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New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace

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A deck with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a residential area and a body of water.
A house with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a view of boats on the water.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, fireplace, television, and patterned rug.
A room with a bookshelf containing books and a stuffed toy. There are life preservers hanging on the wall.
A dining area with a long wooden table, white chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a living room through an open door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New prices, summer getaway at Seashore Cottage, Great Views and cozy fireplace located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor cottage is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond 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. 77 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Th seaside cottage was a great stay for our first time in Acadia. Very close to multiple hikes, island hot spots, and food options. Christie was incredibly accommodating and made everything easy for us. Communication was always fast and clear from check-in to check-out. Would definitely stay here again and recommend others to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house for a family vacation. Helpful and responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
So pleased that you enjoyed our house and small village! Happy summer and thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - conveniently located - clean with thoughtful amenities- loved the deck! So happy we found this rental! Already talking about returning next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! It’s an older home but was very clean and great for my friends and myself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Glad that you enjoyed yourselves in our quaint 1920's house! It's a guest favorite, a bit of yesteryear charm I think!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house so much. It was so close to everything but far from the business in towns like Bar Harbor. The house is so well decorated and comfortable. It has so much character and the back deck was so nice to sit out on every morning and drink coffee. The little notebook that is in house that the owners leave has some great suggestions of things to do and places to go. Very helpful!! We hope to come back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Happy you enjoyed our Quietside! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to lots of trails, the lake and food/ice cream. Host was very responsive and house was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four had a great four nights in this comfortable cottage near Acadia. We were impressed by how clean and well stocked this cottage was. We appreciate the attention to detail and little things that were available to us after traveling on long days and dirty (active and fun) days in the park. Easy walk to Southwest Harbor and easy access to Echo Lake and the lighthouse. It is about 25 to 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and most of the main attractions within Acadia (Cadillac mountain, Jordan pond and the like). We were very comfortable and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We do try to provide the little details that make your trip easy & fun! Hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had a wonderful time staying in this house . Great location. Walking distance to shops and close to all of the activities we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, comfortable and clean cottage with all the right things to make for a wonderful 4 day stay for our family of 5. We loved the proximity to town and the trails. It was nice to go to Acadia or neighboring BarHarbor and return home from the hustle and bustle to a much quieter/less congested Southwest Harbor to sit on the deck and enjoy the nice view of the harbor and time with family. The deck was also a great place to start the day with a cup of coffee and a book. If you forgot a book or game, don't worry there are plenty there to borrow. Downtown Southwest Harbor was a quick walk to cute shops, restaurants and ice cream. We look forward to hopefully coming back someday and staying here or at one of her other properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Reginna, I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed staying here in the quiet side! I'd be happy to host you anytime! Happy summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back Again

Excellent stay again. Super location and wonderful place to rent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place in SW Harbor!!

This place is a must for your trip to Acadia!!! We had the best time!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well-appointed cottage for our family of four. Great location, peaceful and quiet but we were able to walk to town to visit shops and restaurants. Quick drive to hikes and other Acadia activities. Host was proactive and responsive -- check-in and checkout were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seascape

Great location and property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean, roomy home in S. W. Harbor. Very friendly owner. Great location.

Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

The house was clean and well set up for a family of 5. The location fit exactly our needs, close enough to all the things we wanted to do but still quiet. The communication with the host was easy and prompt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you so much! Glad you had a nice stay! We really appreciate guests that know what they need and put in the time to find a perfect house to meet those needs! I hope the rest of your trip was fabulous as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Enjoyable

We stayed at the house for three weeks and it worked very well. Our boys (5 & 8) enjoyed the firepit next to the water, the short walk to the shops, library, ice cream, etc. and close proximity to a working harbor.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
So happy you had a wonderful stay here in our neck of the woods! Hopefully you had time to read the Judy Blume book, Fudge-a-mania! Thank you for being such wonderful guests! I love introducing young families to our small town! Happy summer Matt & family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was easily one of the best rentals we have ever stayed in. This is a house that is clearly meant to be lived in for a few days, not just rented for a few days. We stay at rentals like this on our travels for some of the convivences they offer over hotels, such as a place to cook a few meals and somewhere to relax together when not out and about. This house is well provisioned for preparing meals, with all of the essential and those extras that make a difference, such as cooking oil and spices. The beds were comfortable and the back porch was relaxing for an afternoon lounge. I think you can judge a place by the condition of its grill alone, and the grill here is clean and in excellent condition. The two beds on the sleeping porch do face the road, but are screened by a hedgerow and have more than adequate curtains for privacy. Southwest Harbor truly is the "quiet side" and any traffic pretty much shuts off by the time you go to bed. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Unlike corporate rentals that provide only the bare essentials, this is a rental you can truly call home for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you Benjamin, it's guests such as yourself that continue to make my job the best one ever! I love sharing our small village and all it has to offer! We sure love it here as well! Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the home, which was well accommodated and very comfortable. The beds were comfy and the in window air-conditioning unit units were very effective. While the home is not large, it is well laid out and the space is used efficiently so we still felt very comfortable with our family of five and our dog. The area is beautiful with so many different things to do and lots of good food and hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
So happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay here in SWH! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the location and comfortably relaxed as a group of 6. We were in town for the MDI Half Marathon, and being steps from the finish line was so lovely after finishing. We also enjoyed using the fire pit next to the water and had plenty of amenities to cook a few meals. One note - the two single beds on the sleeping porch are not heated, so keep that in mind for stays later in the season. Christie was super communicative throughout the entire process.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home

Christie was an exceptional host and we very much enjoyed having this charming house as our base to a wonderful family vacation. The house was very clean and offered everything we needed for the week. We enjoyed making a camfire by the water many of the nights we were there. That was a treat that we miss by not camping...thumbs up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you Melody, I'm so glad you and your family had a great visit here in SWH!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept and appointed home. Very comfortable. The owner was quick to respond to inquiries and lives close so is able to replace or fix anything quickly. (nothing was broken but a lobster pot had a hole in it and was replaced within 30 minutes!) Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay! So sorry about the lobster pot... happy I was able to resolve the problem in a timely manner.... so nice to meet you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect MDI Family Trip

Our stay at Christie’s cottage was the perfect stage for having a wonderful family vacation with my wife and I, two parents, two young children, and the family dog! We could walk into quaint Southwest Harbor for a meal and shopping, or make the 20 minute drive to Bar Harbor and the Acadia Loop. The house itself too, with large deck, fire pit and access to the ocean offered plenty to do. We would highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay - our visit was made very comfortable by our host Christie. Everything was as pictured and the house was well appointed. We were able to make family meals, play board games on a rainy day, and enjoyed time in the yard and with our neighbors for the week. There was also great bike storage as an added bonus! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and nicely decorated inside

Charming home, nicely decorated. Nice view of SW Harbor. Close to grocery store, restaurants, Acadia. If you cannot walk up a flight of stairs, you may want to contact the host, though. Great location. We took a ride on a lobster boat, went to Bar Harbor, went to Cadillac mountain, and drove the park loop. We really enjoyed the island and its beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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