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Spectacular Views, 4 min to Acadia, Walk to Town, Gas Fire Pit, Quietside
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12385.5 sq m
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Explore the area
Southwest Harbor, ME
- Place, Wendell Gilley Museum11 min walk
- Place, Acadia National Park3 min drive
- Place, Asticou Azalea Garden23 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Lower Level King
1 King Bed
Lower Level Twin Room
2 Single Beds
Master Suite
1 Queen Bed
Master Suite 2
1 Queen Bed
Twin Room
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Toilet
Lower Level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Level Master
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upper Level Master
Toilet · Shower only
Upper Level Spa Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular Views, 4 min to Acadia, Walk to Town, Gas Fire Pit, Quietside
This gorgeous, spacious, and comfortable family-owned home is just a 4 minute drive from Acadia National Park, and just a 5-10 minute walk to the town of Southwest Harbor. Enjoy magnificent harbor and mountain views, and stargaze from the upper deck while warming up by the gas fire pit.
There are a total of five bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms feature queen size beds, two of them have two twin beds each, and there is one king room on the lower level. There is also a TV room on the main floor with a sofa bed that may be used to extend occupancy from 10 to 12, but no more than 12 people strict max! YES, THIS GUEST LIMIT INCLUDES INFANTS!
MORE INFO IS BELOW - BUT FIRST, PLEASE NOTE: if you put in a reservation request, please tell us about yourself and your group. We will require some back and forth communication with you. Please do not ignore those messages that come through VRBO! If we do not hear back from you, we may have to decline your reservation request.
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There are four full bathrooms and one half bath. The house has three levels. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as some counter seating. In addition to a double height space living room, the upper level also features a lounge area with stunning views. There are also three different decks from which to enjoy the view of the water and mountains, maybe best of all, stargazing from the upper deck with sofa and gas fire pit. The house features game tables and a workout room.
The house does NOT have air conditioning. 5 ceiling fans in the main areas, 1 in upper level master bedroom, and other bedrooms have Vornado room fans. It can sometimes feel hot in the summer afternoons - generally this will happen a few spells each year. It is almost always quite cool at night.
Entry to the house in on the main level. There is a queen bedroom and a twin room (two singles) on the main level. On the upper level there is a queen room. On the lower level, there is a king room and another twin room.
There are no pets allowed.
There are a total of five bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms feature queen size beds, two of them have two twin beds each, and there is one king room on the lower level. There is also a TV room on the main floor with a sofa bed that may be used to extend occupancy from 10 to 12, but no more than 12 people strict max! YES, THIS GUEST LIMIT INCLUDES INFANTS!
MORE INFO IS BELOW - BUT FIRST, PLEASE NOTE: if you put in a reservation request, please tell us about yourself and your group. We will require some back and forth communication with you. Please do not ignore those messages that come through VRBO! If we do not hear back from you, we may have to decline your reservation request.
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There are four full bathrooms and one half bath. The house has three levels. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as some counter seating. In addition to a double height space living room, the upper level also features a lounge area with stunning views. There are also three different decks from which to enjoy the view of the water and mountains, maybe best of all, stargazing from the upper deck with sofa and gas fire pit. The house features game tables and a workout room.
The house does NOT have air conditioning. 5 ceiling fans in the main areas, 1 in upper level master bedroom, and other bedrooms have Vornado room fans. It can sometimes feel hot in the summer afternoons - generally this will happen a few spells each year. It is almost always quite cool at night.
Entry to the house in on the main level. There is a queen bedroom and a twin room (two singles) on the main level. On the upper level there is a queen room. On the lower level, there is a king room and another twin room.
There are no pets allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
All infants count toward the maximum.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number B7191P878
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Flying Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
- Asticou Azalea Garden - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 24 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 9 min drive
- Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 8 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rachel Goldstein & Jonathan Hefter
We are three generations, living in the Washington DC and New York areas. We have been spending summers in Maine together for the past two decades. This house was completed in 2006, and is where we all come together every year to hike, eat lobster, enjoy gorgeous views and each other's company.
Why they chose this property
Larry and Susie, the grandparents, have been avid hikers of Acadia National Park for several decades. After staying in rented cottages on Mount Desert Island for over a decade, they finally bought property in 2001, and completed construction of this house in 2006. Their son and daughter now have families of their own, and everyone comes together to enjoy their time in Maine each summer.
What makes this property unique
This house was designed by Larry & Susie's son-in-law, architect Josh Goldstein. It is specially designed to make the most of the amazing harbor view, while comfortably accommodating our big family and all of our various schedules and interests. Whether we are enjoying a lobster dinner together outside on the screened in porch, grilling on the grill deck, enjoying blueberry crisp, or stargazing from the upper deck, we always come together every night for big family dinners. Afterwards, we like to gather around the indoor dining area to work on a 1000-piece puzzle together or play cards.
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