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Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!

Family-friendly cottage in Southwest Harbor with a water park

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Echo Lake Beach
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!

The Greenhouse is a contemporary open barn style space. Huge kitchen, living room and dining area downstairs. French doors open onto a lush lawn, gorgeous garden, sun-filled patio and expansive backyard with plenty of space for kids ro run and play. Upstairs, you'll find a large master bedroom suite, bathroom with sparkling white subway tiles and comfortable light-filled twin bedroom. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Cable TV. Free internet access and WIFI provided. Toasty warm on cool nights, and cool on warm days. Away from it all, yet close to all: town, hikes, lakes, beaches, waterfront. Perfect for summer, spring or fall vacations. If your dates are not available for The Greenhouse, please consider our companion guest quarters - The Little House - property #125032 on Vrbo.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 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 one pet total)
One dog only No puppies or aggressive breeds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet Policy: we only allow 1 dog unless your dogs are very small. At the discretion of owner.
Following all house rules about cleaning, trash and recycling is mandatory.
Signed Rental Lease is Required. Upon booking, we will request your mailing address and the names of all those in your party. This lease is required.

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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Long Pond - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Barn-Style Bliss- 5 Star Home. Surrounded by Acadia! located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ms. O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so convenient for all the best spots to hike, eat, site see, and/ or just relax! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need, and the bedroom was clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed the peaceful patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The greenhouse was a great place to stay! It was clean, spacious and in a great location on the quiet side of Acadia National Park. Only about 30 minutes from Bar Harbor and less than 5 minutes from the Southwest Food smart, so anything we forgot to bring we were able to run quickly to the store to grab. Overall, my family & I would definitely stay again! We throughly enjoyed our week here and can’t wait to come back to explore Acadia again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great everything we wanted. Nice quiet property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Cool spot for a vavation

Enjoyed our stay here. Clean and had everything we needed. My family really enjoyed how quiet it was around and the outside space. Location was really close to places to eat, hike, whatever but quiet enougb to be private. Host was responsive and easy to deal with as well. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Wonderful Family Stay!

We traveled from VA with our 2 kids and pup and stayed a week in this cozy and very well- equipped home. The garden is just beautiful and the location on the quiet side is private but also still very close to so many hikes and the little village of Southwest Harbor. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great house, great location

This is a very nicely appointed, clean and comfortable cottage in a great location close to Southwest Harbor and all that Acadia offers. We had a great time. Elena was very responsive. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Wonderful getaway

Its amazing to arrive at your home away from home and discover it's even better than you expected. The beautiful yard and private location on the "quiet side" of the island are perfect when you want to escape the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F., Wilmington, United States

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

Quiet side retreat!

The Greenhouse was perfect for our family vacation to Mt. Desert Island. Clean, comfortable, well equipped and thoughtfully designed. The location is central to all the hiking trails and activities on the island while providing a quiet and relaxing home base. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Fantastic property in great location

My family and I spent a week in this house and we loved it. The open space inside was great for cooking and relaxing, and the space outside was great for our young kids to run around. Our hosts were gracious and were more then happy to give us advice for hiking, swimming, and places to take our dog. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Acadia National Park visit

My husband and I were hiking in Acadia and were looking for a cute, quiet place to stay. This place was perfect. Elena had the sweetest gift basket waiting there to welcome us. She had a ton of great recommendations about the area that we used. The place had everything we could have needed. It was rainy while we were there so we did the two puzzles she had available which was very fun. There is also a cute patio area with chairs where I sat and read my book and enjoyed the sunshine. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkataramanan R., Macungie

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

Perfect getaway to spend your vacation

The Green House is located on the quiet side (and it is really quiet in this part of the country), and is perfect for a family vacation. The house was well maintained and well stocked with essential items. Every appliance was in working condition. The patio also had a hammock. The owner was super nice, she even had a surprise welcome basket for our family upon check-in. She was very prompt in answering questions, and provided a detailed list of things to do before arrival (very helpful and insightful). The house is very close to Acadia National Park (about 15 min drive to get to Park Loop), and Bar Harbor (about 20 min to all restaurants). We would definitely love to come back to Maine and also to this very place to spend another vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Perfect Venue for a Comprehensive Visit to Acadia

