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Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town

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Restauration en plein air
Divers
Terrasse/patio
Terrain de l’hébergement
Intérieur

Avis

10 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel
6 chambres3 salles de bain ou plus13 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Stationnement intérieur disponible
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Climatisation
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Musée Wendell Gilley
    ‪7 min à pied‬
  • Place, Parc national d'Acadia
    ‪2 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, Maine (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

6 chambres (13 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit

Chambre 2

1 grand lit

Chambre 3

1 grand lit

Chambre 4

1 lit double

Chambre 5

1 lit 1 place

Chambre 6

1 lit double et 2 lits 1 place

3 salles de bain, 1 salle avec toilette et lavabo

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire · Toilettes · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 3

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 4

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Sèche-cheveux

Espaces supplémentaires

Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Coin salle à manger séparé
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin

À propos de cet hébergement

Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town

Greetings Prospective Renters -

This is our third year posting the "Knollen" on VRBO. Please see our profile of the "Knollette" on VRBO for ample reviews of the smaller home on this family land.

In 1937 our great-grandfather built the Knollen on three acres of land . At that point in the island's history, innumerable island plots were available to him, including many oceanfront properties, but he chose this spot. The location is wonderful.

The property includes a big grassy field, beautiful woods, and a much smaller cottage (the Knollette, also available for rent on VRBO). While the Knollen has not undergone any major renovations (including the kitchen and bathrooms), it's large (offering ample bedrooms), lovely, quiet, comfortable, and full of simple amenities. With extended family members living here for months at a time, we can attest to its high level of functionality, comfort, and charm. The living room can accommodate large family gatherings. Two particularly special spaces include a first-floor, screened-in porch with traditional wicker furniture and a large, second-floor "sleeping porch" - both of which offer close, peaceful connection to the surrounding woods.

The Knollen is located on a quiet, private lane. Walk 5 minutes and you will discover the causeway at Norwood Cove - a spot that offers wonderful vistas of the ocean & mountains; dramatic tidal activity; opportunities for swimming, SUPing, canoeing, kayaking; peaceful sitting spots; and spectacular night skies. Walk 5 minutes in the other direction to the center of Southwest Harbor, a small quaint town where you will find shopping, dining, art, crafts, a bike rental store, and a wonderful public library. You'll also find access to the Island Explorer, the free shuttle to all parts of MDI and Acadia National Park.

Acadia National Park is a playground for walking, hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and picnicking. Explore scenic ocean trails, carriage roads, beaches, mountains, lakes, and nearby islands. There are also opportunities to rent boats of various sizes; play tennis, pickleball, or golf; antique hunt; visit museums and art galleries; eat ample fresh seafood; and more.

Keywords: large cabin, large wooden house, quiet private lane, near ocean, near town, Southwest Harbor, Causeway Lane, Norwood Cove, Acadia, Mount Desert Island

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Règles de l’hébergement

Arrivée après 16 h 00

Âge minimum pour la location : 30 ans

Départ avant 10 h 00

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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans

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Événements

Événements non autorisés

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Animaux de compagnie

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés, animaux d’assistance autorisés

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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Instructions relatives au départ

L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :

Remplir le lave-vaisselle et le mettre en marche

Retirer les draps des lits utilisés et rassembler les serviettes utilisées

Enlever les articles personnels et enlever les restes de nourriture et de boisson

Éteindre les lumières

If you used the mini-split for AC or heat, please turn it off.

It’s always very helpful when guests get a head start on laundry - particularly if you are a large group. Thank you!

Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Nº de l’hébergement : 3202773vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
Possibilité de location à long terme
Cet hébergement utilise des produits de nettoyage écologiques.
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours

À propos du quartier

Southwest Harbor

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Southwest Harbor, plus précisément face à la mer. Si l'emblématique Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co constitue une attraction populaire, vous apprécierez la beauté naturelle des lieux qui s'offre à vos yeux au détour des emblématiques Parc national d'Acadia et Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Les agréables Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf et Musée d'histoire naturelle George B. Dorr méritent aussi une visite. Savourez chaque plaisir que vous réserve ce séjour au pied des pistes, tels que le ski de fond et profitez de vos agréables moments en plein air pour découvrir le sportif qui est en vous et vous essayer à la motoneige ou au patinage sur glace.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

À proximité

  • Musée Wendell Gilley - 7 min à pied - 0.6 km
  • Parc national d'Acadia - 2 min en voiture - 2.5 km
  • Observation des baleines à Bar Harbor - 20 min en voiture - 28.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min en voiture - 25.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min en voiture - 33.7 km

Transport

  • Aéroport de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 22 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min en voiture
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min en voiture
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬17 min à pied
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min à pied
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬19 min à pied

Foire aux questions

Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Non, l’hébergement accepte seulement les animaux d’assistance.

Combien coûte le stationnement à Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?

L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?

Le départ est à 10 h.

Où se situe Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?

