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Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine!

Cottage with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Time to relax in the garden.
Little House entrance
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine!

The Little House at Wild Meadow is “in town” but away from it all on a private road with a crooked stream, wild lupine fields and lush gardens. Repeat guests are frequent and accolades common. The Little House features vintage hand-cut beams, an airy living room, high ceilinged master bedroom, cozy twin bedroom, galley kitchen with open dining area, large skylit bathroom with vintage clawfoot tub/shower and small deck. Also includes a separate cedar-shingled "Wash House" with washer/dryer for guest use. A short walk to the shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor. Easy access to everything MDI and Acadia has to offer: lakes, hiking, biking trails and ocean. Includes free highspeed WIFI. The perfect spot for spring, summer and fall vacations. If your dates are not available for The Little House, please also consider our companion guest quarters - The Greenhouse - property #3469270 on Vrbo.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog allowed at discretion of owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the house as you found it: CLEAN! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper.
Trash: All garbage and separated recyclables (plastic, glass and tin items) should be put in the trash cans provided.
Please leave the house as you found it: clean! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper. Thank you!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area. 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.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The house was perfect for our family of four and had everything we needed. It is in a beautiful location close to Southwest Harbor and is a great home base for exploring Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic spot! We really liked staying on this side of the island, and the Little House is clean, comfortable, and peaceful. Elena is a great host, and we would very happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a pleasure to stay at the little house in Southwest Harbor. The house was clean, bright and cheerful. The kitchen was great! We had everything we needed to prepare our meals. We enjoyed the meadow, the deer and watching the sun go down from the porch. We went in to Acadia most days, the short drive is beautiful and relaxing. Bass Harbor Lighthouse sunset was absolutely beautiful. If you go, the lobster bisque at Harbor Table in Southwest Harbor is not to be missed! Staying in Southwest Harbor "quietside" really made our trip. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed several places around Southwest Harbor, and this was the best. Charming, sunlit house on a quiet lane withing walking distance of town center. Very well appointed kitchen (with professionally sharpened knives!) Comfortable beds and furniture. Beautiful gardens and yard to spend time outdoors. Kind and responsive hosts. Believe the listing! We have already reserved for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Great setting close to town

Comfortable, light and airy in nice setting with everything you need to cook in or close enough to walk to SW Harbor restaurants. Nice outdoor space and easy walk up to Main St to catch the Island explorer bus. Great hiking nearby. Hosts very responsive will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Quirky was good and wash/dryer was a plus but information was lacking - where were the bins for trash and recycle The bathroom, particularly the shower was a major drawback and no workingnight lite was a problem. Outlets were not convenient Would not rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn D., Knoxville Tn/Livermore Ca

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

Quiet side retreat

Beautiful property in a fantastic location! We loved being able to walk to town for breakfast and easy access to all of the sections of Acadia. Elena was a wonderful host, we loved the insider tips. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Neat &Tidy on The Quiet Side

The Little House is just as pictured, located in a quiet area. The host of this adorable cottage was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Wonderful week at the Little House!

Our family of 4, and our dog, had a wonderful week at the Little House. The house is so comfortable, very nicely decorated, with nice bed linens and comfortable beds and places to sit. The kitchen is very well organized and we appreciated being able to have some meals "at home" rather than always going to restaurants. There is a nice dining area inside as well as a lovely yard with picnic table and chairs. The gardens and open space surrounding the house are so peaceful and perfect for relaxing, or for kids and dogs to run around in. There large windows throughout the house provide great light and ventilation and it was so peaceful and quiet at night. Very close by there are some shops, including a wonderful coffee shop, liquor store, movie rental store, etc. The charming Southwest Harbor town center is just a short walk away, as are many beautiful hiking trails and swimming spots. We hope to return again very soon. It was a perfect vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Adorable vacation home!

The Little House was everything I was hoping for, and honestly more. The house is so comfortable and homey - it really feels like a home away from home. Everything we needed was there, and Elena even left us a little welcome basket! The yard and porch are quiet and private, and although the owners live next door I never felt like we were being watched over. The recommendations and tips left for us were very helpful too. The location is great, it's away from the crowded parts of the island but not far from any of the things you'd like to do while you're there. It was a quick drive to Bar Harbor, places to park and meet up with the carriage trails and hiking spots. We even biked from the house to Echo Lake for a swim! We LOVED staying here and using it as a home base for hiking, biking and exploring. Even on the one rainy day it was a pleasure to spend time at the house just reading and relaxing. We would definitely recommend staying here, and are already trying to plan our next stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul D., Washington, DC

