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Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!

The Greenhouse is a contemporary open barn style space. Huge kitchen, living room and dining area downstairs. French doors open onto a lush lawn, gorgeous garden, sun-filled patio and expansive grounds with plenty of space for kids to run and play. Upstairs, you'll find a large master bedroom suite, bathroom with sparkling white subway tiles and comfortable light-filled twin bedroom. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Cable TV. Free internet access and WIFI provided. Toasty warm on cool nights, and cool on warm days. Away from it all, yet close to all: town, hikes, lakes, beaches, waterfront. Dog friendly, 1 dog only. If your dates are not available for The Greenhouse, please consider our companion guest quarters - The Little House - property #125032 on Vrbo.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One dog only No puppies or aggressive breeds.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet Policy: we only allow 1 dog unless your dogs are very small. At the discretion of owner.

Following all house rules about cleaning, trash and recycling is mandatory.

Signed Rental Lease is Required. Upon booking, we will request your mailing address and the names of all those in your party. This lease is required.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3469270
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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond 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 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely place in a great location, very thoughtfully appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms. O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so convenient for all the best spots to hike, eat, site see, and/ or just relax! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need, and the bedroom was clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed the peaceful patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The greenhouse was a great place to stay! It was clean, spacious and in a great location on the quiet side of Acadia National Park. Only about 30 minutes from Bar Harbor and less than 5 minutes from the Southwest Food smart, so anything we forgot to bring we were able to run quickly to the store to grab. Overall, my family & I would definitely stay again! We throughly enjoyed our week here and can’t wait to come back to explore Acadia again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great everything we wanted. Nice quiet property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Excellent as Always

Perfect location & accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much and always a pleasure to have you visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

It was wonderful the grounds are beautiful

The location was perfect. The house was cozy and well equipped Wonderful place to unwind after hiking and biking. So nice to be able to walk into Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Cool spot for a vavation

Enjoyed our stay here. Clean and had everything we needed. My family really enjoyed how quiet it was around and the outside space. Location was really close to places to eat, hike, whatever but quiet enougb to be private. Host was responsive and easy to deal with as well. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Perfect little quiet spot!

Stayed at the Greenhouse for 5 days, what a peacefully quiet spot! Location is great with a little coffee shop right down at the corner. The house was clean and comfortable and provided everything needed for a nice vacation to explore Acadia. Would recommend and certainly stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the great review, and we appreciated how beautifully neat and tidy you left the house - many thanks! Regards, Elena, Terry and Pip
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Wonderful Family Stay!

We traveled from VA with our 2 kids and pup and stayed a week in this cozy and very well- equipped home. The garden is just beautiful and the location on the quiet side is private but also still very close to so many hikes and the little village of Southwest Harbor. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Thank you for visiting and for being so sweet with Pip. Come back anytime! All best, Elena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Great home ina great location

Great place to stay when visiting the ‘Quiet Side’ of Acadia National Park. Convenient to all hiking trails on this side of the Park. Nice outdoor space with beautiful gardens. House was comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Wonderful getaway

Its amazing to arrive at your home away from home and discover it's even better than you expected. The beautiful yard and private location on the "quiet side" of the island are perfect when you want to escape the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie P.

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

Lovely Stay on the Quiet Side

We adored our stay in Southwest Harbor! This home is super clean and cozy. We love having happy hour on the patio and then going back out to stargaze at night. Don’t skip this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at The Greenhouse! It was such a peaceful spot to come back to between adventures in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Most places we wanted to visit were just a 20–30 minute scenic drive away, and we were only about 5–13 minutes from Bass Harbor and Acadia Mountain.Check-in was super easy, and the place was spotless. We didn’t need to reach out to the hosts, but it was nice knowing they were just a text or call away. You can tell they’ve really thought through all the little details that make a stay feel extra comfortable, especially the full kitchen with a coffee grinder, coffee maker, and a bunch of spices. It really felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Quiet side retreat!

The Greenhouse was perfect for our family vacation to Mt. Desert Island. Clean, comfortable, well equipped and thoughtfully designed. The location is central to all the hiking trails and activities on the island while providing a quiet and relaxing home base. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you very much for the thoughtful review, and for leaving The Greenhouse in beautiful shape. Very much appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed staying in this house on the "quiet side." It was a great spot for launching each day to explore different parts of Acadia. Loved the welcome gifts, kitchen was super well stocked, and house had a comfy living room area. Beautiful location off the main roads, loved seeing the deer move through. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

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

Quiet Side Retreat

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect in relation to SW Harbor and away from hectic Bar Harbor. The Barn was very comfortable and Elena was a pleasure to interact with. We look forward to a return trip in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you both very much for visiting The Greenhouse and for being such perfect guests. Welcome back any time! Regards, Elena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great house, great location

This is a very nicely appointed, clean and comfortable cottage in a great location close to Southwest Harbor and all that Acadia offers. We had a great time. Elena was very responsive. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Fantastic property in great location

My family and I spent a week in this house and we loved it. The open space inside was great for cooking and relaxing, and the space outside was great for our young kids to run around. Our hosts were gracious and were more then happy to give us advice for hiking, swimming, and places to take our dog. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for visiting and for the great review. It was great that your kids made the most of all the open space...and space for all of your outdoor gear too. Come back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana S.

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

The Green House

We enjoyed our stay. Lovely grounds, spacious interior, warm and comfortable. Kitchen equipment adequate but some items/appliances were in need of attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody Q.

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

Delightful

This property was perfect for us! We prefer the quietness of Southwest Harbor and the Greenhouse was wonderful for this. It is spacious, tidy and the kind hosts have thought of anything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Peaceful Surroundings But Just a Short Walk To Town Center

This is a really nice house! It is comfortable, nicely decorated, and very clean. It's well supplied for your stay -- good kitchen equipment and plenty of towels. It feels secluded but is an easy walk to town center. And the wifi works like a charm at 100+ megabits!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee s.

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

Acacia heaven

We loved everything about the Greenhouse. Elena provided everything one could possibly need to make this a home away from home. I’m already making plans to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
It was a pleasure to meet you and very glad that you chose to visit our Greenhouse. We look forward to having you back any time, and thank you for being so sweet to our Pip. Warm regards, Elena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Away from the bustle, but close to everything

We were very comfortable with our dog at this property. Saw a deer out in the yard one day and stargazing was exceptional. The Greenhouse was equipped with all you will need in a kitchen for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Happy that you had a good time. Thanks for visiting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Perfection!

My husband, son, and I had a wonderful stay at The Greenhouse! Truly, I could not have asked for anything better. The whole place was spotless and it was so nice to have some space for everyone. What comfortable, cozy accommodations, and what an incredible time we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thanks Lisa! It's always a thrill to know that guests have had a stellar time. Thanks very much for visiting. Regards, Elena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Perfect week

This was our first trip to Mt Desert Island and the Barn was the perfect home base for our family. We loved staying on the quiet side- it was a nice respite from the crowds, and Southwest Harbor had great options for places to eat. The house was cozy and clean, the kitchen well-stocked. We have two active young boys and they loved having a spacious yard to play in when we were not out exploring. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elena Scotti

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We are country folk at heart who lived and worked in the biggest city in the USA: New York, which makes our appreciation for Maine, our land, home and gardens all the more important.

Why they chose this property

Read the rave reviews, and you will understand why The Greenhouse is such a special place!

What makes this property unique

Away from it all yet close to all...town, hikes, lakes, beaches, waterfront.

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