place, this isn't that. We used the plenty of fans for white noise while sleeping. Also, the house has an attached rental. That was fine for us but with young kids I did feel like I needed to keep them quiet in the early mornings when they wanted to play on the porch. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhen L.

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

Wonderful vacation in Acadia

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had the most amazing stay at this vacation rental house in Acadia! From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the exceptional location, nestled perfectly to capture the stunning beauty of the surroundings. The decorations throughout the house were not only beautiful but also added a touch of warmth and coziness to the entire experience. The comfort of the beds was truly remarkable – I enjoyed nights of deep, restful sleep, waking up refreshed and ready to explore. Speaking of exploring, the convenience of the location made it incredibly easy to access all the attractions in the area without any hassle. The hostess was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel right at home from the start. The thoughtful touch of a wine welcome was the perfect way to kick off my vacation and instantly set a positive tone for my entire stay. All in all, my time at this vacation rental was nothing short of wonderful. The combination of a great location, beautiful decorations, comfortable beds, and the friendly hostess made it an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to return for another stay and create more amazing memories. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Lovely stay at The Farmhouse! 😊

Four of us, two retired teachers and two educators, who just finished the school year, stayed at The Farmhouse for 3 nights. We wished we booked a longer stay, but we had to make our way back home. We will definitely be back! As we drove up the driveway, the first thing we noticed was the beautiful covered front porch, which we used in the mornings and evenings. When we walked in the door, it felt like home. It was very clean and very updated. The decor was calming. The furniture was very comfortable. There were two nice size sitting areas, a full bathroom, a nice size dinning room, and a large, well stocked kitchen. There was plenty of room for us to spread out. The backyard also had a sitting area with a fire pit. Very peaceful. One morning we saw a couple of deer in the backyard. There was a beautiful staircase leading upstairs to four bedrooms, three of which were very good size. The fourth bedroom had two twin beds. There also was a full bathroom. The bedrooms had plenty of pillows with pretty quilts and enough dressers for clothes. We found the location great. We were able to walk to our favorite coffee shop, two blocks away. We could also walk to town. Ingrid was very hospitable. She sent detailed directions to The Farmhouse, and also for anything that we would need inside. She also left a sheet with directions in the kitchen with brochures and information regarding the surrounding area. We would highly recommend staying at The Farmhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

charming decor, very functional

Loved the old farmhouse charm, it was very functional for our group of four. good value for the location. We would recommend it for others. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Beautiful, clean house

The house was updated, very clean, beds were new and very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with dishwear, pots, utensils and cleaning supplies. The house was located on the main street which was very convenient but a bit noisy. All in all we had a wonderful 2 week stay and will rent again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid Kachmar

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I have been hosting guests on Mount Desert Island for over 20 years and I have a keen sense of what renters are looking for in a vacation getaway.

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