Luxury Home with Spectacular Ocean Views in quiet setting near Acadia Nat'l Park
About this house rental
Nestled in Southwest Harbor, this charming house for $1,434 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. A luxurious getaway (sleeps 10) on 2 wooded acres shared with the Carriage House (sleeps 6 and is rented separately). Situated a short distance from the ocean, with wonderful water views. Eagles, fox, deer, giant heron and other wildlife are often sighted on the property and nearby protected marshland. Explore the shore via a walking right of way to the ocean. Short distance to Acadia National Park and other island attractions. Infants under 12 months of age at time of stay are not included in guest count. Cove House has 5BR/3BA; base rate is for 8 guests. Additional guests up to 10 is $25 pp/night.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(69 Reviews)
5.0
Lovely spot overlooking the water. Number of rooms and beds perfect for our family. It was a little buggy outside. Not sure if this is typical or due to rain.
Make sure to bring bug spray.
We would stay here again. Nicely maintained home. Quiet and peaceful.
5.0
It was everything we hoped for in a Maine trip. The house was beautiful and well stocked and we took full advantage of the kayaks and canoes after our early day adventures/hikes. About 30 minutes to Bar Harbor(loved that cute town)-amazing trip was had by all:)) Thank you Kim!
4.0
Overall great property. Lovely location, easy travel to our main attraction, Bar Harbor and Acadia. House requires some maintenance, towel bar upstairs common bathroom falls off the wall, curtains at glass sliding door in upstairs bedroom fall off the wall and weigh a ton when hitting you on the head, ceiling fan in twin bed room is wobbly and loud - its the details that require attention. Mosquitos made it nearly impossible to enjoy the best features of the house - the waterfront and fire pit - it was immensely understated on how ruthless the mosquitos would be even with bug spray....Lastly, owner is very kind and personable; however, it is uncomfortable with her just showing up on property with no warning, for the dog and or gardens...some may like this interaction, I do not. Again, overall great property; take or leave the feedback it is only meant to assist future bookings. Main is beautiful, we will be back- the Northeast Harbor area will be our future booking destination. Sincerely.
4.0
Overall great property. Lovely location, easy travel to our main attraction, Bar Harbor and Acadia. House requires some maintenance, towel bar upstairs common bathroom falls off the wall, curtains at glass sliding door in upstairs bedroom fall off the wall and weigh a ton when hitting you on the head, ceiling fan in twin bed room is wobbly and loud - its the details that require attention. Mosquitos made it nearly impossible to enjoy the best features of the house - the waterfront and fire pit - it was immensely understated on how ruthless the mosquitos would be even with bug spray....Lastly, owner is very kind and personable; however, it is uncomfortable with her just showing up on property with no warning, for the dog and or gardens...some may like this interaction, I do not. Again, overall great property; take or leave the feedback it is only meant to assist future bookings. Main is beautiful, we will be back- the Northeast Harbor area will be our future booking destination. Sincerely.
5.0
Owner very responsive, its a beautiful house.
5.0
Had a special time with family enjoying so much of what Maine has to offer
5.0
This home is magical! We stayed here in the fall time to go explore the beautiful fall colors of Acadia National Park, but we found ourselves spending many hours just basking in this home and the secluded, private cove that it sits on. We spent hours wandering the rocky shoreline and exploring. We watched so many sunsets while our kids skipped rocks and looked for sea creatures to observe. We went out at night to star gaze, and used flashlights to observe crabs have an epic fight! The home is beautiful with absolutely everything we needed. The beds were all comfy, the balconies offered a peaceful morning view while we watched the early morning wildlife—deer, an adorable seal, chipmunks, and birds of many kinds. We had a lovely campfire one night, and enjoyed the gas fireplace indoors on chilly evenings. The home is spacious with many windows that let a glow of daylight fill the rooms. The owners were very accommodating and easy to reach for any questions we had. I highly recommend this home!
