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Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.

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A two-story cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a front porch with a bench.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a stone wall and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a gas stove, and a granite countertop.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, and a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With ocean views, this vacation home accommodates 6 guests in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features 1 bicycle for local exploration. Enjoy activities like swimming and birdwatching nearby, while the outdoor areas include a patio and balcony. The property is pet-friendly and located near the Wendell Gilley Museum and Beech Cliff Loop.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.

#2 Cottage located in the woods on the quiet side of M.D.I. Pet friendly. Walking distance to town and the Great Harbor Marina with more than a dozen restaurants in the area as well as the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus System (June 23 to Columbus Weekend) to almost everywhere on M.D.I. and Acadia National Park. Minutes to Acadia, hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, mountain climbing, bird & whale watching,. Built in 2012 this is a two bedroom cottage with a large loft master and one bath. The loft has a king size bed with lots of space and two half-height storage closets, the big bedroom has a queen bed with hanging and dresser storage, the small bedroom has twin bunk beds and dresser storage. The kitchen is open to the living/dining area with a cathedral ceiling. We can accommodate more people in our other cottage (Homeaway #956783) if you have a large group or family gathering. The whole interior is knotty pine with laminate wood floors throughout. There is a heat pump in the living room for either heat or air conditioning. The outside patio is pea stone with a barbecue grill, picnic table, chairs, lounge and steps down to a pea stone firepit area.
To see reviews of the property, check Woodlands Cottage #1 (Homeaway #956783) my other cottage on the same property. Shared laundry in a separate building with an ice machine ,games and books.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed

Dogs allowed with a 175.00 nonrefundable pet fee.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking Outside Only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3498716
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 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 - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town. located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this wooded cottage that was so conveniently located to town! Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Cottage was in a great location and a very short walk to the shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor. Being set off the road in the woods the unit was quiet and peaceful with deer and ducks wandering on the property. Many puzzles and games to keep the family occupied at night. Given no rentals within Acadia National Park, this was a great location to be able to go back and forth to the park and trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods. Everything we need but not cluttered. Happy to find there is a Keurig coffee maker! Brand new toaster! Laundry is in separate small building but was easy to use just walk out door a few steps beyond fire pit. Everything was provided…laundry detergent, (wood for fire pit). Beautiful loft with King bed and a couple of comfy chairs to look at the view of the ocean! Driveway is very steep but we still walked to town a few times. Thank you Vicki for sharing your cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage in the woods was perfect for our family of 4. It was a great base for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The longest we had to travel to see everything we wanted to see was 35 minutes. The loft upstairs offered a lovely view. The home was very clean and had great natural light. The washer and dryer were very convenient and laundry baskets were available in each room. There is a nice grassy area in the back where my teenagers enjoyed playing frisbee while we cooked dinner on the grill. We arrived late into the evening and it was so nice to have the beds all made up and ready for us. We would definitely want to stay here again if we came back to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our week there. It was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, nice location. Loved the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and beautiful. Owners were very nice and friendly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vicki is a great and thoughtfuil host! The cottage was a delight and we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. We keep coming back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay!!! Honestly, it was better than the pictures. Incredibly clean, had every amenity needed and the perfect place to relax have a long day hiking or exploring MDI.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Perfect, quiet location with a great view with Acadia and other attractions not far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property! We saw deer multiple times. It is up a large steep driveway, so be prepared for that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved being able to walk to the shops and dinner. It was a great place to relax after a day of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

From Wisconsin

Great location and property. We thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely would not change a thing about our stay at Cottage 2. We took in all that Acadia had to offer. Hiking, Ocean Drives, Sunsets and Sunrises, along with the Lobster Rolls. Cottage 2 tucked nicely in the trees made for peaceful and relaxing evenings. The cottage was everything we had hoped for and more. If we get back to Southwest Harbor, the quiet side of Acadia we will definitely stay again. Thank You for making our stay a memorable adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The cottage was perfect for our time in Maine. It was the perfect distance from Acadia and the crowds of Bar Harbor. It was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed to come back and relax after long days of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet, comfortable

Excellent stay, a quiet and comfortable place to relax and explore Acadia. Vicki was a great hostess and we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful place! Really enjoyed our stay there. Great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean Cabin Close to SW Harbor

Nice base for hiking on the quiet side. The cabin was clean, quiet and well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

We stayed a week in this quiet vacation house.Made many beautiful hikes. House was very well equipped. Beds were very good. Location close to Southwest Harbor center with a nice ice shop and good coffee at walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage!

Amazing cottage in walking distance of southwest harbor. Clean cottage with easy check-in, well stocked kitchen, great views of the sunrise. Added bonus of allowing our dog to come with us on vacation. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The cabin exceeded all expectations. Grilling on the deck was a joy, and evenings by the fire pit were cozy and relaxing. The house itself was incredibly comfortable, with thoughtful touches and a perfect layout for our group. Its location, so close to Acadia’s attractions, made every adventure convenient. We couldn’t have asked for a better home base. If we return to Acadia, we’ll absolutely book this cabin again—it was the perfect retreat after days filled with exploration and adventure. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved Vicki’s cottage! It was super clean, the kitchen was very well equipped and the setting is amazing, so quiet and in the middle of the forest. It was really nice to be away from the crowd. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy getaway

We loved this property for our family of four. It was cozy, well equipped and in walking distance to town. We also enjoyed the backyard fire pit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Vicki Beal

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Doug Beal, Jr. a 5th generation, lived in Southwest Harbor his whole life. He and his wife, Vicki, owned a Marine Construction and Diving Business for 41 years. They decided to start a retirement business, so, they began building seasonal rental cottages. Doug completed 3 of them before he passed away in the summer 2015 ( Homeaway #956783 and ). Vicki is carrying on the business that she and Doug started, together.
The three cottages can house 14 happy vacationers, (for a group looking to vacation, together), or rent one for a family. Woodland Cottages I, II and III, all have great holiday appeal ~

Why they chose this property

When I am building these cottages, I build them the way I would want them as if I were going to live in them. I try to make them very compfortable, quiet and private. I am pleased with both of them.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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