Propriété de vacances se trouve sur la mer, 0,6 mi (0,9 km) de Musée Wendell Gilley et 1,7 mi (2,7 km) de Parc national d'Acadia. Flying Mountain Trailhead et Somes Sound se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 12 avis sur 12.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 0 avis sur 12.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 0 avis sur 12.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 12.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 12.

10/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

10/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Bethany K.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely place

Very homey house. Felt right at home when we walked in. Loved the yard and privacy.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 22 juin 2025
Bethany- we are grateful that you chose our family home for your family gathering. Come back anytime!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

M A.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We all absolutely loved our stay! It is definitely a family home and very comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen has everything a cook would need. Beautiful surroundings and the causeway was amazing and changes throughout the day with the tides. We were all sad to leave. We would happily stay there again. :) Thank you for giving us the privilege of staying in such a wonderful place!
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! We would of course be happy to host you again. Thanks for posting your photos, too. I love the night photo
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Cary R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect family vacation

Me, my husband, our four children, my in laws and parents stayed. We had the best time. The home was beautiful. We loved having a home base to play games together, eat and read. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful vacation home.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 juin 2025
Cary- I’m glad the space worked for your crew and hope you will return someday! Best- Adair
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Ashley L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Charming Home

The location was great. Felt homey inside. Good communication with host. Would totally stay again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 5 juill. 2024
Thsnks for taking great care of our home. We would be happy to host you again!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kathy R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great Family Stay in Maine

Our immediate family stayed in this beautiful home during a larger family reunion in Southwest Harbor. The house was spacious and clean and had everything you needed to cook a small intimate dinner to a Thanksgiving feast. The kids loved the porch room where the cousins would play for hours. We saw deer, chipmunks, lots of birds. We loved the quietness of the area and the close proximity of the causeway and town Would definitely stay again
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 2 juill. 2025
And we would love to host you again!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Christina T.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing charming house in perfect location!

This house is wonderful. Beyond charming and a perfect family house for our family. We spent mornings drinking coffee sitting in the lovely screened in porch, lots of walks to the causeway to see the starfish and crabs (and stunning views) and loved coming back each day after our daily adventures. Such a great location in walking distance to several happy hour and dinner spots. It’s really a special place with so many original, super unique little details. The host was incredibly responsive and directions around the house were super easy. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to come back!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 12 juill. 2025
Christina- Thanks for being such conscientious, appreciative guests! I’m glad we could facilitate a lovely vacation for your family. Best- Adair
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

STEPHANIE S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect

We had a great stay at the Knollen. It was large enough for our group, kitchen was well stocked, outdoor screen porch was a favorite hangout. We were able to walk to town (easy 10 minutes) and to Beal's. We made it to the Causeway to see the supermoon and the bioluminescence. We've been going to SWH on and off for 35-40 years and this is one of our favorite places we've stayed. Thank you!
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 oct. 2023
Stephanie- Thanks for being conscientious, appreciative guests. I’m glad you enjoyed the house, causeway, and island
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Eva W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful place to stay

What a beautiful family home - so, so special. We felt very lucky to be able to stay somewhere with so much personal history. We often cooked and the kitchen had everything we needed. The sun porch was lovely for lounging and the fireplace was fantastic for chilly mornings. Our 4yo loved the books, train set, beach toys, and woodpecker doorknocker. The property and its location were fantastic - lush woodland, a big lawn for games, near a causeway for tide pool exploring, and not far from town. Adair made us feel really welcomed and was available for any inquiries. Highly recommended!
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 oct. 2024
Eva - I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for being such conscientious guests in our family home. Come again!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Tony W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Waking up to a birdsong

It's hard to describe how perfect of a location for a family "Maine" vacation this place actually is. In the immediate vicinity there is so much. From harvesting mussels near the causeway and making an amazing dinner in the rustic but not kitchen, to the birdsongs every morning on the porch, this place has it all. With sadness we had to pull out one last time from the driveway and go home but before we did that we hiked all that we could and walked to town every chance we could. Southwest Harbor is a phenomenal location as well, it's perfectly pointed with all the things you need, but none of the traffic of Bar Harbor! Come and enjoy, you will not be disappointed!
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 5 juill. 2024
Tony- thanks for being conscientious, appreciative guests! Adair
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Amber P.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Memory Maker!

Both this home and property are beautiful. If you want to spend your vacation making special memories with your family, this is the place. We enjoyed walking to the causeway several times each day, the visiting deer, playing lawn games, hunting for wild blueberries, visiting Acadia, making meals as a family... Our kids (ages 3-8) loved the sleeping porch - so many beloved books, LEGOs, a desk...just a really beautiful room that made them feel adventurous. The green space contrasts well with the surrounding woods. You feel like you're away from everyone yet really you're down the street from a cute downtown area! Loved hearing the church bells. Would definitely stay here again. The only negative was the unexpected heatwave that really made the upstairs hot. Would have loved portable fans. But truly, it wasn't that bad. I'm in my 30s and it made me feel like a kid again enjoying my summer with my grandparents. Adair was great with communication - very helpful and quick to respond.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 8 sept. 2023
Amber- Thanks for being wonderful, conscientious guests. I am sorry the heat wave happened during your stay. We actually have fans! I wish I had directed you to them. Regardless, I’m glad you enjoyed our place, the woods, causeway, town, and Acadia. We would love to host you again
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kristen Y.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Peaceful Perfection minutes to All things Acadia/Bar Harbor

