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Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia

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1 bathroomSleeps 2250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Wendell Gilley Museum
‪8 min walk‬
Acadia National Park
‪3 min drive‬
Asticou Azalea Garden
‪23 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia

This bright and very comfortable studio apartment is located in the heart of downtown Southwest Harbor. Park your car and walk to all the downtown businesses and restaurants or hop a ride on the free Island Explorer bus to explore the rest of Mt. Desert Island.

This studio apartment was recently renovated and boosts a new kitchen with full size refrigerator, dish washer and counter top induction burners for cooking and AC. It also comes with a king size bed and your own private bathroom. This apartment rents by the week in July & August from Friday to Friday. During the other months we have a 4 night minimum and no restrictions on the check-in and check-out dates.

Private off street parking also comes with the unit for 1 vehicle.

This studio is in the same building as our two bedroom apartment we call On Island Time. We also have a 2 and 3 bedroom house in the Village of Southwest Harbor available to rent.

Here are the links to the other rentals:

On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment = https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob

Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House = https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob

Southwest Harbor Village 3 Bedroom House = https://t.vrbo.io/ikQCUyt61Ob

Property manager

Shawn Robinette

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out Instructions are posted on the side of fridge. All procedures must be followed or cleaning fees will be deducted from damage deposit.

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 deadlock

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Flying Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬17 min walk
‪Gott's Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Studio in the Heart of Southwest Harbor - Minutes From Acadia located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

John C.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Great rental on the quiet side

Very nice rental property. On the quiet side of Mount Desert Island but still only 15-20min from the main area of Acadia National Park. Lots of nearby hikes as well. Steps away from downtown Southwest Harbor with a couple great restaurants within walking distance. Perfect place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LJ R.

16 Jun, 2025

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

The Snuggery was one of our favorite stays! The location was great, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable, and the coffee beans were much appreciated. So fun to be able to walk around the corner to the quaint little town of Southwest Harbor, yet be so close to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, etc. Communication with the host was easy as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

22 Oct, 2019

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

Cozy stay in the Snuggery

A comfy, well-appointed studio in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Colchester, VT USA

18 Oct, 2020

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

Perfect place for late fall getaway

This place was perfect for our late fall getaway weekend to the Acadia National Park area. The studio was extremely comfortable and communication with owners was excellent. The muffins were a nice touch and greatly appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect Spot

We think Southwest Harbor is the perfect spot to stay within MDI/Acadia, and this studio apartment is the perfect spot to stay within Southwest Harbor. It's a quiet, cozy retreat, and yet you are right in the middle of everything you need, including plenty of great restaurants and cute shops. We liked being able to bike to most of the hikes on Quietside - even more exercise! It's also easy to take the free bus over to Bar Harbor, the carriage roads, and all the hikes on that side of MDI. The studio itself was comfortable and clean and really thoughtfully appointed. Great style, too! All the information provided was super helpful; we arrived to fresh flowers, muffins, and coffee, and communication with the hosts was easy. Highly recommend that you stay here for your visit to Acadia National Park!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel r.

25 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect spot to enjoy Mount Desert Island

The Snuggery was perfect for the two of us! We wanted to spend most our time exploring Acadia, and while this side of the island did require a 15-20 min drive to the main parts of the park, there were also some excellent hikes that were much closer and just as beautiful. We were less than 5 min. from a grocery and mini-golf, 10 min. from kayaking, and at the end of a long day of activity, we were able to clean up and walk less than 100 yards to a number of excellent restaurants. We loved being on the 'quiet side' of the island, away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor was nice to visit and shop around for a bit, but we preferred the vibe of Southwest Harbor. The apartment itself was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. (and there were fresh flowers and muffins to welcome us!) If there weren't so many restaurants to try out, we could have easily cooked our meals here. Despite being so close to the main road, it was very quiet. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend the Snuggery to anyone that wanted to enjoy Acadia on the "quiet side".

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y., Champlin

8 Aug, 2021

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

So perfect!

Just what we needed for a wonderful stay in Acadia - comfy bed and kitchen to cook fresh seafood in! We just loved our stay at the Snuggery.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

16 Jul, 2021

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

Excellent stay

My sister and I had a wonderful long weekend in Acadia staying at The Snuggery. The space was clean, comfortable, and very functional. We appreciated having the full kitchen equipped with basics such as coffee filters. The location is in the middle of Southwest Harbor, walkable to restaurants, etc. - it is a beautiful area and much quieter than Bar Harbor. Property managers were friendly and helpful! Everything was easy. We'd definitely come back and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley G.

2 Aug, 2020

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

Cute studio in a great location

We had a great time during our stay at the Snuggery. It’s a really cute place and very clean. The location was great — we liked that it was pretty quiet in Southwest Harbor, even on Main Street, and that we could easily drive into Bar Harbor and Acadia. One thing to be aware of is that the property does not have air conditioning — when we got there it was 83 degrees inside, but by the second night with fans on and the windows open it cooled off to 74-78 and we slept very well. Thank you Shawn and Brian!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

27 Oct, 2019

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

Nice place and location

We enjoyed our three night stay at this cute place. Everything was just as it was stated and host was super easy to work with. We loved the location of this quaint little town close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Even though some of the business were closing up for the winter we still found lots of things to see and do.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rich S.

9 Sept, 2019

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

Great spot

The property is as described. Owners are very responsive yet respectful of your privacy. The location is in Town. Walked to some great food. Rode bikes to waterfront dining for lobster fresh off the dock. Great hiking within 2 miles. Busy side of the island (Bar Harbor) is about 25 mins drive. Enjoying staying here for five nights.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

8 Jul, 2019

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

Quiet Side Retreat

This property is an updated studio at the back of a storefront. We enjoyed the king bed and the modern kitchen area, which also had basics such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, sugar and coffee filters. There are plenty of places to store luggage and put away or hang clothes. We also loved that we could go right around the corner to shops, cafes and the Island Express bus stop. Southwest Harbor is away from the chaos of Bar Harbor and we liked that. Because this building is older and has other units, there is some noise through the walls and above but it never interfered with our sleep or activities. There is no washer and dryer but there is a nice laundromat just up the street, which we used once. You may want to bring a few extra bath towels if you like a fresh one each day or let the owner know to stock more. We stayed for 5 days and quickly used the four towels in the unit but we hung them to dry and reused them. This unit also does not have AC and it did get into the 80’s a few of our days but there is a fan and we were never uncomfortable. You can drive easily and pretty quickly to just about anywhere on the island from this unit. Booking, checking in and communication with the owners was all good.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Robinette

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 apartment is right in the center of downtown Southwest Harbor. You can literally park your car and walk, bike, hike or take the bus to Acadia National Park and most of Mt. Desert Island. The apartment has been well cared for as is very comfortable.