Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!

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A table set with a bottle of wine, glasses, a plate of cheese, grapes, a pie, and a vase of flowers.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A wicker chair with nautical-themed cushions, a small wooden table with a vase of flowers, a mug, and a red ottoman in a room with a window overlooking a green landscape.
A wooden building with a balcony and flower baskets.
A marina with several yachts docked.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this condo is near a water park and by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere! located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor condo building is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 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. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the sunrise over the maria was spectacular. The bedding was crisp and clean, with great pillows; an excellent open kitchen/dining area. The location was very convenient to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great view and host was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
You've made my day Bruce! It was lovely meeting the two of you. Thank you for choosing to stay with us this season. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleased from the moment we got there. Everything was perfect. The Bow was stocked with everything we needed and it was beautiful. The location is exactly what we were looking for. We would absolutely come back to this charming destination in a heartbeat. Thank you again Christie.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We want to commend Christie Dysart for her quick response for every question we had for her and most of it was wher to have lobster…We loved the condo, seeing the harbor was AWSOME!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
So happy that you enjoyed our part of the world! You can never go wrong with Lobster!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the dock and close to activities, downtown. Christi was a communicator and helped with recommendations for activities suited to our interests. The rental was well equipped with kitchen supplies and the best pancake mix and maple syrup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2026
Glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean, modern, and well-run rental that was able to do short-term for a last minute trip for us. Very responsive host as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
So happy it all worked out! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in this lovely condo on a working marina is unique VRBO experience we won’t forget! The condo was recently redone and very clean and comfortable for four adults. We spent a lot of time outside on the deck, enjoying the cool breezes of the harbor and watching the boats. The condo is walking distance from the town, a number of shops and restaurants, and the bus stop for the free Island Explorer bus to Acadia. Our host was welcoming and very responsive. I’d highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Robbin, thank you for choosing to stay with us this season. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and were quite comfortable. Have a lovely summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and great views! Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and the host was wonderful. I found it extremely convenient for going to Acadia National Park. Our trip was cut short or rather started late due to airline issues but the time there was great. Our only complaint was early morning sounds from upstairs—sounded like stomping around which can happen with any first floor unit. I would choose this property again however.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location. Enjoyed being on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Maine. Our condo rental was very comfortable. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine vacation

Great location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location. You're right on the water. Place was really clean and comes with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Awesome place, right on the marina! You can walk to restaurants and their little downtown area, about 1/4 mile walk. It was very clean and the beds were very comfortable! Great place to stay, since it was only about 20 min. from Bar Harbor. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough great things about Christie and the property. It was very spacious, super clean, and was a great location! Christie is a wonderful host, and responds right away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We love it here in SWH too! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the ocean

Beautiful spot!! So many perfect little details!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harborside

Great location without the crowds. Steps from the working harbor with sunset views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Wonderful

Everything u could want is here and the host even texted to let us get in early. Very comfortable beds and the walk around the marina is breathtaking. Also feels larger than its size.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased with this property! The condo was spotless, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. We loved the peaceful location and the beautiful views—it was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Acadia. Beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were large. The photos listed on VRBO do not do this condo justice, it’s so much better than the pictures. Vacationland Coffee is a charming cafe located in the parking lot which we visited every morning. We loved ending the day at the nearby Seawall to watch the waves and enjoy the scenery. There is a small downtown area we walked to everyday for lunch or dinner, Clark Point Cafe was our favorite breakfast. Our family appreciated the selection of board and card games, which we enjoyed playing on the comfortable covered porch. My husband and I also loved the collection of books available during our stay.Bar Harbor was only about a 20-minute drive away, but we were so glad we chose to stay in Southwest Harbor instead. It was quieter, more relaxing, and much less crowded while still providing easy access to everything we wanted to do.The owner was wonderful to work with—friendly, responsive, and quick to answer any questions we had. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
So happy you enjoyed your time here Jennifer! Great guests such as yourself remind me why I love my job! Happy Summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwest Bar Harbor

Convenient location. Nice property with everything you need. It seems possible to walk to town however we did not due to sidewalk repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Overall, this is a lovely property with comfortable, stylish furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, two spacious bathrooms, and two comfortable bedrooms. I have two criticisms, however. (1) On the day we checked in, I could not find a number identifying the building in which the condo is located and, because of my poor eyesight, I could not see the condo unit's name (Bow) on the door. I called the host and my call went straight to voicemail but I couldn't leave a message because the mailbox was full. Very frustrating. (2) The bedroom windows face the Southwest Harbor Wastewater Treatment plant that's right next to the condo building. The plant does not smell at all, but the machinery inside the building runs twenty-four hours a day, every day, creating a loud, deep, cycling hum that means sleepless nights for light sleepers like me. Caveat emptor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Anne, thank you for your candid review. We are not a perfect fit for everyone. We do however try to please everyone who's interested in communicating with us. We do live on an island with kinda wonky cell phone service, communication through the VRBO platform is always preferred and encouraged. Our street is undergoing a renumbering as mentioned via the VRBO portal and as you mentioned, the name of the unit is posted boldly on the door. Unfortunately we are where we are. Our harbor is small and we're all close neighbors. I'm sorry this influenced your time here. Communication is always best, we do have multiple properties and had you reached out we may have been able to make you more comfortable during your stay. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwest Harbor Stay

We had a great time staying in the Marina side Bow condo. It had plenty of space for three adults. My father, who is 87, appreciated the peacefulness of the location. He could sit outside and watch the workings of the marina. It was relatively close to Bar Harbor and Acadia where we spent most of our time. Christie made a book that gave many recommendations which was very helpful. When I reached out to her, she was super responsive as well. I would highly recommend this condo if you want to be close to Bar Harbor but want a peaceful place to relax at night. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet stay by the water

This apartment at the marina was better than I expected! The pictures don’t do it justice! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, the showers never ran out of hot water, and the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with necessities. The views of the harbor right out the windows were beautiful. The area was quiet and relaxing. This was a perfect stay away from the busy tourist area of Bar Harbor, but within quick driving distance to everything on Mount Desert Island. The owner was friendly and responsive to our needs. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Cannery’s Bow Unit! The pictures of the interior don’t do it justice! It is so clean and spacious! The decor has plenty of personality, but it felt so uncluttered. All the furniture was so comfortable (including beds) and it was the perfect location for our visit to Acadia National Park! Southwest Harbor is the “quiet side” of the Park, but we still had easy access to shops and restaurants and the free Island Explorer bus route is nearby. A nice restaurant and a coffee shop are actually on adjacent properties (very close walk!) and Sail Acadia (the sunset cruise was wonderful!) is just around the corner in the same building. Be aware that the front living room window and the patio for outdoor seating are facing the parking lot of the marina at the same level, but you still have views of the harbor and the sunsets above the cars and it doesn’t feel noisy or disruptive. The scenery around the harbor is lovely and we had an unobstructed view out the side windows of the living room and the dining area. We were mostly out and about during the day because there is so much to see and do in the National Park and although all of the park is quite close by car or free bus, certain areas like Echo Lake Beach are really nearby. Christie was such a helpful host and even provided some extra guidance and left lights on for us when she realized we’d be arriving late because of a delayed flight. Also, the pancake mix and maple syrup were yummy!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Walking distance to SWH and close to trails, Bass Harbor and Bar Harbor. The Bow unit was spotless and a great place to end our long days. Christie, our host, was super responsive and our place was ready when we arrived. We would definitely chose this place again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
So happy you enjoyed your stay in our region Kelly! We sure love it when guest enjoy our accommodations after a long day of having fun! Thank you!
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