New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach6 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden20 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5, garden level

1 King Bed

Captain Mayo Suite garden level

1 King Bed

Double bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom 1 upstairs

1 King Bed

Queen upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Capt. Mayo suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Double bedroom Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs king bedroom bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

MBr Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder room main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Queen upstairs Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

What an opportunity to spend your family vacation in a vintage historic inn turned single family home. Built between 1857-61 by a local captain, Jacob Shop Mayo. He built this home for his family on this location so that he could oversee his ships in the harbor. Located just a few minutes walk into the village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This home has many historic features but has been nicely updated to accommodate a larger family or group. Each of it's five bedrooms has it's own bathroom, and many feature sitting areas and outdoor access to either decks or the garden area. Dining and living area can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Kitchen has 2 dishwashers, ranges, & refrigerators to make meal times a breeze! This historic home has many outdoor areas to enjoy as well. The shared garden area will also have Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Charm is this house's middle name, your family will love to come back again and again to this little piece of heaven that we call Southwest Harbor! Please be patient with photos, we will update as we're able to get them... former family is in the process of moving on to new adventures!

Property manager

Christie Dysart

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Southwest Harbor

This cottage is located in Southwest Harbor. 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.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 30 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 22 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 12 min walk
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 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).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

16 October 2023

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

Great place

Very spacious and nice. Great place for large groups visiting Acadia

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 August 2023

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

Great House in Southwest Harbor

Our family of 10 stayed at the Captain Mayo House and we had a wonderful time. The house is really amazing, so many rooms! The kitchen was great, 2 stove, 2 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers. All of the dinnerware and utensils were very nice. The pancake mix is to die for! Most of the furnishings are brand new including the matresses. We slept well! It is a one block walk to downtown Southwest Harbor, many little shops and one store dedicated to artisans from the area. We ate at Beals Lobster Pier (185 Clark Point Rd) and Eat A Pita (326 Main St), both were very good. I am not sure if Eat a Pita is still the name, but the address is correct. We also ate at the Colonel's in Northeast Harbor, short drive away. You must not miss Jordan Pond in the park, a great experience and pop-overs! I highly recommend this property to make great family memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023