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Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park

A renovated 1880’s farmhouse in the Village of Manset, two blocks up form the shore. Stroll down to the shore and watch the activity along the working waterfront. Stop in at Peter Trouts restaurant for an afternoon cocktail or the dock for boat fresh lobster. Just down the road is the Seawall and the walking trails of Wonderland and Ship Harbor. It’s a short 20 min drive to Bar Harbor or take the free Island Explorer that stops at the Manset Town Dock. The town of Southwest Harbor is about a 3 minute drive, and has gift shops, restaurants, and a specialty food market.

The house is decorated to reflect its coastal Maine location. The first floor offers a modern kitchen with everything you need for your stay. A dining room off the kitchen has seating for six. The living room has flat screen television with chromecast to watch your Netflix or Hulu. The cottage is equipped with broadband WiFi. On the front of the house is the enclosed porch perfect for starting the day off with a cup of coffee. This floor also includes a full bathroom off the kitchen.

The second floor has three bedrooms. The Master has a king bed and attached bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and third bedroom has two twin beds. All three bedrooms are air conditioned.

Off of the kitchen is the small back deck with a gas grill. The deck overlooks a large yard, and a charming terraced patio. There is a fire pit for enjoying in the evening after your day of exploring this great island.

For those coming by boat there may be a mooring available in the harbor on request.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park and a few minutes from Wendell Gilley Museum
As a guest of Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two comments: 1) the deck used for entry to the house is too low which makes for a big step up and tougher step down especially if you are carrying something.2) Tried to watch some football but none of us could figure out the operation of the TV. Called the owner, he was in Hawaii on vac, he tried to walk us through the steps to make it work - no luck. I had to send him a pic of a QR code - no luck. He tried to reset the software controlling the TV but no luck. Perhaps a simple 1, 2, 3, instruction sheet would work. Not well done in regard to the TV. Thanks - Patrick Lawson
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exactly as pictured and was very clean! The location was convenient to both Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Would recommend staying there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was ideal for touring the Boothbay and Acadia area, yet without the congestion of Boothbay. Rather than being bothered by people, we were visited at least twice daily by several deer, which was a pleasant experience. Both Beal's Lobster Pier and Peter Trout's Tavern & Inn are only minutes away and have excellent food. The fried haddock sandwich at Peter Trout's is to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, comfortable, modern and simple. Had a well stocked kitchen, hot water comes quickly. Took about 25 min to get to Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mtn, and Jordan Pond, etc. but isn’t a bad drive. Exploring the town of Southwest Harbor was an added treat.Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki G.

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here over labor day weekend with a group of 5 friends. It was extremely clean and equipped with everything you could need from towels to kitchen supplies. The location was perfect, with bass harbor lighthouse and delicious restaurant with a view called Peter Trouts just down the street. It was an easy drive into Bar Harbor and all the sites of Acadia national park (30mins) even for the holiday weekend. The bonfire was nice and could see the beautiful night sky with many stars just from the backyard! We were also able to drive right down the road for the sunrise one morning. The host was extremely helpful and responsive with recommendations/allowing for an early check-in. I would highly recommend this place for your stay on MDI! Thank you to the hosts for a memorable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts were very responsive to my requests, and the house was very clean and in good condition. Our only problem was that the basement stairs did not have a handrail. One word of advice: take luggage through the back door. It is much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great for 6 of us. It was clean. The beds are comfortable. Very quiet. Fully stocked kitchen with Viking range. 30 minutes from Bar Harbor. 20 minutes from mots parts of Acadia National Park. A couple miles from restaurants and town. Must try Clark Point Cafe for breakfast and pastries. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this very clean and comfortable house. The window AC’s were definitely appreciated! Check-in was convenient and easy to follow. Convenient access to Acadia National Park and Bar Habor. Bathrooms were bright and clean, with lots of hot water available for us (including 4 teenage boys!). We appreciated the laundry detergent and all the clean towels made available to us. We enjoyed a relaxing evening around the fire pit on our last evening, under a clear sky of stars. Just a few suggestions to make this rental spectacular- a laundry basket would be helpful, since laundry facilities are in the basement. If there was one, we didn’t find it. Also the cookware could use an update. Otherwise, the kitchen was pretty well stocked and had everything we needed. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia stay

The home was perfect. We enjoyed coming home from a long day and hanging out on the front porch. We sat and enjoyed the breeze and talked. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, fun stay

Very easy checkin lovely house, had everything we needed. Comfortable. Love that side of the island, quiet, not as crowded, very close to SW Harbor. We had a blast
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

We were very comfortable in this beautiful, immaculate, well equipped home. Location is great, about 1/2 hour from the main entrance to Acadia and close to the town of Southwest Harbor. The hosts were very accommodating and got back to us very quickly on the few questions we had. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H., Mont Vernon, NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet side respite

Beautiful house, nicely appointed, on the relatively quiet Seawall Rd. We had a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The home was well cared for, clean and had everything you could need for a family meal and a relaxing evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great clean house in quiet area of southwest harbor....house was great for a family of 6 and very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Side Shenanigans

The property was quaint and peaceful while being close to Southwest Harbor attractions, quiet side hiking, and only a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor and and the main Acadia attractions. The property was clean and spacious. It was truly a wonderful time.(All photos are taken from the trails near the property).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very nice place, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great first time Maine experience

This was my first time in Maine and it was a great experience. The house was perfect, felt like home. The location was awesome, close enough to the busy Bar Harbor and park entrances but remote enough to relax. Ian was quick to respond to any question I had. Would definitely recommend the sunrise hike up Cadillac Mountain!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Cottage

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Cindy T., Lino Lakes, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Backyard , beautiful landscaping

Very clean inside the home, pictures on line are very accurate. The back yard is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Woodstock Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Southwest Harbor cottage

SW cottage was very spacious and comfortable. Ian was quick to respond to inquiries. The main entrance to Acadia did take about 25-30 minutes to reach, but there were delays due to road work. Would suggest 2 rolls of toilet Paper rather than 1 for a 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James B., EVANSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Farm House

Nicely renovated 2-story farmhouse close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Beds are comfortable, although smaller bedrooms lack storage space for clothes. nice spaces inside, including large dining room with a table for 6 and a sunroom. House was clean with lots of windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house. Great location.

Beautiful house. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

The house was very clean. Kitchen had enough essentials to prepare meals there. The window units kept upstairs cool for sleeping. Great fire pit area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very nice warm and welcoming house. Very clean! We had everything we needed in every room. The couches and beds are comfortable. There is even a bunch of pamphlets, books and magazines on traveling in the area. I would have preferred that the one bathroom upstairs not be ensuite to the master bedroom. But overall we are very satisfied and would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024