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Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪1 min drive‬
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
‪5 min drive‬
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪8 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1 Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.

Stepping Stone is the perfect location for your vacation. It is on a quiet, private road, close to everything Southwest Harbor has to offer. Take the 1/2 mile walk or drive to Seawall Beach or the local lobster pounds, hop in the car and continue on to the hiking trails and Bass Harbor lighthouse, or take the 5 minute drive to the town center for dinner and shopping.
The home itself is spacious and sunny and consists of a master en suite with a queen bed and full bath with walk in shower, a second bedroom with two queens, and a hall bath with a tub/shower combination. There is a full two car attached garage to store your bikes and kayaks. You will also find coolers, beach chairs and lawn games for your enjoyment.
Sit on the deck and relax to the sounds of the waves crashing on Seawall beach, or enjoy an evening fire and unwind from the day's adventures.
*Please remember to include your pet when booking.*

Property manager

Amy Hennigan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Children 10 and older.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Only one dog allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Doors do not need to be locked and keys can be left on the desk.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Checking out after 10am will result in a $50.00 per half hour fee.

Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside and waste cleaned up and disposed of. There will be $100 fee if dogs are on beds or furniture.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬7 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center. located?

Located in Seawall, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renita T.

2 Jun, 2025

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

SW Harbor House

Definitely quiet, safe, roomy house for us four adults. Very clean. Set in a beautiful peaceful place just a short walk to the ocean. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah Y.

17 May, 2025

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

Fun times

The place was great. Amy was great and we had a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

26 May, 2025

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

Better than advertised!

We really enjoyed our week at Stepping Stone. The entire property was clean, comfortable and welcoming. The home is well appointed and maintained with care. The kitchen is roomy and equipped with everything needed for preparing meals and getting ready for your day. One of the highlights of our stay was the opportunity to meet our host Amy. We definitely recommend this property on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Awesome Autumn

Great property! Quiet, convenient, very spacious!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

27 May, 2024

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

Great spot

We had a great stay! The house was comfortable, peaceful, and had basically all the amenities we could need. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine B.

25 May, 2024

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

Just wonderful

We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Great stay

Good location on the quiet side of the park. Plenty of room and nice accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph L.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Very nice house in the woods

Perfekt!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic and comfortable stay

A spacious and comfortable space with all the amenities. Very nice property both inside and out with plenty of room for the whole family. Enjoyed our evening walks to Seawall.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike c.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Give this vacation rental 5 star

This home is above expatation Was very clean and great location Want to thank Amy . Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Stocked and comfortable!

Great stay. Kitchen is well stocked, house furniture is comfortable, and home's atmosphere is pleasing & relaxing. Quiet neighborhood. Private settingneighborhood

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes B.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Home Away From Home ❤️

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA A.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Nice Seawall location

The house is about 20 minutes from the busy Bar Harbor and tucked nicely in the woods. Deer and turkey daily visitors. House very comfortable and had all the necessary amenities. Amy alerted us immediately of electric outage and kept us updated. Overall a very nice house for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen T.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Near Southwest Harbor

Very restful and nice spot to spend a few days with old friends. I loved the hammock!! Road to the beach is closed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Clean and comfortable home!

The home is very clean and comfortable. The host is great! The location is perfect. We were very happy with our choice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

5 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing!

The pictures of this beautiful home did not do it justice. The kitchen is beautiful, spacious, and so well stocked! The neighborhood is wooded and so quaint with tons of deer. The home is so clean and well decorated. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Peaceful & well equipped

The kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans & utensils - not the odds and ends I have found in other rentals. Everything was clean and neat, we loved our stay. Will definitely stay here again if available!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Excellent Location to Acadia

The house is very serviceable for two couples. Its close location to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor was perfect for our needs. The owner was available to answer any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Acadia National park

This stay was a top 10. Beautiful views and very peaceful. We found the notebook in the house so helpful when it came to touring and eating!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

3 Jun, 2023

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

Fantastic

Would highly recommend staying at this property. Very nice home! Really enjoyed it

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept, 2023

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

Seawall stay

Enjoyed our stay! Loved having a fire pit and grill. Watched the sunrise the last morning at Seawall picnic area. Beautiful!! Close to Acadia too. Beds were comfy and kitchen is well equipped. Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H., Havre de Grace

10 Jul, 2021

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

Relaxing stay

We had such a wonderful relaxing time. The house is beautiful and the surrounding area very peaceful- just what we needed. Amy was so helpful and answered all our questions quickly. Great location to explore all Acadia has to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

30 May, 2023

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

Southwest Harbor

We had a great stay! The property was as described, we had plenty of room for the four of us! It was clean and well kept. The beds were perfect! I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it! We enjoyed the use of the fire pit in the evenings!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

10 Jul, 2022

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

We'll Maintained and Great Location

Everything was well maintained and super clean. We loved the location in Southwest Harbor as it was away from the hustle of Bar Harbor, very quiet, and allowed us to explore the western side of Acadia but still close enough to the main part of the park. Super easy checkin and checkout and perfect place to rest and relax at the end of a day or exploration.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022