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Hidden Gem Southwest Harbor

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A wooden deck leading to a house with a black door and windows, a blue table, and a barbecue grill.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove. There is a bar area with stools and a welcome sign.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a Samsung washing machine.
Room
A bathroom with a white toilet, a black sink, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this holiday home. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Long Pond - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem Southwest Harbor located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfy home for a quite vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem perfectly describes this comfy cottage. The location is central to the park, sights and restaurants. The cottage contains all amenities you expect and more, and Nancy is a lovely host. I highly recommend this wonderful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Hidden Gem with everything we needed for our stay while visiting Acadia National Park. The bed was comfortable and the newly renovated bathroom and kitchen had everything anyone could need. Check in and checking out was effortless. This was truly worth staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside was absolutely immaculate. Everything you need was right there down to the laundry soap.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Hidden Gem is exactly that. We enjoyed our stay and it’s great to come back to the peace and quiet of this property. Nancy and Ronnie were wonderful hosts. The perfect location for exploring Acadia, Bar Harbor, and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy was a great host. The cottage had everything we needed and was in a nice quiet location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our stay. We has everything we needed and easy to fine. The bed was comfortable, large fridge and close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. There is nothing I would change.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time here. A nice little place still on the island while not having to be in the thick of the tourist crowds. Quiet and relaxing after a day of Acadia and Bar Harbor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, and modern place with all amenities! Very close to the major attractions in Acadia. Very responsive host. 5/5 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean, comfortable and very well appointed, all the comforts of home. Perfect location to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor & Bass Harbor Head light. Abundance of restaurants in the area. Nancy was a very gracious host & responded timely to texts. Would highly recommend. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and felt comfortable in our home.We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a couple. Very clean with a modern kitchen and bathroom. Nancy and Ronnie are great hosts. This property is located on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island - away from the traffic and crowds of Bar Harbor. Southwest Harbor is a small village but has several excellent restaurants and a grocery store with everything you need is a 5-minute drive. Close to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for staying at our property. We were very happy to have you as our guests and appreciate you leaving the house clean and orderly. Thank you also for taking the time to write such a nice review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future. Nancy and Ronnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy's place was absolutely wonderful for 2 people. It is a short drive into Southwest Harbor. We went to Big Cranberry island. You must book a tour of the island with Phil and his golf cart. His family has lived there 4 generations and h is information is amazing. He can be reached at the museum. The cafe downtown serves the best breakfast you have ever had. And the French restaurant LeBrun in Bar Harbor is amazing. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect place to stay! Nancy and Ronnie were absolutely wonderful. We totally recommend this property. Great location for day trips to Acadia National Park and beyond!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space in SW Harbor

Had a lovely time at this cozy home in SW harbor. Very clean, recently remodeled. Nancy was a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite side

Great location to access Acadia’s Quite side! First visit to Maine and found the property to provide great access to Acadia trail heads, close to fantastic Lobster pier, and all that Southwest Harbor has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just the right size for two. Had everything in the kitchen that was needed except a pizza pan. Shower sprayed out on the floor. No curtain or blind on the front door so people could see directly into the bathroom or bedroom. Very quiet area. Unit is attached to the owners home it seemed which isn’t on the listing. Still a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing vacations

Property well situated. Host very helpful. Well stocked kitchen. TV reception poor. Comfortable place where to stay. We recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful home

Recently renovated home. Excellent furnishings. Peaceful . Beautiful. Thankful to have found this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

It was in a good location surrounded by woods. Completely updated throughout. Nancy was very nice to work with. We had a blinking kitchen light. She immediately went to purchase new bulbs that took care of the problem. There was cleaning supplies and washer detergent. We were very happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very lovely - the property itself is very nicely decorated & sits in a beautiful & convenient location. (Having worked for many years in the hospitality industry, I might make a couple suggestions to make it even more perfect. A curtain on the front door window or putting a frost coating on the glass would be nice for privacy. I also appreciate a full length mirror & find it helpful to have 2 mirrors in a rental. And we found it difficult to shower without getting water on the floor so perhaps relocating the faucets to the other end of the shower or adding a shower door would be helpful.) But it was truly a great place to stay! Thank you very much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy access to Acadia, groceries, shopping and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect, quiet getaway while still close to the amenities of Bar Harbor and Acadia. Had everything I needed and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place: updated, clean, well-stocked. There is another unit attached but neighbors were quiet and we found it an incredibly peaceful setting. An easy 30-minute drive to all our hikes and bike rides in Acadia over 3 days. Everything was smooth. Had one question after arrival and received return message immediately. Just make sure you have your entry code before pulling up as we did not have internet until getting on the Wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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