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On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A neatly made bed with a patterned quilt, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.
A room with two wicker chairs, a patterned rug, a window with a view, and a lamp.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a front yard.
A living room with a dark brown sofa, two side tables with lamps, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the bay, this vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features games for family entertainment and offers access to nearby golf. Enjoy activities like birdwatching, swimming, and fishing, while attractions such as Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum await exploration.

Highlights

  • 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.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

During peak season the house is rented weekly only. Friday to Friday. Peak season being mid June to mid September.
Newman Cottage is a three bedroom, one bath home located in Southwest Harbor Maine, on the “Quiet Side” of Mount Desert Island. This home is the perfect choice for the budget-minded traveler who does not wish to sacrifice comfort over expense. The kitchen is fully appliance and is adjacent to the dining room, seating up to 6. The spacious living room allows for socializing or TV watching at the end of a busy day. The house sleeps six people, having two queens and two twins. All sheets and towels are provided. Newman Cottage holds a right of way to the Manset Shore. Just a short five minute walk to the beach. Seawall picnic area and Bass Harbor Lighthouse are just minutes away as well. Southwest Harbor has bike/kayak/boat rentals, sailing, golfing, shopping, restaurants, groceries, drug store, and playground. Easy access to several lakes, biking and hiking trails. Close to Acadia National Park Activities. Only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. See Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond House, or Park Loop Road. Go whale watching, or take a ferry to Swan's Island or Islesford. Our property is NON-smoking.

Appliances
Refrigerator-gas range
Washer-dryer-dishwasher
Microwave-coffee maker
Toaster-radio

No telephone

Amenities
Outdoor seating
Fire pit
Flat screen TV w/DVD
WiFi
House fans
bed rail, high chair and pack-n-play

Permissions/restrictions
As of July 2021 we are no longer accepting pets
Max. Number of occupants: 6 We are also renting The “Western Way Ranch” Property ID# 5247491, next door to Newman. It is a small ranch style house that sleeps up to six people.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3801876
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

Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, is home to this holiday home. 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, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬33 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

As of 21 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in Seawall, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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. 179 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 193 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay in this lovely cottage! Beautiful home in a beautiful location, perfect for exploring southwest harbor and the whole island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, well-appointed home in a perfect location on the 'quiet side' of mt desert island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was just described. Place was spotless. Beds were comfortable. Quick response on all questions would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful views close to many activities. host, Joe, was a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Acadia National Park. The house more than met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very charming and met our family’s needs. Hosts communicated well. We had everything we needed at the property. The location turned out to be great even though it is several miles from Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor is still easy to get to, yet you save on lodging and avoid the constant crowds. Southwest Harbor is just around the corner from the property and has good dining options and a good grocery store. Some great hikes are also easily accessible from very near the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful two week stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were things that were great and other stuff I wasn't the most thrilled with. For the price I paid vs hotels or other houses it's hard to give it less than 5 stars. Hence the rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The house was wonderful the host was very easy to talk to when we needed to contact. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and enjoy all the island has to offer. Nice quiet small town with everything you want to enjoy. Short ride to all of the major features of Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Had a nice stay here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and very roomy. The host was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, clean, spacious, affordable, had everything we needed and more!

Good choice for a visit to the Acadia NP area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, comfortable and lovely!

This is a great cottage in a great location. We loved spending our days kayaking and hiking, with peaceful breaks on the enclosed porch, plus cooking in the well stocked kitchen absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved staying on the quiet side of the island.

Cute cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, the owners are always so helpful. Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Nice property a short drive from Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable; modern kitchen with all the dishes and cookware you might need. Overall an outstanding property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming & cozy cottage! Thoughtfully & thoroughly stocked & decorated. We were so comfortable and completely enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Charming and clean home for our base camp to explore Acadia National Park and MDI. So glad we chose to stay on the quite Side of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stayed here for a week and we loved it. The house was beautiful, the hosts we're gracious, and we really appreciated the thoughtful items the home was supplied with, including plenty of books, toys and games for the kids. Amazing location as well, walkable to the ocean and close to downtown southwest harbor. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

We love this warm home that Joe and Bobbi have made for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of this island. It's a great place to go for a time away.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Farmhouse

Spotless, great location, perfect for couple
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in Acadia area

Spacious and well kept older home with all essential supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joseph A Chalmers

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