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Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center

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A deck with a white table and a blue chair, overlooking a calm body of water with boats and distant hills.
A spiral staircase with wooden steps and black metal railings in a room with wooden flooring and a white wall.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, and a living area with a TV and red cushions.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center

Watch the video at the end of the photos that displays all aspects of this beautiful cottage and it's surroundings. This adorable sea side cottage located on the pebble beach of SW Harbor is literally over hanging the water at high tide. A second floor master king suite with private balcony, bath, wet bar and refrigerator has a magnificent view of the harbor and mountains of Acadia National Park. The second bedroom is a queen suite with private entrance to the first floor balcony. Just 2 miles to Seawall Beach of Acadia, an easy bike ride or walk for many. Some may not leave the cottage at all and just watch the boating activity from the large relaxing decks. If you do explore the island, you'll find many beautiful hikes, shops, restaurants, golf, museums, cinemas and more .

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 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 # 4092091
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
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Manset, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor. 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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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Long Pond - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬32 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Elegant oceanfront home on Southwest Harbor minutes to trails and village center located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manset holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Echo Lake Beach and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 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. 112 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Seashore cottage is very comfortable and the location on the harbor is lovely. This was our second stay and it’s a nice property and well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing location and a perfect house for two couples. The views of the ocean are amazing and having it near a working boat yard was really cool. The most underated aspect is being located in Southwest Harbor. There is not a better area on MDI for food, hiking, and sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view of a working harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like-new home with a great view of Southwest Harbor. The house is right on the water - the porches are over the water at high tide - in an industrial stretch of Shore Drive. The location next to Hinckley Yachts is not a downside - we enjoyed watching them transporting the big yachts and lowering them into the water. Great base of operations for hiking and biking in Acadia, or exploring the villages, gardens and trails of the “quiet side.”
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with beautiful views of the harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket list destination and wedding anniversary weekend. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to stay. Clean, quiet, easy access to the entire area. Host was excellent and made our stay special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

Absolutely lovely house, well equipped, tastefully decorated, and spacious for a family of four! We had a great time - including during a very grey and rainy day when it was delightful to spend time in the house and watch the weather over the bay. Would come back any time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer trip at Acadia National Park

Great vacation with the family in a very nice house! Great views of the harbor and quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view of bay when entering cottage. So comfortable for two couples. Well stocked. Loved Peter’s Trout restaurant within walking distance. Hope we can return someday soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Our stay was amazing and very relaxing. The location is perfect so close to town and the views are spectacular. Cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2021
I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, Jeff! We hope to have you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical harbor view.

Prestine house on water, close to town. Hiking was next level fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing in every way

The property was absolutely perfect. Comfortable, elegant, great location and views. I highly recommend and cant wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our Favorites

We have stayed here twice. The home is beautiful, the view is gorgeous and the host is easy to contact. A fantastic, comfortable place to stay outside Acadia and Bar Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

This is a phenomenal property in pristine condition with a gorgeous harbor view. It is our favorite rental home ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property on the quiet side of the island

This is a truly stunning property. It is right on the water and you could not ask for better views. The property was very well maintained and clean. A perfect stay on the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

No issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Is good time to visit

Everyone really had a good time, had a plus that next door got to see the company take the large boats out of the water for the winter, very interesting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
So happy you folks enjoyed your stay at the Seashore Cottage. We hope you will return in future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

We absolutely loved this cottage. The views were amazing. It was updated and so clean. We loved every minute and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool, clean & comfy

Nicely decorated and equipped. Great view. Special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little mount desert island cottage

My family and I stayed at the Seashore cottage for our trip to Acadia. We enjoyed the views of the mountains and Somes Sound and even saw Loons and a bald eagle. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Perfect for a family of four! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for small group

Ideal for two couples or some sibs to get away. I'm particular and the kitchen is very nice and well supplied. As are the bedrooms, the bathrooms (excellent water pressure!), the whole place. Very comfortable and we'll be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

A friend and I try to get to SW Harbor every spring. We booked this property for the first time and it did not disappoint. The view from the deck was tremendous, especially when watching the large boats being put into the water. Would book again with no hesitations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Thank you for your staying with us John! The view certainly does not disappoint! I look forward to hosting you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am very picky about rentals so I thought it would be helpful to leave a review for others interested in this property! I was very pleased with the cleanliness of this home. It felt new and clean. Zero complaints. The location is very nice for the SW Bar Harbor area. Hinkley next door was never a bother. A little over a mile to the little shops/restaurants in the area. Short drive to Bass Harbor Lighthouse and charter fishing. Very short drive to some local hikes (we enjoyed Wonderland and Ship Harbor). We drove to Bar Harbor and Acadia for hiking and e bike rentals and it was a very easy 30 min drive. We enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this house for anyone interested in staying the area. The host was also quick to respond to any questions - check in and check out super easy. Also to mention, our kids really enjoy crab hunting in the evenings when the tide would come up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great water views

Beautifully done waterfront cottage with open floor plan and great views of Southwest Harbor and Somes Sound. Host was very pleasant to work with. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique harbor location

Beatiful house right on the harbor. No other neighbors and right on the water. You also get to watch boats go in and out all day. Within driving distance of many great places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacy Just

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Natives to the island, we have owned rental properties for over 40 years. Many guests return every year. We also own a real estate company and an electrical contracting business. We enjoy Yachting the Maine coast, biking the island and walking the trails when time allows.

Why they chose this property

If you want to experience living on the working harbor of a Maine village and visit the beauty of Acadia National Park, this cottage is for you.

Languages:

English

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