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Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor

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A two-story house with a yellow front door, white front porch, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A spacious living room with a brown sofa, wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs are visible in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television on a stand.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Acadia National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • The Causeway Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound 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. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!!! Clean, cute and comfortable!!! We enjoyed our stay so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as advertised. Clean, comfortable and in a great small town. Hosts were great and accommodating. Would book again if we ever travel back to Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything better than expected, had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, bright and cozy cottage. Great location and responsive hosts. Was a wonderful place to rest between our outings. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet place. Close to downtown and quiet . Enjoyed the craziness of Bar Harbor knowing we would relax in Southwest Harbor for its great food, shopping and restful nights. Hope to come back soon . Highlight was Perpendicular Trail. Owner told us it was one of his favorite. Challenging but worth each step. The trees were at their peak and we loved it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely 5 day stay at the beautiful cottage. Perfect location for exploring Southwest Harbor, Seawall, Acadia and Bar Harbor, with a comfy place to return to in the evening to relax. Enjoyed the full kitchen, comfy clean beds, relaxing living room for evening movies. We had a front row seat on the side porch to watch the full moon and eclipse!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every aspect of our stay at Shell Cabin was perfect. The accommodation was well equipped, impeccably clean, and perfectly situated. There is easy, ample parking and the parking area is well-lit at night. The house provides bright, spacious accommodations. Communication with the owners both prior to and during our stay was prompt, courteous and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent Shell Cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and convenient for our stay at Acadia. Louise was a perfect host, suggesting great places to hike and for dinner. She answered our questions very promptly. The cottage is very well equipped with all we needed for this short stay. I really wish I could come back again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was clean and spacious . We enjoyed seeing the deer on the property. The house was set back well from the road with room to walk our dog around the back yard. The road was busy enough that we didn’t want to walk along it . It is very convenient to drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor and the small store up the street came in handy. Louise quickly responded when we had questions. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! Very close to everything there is to do in Bar Harbor. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Louise was very easy to reach. I had questions about grocery stores and restaurants and she gave some recommendations. Also, we didn’t need to pack any shampoos, detergents, etc because the house already had them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation in Maine- Acadia National Park! This house has everything you need. The downtown area is walking distance with quite a few good restaurants. The drive to Bar Harbor is 20-25 minutes which is very manageable. We saw deer daily around the house- including a baby deer! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on the quiet side of the island. Although it was close to a 2 lane highway it was quiet at night. The beds were comfortable. The “pet” doe and buck were friendly. And there were several good restaurants close by. We especially liked Eat a Pita and the Conscience Cafe. The only thing that was problematic was finding the driveway, especially at night and in the rain. It is only marked by low lying boulders on either side of the driveway without reflective paint. We actually missed the entrance on several occasions. However overall we were happy with our decision to stay here. We plan to stay here again the next time we visit Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base from which to explore the Acadia area

This roomy home had everything we needed to serve as our launch point into this beautiful part of Maine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked so well for my sister and I. Everything was so nice and clean. The location was handy as we explored Mt Desert Island. The deer in the yard added to the charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Super clean and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints! Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Loved everything about our stay!

Cottage as described, but even better! Perfect location for our Acadia 4 day adventures. Comfortable home and beds to recharge in after long wonderful day hiking and exploring. Loved the location because it was close to everything in quieter SW harbor, and easy drive to the rest of MDI and Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Cozy

Close to town, coffee shop, supermarket and very quiet location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Louise’s cabin in Southwest harbor. The location was excellent! The house was clean and provided everything we needed for our stay. Louise was very easy to communicate with. I would book this cottage again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway during the spring

We had a fantastic time staying at the Shell cottage in Southwest Harbor. The cottage felt like home away from home during our week away in April. This is our second time in 4 years renting this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We loved being on island but not in the heart of the Bar Harbor bustle. Everything was still only 20-30 minutes away. Well-equipped, super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The house was in excellent condition, kitchen was nicely stocked, lots of extra towels, blankets, pillows to make sure we were comfortable, and games, puzzles, movies kept everyone busy. Location is very convenient for "quiet side" activities. Host was very responsive when we thought we locked ourselves out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Vrbo stay

We loved our week here! Very comfortable for the three of us. Convenient to Acadia National Park which is why we came to Maine. The hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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