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Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Mount Desert Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park

Summary:

Acadia Park Suites #3, minutes from restaurants, close to hiking and Bar Harbor

This two floor home (whole house) is spacious and open with vaulted ceilings and an industrial and wood decor. It is private and dog friendly in the heart of SW Harbor. The home is located on the "quiet side" of Mt. Desert Island, and is right next to Acadia National Park! You are within minutes of restaurants, trails, and all of the amenities. Your ONE dog is allowed with pre-approval, a pet fee, and pet agreement.



The Space:

This 2 story home has a Queen sized bed, desk,and tons of closet space in the loft/bedroom. There is a desk for work, and a loveseat for reading or contemplating the days events. There is a window AC unit for those warmer days on Mt Desert Island.

The first level has a clean and spacious bathroom with a walk in shower and washer/dryer.

Kitchen: Gas stove and oven, full sized fridge, pots, pans, drip coffee maker, microwave, dishes, silverware.

Living room: WIFI, Smart TV, and a heat for cooler nights. The sofa pulls out to a full sized bed.

There is outdoor seating on a spacious and breezy deck, with a grill for additional cooking. You will enjoy the private yard area to play fetch with your 1 pup, and a gorgeous deck to grill those steak and lobster dinners. Your experience here is whatever you want. Beaches, mountains, biking, hiking, shopping, and more. Where are you? We are waiting for you to experience this gorgeous area with year-round fun!

Southwest Harbor is central to all of the local amenities including Acadia National Park! Approximately 2 miles to Acadia National Park, and 10 miles to Bar Harbor. The property is close to trails, beach, restaurants and town within a 5 minute walk. There are lobster pounds, whale watches, kayaking tours, boat trips, museums, shopping, golfing, restaurants, ice cream, bars, laundry mat, antiquing, and more! Watch the sunrise AND sunset from the top of Cadillac mountain. There are 244 plus trails in the area that range from easy to difficult.



Guest Access:

Whole house



The Neighborhood:

Your experience here is whatever you want. Beaches, mountains, biking, hiking, shopping, and more. Where are you? We are waiting for you to experience this gorgeous area with year-round fun!



Southwest Harbor is central to all of the local amenities including Acadia National Park! Approximately 2 miles to Acadia National Park, and 10 miles to Bar Harbor. The property is close to trails, beach, restaurants and town within a 5 minute walk. There are lobster pounds, whale watches, kayaking tours, boat trips, museums, shopping, golfing, restaurants, ice cream, bars, laundry mat, antiquing, and more! Watch the sunrise AND sunset from the top of Cadillac mountain. There are 244 plus trails in the area that range from easy to difficult.



Other Things to Note:

Your dog must be preapproved. There is a pet agreement and pet fee of $150 plus lodging tax for your pup.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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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
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Smoking is not permitted
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$490, 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 Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Retreat Steps minutes to Acadia National Park located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Emily, You are so very welcome and we hope that you were able to take in all that you can of this beautiful state we call home :) Look forward to helping you on any vacations in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st trip to Acadia

Adequate for our needs while visiting Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you so much for your stay. If there is something we could have done to make it better, please feel free to reach out. We work hard for your 5 star review, and we are not happy if you are not happy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Clean place, walking distance from town

Clean small one bedroom loft very close to town. Perfect size for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear the condo was perfect for your family. We would love to welcome you back again in the future! -Simply Rentals USA
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Great location

Comfortable property very close to center of village. Very nice backyard. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime! Simply Rentals USA
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill P.

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

Southwest Harbor

Nice place to stay, very spacious for a couple. We had our dog who was apprehensive about the spiral staircase but caught on quickly. The backyard to play catch was awesome but if your dog can jump they will be over the short fence in no time. A pleasant walk to restaurants and a quick drive to the Bass Harbor lighthouse from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2023
Jill, We are so glad to hear you had a pleasant stay! I haven't heard of many dogs mastering the spiral staircase, impressive! We will make sure to make a note about the fence. Thanks for being great gusts, we hope to see you again soon! Simply Rentals USA
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt H.

