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Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia

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cottage tucked away in the woods at the top of a mountain
Exterior
living room with sectional sofa
view of second deck with access by slider
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Acadia National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia

Sink into a large, sectional sofa after a day of swimming, hiking, boating or sightseeing in this new home. Nestled in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, this cottage is loaded with amenities including WIFI, a big-screen T.V, spacious new decks a bluetooth soundbar stereo system, ceiling fans with remotes and air conditioning. a hot tub may be available .

This cottage is within walking distance to Acadia National Park hiking trails and the ocean, and it is close to the nearby town of Southwest Harbor where restaurants and shopping are available. Stars light up the night sky, with the cool breeze that coaxes you to a sound sleep. It is truly a memorable vacation destination!

Keywords: wifi,
Easy walk to Acadia National Park, comfortable, full amenities, families, AC. Brand new kitchen with state of the art appliances , 2 decks gas fireplace.
guests will be required to book a minimum of 7 nights during “high season”

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not “child proofed”
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please add a tsp of chlorine(in small white container before you go .
Make sure house is locked . Trash pick up Tuesday and Friday so please get it out early on trash day. Water plants please!
Start some towels the night before and start a load or 2 if you have time. My cleaner is on a tight schedule . Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dishes must be cleaned. Beds need to be stripped
Currently no recycle pick up SWH so recycles get thrown out
*One week or more rentals allowed June July and August otherwise 5 night minimum*

Important information

You need to know

Property # 312115vb
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 cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 18 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tasteful Mountain Cottage With a 15 Walk to Ocean, Town and Acadia located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Flying Mountain Trailhead and Acadia National Park. Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MikeandJess C.

Liked: Location
Quiet. Secluded. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the quiet side of the island. Loved the well-stocked, newly renovated kitchen! Quiet, but not too far away from town.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Wonderful!

We very much enjoyed our week stay here. Clean, beautiful and host was very responsive! Loved the hot tub. Great location to all the fun and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy home with clean hot tub. Kitchen stocked with great cookware and dinnerware. Loved the gas fireplace, roominess of the home and decks. Excellent location to groceries, restaurants and Acadia Natl Park. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you Alice for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tykie L.

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

Maine Trip

We had a great vacation in Maine. The location was great. The place was very quiet and private. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review! We hope you will return some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey I.

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

Perfect stay

My husband and I enjoyed our 25th anniversary for a week at this lovely location. It was nice and secluded, but yet extremely close to dining and shopping. We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Tracey, Thank you for your kind review! We would love to have you back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee L.

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

Lovely Property

Loved the secluded and quiet nature of this property in the woods so close to SW Harbor.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Relaxing but close to everything

What a wonderful location. Had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

southwest harbor rental

Pretty much as advertised- a nice, clean place in a great location in SW Harbor- I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Wonderful property

The house is spacious and clean. Convenient but quiet location. The hot tub was enjoyed by everyone. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Great private location.

Lovely property close to all that Acadia has to offer. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The couch in the great room could use some updating/cleaning however everything else about the house was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2020
Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful week! This is a beautiful cabin and very comfortable. Close to everything there is to do on Mt Desert Island! Very cozy and comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2020
Thank you James! So glad you enjoyed yourself! Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Great Location Quiet and Relaxing

Lovely house close to amenities, Bar Harbor and Acadia. Plenty of sleeping spaces if you have a larger group. Great outdoor spaces if you visit in the warmer months. We were able to bring our dogs with us which was awesome! Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Loved the house

We were pleased with everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise I.

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

Great House

We loved this place, both Acadia and this house. As turn key as you get- linens, kitchen-ready for dining in and beautifully secluded. Would love to see the island in the Fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you for you kind review! Glad you were comfortable. Hope to see you again! Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Wonderful stay just outside of Bar Harbor

We stayed at the Green House for the last week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well-stocked and in a sweet, quiet part of the island. Bar harbor was close enough to go daily, but far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. The hot tub was a perfect way to spend each night and the stars were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart W.

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

Peaceful winter visit

My wife and I had an excellent weekend in SW Harbor, and the house was perfect for our needs. The house was very clean and well appointed. Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeann T.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely beautiful home and perfect location for us!!! Jennifer was easily reached and helpful!! Sad to leave but hope to return again!! Thank you !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia h.

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

Vacation

The house was wonderful. Everything was there that you could have needed. It was close to bar harbor and acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2021
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking good care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

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

A magical place in Acadia

We loved our stay, the house has lots of room, it is very light with the great windows. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds were super comfortable. The hot yup was the cherry on top. The location is perfect on the Les busy side of Acadia and in walking distance to some great hiking trails. We will come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Thanks for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed our home nestled in the woods!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmine V.

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

National park experience

The trip to ME from NY was to see Acadia National Park. This property in Southwest Harbor was was a short ride to the park. The location made it convenient to have dinner in Bar Harbour or Southwest Harbour. The property was clean, comfortable, and spacious. We enjoyed our visit to the park and the house we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2023
So glad you enjoying your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

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

Amazing Rental!

Great vacation home. Immaculately clean and very comfortable, secluded home, close to town. Air conditioning came in handy as we were there during a warm spell. Jennifer, the owner, is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended! Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed your stay .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Wonderful stay in SW Harbor, ME

We really enjoyed this house in SW Harbor, ME. It was a perfect home for a family of four. We enjoyed the use of the hot tub after long hikes through Acadia. Home is located close to a grocery store, gas station, Acadia National Park and the cute town of Bar Harbor. Home was very clean and contact with owner was easy. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
Please come back! You were wonderful guests. We are glad you had a nice visit to Maine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful cabin and area

I love the secluded nature of this cabin. You can see a million stars at night and even the milky way. The cabin is very well equipped with plenty of space and is very well kept. We loved the fireplace and the hot tub. It's very close to Acadia and the location has many trees and flowers and bushes. The owners are very helpful as well! We really appreciated them and the beautiful cabin. Would love to come back someday with the family.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan B.

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

Home away from home

A home away from home; surrounded by pine trees, falcons, and close to Acadia trail heads. We enjoyed the proximity to all Acadia and Bar Harbor has to offer with the privacy of the property and comfort of the hot tub each evening. My kids (9 and 7) were in tears when it was time to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review! We hope you will consider us next time you visit!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Higgins

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My husband Dave and I have been coming to Mount Desert Island for years. I grew up coming to Maine as well in the summers and never tire of this wonderful location. We have three children and a dog, and plan to retire here when they are all through college! Email me with questions!

Why they chose this property

This home is built for comfort and has mostly one floor living. Mount Desert Island is a wonderful place to spend time in the summer and the climate and surroundings make you feel healthy and rejuvenated. It has a variety of amenities . A huge wrap around deck, ceiling fans with remotes, AC in Living Room and Master BR, and wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms make it very comfortable.

What makes this property unique

In Southwest Harbor there is something for everyone! Young children enjoy exploring the rocky coastlines and hiking and swimming in our nearby lakes, adventurers enjoy hiking, boating and biking on amazing carriage trails, and older visitors like to drive throughout the park, golf and visit gardens and exhibits.
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