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Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.

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A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a small ottoman, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a large window.
A spacious kitchen with wooden chairs, a dining table, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1 Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.


Stepping Stone is the perfect location for your vacation. It is on a quiet, private road, close to everything Southwest Harbor has to offer. Take the 1/2 mile walk or drive to Seawall Beach or the local lobster pounds, hop in the car and continue on to the hiking trails and Bass Harbor lighthouse, or take the 5 minute drive to the town center for dinner and shopping.
The home itself is spacious and sunny and consists of a master en suite with a queen bed and full bath with walk in shower, a second bedroom with two queens, and a hall bath with a tub/shower combination. You have use of one side of a two car attached garage to store your bikes and kayaks. You will also find coolers, beach chairs and lawn games for your enjoyment.
Sit on the deck and relax to the sounds of the waves crashing on Seawall beach, or enjoy an evening fire and unwind from the day's adventures.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 8 and older.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Doors do not need to be locked and keys can be left on the desk.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Checking out after 10am will result in a $50.00 per half hour fee.
No children under the age of 8. 4 guests max. Please be clear on the number of people in your reservation when booking.
Please do not allow your children to play in or around the pond feature or gardens in the stone patio.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3166146
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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet location. Home is 1/2 a mile to Seawall Beach and 3 miles to town center. located?

Located in Seawall, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 147 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location—close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. This was such a comfortable house to go back to after full days in the Park. So clean, fully stocked kitchen, laundry machines, comfortable beds and living room, nice towels…We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kumar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house just right for 2 couples or a family of 4. Clean, well maintained and well stocked with cooking utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect! Beautifully decorated, comfortable and cozy. Wildlife everywhere - deer, turkeys, birds and ducks! Great location on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island. Very convenient to Acadia and everything else we wanted to visit in the area. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prithayan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for our family 5mins from the national Park
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property and great location

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect! It was decorated so tastefully. Everything was clean. It was easy to check in and out. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean,attractive, convenient to west side of mt desert island
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy’s place was the perfect relaxing spot on the quiet side of Acadia. We loved the comfy beds and proximity to Wonderland Trail, Bass Lighthouse, and Charlotte’s lobster pound. Across from Charlotte’s was a perfect spot to watch the sunrise over the water, away from the Cadillac Mountain crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a serene property. It was clean, quiet, and so relaxing. We even got to see about 20 deer through the window. It’s not super close to a lot of restaurants but definitely a restful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and well maintained/stocked house. Great location!! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely house on a very secluded, wooded road. Clean, warm, just as advertised. We loved it. Deer everywhere and close to ocean and hiking trails. The host, Amy, was immediately responsive to messages. Maine is beautiful - we will be back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Great spot

Love the proximity to the different parts of Acadia. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet place. Just what we needed for our trip. Amy was very quick to respond to questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on quiet side of MDI. Enjoyed it as a wonderful base home to enjoy all Acadia and MDI had to offer. Kitchen well stocked, house comfortable and quiet. Nice to have large garage to store bikes! Pics and listing accurate and would definitely stay again if we found ourselves back in Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues at all. House sets up great for 4 people. A solid base to explore Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at Stepping Stone last year and decided to stay for two weeks this year. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with deer frequently visiting. It’s a very clean and comfortable home. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking or there are local places to eat out. There is a fire pit conveniently located just off the deck for roasting marshmallows. I love the Southwest Harbor location and I would definitely stay at Amy’s home again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debrah Y.

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

Fun times

The place was great. Amy was great and we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renita T.

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

SW Harbor House

Definitely quiet, safe, roomy house for us four adults. Very clean. Set in a beautiful peaceful place just a short walk to the ocean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large home in a wooded quiet area. Kitchen furnished well with all one needs to cook or bake. Beautifully decorated. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stepping Stone is a beautifully appointed home. It was a very comfortable place for my cousins and I to spend a few days on MDI. Out of the way, but within 20-30 minutes of anything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Lovely Home

Quiet setting in the woods. Home is spacious with everything you need for cooking your own meals. Home is close to town and only 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. If we come back to this area we would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Great stay

Good location on the quiet side of the park. Plenty of room and nice accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Great spot

We had a great stay! The house was comfortable, peaceful, and had basically all the amenities we could need. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Kathy and Lynn last week

Thank you so much Amy. Your place is amazing! Fully stocked, beautiful home. We could not have asked for anything more! Would definaltely come back and highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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