5.0
Place was lovely, both the grounds and the house. Well-appointed kitchen. We especially enjoyed the privacy and the views. Well-maintained and we liked the radiant heat downstairs.
5.0
Cove House was just perfect for our family! Beautiful views of the Cove and lots of space to spread out yet cozy at the same time. We all said everything was even better in person than the pictures… Comfortable beds with great linens, a gas fireplace for the cooler nights and a well appointed kitchen. Highly recommend and would definitely come back! Thank you!
5.0
My family enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The space was perfect for us. The view of the water and access to kayaks and canoe was a bonus. House was well stocked and had all we needed for cooking meals. Kim is a great host.
5.0
We had an amazing week! Just waking up every morning with the view was a win! Everything else was a bonus! We are ready to go back. Also the kitchen was unbelievably well equipped! And the owners are delightful!
5.0
We had a wonderful vacation at the cove house. The house was big enough for all 10 of us. It was our first trip to Maine and we love it.
Things I wish I would have know before I went…..
1. Bring your own bags for groceries and overall shopping ( Maine is bagless).
2. You can’t bring too much bug spray.
We are already talking about when we can go back. Loved it!
5.0
This house plus the adjacent carriage house were perfect for our family of 12. We loved being on the quieter side of the island, close enough to Bar Harbor but away from the crowds. The house was well-equipped, and the host always responded promptly to any questions we had. We hope to stay here again sometime.
5.0
Beautiful property with a view of the cove.
On the quiet side of MDI, this property is beautiful outside and inside. Comfortable rooms, lovely decor. Perfectly fit our family of 6 adults with 2 young boys and 1 young girl. Owner is next door. Instructions for the house were very clear. Just a lovely place.
5.0
Quiet side of island and perfect for young grandkids. Well furnished kitchen.
5.0
Great home and cottage for entire family of 12
Quiet side of island and perfect for young grandkids. Well furnished kitchen.
5.0
Stayed for a week with extended family - grandparents, children, grandchildren. House was wonderful with lots of fun stuff to do in the area. Owner was friendly and very responsive. Loved our visit.
5.0
Lovely Property
Stayed for a week with extended family - grandparents, children, grandchildren. House was wonderful with lots of fun stuff to do in the area. Owner was friendly and very responsive. Loved our visit.
5.0
My family of 6 adults and one teenager enjoyed a wonderful week at the Cove House! The home was spotless and in such a beautiful setting with easy access to the ocean. The rooms in the house are well appointed for a large group and everyone had plenty of room. The kitchen is fully stocked! Due to awesome weather, we enjoyed a lovely week of daily hiking and bike riding in Acadia. I can't wait to return and would definitely stay at this property again.
5.0
Beautiful Property!
My family of 6 adults and one teenager enjoyed a wonderful week at the Cove House! The home was spotless and in such a beautiful setting with easy access to the ocean. The rooms in the house are well appointed for a large group and everyone had plenty of room. The kitchen is fully stocked! Due to awesome weather, we enjoyed a lovely week of daily hiking and bike riding in Acadia. I can't wait to return and would definitely stay at this property again.
5.0
Perfect Property for a Maine Vacation
We had previously stayed in the Carriage House property for our girls trip in 2015. When we were planning to return with a larger group this year, we decided to book Cove House. It was just as lovely as Carriage House and we love staying on the Quietside. The hosts were very responsive to any needs we had during the trip. We will certainly stay here again!
5.0
Perfect property for our family and needs. Private, quiet and beautifully maintained inside and out. On clear days, the Preserve views are breathtaking. Our Eagle sightings from the property were a plus. Thanks
5.0
Very Private with Beautiful Garden and Views
Perfect property for our family and needs. Private, quiet and beautifully maintained inside and out. On clear days, the Preserve views are breathtaking. Our Eagle sightings from the property were a plus. Thanks
5.0
Enjoyed a wonderful vacation with our kids and grandkids!
5.0
Family vacation
Enjoyed a wonderful vacation with our kids and grandkids!
