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Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6145.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!

Nicely situated between the village center of Southwest Harbor with its charming shops and restaurants and nearby Long Pond and the western mountains of Acadia, Golden Cove Cottage offers its guests equal convenience to both the National Park and downtown amenities with its Seal Cove Road location. Whether by foot, bicycle, or car, venture just one-half mile to Main Street to reach the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park with lovely gardens and water views and down a little further towards the village center to take in the programs and exhibits offered at the Wendell Gilley Museum. The many shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor are also sure to delight and when you're ready for more adventure, head over to nearby Long Pond to enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming in the National Park. And once ready to explore Bar Harbor and the other areas of Acadia, just pop back to Main Street again to catch the free Island Explorer shuttle to reach the east side of Mt. Desert Island.

FIRST FLOOR: Enter into a generous front hall with a spacious Laundry room to the left. Large Living Room with comfortable seating and gas fireplace (available early spring and fall). Dining table with seating for six. French doors open to a sunny, private deck. The living room opens into a well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and seating for two. A cozy bedroom offering a set of Twin beds is followed by a charming sunny bedroom with Queen bed. These two rooms share a bathroom with a shower only. The master bedroom with King bed and en suite bathroom offers a shower only. looks out onto the wooded area and deck. Excellent closet space throughout.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Furnished deck with a gas grill and fire pit offers a pleasant space for grilling, relaxing and dining outside.

EXTRAS: Air conditioning in the common living area and primary bedroom.

PETS: Pets are considered. Please review the pet policy in the rental agreement. The pet fee is $140/pet. Submit the age, weight, and breed with reservation request.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please send an "inquiry" before your booking request with a total number of guests, the ages of children, and a brief description of any pets.
Please refer to the Rental Agreement. By moving forward with booking, you agree to the terms of the Rental Agreement with the homeowner.
Bookings are typically required from Saturday to Saturday. A per-pet fee applies to approved pets.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit! on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$592, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit! located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 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. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for us! We appreciated the closeness to Acadia national park, but really enjoyed being in a less busier place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Golden Cove Cottage. Property was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and cozy. Loved the proximity to Acadia . It was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan U.

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

Great home to rent in the area

We loved our stay, everything was nice, recommended to others looking for a place near Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2021
Thank you for renting through VRBO and The Knowles Company in Northeast Harbor, Maine! We appreciate your business. Regards, M. Jones
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you, Lisa. Please reach out again if we can assist you with future vacations! Regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great place!

The house was wonderful with comfortable beds and furniture. The house was immaculate and the kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Mary, We appreciate your comments about the cleanliness and comfortable beds so much! Please come back again. Warm regards, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilee K.

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

Convenient and comfortable

Great place to stay while visiting around Acadia. Lots of room and has everything you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Emilee, Thank you for the review and five-star rating! Kind regards, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie V.

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

Beautiful

Nice quiet stay near Acadia. Plenty to do with lots of wonderful suggestions!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
Amie, Thank you for your feedback and five star rating! Kind regards, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

Lovely, clean, convenient house near Acadia NP

Beautiful place-stayed for a week with another couple and this home was perfect! Great kitchen, living space, comfortable beds, nice deck-the deer walk right by thru the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2024
Thank you for sharing this wonderful rating, Krista, and how fun to watch deer walking through the yard! We hope you return! Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Acadia vacation

Great house. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the back deck and hanging out in the living room. Really liked the location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2024
Thank you for your review and wonderful five-star rating, Stacy !! Best, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Our yearly late spring getaway

Great fit for our adult family and dogs. Our home away from home ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Hi Christine, Thank you for leaving a five-star review for your home away from home!! Warm regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

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

Just what we needed

Easy rental process and a wonderful vacation house. Had everything we needed and wonderful amenities. Back porch with grill was exactly what we needed for this vacation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you for sharing your feedback and this wonderful five-star rating, Anna. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the rental process, the house, and the back porch! Sincerely, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great place

The place was clean and comfy. Management company was there to help if needed. One of the best VRBO experiences we have had.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you for your kind words about Golden Cove Cottage and our services, Mary! We appreciate this five-star rating and are delighted to hear that you found that house to be clean and comfortable. Kind regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainie M.