In my opinion, I would much rather stay at this secluded home vs. dealing with the chaos of Bar Harbor and Acadia area! It was great! We got the best of both worlds. Traveling with a large group so there were limited options - and this home accommodated us perfectly. 3 full baths including a tub for the kids... plus additional half bath. My kids loved sleeping in the upstairs sleeping porch waking up to treetop views! We made several home cooked meals and had all we needed to do so! Also enjoyed nearby eateries... Upper Deck was a favorite and so close! The uniqueness of this VRBO stay was displayed by the family's love for this home sprinkled throughout. Photos on the walls, a notebook with their personal fav hikes and tips on what to do. Kids loved the causeway and we visited several times. We loved Flying Mountain!!! Highly recommend! We dipped into their board games too. Last but not least, since we traveled in the fall we got to use the floor furnace and the fireplace. So cozy!!! Wish we could have stayed longer...
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 oct. 2023
Kristen- Thanks for being such thoughtful, appreciative guests. You highlighted some of my favorites- including the sleeping porch which is still my preferred sleeping spot as a middle age woman. Wishing you a good year
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Ann S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Like staying with family

This large rambling house is very much like staying with relatives with lots of family pictures on the walls. It reminds me of grandma's house with all the original furniture, pots and pans, and warm wool blankets. The coffee maker is large "Mr Coffee" style and some filters were provided. The wifi was fast and easy for me to work online. The TV is in a small separate room from the large family room and only has 2 chairs. The large family room has lots of books. It was quite cool during our stay and the downstairs furnace was appreciated. There are small portable heaters for the bedrooms upstairs. The two showers are "box" style and the large bathroom with the tub is relaxing. The house is tucked back into the woods so is quite. There is a wheeled cart to help carry your luggage to the house on the gravel path. Recycling is encouraged. The owners were very responsive to questions and any issues that arose. Lots of birds in the trees and even a turkey and deer in the yard. Very close to Beal's lobster restaurant with great lobster and sweet corn on the cob. We didn't use the fireplace but there was wood provided.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 18 juin 2023
Thanks for your review, Ann. It is indeed a long-treasured family compound. We are hopeful that we provide enough modern appliances & creature comforts for those who choose to stay here. Thanks for being great guests. Best- Adair

À propos de l’hôte

Hôte : Adair Fox

Image de profil de l’hôte

Our family has enjoyed MDI since 1937 when great-grandparents built the Knollen, a large wooden house on the property. Since then, it has been a treasured gathering place for our large, multi-generational family. During the summer, family members often live in the Knollen while renters enjoy the smaller house (the Knollette, built in 1980). During non-summer seasons, we live in Washington DC, Denver, and Copenhagen, though those of us who have flexibility in our schedules increasingly enjoy visits during the fall, winter, and spring, too.

The Knollen is not modern in any regard, but it is clean, well-stocked, quiet, gracious, comfortable, and peaceful. There's no mistaking the fact that it's a home with ample family history. Favorite spots? The screened-in sitting porch on the first floor & the sleeping porch on the second floor.

Over the years, we have enjoyed hosting family, friends, and renters. We feel incredibly lucky to have inherited this property. It feels good to pay the joy forward. Moreover, there's a certain amount of vicarious pleasure in offering guidance to newcomers; we tap into cherished memories and excitement for our next stay.

Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement

The Knollen couldn't be in a more perfect location: a 5-minute walk to the natural beauty of Norwood Cove; a 5-minute walk to the quaint town of Southwest Harbor; a 5-minute walk to the Island Explorer free shuttle bus; and a short drive to innumerable gems in Acadia National Park (5-30 minutes away depending on the spot you are visiting). With the Knollen as base camp, it's possible to explore spots near & far without use of a car - a boon for many.

The house is a great space for a small family reunion. The grassy field is perfect for family games. The kitchen is not updated but it's highly functional and amenable to cooking for large groups; it has two refrigerators; abundant cookware & serving materials; and a dishwasher. The dining room table can be extended for larger groups. The living room is big and comfortable -while there are other special spaces to enjoy and spill into (a screened-in porch, a sleeping porch, a small tv room, extra bedrooms).

Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique

At the base of South Causeway Lane is Norwood Cove and its little footbridge (the causeway). This cove offers expansive vistas of Somes Sound and sweet spots for daydreaming, reading, sketching, painting, canoeing, kayaking, SUPing, fishing, and picknicking. Around high tide, adventuresome folks jump off the bridge and body surf under the bridge. At low tide we enjoy exploring shells, stones, and shoreline marine life. Meanwhile, our peaceful property is a lovely place for playing on the field, exploring the woods, making fairy houses, and observing deer.

Langue(s) :

Anglais

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