New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!

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A harbor with numerous boats and a building with a row of windows on the left.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a sloped roof.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows.
A cozy living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a sofa with nautical-themed pillows, a small table with a decorative crab, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a view of a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well appointed, gorgeous views, lots of deer! Easy access to lots of restaurants and the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent property in the ideal spot to enjoy Acadia, Bar Harbor and the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location very clean. Loved the quiet town and view from home
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and can’t think of a better home…warm, immaculate with great amenities to have for our time in Acadia
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay with us here in SWH! Enjoy the rest of your summer Mike!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly, everything was perfect! House was immaculately clean and maintained, and well supplied with toilet paper, coffee, trash bags, soap, etc. The only item we bought for house was half and half for coffee (we ate out).Location in sw harbor was convenient to hiking in acadia and excellent restaurants including Beal's and a quirky jimmy buffet like waterfront restaurant Vacationland (a few min walk from house) Waterfront location afforded beautiful views of sw harbor.Thanks for a lovely maine vacation experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
So happy to hear that your family enjoyed their time here in SWH! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect GetAway

We will definitely return! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Experience

House was very clean and well provisioned. Comfortable beds and the view was great. 20 to 30 minutes to the Acadia park and nearby town had enough nice places to eat and good grocery store. We really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size. Very clean. Beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!!

What a great stay! Clean, comfortable, location! Super easy and quick communication with the owner. We loved every minute and highly recommend!!! Thanks for the wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

The cottage is perfect for an Acadia, sw and Bar Harbor vacation! House is so comfortable and the deck view of SW Harbor are amazing. Local shops and restaurants are just great. Island Cruises is a must to see it from the water along with incredible wildlife viewing. This was a perfect getaway for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Sounds like your family had a great trip here in SWH! Always happy to hear folks favorite activities! Thanks for choosing Lupine Shore cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great spot

love the Acadia quiet side experience! We brought our blow up SUP and launched right from the bottom of the yard.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay! We love this region too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views and Room

The house is very roomy and the kitchen was well stocked. Lovely view of the water although is was foggy a lot of the time we were there. Hope to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place. The kids were able to run down to the shore and throw rocks and explore. It was close to Acadia and other little day trips like the Cranberry Isles or deer isle. Christie thought of everything we would need. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
I'm so happy that your family vacation was all that you'd hoped for! Happy summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Couldn't ask for more. Beautiful cottage in beautiful location. Owner Christie anticipated all our needs and was very helpful with all my questions. Hoping to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
You're welcome anytime! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Stay!

This is an awesome place to stay if visiting southwest harbor! It is out of the hustle and bustle of bar harbor, but only a short drive to hikes, Acadia, and the bar harbor town as well. It’s so nice to wake up and be able to enjoy the water views and sun rising of the water on the patio. We really enjoyed the stay and the host made it easy and great! The two downsides were having to vacuum b
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

The property and view are amazing. Exactly as listed and clean. I would still be there if I didn’t have to go back home. Words can’t describe how great waking up to harbor with the sunrise every morning actually is until you see it. Can’t thank the owner enough for providing such a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
could not have been nicer. Great water view, well appointed, as nice a place as you can find.Not one single issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable home! Amazing harbor and sunrise views from master bedroom on the first floor and the living space on the second floor. Within walking distance of a couple restaurants. Quaint shops about 3 mins drive away. Great location to explore Acadia National Park on west and east side of Mount Dessert Island. The host (Christine) was wonderful and responded quickly to our concerns. A terrific place, especially in October!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage - Anniversary Retreat

Acadia has so much to offer and this home brings just as much with the updated living, amazing sunrises from your bed, beach access, and more. Having town in walking distance was a great bonus to walk over for breakfast or later in the evening for drinks. Our host was great with easy communication and clear instructions for check in and out! The only improvement suggestion is a coat hanger or rack when you walk in the home :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!!

The house was gorgeous!! It was very clean,decorated beautifully,and the amenities were over the top! It was supplied with everything you would need and more. Christie was very helpful with any of our needs. We absolutely loved this house !! The view of the bay with all the boats was amazing. We would definitely stay here again if we ever go north again. Everything was perfect in every way!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Anita! It was nice meeting all of you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little-big cottage!

Loved the craftsmanship of the cottage and the views were beautiful. Very spacious and had everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen and huge bathroom would maybe add some towel rings for hand towels in main bath. Loved Southwest Harbor and location was walkable to downtown and many restaurants. 20ish min drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Christie was awesome and even got lobster cooked to delivered to our place. Thanks for the stay in your beautiful cottage would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location! Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
Thank you Richard! Glad you enjoyed your time here in our small town! Happy Summer!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property seems to be next to a waste water treatment plant (aka sewer plant). Sometimes we could smell the sewer. Gag. Worse than the smell was the loud mechanical sound of the plant that occurred throughout the day and night. We stayed at this house last year and did not encounter the smell or noise issues, so something changed at the sewer plant. Do not recommend. Staying somewhere else next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views, great location

The Lupine Cottage was lovely, right on the water, and in a fabulous location. The quiet side of Mount Desert Island is fantastic, particularly Southwest Harbor. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

Our family absolutely enjoyed our stay in this house while visiting Acadia National Park! It is very updated, very clean and super well stocked. The weather was not ideal during our stay, but we still enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the harbor in the rain and fog, very relaxing. Very close to the village of SWH, a grocery store and a few nice restaurants. Communication with the host was quick and smooth. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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