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Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.

Pull out double sleeper sofa in downstairs Great Room.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪2 min drive‬
Echo Lake Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪22 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.

This two story house is located on a private drive, close to downtown yet off the main road. It features three bedrooms and two full baths, a large covered porch. A grassy quiet yard with fire pit for outdoor relaxation. A first floor great-room with provides a spacious area for gatherings. French doors lead onto the covered porch for outdoor activities and relaxation on summer days. A full bath with walk-in custom shower is available on the first floor. The second floor houses three bedrooms which provide sleeping for seven, as well as a full bath and laundry facilities. Need room for up to two more? Extra person option available. The first floor common area has a memory foam sleeper sofa for two.
A quick five minute walk allows you to board the Island Explorer bus system for ease of travel to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Access to Southwest Harbor hiking trails and Echo Lake sand beach can be reached by a bike ride, hike, or short car ride.
WiFi access provided. Two extra guests may be added for additional fee of $30 per day per person. Guest additions prior to check in only. There is an additional hot tub option with a $125 fee included in your reservation. If you wish to not use the hot tub, let us know in your reservation request and the fee will be removed.

Park Info
Hi folks. For info on the free Island Explorer bus system, visit this website.
http://www.exploreacadia.com

Also, reservations are required to drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain May 26th thru October 19th. Vehicle reservations cost $6 and are sold online in advance at Recreation.gov. They are not available for purchase at the park.

Property manager

Thom Willey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet Time: 11pm to 8am

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Echo Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park. located?

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

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

28 May, 2024

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

Great home in Southwest Harbor

An excellent place to stay for family and friends. My fiance and my friends stayed with me here, and it was just lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Great time

Great time and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Roomy and Comfortable

The house had all the right amenities for a vacation - comfortable beds, a large dining table, plenty of games, spacious outdoor area, a lovely hot tub, and a whitetail doe that visited us each morning. Perfect home base for exploring Acadia!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful visit

This was an amazing place. On the quiet side of Acadia but easy to get to the park. We saw deer every day and really enjoyed sitting outside every night. The beds were comfortable with outlets at every bedside; kitchen was easy to prepare meals, house was very clean. We loved every day here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali T.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Great first visit to Acadia!

We loved staying at this house! House was very clean, stocked with all your needs. Beds were very comfortable, and the house has plenty of space to spread out. The outdoor area was quiet and relaxing and the hot tub was a huge hit after a day of hiking. The host was very quick to respond.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin K.

23 Aug, 2024

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

Very clean

I was very pleased at how clean the home and hot tub were! Very relaxing stay and close to everything you could want with Acadia. Host was also very responsive to messages!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary S.

24 Sept, 2024

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

Family adventures in Maine

The home was lovely, nice big table for my family to gather. Also lots of seating in living room for us to sit and chat. Peaceful outdoor location. But easy access to sites of interest. My family enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking at Acadia National Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbott B.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Cute home in the woods.

Stayed for a wedding nearby. This setting was wonderful, tucked in the Maine forest. The deer were in the forest around us on many occasions. The house is very open and roomy with a cabin vibe: large granite fireplace, lovely antique furnishings. The bedrooms are large and the beds are comfortable . It met all our needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn H.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Clean and comfortable

This house was clean and comfortable and we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Great home

The home was large and spacious and very well stocked. The location was secluded and private with deer meandering around the lovely landscaped yard. Thom, the host was very accomamodating and responded to all questions. I would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

12 Oct, 2023

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

Comfortable Home

The home is very comfortable and the hot tub was welcome after a day of hiking in the park.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

30 May, 2023

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

Lovely house in the Southeast Harbor

Stayed here for a weekend of climbing in Acadia and had a fantastic time. The house was great and well equipped and the hot tub was the best way to relax after a day on the rocks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Great

Wonderful location. Close to everything but away from everything. The house is lovely, beds comfy, and very well stocked. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette S.

22 May, 2023

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

Great place!