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

4 Day Getaway

The property was brand new and was a fun loft layout. It was in a very central location and was close to every destination on Mount Desert Island. The property manager texted us when we were out to lunch saying they were coming by and going to come in to the unit to drop off furniture with no notice which was a bit off putting. They said they ended up not entering, likely because my dog barked at them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you for your great review. The condo is new and gorgeous! We actually emailed you, sent a vrbo message, and then text you when we did not get a response. The table and chairs are new for the kitchen, we thought you would enjoy them. We hope you had a safe trip home and loved your Maine vacation!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Interesting Place

The good: 1.) Property manager communicated and responded in a timely fashion, 2.) Southwest Harbor is a nice (very small) neighborhood, 3.) The former barn/carriage house was large and interesting, but... The bad: 1.) Street noise from vehicle traffic is loud. This property is located off of Main Street that has a shocking amount of traffic at seemingly all hours. This is the primary reason I only gave this property 3 stars. If you sleep like a log or w/ear plugs, add 1.5 stars to the overall score, 2.) The rental could use a little more TLC- the screen for the sliding glass door is damaged to the point you can't/don't want to move it, the end of the sink stopper is broken off in the bathroom, and I couldn't get one row of lights to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you for your stay! I'm so glad you found this small town of Southwest Harbor! It is such a cute town so close to all of the amenities. Yes, the house is on main Street in this small town. The house is neither a previous carriage House which would mean one floor, or a barn, LOL. It is actually an industrial style home, which is actually a thing! People love the open space and industrial/ simple vibes. The bathroom has just been completely remodeled, the open floor plan is amazing. Thank you for mentioning the sliding glass doors, they are being replaced in the spring! I hope you were able to walk to breakfast, shop amongst the eclectic shops in Southwest Harbor, and hike on the trails so close to the house. I would suggest that if you are, not used to being in a small town with some basic traffic, please do bring ear plugs 🙂
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent B.

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

Nice Little Place with some notes

Overall, we loved our stay. The condo was nice and comfortable and clean. It was a little further than we imagined to get to most parts of Acadia National Park, but not a big deal. It was a cozy home, however as someone with mobility issues, I found the spiral staircase to be a little less sturdy than imagined, my issue not theirs. The only real issue I had and the reason my overall rating is a 4 instead of 5 is that they admitted over the phone, and the book they have there makes it pretty clear too since it is included in it as well, that they have not changed the door code since at least the beginning of the tourist season on the island, meaning anyone that has stayed in the condo could theoretically come and go as they please. As a result, we did not feel comfortable leaving valuables like camera equipment and jewelry in the home unless we left our service animal in the home. Good security practice would include changing this for each guest as part of the cleaning services.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
Actually, we talked about this on the phone, you agreed that you have 3 giant service dogs with you and were NOT uncomfortable. The property is private, yet in walking distance to amenities. We appreciate your feedback. Since it is your first trip to our area, I hope you got to enjoy yourselves. On your many phone calls to us, I feel like we accomodated your requests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marisa K.

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

Cute Loft Apartment in SW Harbor

Great place to stay close to Acadia and neat SW Harbor downtown. We were 3 adults and a dog. It was doable but I personally think its best for 2 people. The bed was comfortable which is really important to me when choosing a place to stay. We initially had a problem with the slider to the backdoor. The lock was jammed so we couldn't access the yard, which was key with the dog. Susan was very responsive and within an hour the owner came to fix the problem. The decor is cute and the place is pretty well appointed. I do think they need to be more generous with paper products. They left 1/2 roll of paper towels and 2 rolls of toilet paper for 3 people for 7 days. There was no foil, plastic wrap or bags of any sort in the kitchen and no grill tools for the grill. Most places we have stayed provided all of that without us having to go to the store to buy it. All in all its a cute, clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Thank you for your review, we appreciate the information. We have grilling tools at the house, maybe they were in the grill? We will certainly make sure! Yes, we do start everyone off with paper towels, tp, and handsoap, etc. As it says in the guest book, we start you off with them! I agree, this is best for 2 people since the pull out couch is the second bed in the one bedroom house. We recently added the sofa bed in case people wanted to have additional guests. Its a great location being so close to everything and one dog friendly. ; ) Thank you again for your stay, we appreciate you! Simply Rentals USA
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle J.

