Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town.

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A room with a view of a waterfront, a wooden dock, and a starfish decoration.
A spacious living room with a large bay window overlooking a harbor.
A large, two-story house with a prominent tower and a covered porch.
A deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a marina and a river.
A wooden signpost with the text "USE AT OWN RISK" in a garden area with rocks, flowers, and a view of a lake with boats.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪13 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Main Floor Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom One

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom Two

1 King Bed

Upstairs Common Area 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Primary suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bedroom one bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bedroom two bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Oceanfront Home with private dock and boat house. Walkable to town. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound 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. 25 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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
Very clean and spacious. Beautiful view. Great walkability to town and amazing proximity to so many trails! A wonderful gathering spot for our annual week’s vacation with our adult children and their significants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our recent stay at the Harbormaster's House very much. We chose it partly because of the excellent location and as we expected, it was very convenient to be able to walk to so many things. The boathouse was even more wonderful than we had hoped and we loved having drinks every evening, looking out over the harbor, whether at low or high tide. The house itself was very comfortable and clean and we especially enjoyed the banquette where we could do jigsaw puzzles. The keyless system for the doors was also very convenient in that we didn't have to worry about having keys with us. The host was super responsive to any of the communications that we made. All in all it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the harbor. Clean, great for kids, excellent communication with owner. The kitchen was dated (as expected in an older home), but it was clean and had everything we could possibly need. On busy street, but still peaceful since the house orients to the harbor. The boathouse is a gem and is a beautiful spot for morning coffee. We enjoyed watching seals, cormorants, and a playful gaggle of geese. Inside the house, large windows offered stunning views of the harbor. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. Short drive to Acadia NP. The house fit our multi-generational family. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Beautiful home. We love the harbor view.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fall vacation with family and everyone loved the house and it's history! From playing ping pong in the basement to having cocktails on the dock after hiking in Acadia, to walking to Beal's for lobster dinner, we enjoyed everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean but did have 2 garbage cans that were overflowing in garage and laundry in dryers. View was beautiful and house spacious. Really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This rental was well equipped in a really pretty neighborhood. Location to Bar Harbor was convenient only 20 minute drive. The pictures are very true to the home...We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only problem with this spot is that we had to leave!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location with wonderful views

We rented for 2 weeks. The house was well stocked, extremely well located and surprisingly spacious. We enjoyed the views of the harbor from all levels of the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
It was a pleasure to have you and your family. We hope you will be to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Such a beautiful home and very well appointed. Lovely area with great food spots close by. The deck and boathouse are the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Main stay

Loved the house! Very clean. We enjoyed the location and the view. It was very relaxing. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property in ideal location

Perfect home for our multi-generational family trip. View of harbor is stunning. Kitchen is very well stocked and a big dining room table with room for everyone! Easy walk to Beale’s for lobster and to town for burritos and ice cream. Highly recommend staying on the “quiet side” of MDI - you can still easily get to all the great places but without the crazy traffic of Bar Harbor. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House in amazing location

We had an amazing time in the Harbormasters house. The setting right at the waterline is nothing short of amazing. Between the upper deck and the nicely newly updated waterfront deck we spend most of our time outside looking at the harbor. House is very clean and the furniture is very charming and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed the house and waterfront views! We hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Acadia Weekend

My 5 friends and I booked 3 nights at Meg’s home and it was incredible. We loved cozying up on the sofa, playing games with a view of the harbour, and cooking in the well-stocked kitchen. Everyone was so happy with the beds and slept well, nice quality sheets, close to Beale’s, Little Fern and Harry’s for great food and cocktails. It was the perfect cozy Maine weekend and Meg was the BEST host and so so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
Britt! Thank you for your kind review! So glad you and your friends enjoyed your weekend! Come stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary vacation

