Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center20 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

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.

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.

Off of the kitchen is the small back deck with a gas grill. The deck overlooks a nicely large landscaped yard, and a charming terraced patio above a patch of blueberry bushes. 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.

Property manager

Ian Unger

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Watersigns: home base for your Acadia vacation

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 8 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 32 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 24 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 5 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southwest Harbor Cottage steps away the Ocean and Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wendell Gilley Museum and Wonderland Trail Trailhead. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

corrie v.

7 Oct 2023

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

Private Quant home away from home

Great place to stay in southwest harbor. About 20 minutes from the busy town of Bar Harbor. Quiet neighborhood. Would recommend staying here and the host Ian was great with communications. Id only recommend more toilet paper (maybe 2 instead of 1) in the bathrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Clayton H.

30 Aug 2023

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

Great place

This was a great place to stay. It's easy to get to and the location is awesome! The home was clean and the beds were comfy. There's a nice yard with a fire pit. The kitchen had all we needed for cooking dinners and prepping lunches for hikes. There is a small grocery store nearby(it closes early) and a few gas station/convenient stores close-by as well. I think our favorite thing was the public beach access we found about a mile down the seawall road. It's rocky, so bring some sneakers. But it's a wonderful spot to just sit and watch the sunrise in the morning, or just look at the mountains on the other side of the water. Very quiet and peaceful. We would not hesitate to book here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

26 Aug 2023

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

Few Days near Bar Harbor

Rented this property for 3 days for the second part of our trip in Maine. It was perfect for our family of four. Wanted the convenience of staying in a home with all the amenities a house has to offer. Downtown Bar Harbor is about 17 miles away. The property is located in Southwest Harbor. Even though we didn’t get time to explore the town of Southwest Harbor we always enjoy our time in Maine! Can’t wait to revisit Maine again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

20 Aug 2023

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

Southwest Harbor / Acadia Vacation

Amazing location and very comfortable house. The only things that were odd were only full bath on 2nd floor (where all bedrooms located) is in master & very difficult to find the house from the street - it would be helpful to have a more clearly marked house number since privacy shrubs block the entire house

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy U.

13 Aug 2023

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

Good Location with Easy Access to Everything

Comfortable home/beds. Just blocks to walk to dock and harbor views. The hosts provided excellent recommendations for hikes, restaurants and sailing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ian Unger

Why they chose this property

We purchased this house in 2001 and have been spending summers here ever since. We cannot imagine a better place to spend the summer. From hiking to boating Mount Desert Island is a place you will want to comeback to time and again. We hope you will enjoy the house and area as much as we have.