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Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.

Family-friendly holiday home in Southwest Harbor with a hot tub

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Exterior
Great Room dining table.
First floor Great Room and dining area.
The Great Room living area.
Pull out double sleeper sofa in downstairs Great Room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.

This two story house is located on a private drive, close to downtown yet off the main road. It features three bedrooms and two full baths, a large covered porch. A grassy quiet yard with fire pit for outdoor relaxation. A first floor great-room provides a spacious area. French doors lead onto the covered porch for outdoor activities and relaxation on summer days. A full bath with walk-in custom shower is available on the first floor. The second floor houses three bedrooms which provide sleeping accommodations for up to seven, as well as a full bath and laundry facility. A $30 fee per night applies per additional guest for groups over five with a maximum of seven guests.
A quick five minute walk allows you to board the Island Explorer bus system for ease of travel to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Access to Southwest Harbor hiking trails and Echo Lake sand beach can be reached by a bike ride, hike, or short car ride.
WiFi access provided. There is an additional hot tub option with a $125 fee included in your reservation. If you wish to not use the hot tub, let us know in your reservation request and the fee will be removed.

Park Info
For info on the free Island Explorer bus system, visit this website.
http://www.exploreacadia.com

Also, reservations are required to drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain May 21st thru October 26th 2025. Vehicle reservations cost $6 and are sold online in advance at Recreation.gov. They are not available for purchase at the park.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
Quiet Time: 11pm to 8am

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 first aid kit

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center, while Wendell Gilley Museum and Maine Granite Industry Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Southwest Harbor home on MDI with easy access to Acadia National Park. located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible well located, clean, and relaxing house in Southwest Harbor. Our kids loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home within easy driving distance of Bar Harbor and all the Acadia sites. Deer were outside every morning to greet us. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every way. Beautiful & quiet grounds, wonderfully appointed kitchen, books & games, smart streaming TV. Host Thom is extremely communicative. It was an awesome experience all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vannhu N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed the spacious rooms and the peace and quiet of the home. The home is in a great location for exploring Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arpan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed, everything was fairly well spelled out in the given binder, nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn V.

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

Great location

Very roomy for three couples. The location is great to visit Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

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

Acadia Trip

Excellent place to stay for Acadia. House is great and the owners are responsive to guests. Recomend for our future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home location was perfect for all the best spots to visit on Bar Harbor and Acadia. The house was fully stocked with all the essentials and clean. Added bonus was having morning coffee with a mamma deer and her fawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

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

Quiet hideaway

The house quickly became home, nestled in the woods where the deer stopped by twice daily. In addition to being very clean, the kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. Beds were comfortable, and it was oh so quiet at night. Although the home is secluded, the location is perfect for access to shops, restaurants, and Acadia National Park. There are games, puzzles, and best of all, a washer and dryer. Romantic,yet child friendly--a great home away from home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JC M.

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

Awesome Home and Close to Acadia !!!

What an awesome home!! Great location for visiting Acadia National Park (20 - 25 minutes to Cadillac Mtn) Bar Harbor is also easy access (25 mins), Southwest Harbor is great spot has some nice little shops and places to eat ( we enjoyed pizza from Little Notch Bakery that was excellent! And had a great night eating at Beals Lobster Pier, which was our favorite!) Hot tub was nice to come home after a day at that park! Enjoyed watching the deer walk in front the house every morning and evening! Excellent hosts with great communication and such a great home! Thanks for sharing it with my family!!
Deer crossing the road while we sat by the campfire
Cadillac Mountain View
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Great home in Southwest Harbor

An excellent place to stay for family and friends. My fiance and my friends stayed with me here, and it was just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

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

Great time

Great time and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Decent stay

Lots of amenities. Communicative host. Loved the hot tub after long chilly days in Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great location

This house is well maintained, comfortable and close to Acadia National Park. We really enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Roomy and Comfortable

The house had all the right amenities for a vacation - comfortable beds, a large dining table, plenty of games, spacious outdoor area, a lovely hot tub, and a whitetail doe that visited us each morning. Perfect home base for exploring Acadia!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn H.

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

Clean and comfortable

This house was clean and comfortable and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin K.

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

Very clean

I was very pleased at how clean the home and hot tub were! Very relaxing stay and close to everything you could want with Acadia. Host was also very responsive to messages!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Peaceful visit

This was an amazing place. On the quiet side of Acadia but easy to get to the park. We saw deer every day and really enjoyed sitting outside every night. The beds were comfortable with outlets at every bedside; kitchen was easy to prepare meals, house was very clean. We loved every day here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali T.

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

Great first visit to Acadia!

We loved staying at this house! House was very clean, stocked with all your needs. Beds were very comfortable, and the house has plenty of space to spread out. The outdoor area was quiet and relaxing and the hot tub was a huge hit after a day of hiking. The host was very quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Lovely house in the Southeast Harbor

Stayed here for a weekend of climbing in Acadia and had a fantastic time. The house was great and well equipped and the hot tub was the best way to relax after a day on the rocks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Comfortable Home

The home is very comfortable and the hot tub was welcome after a day of hiking in the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Alexandria, Virginia

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

Great house

Great house with a great location in a quiet part of the island. Lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Great

Wonderful location. Close to everything but away from everything. The house is lovely, beds comfy, and very well stocked. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette S.

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

Great place!

My family and I had a wonderful time. Beautiful house & friendly host. Thank you Thom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Family adventures in Maine

The home was lovely, nice big table for my family to gather. Also lots of seating in living room for us to sit and chat. Peaceful outdoor location. But easy access to sites of interest. My family enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking at Acadia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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Hosted by Thom Willey

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