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Southwest Sun

Holiday home in Southwest Harbor with patio

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Southwest Sun

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Enjoy sunshine from the decks and cool breeze from the ocean at night. Stargazing is a must! Walk or bike into town. Southwest Harbor has some of the best restaurants on the island and has a much more laid-back atmosphere. A short drive to Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor and many popular hiking entrances. A comfortable place to come back to and unwind after doing some exploring and making great family memories!

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Southwest Harbor

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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwest Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwest Sun ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwest Sun ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southwest Sun located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Great Retreat

We’re a remote team that wanted to connect in person, enjoy some great food, and incredible scenery. We stayed here for an extended weekend while we visited the park, engaged in team building, and planned for upcoming changes. The house set the perfect tone and was a wonderful home base for our adventures. It was beautiful, spacious, well-appointed, and a fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southwest sun was beautiful! Very clean and the best stocked rental house I’ve stayed in. There were plenty of extra towels, all the kitchen amenities you could need (my daughter has a lot of food allergies so we cook all our meals when we travel), and even games to play. There were multiple balconies with a beautiful view of the harbor. The location was close walking distance to downtown with easy parking for both our cars. Also great location to the national park, made for a short drive back at the end of the day. There were also many great trail guides and book in the house which was a very thoughtful addition. Bart was very easy to communicate with and replied promptly. Also very minimal checkout requirements which made the end of our trip much easier. There are a lot of stairs in the house, but it actually worked out well for our family to have bedrooms on multiple levels so we could put my daughter to bed early and not hear the noise from the rest of the family. We had a such a great time here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, clean, and in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was just as described. The view from the deck is great to watch the sunrise. We loved being able to walk into Southwest Harbor to restaurants and shops, and to catch the Acadia shuttle. This house was a perfect home base to explore Acadia and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at Southwest Sun for a memorable family vacation. The home is a great fit for our family and we love the SW Harbor location. There's so much to do nearby but when we want to venture to Acadia 'proper' for biking, hiking, etc. it is easy to get there too. The home is well-equipped and has great views of the harbor. There's plenty of space for all of us to be together for meals but also ample places to get some privacy if you want.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great stay in Southwest Harbor!

The house listing was accurate. The house was very clean, well-stocked, had pretty views of the harbor. We loved the short walking distance into town to the local restaurants and shops. The location on Mt. Desert Island was great for visiting Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and other local stops. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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

Wonderful place in SW Harbor

We just had a really nice week of hiking, biking and relaxing on MDI and Southwest Sun was a great home in a great location. We had plenty of room, sunrise views were really awesome and it was very easy to get to anywhere we wanted to go. The owner was easy to reach and very responsive to our questions. Our whole family would recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by bart chase

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