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

Midwesterners Visiting Acadia

The stay was really great. Communication with the property representative was fine. The property was clean and nicely appointed. We found the Southwest Harbor area delightfully devoid of the crowds and parking problems attendant with Bar Harbor. Pro Tip Number 1: For those who will arrive after dark, be aware that there are not one but two distinct dwellings located on the residential plot at the address associated with this listed property: (i) a “house-looking” dwelling (NOT this listing), and (ii) this listed property (labeled “Suite 3”), a two-story block-shaped dwelling that sits behind (i.e., further away from the street) the “house dwelling,” and of which the exterior view is not as you see depicted in the sole exterior photo in the listing description photos (i.e., the dwelling with a grassy yard abutting the property); point of fact, that exterior photo shows the listed property solely from the rear. As such, when pulling into the driveway at night, don’t expect to see grass around the listed property. Pro Tip Number 2: The listing description accurately describes that the single bedroom is located in the loft area, and also accurately describes the many useful features of the one bathroom; however, the listing description fails to mention that the bedroom and the bathroom are not on the same level. For those who may not wish to descend and ascend the narrow spiral staircase to get to the bathroom during the night, forearmed is forewarned.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
Kyle, your tips are great! I am sure that it is helpful to future guests! However, if you read the description of the house, it does explain that the one bedroom is in the loft, and that the first floor has the bathroom, kitchen and dining room. There were also check in instructions sent twice, with instructions to pull all the way in the back of the parking lot and enter in the stand alone house marked #3. I understand that people do not read descriptions, or check in instructions, but I find that that is as much as we can do to help guide the guests. I hope that you did look at the pictures though! It shows the spiral staircase and front door. Really, we are trying to help everyone find their place, and be happy with their choice! We work hard for that 5 star review! Simply Rentals USA
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arturo P.

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

Good property, so/so property manager

We enjoyed our stay. The property is nice, and having a large back yard was great with your dog. The property layout is a little funny, with the main bedroom upstairs, but with no bathroom, so you have to come down the stairs to use the bathroom. Location is great, walking distance to SW Harbor restaurants, and close to grocery store and coffee shop. Unfortunately, property manager not customer focused, not really trying to make stay better. First night, at 9:20 pm we noticed there’s no sheets for sofa bed; property manager she says they’ll drop them off the next morning — but we have two people now without a bed. Property manager says use comforter, blanket and decorative pillows from upstairs bed; which we were concerned about because beyond being uncomfortable, these are items that don’t get washed regularly. I insisted we needed sheets as we reserved and payed for 4 guests, and the property manager flat out refused to bring until the next morning. Night 2, at 11 pm, fuel gas alarm goes off. Property manager first reaction is “just unplug it”. After we push back given there could be a real leak in the kitchen propane connection, she contacts Fire Department who came and checked, no leak in kitchen connection, but fuel gas detector would keep going off. To owner’s credit we asked for, and received, refund for 2 nights given the above experience; but with a more customer oriented property manager this property would be so much better. I hope owner reads this review
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
The owner has been involved in this whole reservation, because of the difficult requests of the renters. The first request was a "maintenance request" to change a lightbulb. The second request was an "electrician request" because they could not find a light switch. The third request was to bring out more bedding. There was plenty of bedding for the two beds, and without using "decorative pillows". We know when renters are coming in to complain, and try to get a discount. This renter is the poster child. He has an award on drama. The smoke alarm went off, and I did ask him to unplug it and plug it back in. They left a day early, thank goodness. We were happy to refund some of their money and for them to return home. He was also an "expert" on everything, including theatrics.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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