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Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor

Cottage with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor

Our cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and is conveniently located just a short walk to Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants and to the Harbor. We are on the Island Explorer route and a few minutes' drive to several Acadia National Park attractions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only, with permission, for additional $150/wk
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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Wonderful place in a great location

The hosts were wonderful, the space was nice, and it's a great jumping off point for exploring MDI. Would stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

nichole p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Louise’s cabin in Southwest harbor. The location was excellent! The house was clean and provided everything we needed for our stay. Louise was very easy to communicate with. I would book this cottage again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

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

First Vrbo stay

We loved our week here! Very comfortable for the three of us. Convenient to Acadia National Park which is why we came to Maine. The hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect for us

Convenient location with everything we needed to have a comfortable trip exploring Mount Desert Island. Would definitely return
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOE E.

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

Great stay

This cottage is as good as it gets for vacation rental at a reasonable price. It is super clean, very bright and has everything you need for your stay. Close to everything on MDI and you feel like you are a guest in someone's home. We have stayed in many cottages and cabins in our 50+ years of travel and this is one of the best. I would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints! Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked so well for my sister and I. Everything was so nice and clean. The location was handy as we explored Mt Desert Island. The deer in the yard added to the charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We loved being on island but not in the heart of the Bar Harbor bustle. Everything was still only 20-30 minutes away. Well-equipped, super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The house was in excellent condition, kitchen was nicely stocked, lots of extra towels, blankets, pillows to make sure we were comfortable, and games, puzzles, movies kept everyone busy. Location is very convenient for "quiet side" activities. Host was very responsive when we thought we locked ourselves out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Loved everything about our stay!

Cottage as described, but even better! Perfect location for our Acadia 4 day adventures. Comfortable home and beds to recharge in after long wonderful day hiking and exploring. Loved the location because it was close to everything in quieter SW harbor, and easy drive to the rest of MDI and Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Great home base from which to explore the Acadia area

This roomy home had everything we needed to serve as our launch point into this beautiful part of Maine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! Very close to everything there is to do in Bar Harbor. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

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

Warm comfortable cottage

Very clean warm cottage. Allowed us the option of spending all day at Acadia National Park and come home for the evening to a clean comfortable enjoyable space for the evening. Exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend this property to anyone else. If we go back to the area again will definitely look into staying here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia M.

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

A wonderful stay

Louise and Jim were the ideal hosts - friendly, communicative and helpful. Their place is perfect for a small family or couple. We came with our toddler and had the best time. Clean, well equipped, perfectly located in Southwest Harbor and close to all things Acadia. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M S.

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

Great Place

Super clean and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Welcome to MDI

Shell Cottage was cozy, comfortable, and conveniently located near many Acadia and Southwest Harbor vistas, trails, and lobster pounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Super Clean, Reasonable Price, Great Location

Family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Perfect fit for our family. The cottage is super clean from floor to ceiling. Well maintained. Minimal check out chores. Comfy beds. VERY much appreciated that many household essentials were provided (dish soap, hand soap, TP, papertowels, foil and most importantly... coffee.. a pound of a local roast was provided that was excellent). Quick and easy communication with owners. Great location for exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia. Close to all attractions. Would definitely return! Thank you Louise for letting us stay in your cottage and providing so many little extras. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Acadia Getaway

This cottage is located in the best area for sight seeing in Acadia National Park! Just a few minutes away from park as well as shopping and restaurants! Cottage is everything we hoped for! Quiet area/ charming decor/ fully stocked kitchen plus a side porch with grill and front porch as well! The hosts were amazing! Very kind and easy to talk too! We are looking forward to another visit soon! Thank you Louise!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, comfortable home

As other posters have mentioned, the rental is bigger than it looks online. Everything was very clean and comfortable (beds and furniture in the living room). It is located in the quieter part of MDI, but we preferred that. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to friends or family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderful getaway during the spring

We had a fantastic time staying at the Shell cottage in Southwest Harbor. The cottage felt like home away from home during our week away in April. This is our second time in 4 years renting this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Atlanta GA

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

Great location to enjoy MDI

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as pictured and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Great location to enjoy SW Harbor and MDI. Hosts were great and very accommodating in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam Z.

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

Perfect for our family of 4, plus 2 dogs...location a breeze

Perfect vacation cottage for our family of 4, plus 2 dogs. Louise and Jim made everything so easy. We are fond of Southwest Harbor and the quiet side of MDI, but also like excursions along the carriage roads and to Bar Harbor, etc. This cottage is right on the free IslandExplorer bus line, which makes it a breeze (and eco-friendly way) to enjoy so much of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great time!

Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for our family

This house was perfect size for our family of four! Communication with Louise was always very timely and pleasant, and the house had everything we needed. Great location to nearby restaurants in sw harbor and a short drive to all of the spots in Acadia. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louise Soucy

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Our family home is right next door. We are year-round residents of Southwest Harbor and have lived here for over 30 years. We enjoy hiking, cycling, and golfing. Because we take care of the property ourselves, and also work full-time, we do cottage change-overs on the weekend. We typically request that guests check in and out on Saturdays. However, we encourage you to contact us if you need to check in or out on a different day. We may be able to accommodate you if it works with our schedule.

Why they chose this property

Easy access to all of MDI from the cottage. Bar Harbor is a 15 minute drive, the summit of Cadillac Mountain is 13 miles, and the pleasure of the quiet village of Southwest Harbor is a few minutes' walk away.

What makes this property unique

Convenience to Acadia National Park but away from the busy tourist town of Bar Harbor.

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