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

Great quiet area

Great quiet home to return to after day of hiking and exploring. Home had plenty of towels, dishes and staples. Also included great patio area with plenty of seating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Lainie, Thank you for leaving a five star review for Golden Cove Cottage! We hope you will return someday soon for another hiking adventure and relaxing on the patio! Best, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy being on the Quietside of MDI. We chose this property due to its proximity to the finish line of the fall MDI marathon. We could not have been happier with our stay at Golden Cove Cottage! It was very comfortable and well equiped with all the comforts of home. You can tell the host take great pride in, and good care of, their home and we appreciate them sharing it with us. We also enjoyed their beautiful photography of many of the special spots around MDI. We are especially grateful for a host who welcomes our dogs as they always travel with us as part of "the pack". We cherish our visits to Acadia National Park and all it has to offer. During our stay at Golden Cove Cottage, we were very happy to discover a new running route between Long Pond and Echo Lake via Lurvey Spring Road, it was so peaceful and beautiful in all of its fall glory. We had a wonderful stay, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Susan, Thank you for this wonderful review of Golden Cove Cottage. We are very happy to hear that you found the property to be comfortable and well-equipped. Please visit us again! Best, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

Fun in the off season

Had a great stay in this house during the off season. Wonderful deck area. Close to tide pooling, which was the goal of our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Golden Cove Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit, the wonderful deck, and its location! Respectfully, Marla J. The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Quiet side

This property was perfect for us.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
Susan, Thank you for giving Golden Cove Cottage this fabulous five star rating! Kind regards, Marla The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Just what we need

Perfect fit for our family. Hoping to stay at this property for many years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2022
Christine, Thank you for this wonderful review. We hope your family returns soon. Kind regards, Marla J.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Great stay at Golden Cove Cottage

This home was perfect for our family of 6 adults. We found it to be just as advertised. There was plenty of space, cozy beds, a well equipped kitchen, and supplied with all the essentials. The drive from Southwest Harbor to the main areas of the park is easy, but does take 20-30 mins. There are some nice hikes nearby and good restaurants in Southwest Harbor too. Overall we loved our stay here and would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Kelly, Thank you for sharing feedback and leaving a very nice review. We are glad that Golden Cove Cottage was a nice fit for your party of six adults! Kind regards, Marla
Verified

8/10 Good

stacey h.

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

Hughes family visit!

This home was just lovely. It had everything we needed, including coffee to brew and a gift of blueberry jam and blueberry soda. It was in close proximity to numerous trails and mountains and my niece, who we went up there to visit. The home was clean, welcoming and just perfect for a family of 4 with a dog. Thank you for a lovely experience and long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2022
Hi Stacey, Thank you for your valuable feedback of Golden Cove Cottage. We appreciate your details regarding the close proximity to Acadia's trails, mountains and this comfortable home. We are also happy to hear you had a nice visit with your niece! Warm regards, Marla Jones. The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

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

Perfect accommodations

We had a wonderful time on our first visit to Acadia National Park and found the quiet cottage to be perfect for our family of 5 adults and one little dog. It was immaculate, spacious, very comfortable with careful attention to what a visitor might need. We were especially pleased to find it well-stocked with linens, towels and even bathroom and kitchen supplies. The blueberry jam and blueberry soda greeting us were a sweet touch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
Many thanks for this detailed review and wonderful five star rating ! Kind regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

5 stars all around

Have stayed in Ellsworth on a previous trip to Acadia, I really appreciated being so close to the park, with some trailheads being 5 minutes away. We were able to see and do so much! The check in and check out processes were smooth - the Knowles Company was so professional and easy to work with, and it is clear the homeowner put a lot of care and attention into their home. The beds were comfy and kitchen well equipped. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and already looking forward to my next trip to MDI!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2021
Thank you for taking the time in writing a wonderful review of Golden Cove Cottage, especially noting the close proximity to trailheads, comfortable beds and the well equipped kitchen! The Knowles Company would also like to thank you for recognizing our professional team. We hope to work with you again! Regards, Marla Jones The Knowles Company
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Swh stay

Clean well outfitted place and convenient location for our needs. Street a bit busy and noisy for those wanting a quiet out of the way locale. Gas fire pit was rusted and tank connection should be checked for leak as noted gas odor when tank valve was opened so did not use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Hi Richard, Thank you for mentioning the cleanliness and convenient location of Golden Cove Cottage! The firepit issue was promptly addressed and is in safe, working order. Regards, Marla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

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

Central Southwest Harbor!

We had a great two week stay here at this super convenient house in Southwest Harbor. The house had all that we could need to make for a very comfortable base camp to enjoy all that we love to do in Acadia! The kitchen was very fully stocked, and that was great for us as we don’t go out too much. Wish we could enjoy the back deck more, but didn’t have the best weather. A really great spot for active families who are busy in the day and come home to rest.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Tori, We hope you will try MDI and The Knowles Company again for a sunnier stay and thank you for the five star review of Golden Cove Cottage, we appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Marla The Knowles Company

About the host

Hosted by The Knowles Company

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Located on Mount Desert Island surrounded by Acadia National Park, The Knowles Company has been a successful rental and real estate business since 1898. As a representative for the property owner, our experienced and knowledgeable rental professionals work as a team to provide the tenant guest with a level of personalized assistance to ensure an excellent rental experience.

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