New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

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A residential area with a grassy lawn, a wooden deck, and a view of a marina with boats.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a double sink.
A bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a bedside table, a lamp, and a fan.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a white dresser, and a lamp.
A white house with a blue door, black shutters, and a small porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5, garden level

1 King Bed

Captain Mayo Suite garden level

1 King Bed

Double bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom 1 upstairs

1 King Bed

Queen upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Capt. Mayo suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Double bedroom Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs king bedroom bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

MBr Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder room main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Queen upstairs Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

What an opportunity to spend your family vacation in a vintage historic inn turned single family home. Built between 1857-61 by a local captain, Jacob Shop Mayo. He built this home for his family on this location so that he could oversee his ships in the harbor. Located just a few minutes walk into the village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This home has many historic features but has been nicely updated to accommodate a larger family or group. Each of it's five bedrooms has it's own bathroom, and many feature sitting areas and outdoor access to either decks or the garden area. Dining and living area can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Kitchen has 2 dishwashers, ranges, & refrigerators to make meal times a breeze! This historic home has many outdoor areas to enjoy as well. The shared garden area will also have Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Charm is this house's middle name, your family will love to come back again and again to this little piece of heaven that we call Southwest Harbor! Please be patient with photos, we will update as we're able to get them... former family is in the process of moving on to new adventures!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 # 3297541vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. 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.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hosted by Christie Dysart

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