We so enjoyed our stay at The Green House. My wife and I booked it for ourselves last winter. Then our daughter and her dog decided to come. Later still, her boyfriend decided to come along. Elena and Theresa were absolutely great to work with in working out the changes. The house met all our expectations. It was in mint condition when we arrived. It is very well equipped. The grounds and patio are outstanding. I would recommend installing blinds on the other upstairs bedroom windows so as to help keep the heat out, if not to keep the sun out. The first floor open floorplan worked very well. Our only regret is that we did not get an opportunity to introduce ourselves to our hosts. We were just so busy all the time. This was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sydney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at The Greenhouse! It was such a peaceful spot to come back to between adventures in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Most places we wanted to visit were just a 20–30 minute scenic drive away, and we were only about 5–13 minutes from Bass Harbor and Acadia Mountain.Check-in was super easy, and the place was spotless. We didn’t need to reach out to the hosts, but it was nice knowing they were just a text or call away. You can tell they’ve really thought through all the little details that make a stay feel extra comfortable, especially the full kitchen with a coffee grinder, coffee maker, and a bunch of spices. It really felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely place in a great location, very thoughtfully appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca C.

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

Adorable little house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Owner was easy to communicate with. The house was as advertised. It's little rustic, and perfect for our family plus dogs. We spent the majority of our time on Mt. Desert Island out hiking, biking, & exploring. It was fantastic to have a private space to come home to! More than sufficient for our needs, reasonably priced, and would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed staying in this house on the "quiet side." It was a great spot for launching each day to explore different parts of Acadia. Loved the welcome gifts, kitchen was super well stocked, and house had a comfy living room area. Beautiful location off the main roads, loved seeing the deer move through. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diana S.

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

The Green House

We enjoyed our stay. Lovely grounds, spacious interior, warm and comfortable. Kitchen equipment adequate but some items/appliances were in need of attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Quaint and Quiet

The Green House is perfect for a a stay in Southwest Harbor. It is close to town and has easy access to Acadia National Park. We enjoyed our patio for coffee in the morning and watching the deer stroll by. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans along with baking pans. Elena our host had a welcome basket with local coffee and homemade blueberry jam which we enjoyed very much. If you’re looking for nature and quiet this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie P.

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

Lovely Stay on the Quiet Side

We adored our stay in Southwest Harbor! This home is super clean and cozy. We love having happy hour on the patio and then going back out to stargaze at night. Don’t skip this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Perfect week

This was our first trip to Mt Desert Island and the Barn was the perfect home base for our family. We loved staying on the quiet side- it was a nice respite from the crowds, and Southwest Harbor had great options for places to eat. The house was cozy and clean, the kitchen well-stocked. We have two active young boys and they loved having a spacious yard to play in when we were not out exploring. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

It was wonderful the grounds are beautiful

The location was perfect. The house was cozy and well equipped Wonderful place to unwind after hiking and biking. So nice to be able to walk into Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

A late October haven

Visiting MDI a little later than we usually do in the fall, we were delighted that The Greenhouse could be our base of operation and haven. It is charmingly located in a meadow on the edge of the woods, with deer, turkeys, and other wildlife all around. The house itself is comfortable and fun, with everything that a visitor could need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with the Scottis and their four-legged friend, Pip, and would recommend The Greenhouse to anyone visiting "the Quiet Side."
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

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

Barn style retreat in Southwest Harbor

The Greenhouse is a spacious, sunny, two story building with an open floor plan downstairs (kitchen, dining area, living area) and two bedrooms/ bathroom upstairs. The larger sun filled bedroom is also a great place to hang out, with large windows, skylights, and comfortable furniture. As well, the outdoor patio and expansive yard, easily accessible through French doors, offer a great place to relax, play or grill your dinner. The kitchen cabinets are open (no doors) and make it easy to find all the well appointed cooking needs. The location is very quiet and private, yet very close to town. The gardens are beautiful and we enjoyed watching the many hummingbirds. When we were not out exploring all the area has to offer, we really enjoyed just hanging out here at the Greenhouse. We would definitely return here for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Great home ina great location

Great place to stay when visiting the ‘Quiet Side’ of Acadia National Park. Convenient to all hiking trails on this side of the Park. Nice outdoor space with beautiful gardens. House was comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful stay

We have stayed in many VRBOs and this was by far our favorite. We went in August and I was concerned about no AC, odly we did not miss it at all. As a trained chef I was shocked with the kitchen supplies. I had everything I needed including various seasonings. The location was perfect, quiet and secluded area. The owners special details were also amazing. There was a book library in the shelves and I found a book to read during our stay. Lots of interesting boardgames too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elena Scotti

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We are country folk at heart who lived and worked in the biggest city in the USA: New York, which makes our appreciation for Maine, our land, home and gardens all the more important.

Why they chose this property

Read the rave reviews, and you will understand why The Greenhouse is such a special place!

What makes this property unique

Away from it all yet close to all...town, hikes, lakes, beaches, waterfront.

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