Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat]

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and ample natural light from windows.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A cabin with a porch and outdoor seating area.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, beige sofas, and a TV stand.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
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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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬32 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 8 total).

How much is parking at Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat]?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat]?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Large House Sleeps 21 [Tranquil Retreat] located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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
We loved staying at this property. There was so much space for multiple families. We all had privacy but also wonderful gatherings spaces. The game room was a hit with the children, along with the spacious backyard. The large dining room accommodated our large crew. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. There was plenty of bathroom linens, spare blankets, and pillows. It was exceptionally clean also. This is a home we will return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped. We did have a problem with the water pressure but was fixed right away and didn’t have any more trouble. There were a couple of light bulbs burned out. We did a load of laundry and it took forever for it to dry. It was nice and quiet but the road to get to the house needs to be fixed. At least fill in all the potholes. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here many weeks and always loved it! Great place and great communication with the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed and the house accommodated our group of 10 perfectly, especially with the game room! The location was exceptional because of proximity to hiking trails and Bar Harbor. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay that accommodated our group of 10 very well! It’s approximately 25 minutes from Bar Harbor and 10 minutes from Bass Harbor Lighthouse. The hosts were great and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The property is accessed by a rather long and very bumpy dirt road that includes several (very unnecessary in my opinion) speed bumps. The owner warned us not to go over 15mph, but it's nearly impossible to go more than 5 or so. Then there's a bit of a ledge between this very bumpy dirt road and the main road. It was pretty annoying to face this in and out a few times every day of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for family location

the property is well maintained and in a great location. I would recommend this for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent. We were well-informed and prepared for our stay. The house was just as expected. We had a very restful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the home. Beautiful and spacious. The pool sticks need replacing, only one was usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home for groups of people to hang out and relax, both inside and outside. Very responsive host. Comfortable home, we had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the property with friends and had a great fun!!. The house is nicely maintained and kids got to enjoy a lot because of the spacious back yard and the games provided.Had a fun night star gazing because of the clean sky alongside the camp fire spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Excellent experience. My entire family of 14 stayed the weekend comfortably. Easy check in great house and location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY clean. Everything we needed. Terrific communications with host. Excellent location. So much good space. Super easy checkout. Pros.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a large group of extended family and everyone was happy with the house. The game/TV room was a great bonus for the teenagers, during our down time. We enjoyed the firepit and having a kitchen to make meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What you see is what you get!

Beautiful property with lots of room in the house. A great retreat for family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Family Gathering

This house was a perfect set up for our full family to get together for our Christmas party. The description of the house was accurate.huge hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Basketball tourney weekend!

We just got back from our two night stay in this beautiful home. It had everything we needed to make our stay easy! There was plenty of space for all four families to unwind after the kids played in their basketball tournament. The host was very reachable during our stay when we had questions! Would definitely rent from them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended for large groups!

The property was clean and inviting and had all the amenities we needed. It was also not too far from Acadia National Park, only 9 minutes from Bass Harbor Lighthouse. There were 10 of us plus our baby. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia Paradise

The pictures are accurate, the accommodations lovely. Plenty of beds. We had 10 people, if you had a full house, only having 2.5 bathrooms might be tricky. Game room was nice, as was having several gathering areas. Super short checkout list (yay!), great location for exploring Acadia. 100% would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Christmas

The property was nice and private. Didn't get to use the yard as it was cold and snowy. Watching the deer come out of the woods was special.We have a large family and the house was perfect. we even had a Christmas tree.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very responsive and quick to answer questions! Loved that. All of the rooms had king singed beds and I slept very well in the loft space. It was really nice having laundry on site, especially after burning a fire out back. I do think the pricing is a bit high. While the place is very large, it could definitely use some updating to feel the value met the price. The pool queues were missing tips, so we didn’t get much use of that amenity. It would have been nice to have more cleaning supplies and a vacuum available, to keep up after ourselves. All in all we had a nice stay and I would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a family

We had a great time and used almost everything the house has to offer. The fire pit, pool table, bbq, etc. all appliances are brand new. Same as kitchen ware, etc. location was 5 mins away from Southwest Harbor. About 30 mins from larger Bar Harbour and Acadia. It was not a problem for us since we were not looking to be close to a larger city. Host was responsive and instructions spot on. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect New Year's Getaway

My daughter really wanted to do the New Year's Day sunrise hike at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia. So, we looked for a home in the area that would accommodate our family. As it turns out, we had fewer people than we originally anticipated but the house was perfect anyway! The property is inviting and the photos accurately portray the lovely decor! The communication from the host is friendly, concise, and clear. They are responsive to any inquiries in a very timely manner. I am now looking forward to returning in the summer months and would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Gathering

The location was nice, end of the road, quiet. Nice arrangement. Appreciated the refinished attached garage for gathering of adults after children went to bed. Nice back yard, fire pit was nice to have. Check out was easy- no real expectations. Nice to have washer and dryer on site. Just a few suggestions to consider making this a top destination for the price- be sure guests know any needed supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, propane are provided and can be delivered by the host as needed. I’d have enough towels for the people staying, and larger. Include scissors, hot pads, and more kitchen towels, etc. Consider supplying firewood as well. Overall nice stay, but could use some amenities for the price that is paid.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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