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Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

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Southwest Harbor
Maine Home!
Pastoral view from back deck off kitchen
Remodeled kitchen 2015
Dining and family room with deck
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAsticou Azalea Garden21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Apartment

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Den second floor maine house

1 Double Futon

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting first floor main house

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Apartment

Toilet · Shower only

Guest first floor

Toilet · Shower only

Guest second floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

A newly remodeled multi-level family retreat with all the comforts of home located on the outskirts of downtown Southwest Harbor (less than 1 mile) with close proximity to the Seawall entrance to Acadia National Park. The harbor is a block away at the end of the street, and the Town Dock is just around the corner. Spacious living room, deck and back yard with wooded and pasture views. The deck is fully equipped (new Weber gas grill, dining table and umbrella, Adirondack chairs), and the back yard has a custom stone fire pit and picnic table to host your family campfire circles, storytelling and feasts of s’mores.

Explore quiet side trails on foot and bike and visit Echo Lake and Long Pond on warm days to swim or kayak. Hop on a national park shuttle within walking distance of our home that will take you to other spots within Acadia National Park (Cadillac Mountain, the famous carriage roads, the Jordan Pond House and more), as well as Bar Harbor and across the island. A great range of eateries are nearby from family style to bistro, a few within walking distance of our home and others in quaint downtown Southwest Harbor.

Our home includes a master bedroom with custom bath; two second floor guest bedrooms with one queen, and two twins; and a second floor den with new queen futon that folds out easily. A first floor sitting room is just off the kitchen includes a brand new fold out queen sofa for extra guests, doubling as a comfortable guest room. Spacious fully equipped kitchen (and beautifully remodeled in spring 2015!) and a dining room table that can expand to seat 10 comfortably with counter space for 2-3 more. Large family and living room connected to dining area with flat screen TV and new leather couches make this comfy for a large group.

The main house has two full bathrooms upstairs all recently remodeled and a first floor bathroom with spacious walk in stone shower.

An additional highlight of our home is a separate one bedroom apartment accessible by an indoor breezeway that provides a private retreat from the main house. It includes one queen bed in the bedroom and a fold out couch in the living room, plus a dining nook, separate apartment-sized kitchen and bathroom with shower.

A screen porch and new deck were added in 2018!

The house includes Wi-Fi and cable, laundry, a ping pong table and three bicycles for guest use as well as lobster pots and all the right tools to enjoy this Maine delicacy.

Responsive, friendly, superb local caretaker nearby!

Property manager

Barbara Rice

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Seal Cove Farmhouse, a waterfront property next to Acadia National Park
Beautiful Farmhouse located on a lake with breathtaking views of Acadia Park
Toys/games
Microwave
Kitchen
Living/dining area
10.0 out of 10, (38 reviews)
Beautiful Farmhouse located on a lake with breathtaking views of Acadia Park

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
see rules in attachment

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 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.
Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 31 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 23 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 4 min drive
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Echo Lake Beach and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
We had a terrific time in this house. Our trip was made more perfect by excellent weather. The ping pong was perfect for active boys, the bedrooms were lovely and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked, large, and with high end appliances. Southwest Harbor is our favorite town on Mount Desert Island and did not disappoint again this year. Everything was great. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine
The house was lovely. Plenty of room and well equipped. Loved all the special touches that made it so homey. Screened in porch was great, house was spacious and convenient location for traveling in and out of Acadia. Cute shops in town. Nice walk down the street to view the harbor. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Thoughtfully Appointed Maine Cottage !
From my first communication with Barbara to our lovely stay, this experience was wonderful. The house exceeded our expectations (as glorious as it looks in photos.....it is better in person if you can imagine!). The house and property are tucked away in the best location...just a few minutes walk from the harbor and Peter Trout's restaurant. The backyard looks out onto a fabulous pasture and one can choose the open deck or screened porch to enjoy the Maine air and the view. The house was also so well laid out.....the upstairs is a respite to read a book and the downstairs has an open floor plan to allow several people to have their own nooks while enjoying each other's company. The "apartment" above the garage was perfect for our college age son who wanted his privacy and space but also to join in when he felt like it. It also has the heavenly scent of pine up there like to make it even more special! The "Maine" touches in the house are just perfect from the LLBean items to the art scattered around the house. Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you Barbara for an amazing week and memories! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families
Our girls, 6 and 8, loved this home. It has a downstairs basement with a ping pong table, a fire pit that we roasted s’mores on, and a separate “apartment” that gave them independence while being close to us. Although the location unfortunately is just off the main road and lacks the harbor view but gets the street noise, less than a quarter mile down the road is beautiful Southwest Harbor Shore Road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Perfect spot for a multi-generation vacation!
We had a wonderful stay in our recent family vacation. Our family rented this beautiful house for a week long celebration of my parents' birthdays. It was just right for 6 adults, a toddler, and two infants. We had plenty of room so that all the adults could have their own rooms with place for pack and plays for the little ones. The house itself was spacious and in excellent condition. We loved having the fully equipped kitchen and grill to cook most of our meals. We spent a ton of time on the newly screened in porch! It was perfect since the mosquitoes were loving the kids that week. We were able to use the outdoor fire pit as well. Barbara - We had a excellent time in your beautiful home. I would highly recommend this rental to other families with young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Rice

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My husband and I met at the University of Maine having grown up on the east coast. Now in California where we have lived for 27 years we return to Maine and Acadia National Park frequently to hike, kayak, rekindle and build new friendships, and enjoy the special small town life.

Why they chose this property

On the quiet side of Mount Desert Island you can escape from the hustle and bustle, while having the shore, harbor, downtown, trails, and lakes close at hand for your adventures all within a few miles of our home (Harbor and ferry to Cranberry Islands, restaurants , coastline and picnicking at Seawall, lobster pounds, Echo Lake and more).

What makes this property unique

Tranquil and spacious; newly remodeled and furnished!Spacious for a family get together or other large group! Large front and backyards with lawn, campfire circle and picnic table. Wooded pasture views from back deck! Responsive, friendly, superb local caretaker!
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