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Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine!

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A rustic house with a red roof and stone walls, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A house surrounded by a lush garden with various plants and flowers.
A window with a view of a garden, a picnic table, and a red barn.
A cozy living room with a striped sofa, a white wicker chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A house surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 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

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 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.

How much is parking at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the place is clean and well maintained. The location is close to surrounding areas that cater to tourists. The washer and dryer was a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming and the setting was idyllic with meadows, lovely gardens and deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "little house" met and exceeded our expectations for a family vacation in Southwest Harbor. Clean as a whistle, great location and well equipped with a working kitchen. The owner was easy to communicate with and attentive to our needs. We loved watching the deer and the hummingbirds in the back yard. Would have loved to stay another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thank you for visiting. We LOVED seeing you all enjoying the garden and picnicking outside. And, most especially, your son climbing the old Sour Cherry tree!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely week at the Little House. Beautiful location, wonderful cute house, great hosts, including Pip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thanks for coming and for being so sweet with Pip ❤️
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in Southwest Harbor

Had a great time at the Little House! It was a perfect home base for our week in Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks so much for visiting The Little House, and for the nice review. Both, much appreciated. We are happy that you liked our home base! All best, Elena, Terry and Pip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at the Little House

Great location for hiking in Acadia National Park. Quiet, clean and comfortable accommodations. Will stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you so much for visiting, and for leaving The Little House in such great shape. We appreciate it! Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little House week of relaxation

The Little House in Southwest Harbor is fantastic. Relaxing, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks very much. We loved having you visit The Little House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little House Big Charm

A delightful home away from home. A short walk from the town of Southwest Harbor and the harbor. Can not wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Thanks Kate - come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Thank you very much Jill. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay!

Loved the Little House! Great location in Southwest Harbor, lovely garden (lupines were amazing), super clean, comfortable beds, well equipped, and tons of charm! Elena is a wonderful host as well as Pip, the dog! Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks very much for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwest

Wonderfully close to family. Beautiful yard, but sadly too chilly to take advantage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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