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On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

Family-friendly holiday home in Southwest Harbor

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On Beautiful Mount Desert Island

During peak season the house is rented weekly only. Friday to Friday. Peak season being mid June to mid September.
Newman Cottage is a three bedroom, one bath home located in Southwest Harbor Maine, on the “Quiet Side” of Mount Desert Island. This home is the perfect choice for the budget-minded traveler who does not wish to sacrifice comfort over expense. The kitchen is fully appliance and is adjacent to the dining room, seating up to 8. The spacious living room allows for socializing or TV watching at the end of a busy day. The house sleeps six people, having two queens and two twins. All sheets and towels are provided. Newman Cottage holds a right of way to the Manset Shore. Just a short five minute walk to the beach. Seawall picnic area and Bass Harbor Lighthouse are just minutes away as well. Southwest Harbor has bike/kayak/boat rentals, sailing, golfing, shopping, restaurants, groceries, drug store, and playground. Easy access to several lakes, biking and hiking trails. Close to Acadia National Park Activities. Only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. See Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond House, or Park Loop Road. Go whale watching, or take a ferry to Swan's Island or Islesford. Our property is NON-smoking.

Appliances
Refrigerator-gas range
Washer-dryer-dishwasher
Microwave-coffee maker
Toaster-radio

No telephone

Amenities
Outdoor seating
Fire pit
Flat screen TV w/DVD
Older TV w/VCR, WiFi
House fans
bed rail, high chair and pack-n-play

Permissions/restrictions
As of July 2021 we are no longer accepting pets
Max. Number of occupants: 6

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, is home to this holiday home. 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 sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in Seawall, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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. 169 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and enjoy all the island has to offer. Nice quiet small town with everything you want to enjoy. Short ride to all of the major features of Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable; modern kitchen with all the dishes and cookware you might need. Overall an outstanding property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Wonderful

This was the third time my family and I have stayed here. We love location because it is away from all of the over touristy areas. The house is very clean and homey and goes above and beyond to provide anything you may need.we love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori c.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here. It had everything we needed to feel at home away from home. It was very neat and clean and has many special touches. Joe and Bobbi are wonderful!
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful experience

The home was the cleanest vrbo I’ve ever visited. It had everything we needed. We were able to easily drive to all of the Acadia hikes, Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, and Southwest Harbor from this location. We loved staying on the quieter side of the island. We explored the beach almost every night and enjoyed finding sea creatures in the tide pools.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great stay on the quiet side

My family and I loved our stay in this little cottage. It had everything we needed for to get away for a few days. We found several great hikes nearby, and it was only half an hour over to all the popular hikes near Bar Harbor. We highly recommend the Ship Harbor hike nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Great stay

Rental was as listed. Beautiful cottage with great amenities. Property owner thought of everything and provided a lot of extras. Soaps, shampoo, bug repellent, and lots of other little things. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

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

Acadia national park trip

The property was perfect. Close to park, easy to find and access, very neat and clean and had everything needed for our stay. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us. The deer on the property each day were a treat to see. Restaurants nearby we recommend are Upperdeck for dinner and Clark Point Cafe for breakfast. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

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

Pretty cottage setting near Acadia

Very nice cottage. Close to the water, easy to find path down to the shore. Has all the necessities. Had a good week going to different places in Acadia. All rooms and bathroom are up a flight stairs so if you’ll be going up and down older, steeper stairs. Not a problem for us, but might be for some other renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Perfect Acadia Family Home

Our family of 5 (kids aged 10, 12, 13) loved our stay at this cottage. We spent days hiking then enjoyed having a big home to relax in each evening. Great outdoor area for the kids and closeby to plenty of activities and hikes. An easy drive to the other side of the island for more hikes. Great hosts, exceptional pricepoint for MDI. THANK YOU.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

A Gift to Friends

My family and I have always come to Maine, and specifically, Southwest Harbor. We wanted to share this experience with friends as a retirement and wedding gift for our children's teacher. She came with her husband, daughters, and 2 little ones and the home was perfect! So quaint and clean and the quintessential Maine Cottage. They fell in love and vow to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacki m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The house was wonderful the host was very easy to talk to when we needed to contact. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and very roomy. The host was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming & cozy cottage! Thoughtfully & thoroughly stocked & decorated. We were so comfortable and completely enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed September 13 to September 20, 2025. We loved Newman Cottage Joe and Bobbi had everything we needed. Very clean Farmhouse. It was a short distance from all the trails and tours we did. We saw plenty of deer in the yard every day. Our family played games that were well stocked in the Farmhouse. Check in and out was so easy…we will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine and Art L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful two week stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stayed here for a week and we loved it. The house was beautiful, the hosts we're gracious, and we really appreciated the thoughtful items the home was supplied with, including plenty of books, toys and games for the kids. Amazing location as well, walkable to the ocean and close to downtown southwest harbor. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, the owners are always so helpful. Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

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

Perfect stay!

Like previous reviews said, the house was perfectly outfitted with everything we could possibly need, and thoughtful extras too. There was some minor issue after we just checked in, but Joe quickly came over to fix it. Location is quite convenient too being very close to the beach. We really enjoyed the stay - the kids didn’t want to leave at the end of the week. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect pad for our families summer getaway! Family of 4 w/ 2 teens. We've got dietary restrictions and having a kitchen is essential--the kitchen was exactly as advertised and the dinner room and living room were fantastic common spaces. The yard was great too - we brought badminton and had great games!I loved staying on this side of Acadia. There was plenty to do in terms of hiking, swimming, and eating without even going to Bar Harbor. The trips over to Bar Harbor were nice too. MDI is awesome. Overall awesome value for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine I.

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

Quiet, comfortable and lovely!

This is a great cottage in a great location. We loved spending our days kayaking and hiking, with peaceful breaks on the enclosed porch, plus cooking in the well stocked kitchen absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Wonderful visit

We had a wonderful visit to Maine and would highly recommend staying at Newmans cottage. We were able to visit Acadia and also spend time exploring the quiet side as well. The hosts and property were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann H.

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

Loved staying on the quiet side of the island.

Cute cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

House on the Quiet Side

This house was very nice, clean and quiet. A short walk to beautiful scenery. The host had everything plus more than anyone would want or need for a stay close to Acadia National Park. There is one bathroom which is upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Comfortable, clean, spacious, affordable, had everything we needed and more!

Good choice for a visit to the Acadia NP area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joseph A Chalmers

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