What a wonderful experience in the off season for our anniversary celebration! The house is very clean and the views were great! We really enjoyed the new boathouse as the storm moved in, just a great experience! The host had a bottle of champagne chilling for us on arrival! Very thoughtful! I highly recommend this space for any occasion! Thanks so much for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The historic house was perfect for us and had plenty of room. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful views from the large windows in the living area and the decks. The kitchen was well stocked and there were lots of assorted spices, flour, oil etc. available for our use. We especially like the location in Southwest Harbor. We could easily walk to downtown area and restaurants. Beal's Lobster Pound was delicious. Acadia NP surrounded Southwest Harbor and all areas were within a 30 minute drive. The host was available to answer questions before and during our trip. The pictures of the house are accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
Thanks for your stay at our house and being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home with beautiful view

We stayed in this beautiful home in early April. It is a quiet time of year and we even had snow. The home is spacious and has gorgeous views and the owners have everything provided to make you comfortable. We were able to easily walk to town and loved visiting the library, the little Episcopal church, and especially the Wendell Gilley museum. We hiked three days in Acadia and the home was very convenient to the park. This home has good energy. I would love to come back with my adult kids. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

So many times one enters the Vrbo only to find out that the photos aren’t as representational as the actual house. This place was actually better than the photos! very big with lots if space to enjoy. amazing views over Southwest Harbor even in the off-season it was a wonderful place to be. Kitchen was very plentiful with all the necessary items to cook. Spacious great view from upstairs to work remote overlooking the harbor as well. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful base to explore the beauty of Acadia National Park

We had a great time on our trip to Acadia, and the house was the perfect base for our small group of friends. The house is very beautiful and comfortable, with all what you can need for a vacation. And the hosts are wonderful people, very kind and helpfult, always ready for give support and good advice. We felt really at home, and the house is very big and perfectly kept. The location is superb, very close to the park and all the attractions, but at the same time not in busy Bar Harbor. We really preferred to stay in the quiet and relaxed area of Southwest Harbor, where the house is. Thanks a lot to Meg and family for the hospitality, and if we visit the area, for sure we will look for the house again. Warm regards, Marco, Alfredo, Javier, Pepe and Gerardo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Stay

From the time we arrived until the time we left, out stay at Southwest Harbor was amazing. The house was clean, our hosts were helpful, polite and responsive to any questions we had. Everything you needed was in this house from access to adventures to a quite neighborhood that took you back to a simpler time. The house was centrally located in Southwest Harbor, which made walking to town, the marina, and local restaurants extremely easy. Access to the Acadia National Park was simple and we always managed to be going in the opposite direction of any traffic. Bike rides around town or to Echo Lake for a swim were simple and accessible from the house. This property gave us a chance to explore Mount Desert Island in a relaxed and carefree way, which our vacation a real vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you for your kind five-star review, John! We are so glad that you were able to have such a great vacation and that our house met your expectations! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. You were excellent guests and we hope that you will be able to come back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect: Location, House, & Hosts

The property is every bit as charming in person as it is in the photographs. The location is lovely; about 3 easily walkable blocks from the main street, with a beautiful view of the harbor. There were 4 adults in our group; one couple, a woman in her 80's and another in her 70's. The bedroom on the first floor was perfect for the oldest among us--no stairs necessary--while the upstairs king-sized bed worked for the couple. Our fourth guest stayed in the room with two twin beds. The way the bathrooms are laid out, each of us had the privacy we needed. The feeling inside is open and airy. The house is big enough so that people could go their separate ways when needed, yet intimate enough to encourage easy conversations throughout the day. The house was immaculate and equipped with everything we needed; from a fully outfitted kitchen, to good linens and towels, to comfortable chairs and couches. Finally, our host Meg was responsive, organized and a delight to deal with. We'd highly recommend this property. Thank you, Meg, for making our vacation so easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you for such a thorough and glowing review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the house and had a great vacation. You were wonderful guests and we hope you will come again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents had a house in Sedgwick Maine for 40 years so we came up here with my daughter and grandkids who had never been. We enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the kayaks really enjoyed Southwest Harbor. It’s pretty convenient to anything and everything. I like this side being quieter than the Bar Harbor side. Did Love the town of Southwest Harbor and the short hikes nearby
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, clean, well stocked, good communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect to experience SW Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
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