Charming and Cozy

This was our first visit to Little House and we were very comfortable from the moment we arrived. A welcome basket on the kitchen table was an unexpected surprise, but truly appreciated. We loved the exposed wood beams in the cottage, the ample windows and the amazing perennial garden out back. Also loved being so close to the village of Southwest Harbor but still far enough away to be in a setting of fields, trees and gardens. The master bedroom was very comfortable as was the bathroom, provided you are able to carefully navigate getting in and out of the shower in the porcelin tub. The kitchen storage and prep spaces are quite tight but adequate, and some of the pots and pans have reached the end of their "sell by" date, but we still made several delicious meals at the cottage with all that was provided, plus some wonderful fresh produce provided by Elena straight from her veggie garden. A very special place and we hope we'll be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

The Lovely Little House of Southwest Harbor

For our first trip to Maine, we wanted a charming cottage with a great location. I really hit the mark when I found this place. When you stay here, you really should read the article in “O” magazine about the renovations. The cottage is so charming and we were met with a sweet welcome basket. Ample windows allow natural light into this unique place. We enjoyed sitting at the picnic table in the flower garden while eating our breakfast before heading out on our day’s adventures. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. If we could make one addition, we would suggest a comfortable sofa for the front room. Our favorite hiking trail was at Long Pond, just minutes away. Southwest Harbor has some great places to eat. Milagros Coffee became a favorite spot. And do go to Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster for late-night blueberry pie! If you are looking for a charming, quiet, cottage with a great location for exploring everything this magical island has to offer, this place is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caoilin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage ideally located near town and hiking trails. Clean, comfortable beds, cozy sitting room with cable tv and a lovely welcome basket. Well stocked kitchen and nice linens. The outdoor areas and small deck look like they would be great in warmer weather for relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little House, on a private road, had everything we needed for our week stay! It was only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor & East Harbor, and we were tucked away from heavy tourist activity. We LOVED seeing deer EVERY DAY just yards away from the house! They just stood there and stared at us, sometimes eating apples from the tree!! That will be one of my fondest memories of staying here. We were able to go to many local places for lobster, which were fantastic and are "where the locals eat." Elena left us tips on restaurants and places to go. These tips were AWESOME! She also left us a very nice, thoughtful "Welcome Gift."
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique house in a very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind hosts, beautiful property, and a great town, all minutes from real Acadia hikes or the coffee shop (which even has gluten free whoopie pies). The weather is perfect for hiking, even the kids didn’t complain. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic in every way!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Perfect!

Little house is perfect! Charming, comfortable and had all we needed. The green space is beautiful! It was wonderful to watch the deer in the morning and evening hours. Very peaceful and relaxing space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Q.

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

Adorable Peaceful Cottage

This little cottage is adorable and in a great location. Although it's off a well-traveled road, it's tucked away in nature. Sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife every morning and evening was a highlight. The kitchen was easy to work in and the bathroom had great water pressure. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

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

A fabulous place to stay.

A cozy, comfortable place with an incredibly well-stocked kitchen in terms of supplies for cooking. A great home base for exploring Mt. Desert Island. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Elena, Terry and Pip were great hosts and the Little House is a wonderful place to stay. Easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. After a day spent outdoors, it was nice to come back and be able to relax. The Little house is very peaceful and well kept. We really enjoyed sitting out in the garden area and reading or talking about the day. Wonderful place, great vacation. Jay & Christie Provo 6/24
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie K.

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

Great location and house!

We loved our time at The Little House. The location is stunning, it is right by Acadia but also close to the shops and restaurants in Southwest Harbor. We were here for the MDI Marathon and really enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and very cute with everything you'd need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Perfect Cottage and Location!

We had a great stay in a perfect place and fantastic location. We had everything we needed. The kitchen is well equipped with all the kitchen tools you could possibly need. I brought my popover pans to make popovers and had access to all the necessary kitchen gadgets. The location is close to hiking, biking, restaurants, shopping and really anywhere you want to go on MDI. So nice to come back to a quiet, peaceful place after days filled with adventure. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Acadia

This was a 5 star experience. The house was comfortable, clean and cozy. The decor was so cute. The outdoor space was so inviting. I would rent again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Relaxing Stay at Little House

Very convenient location in close proximity to Acadia Nat'l Park sites, Southwest Harbor Main Street and to all of Mount Desert Island. Lovely garden to relax and read after time spent hiking or biking. Pip, the owner's dog, is a friendly added value benefit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elena Scotti

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What makes this property unique

Surrounded by Acadia National Park. Easy access to lakes, the town of Southwest Harbor, lots of food and shopping destinations without the hassle of bumper-to-bumper traffic in Bar Harbor.

Languages:

English

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