My family and I had a wonderful time. Beautiful house & friendly host. Thank you Thom

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Great home base to explore Acadia

The home was clean and comfortable. There was plenty of space for my 2 college aged children, my husband and I to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked and the homeowner even left us a cooler when I had asked if there was one to use for picnics. We saw several deer in the yard and enjoyed bird song throughout the day. The location was great for getting around to everything we wanted to see.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful spot

Nice and quite. Deer passing through. Great hot tub and relaxing fire pit area. Nice rooms with comfy beds. Wonderful kitchen and the shower downstairs was the best. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

11 Jul, 2023

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

A quiet place

Nice getaway for the whole family. Felt like we were at home. Lots of little details and considerations were evident that just make traveling easier. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing property!

We had an incredible stay in this beautiful home! Clean, comfortable, and full of amenities, including family games and puzzles! Loved being on the quieter side of MDI but still close enough to all desired attractions. Lovely outdoor space. Would love to return in the future!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee L., Chelsea MI

29 Jul, 2023

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

Southwest Harbor House

Nice roomy place. Met our needs. Family enjoyed it a lot. We had a fire one night and were treated with a doe and her fawn daily. It is a bit of a drive to Bar Harbor and park loop road but not bad. Found nice places to eat nearby. I'd recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., Rutland Ohio

26 Aug, 2023

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

Ohio guest

This property was very secluded and a country setting which we loved.The property owner thought of everything that we would need for our stay.Anytime I messaged him with questions he answered every question we had.If we ever come back we would rent this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

20 Jun, 2022

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

Great location!

Thom’s place was in a beautiful location that felt really secluded even though it was right near a main road. We even saw a deer in the driveway! We loved the spacious house and the hot tub. Several great hikes were just a few minutes away, and travel to Bar Harbor and into Acadia was easy. Thom was very quick to respond to any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlyn W.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Secluded but close to everything

The property and house were exactly like we were looking for and the perfect location! Everything looked exactly as pictured and described. We did have deer in the yard a few times early in the morning and later at night (and even a skunk)! At the end of the day we wanted to be away from all the crowds. We spent 5 days here, spent lots of time in Acadia and even traveled up to Cutler and Lubec for a day trip (just a short 2 hour drive). Thom was very responsive and over all a great host. The hot tub had broken just before we arrived but he was on top of it. He was able to get someone out to the house to fix it prior to our stay ending.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

7 Aug, 2023

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

A Gem of a place

The house was well appointed. The home was in a quit neighborhood but easy access to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and all that the area has to offer. By far one of the best places I have stayed in. Liked the layout of the main living area. Sleeping was comfortable.Communicationn was effortless. Owner replied very quickly with any questions. Checking in and out a breeze. Would definitely stay there again. Great for couples and families.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jhani L.

24 Sept, 2024

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

Easy comfort in SW Harbor

Location was woodsy, attractive place and nice. Everything functioned super-well, including WI-FI and kitchen appliances, even both Keurig or drip pot coffeemakers. Decor was lowkey with furniture that is comfortable and simple . Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to stretch out,have a larger group. Dining table chairs were functional but not comfortable at all, some kinda saggy. Bathrooms also functioned great but upstairs one needs renovation And owners’ note indicated it is ‘on the list’. Double sink would be nice, better shower. Large new glass double shower in main floor bath was impressive, and maybe great for a romantic couple or group of kids to shower together, but not so great for a solo good hot, vigorous shower. We really appreciated fire pit with firewood ready to go! Acadia & local papers provided were also nice. It was apparent the owners think about the comfort and convenience of guests and provide for it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura B.

10 Jun, 2023

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

Looked like pictures

This was a great rental overall. We did have a lot of huge ants downstairs and some other bugs as well (no biting bugs). We were not a fan of the shower heads that only had a mist like quality. Other than that, we liked the homey feel and quiet atmosphere. All the beds we’re comfortable except the full size bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023