10/10 Excellent
Claire L.
16 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claire L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 62100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Southwest Harbor, ME
- Acadia National Park19 min walk
- Flying Mountain Trailhead4 min drive
- Asticou Azalea Garden21 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC
Formerly known as the Wayside Inn this bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house has been recently renovated and boosts new stylish furnishings , a large wraparound porch…a great place to have your morning coffee or evening drink.
The house was built in the late 1800s and was previously owned by a retired lighthouse keeper. It is located directly across from the Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden as well as Milagro Coffee Bar and the Shoppes at Southwest Harbor.
We are within walking distance to the downtown Southwest Harbor shops & restaurants as well as the Causeway Club (golf, tennis, squash, pickle ball). We are minutes away from many Acadia National Park hiking trails. The Bass Harbor Light House and Seawall are about a 10 minute drive and Bar Harbor Village about a 20 minute drive.
Please, note the stairs going up to the second floor are steep and could be a safety issue for families with toddlers.
Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor:
Snuggery Studio Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/EmVWYq6D0Ob
On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob
Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob
The house was built in the late 1800s and was previously owned by a retired lighthouse keeper. It is located directly across from the Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden as well as Milagro Coffee Bar and the Shoppes at Southwest Harbor.
We are within walking distance to the downtown Southwest Harbor shops & restaurants as well as the Causeway Club (golf, tennis, squash, pickle ball). We are minutes away from many Acadia National Park hiking trails. The Bass Harbor Light House and Seawall are about a 10 minute drive and Bar Harbor Village about a 20 minute drive.
Please, note the stairs going up to the second floor are steep and could be a safety issue for families with toddlers.
Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor:
Snuggery Studio Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/EmVWYq6D0Ob
On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob
Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please follow checkout instructions posted on refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Acadia National Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 28 min drive
- Hansen's Outpost - 5 min drive
- Vacationland Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 5 min drive
- Milagro's - 1 min walk
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Your host
We moved from Seattle to Maine in 1997 and ran our coffee shop "Milagro Coffee & Espresso" on Mt. Desert Island for 22 years. Not only do we love the beauty of the island but the close knit community that exists here.
Why they chose this property
We prefer the more relaxed southern side of the island as Bar Harbor has become to commercial and hectic.
What makes this property unique
This used to be the Wayside Inn built around 1890. It was previous owned by a lighthouse keeper and his wife. It is close to many amenities as well as Acadia National Park hiking trails.
Premier Host
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