5.0
The property was just as advertised and worked for our three generations perfectly. Everything you need is there and more, location is beautiful. Property owners were very pleasant and unobtrusive.
5.0
Wonderful week for extended family vacation. Nice, well-appointed property on more secluded side of the island; but close enough to Southwest Harbor.
Check-in and communication with the owner was great!
5.0
Great family stay
Wonderful week for extended family vacation. Nice, well-appointed property on more secluded side of the island; but close enough to Southwest Harbor.
Check-in and communication with the owner was great!
5.0
Wonderful family vacation
The property was just as advertised and worked for our three generations perfectly. Everything you need is there and more, location is beautiful. Property owners were very pleasant and unobtrusive.
5.0
We loved the house. It was perfect for our family. Room for 7 adults, one teen, and 2 toddlers without feeling cramped. The views are great, and it was a nice quiet spot to come home to at the end of the day. The property was clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The owner was responsive to questions. All around a great stay. Thank you!
5.0
We loved our week long stay in Tremont. We had 8 adults and 4 kids, ages 2 to 5. The younger kids slept comfortably in the main floor twin/trundle right off the kitchen, and the 4 and 5 year olds slept in the two twin room upstairs. They all enjoyed walking along the shore collecting sand dollars and playing outside on the grassy lawn. The 4 adult couples each had their own room and bath, as we rented the main house and the adjoining cottage. Everyone was super comfy. We enjoyed large meals at the dinner table for all of us, and the kitchen was well stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, etc that we needed. The location was perfect for us - a calm quiet neighborhood where the kids could run about, and a short walk to the water's rocky edge where we kayaked and searched for shells.
We loved the nearby town, we had coffee, and homemade pies, and ate at two locations for lobster, both of which were great, one was Mainely-delite and Thurston's. Both were really easy to navigate with our large group.
We didn't get to do the carriage rides in Acadia - you need to book those in advance We did a great boat tour at a place just north of Bar Harbor Bar Harbor is a great place for meals and drinks and shopping, or just walking about! It was a great trip and our place in Tremont was the perfect home base.
5.0
Annual Family Get Together in Acadia
We loved our week long stay in Tremont. We had 8 adults and 4 kids, ages 2 to 5. The younger kids slept comfortably in the main floor twin/trundle right off the kitchen, and the 4 and 5 year olds slept in the two twin room upstairs. They all enjoyed walking along the shore collecting sand dollars and playing outside on the grassy lawn. The 4 adult couples each had their own room and bath, as we rented the main house and the adjoining cottage. Everyone was super comfy. We enjoyed large meals at the dinner table for all of us, and the kitchen was well stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, etc that we needed. The location was perfect for us - a calm quiet neighborhood where the kids could run about, and a short walk to the water's rocky edge where we kayaked and searched for shells.
We loved the nearby town, we had coffee, and homemade pies, and ate at two locations for lobster, both of which were great, one was Mainely-delite and Thurston's. Both were really easy to navigate with our large group.
We didn't get to do the carriage rides in Acadia - you need to book those in advance We did a great boat tour at a place just north of Bar Harbor Bar Harbor is a great place for meals and drinks and shopping, or just walking about! It was a great trip and our place in Tremont was the perfect home base.
5.0
Beautiful location
We loved the house. It was perfect for our family. Room for 7 adults, one teen, and 2 toddlers without feeling cramped. The views are great, and it was a nice quiet spot to come home to at the end of the day. The property was clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The owner was responsive to questions. All around a great stay. Thank you!
5.0
Beautiful property with wonderful view
We loved our time at this beautiful property in early June. It is very quiet and right on the ocean. The owners were very kind and responsive to our needs. Check in/out is a breeze. Be prepared to drive quite a bit for island attractions and restaurants if you want to experience those things (30 minutes one way to Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mt.). Also, bring your own kitchen and bath supplies, including soap, cooking spices, coffee, and tissues. We would go back in a heartbeat!!
5.0
We stayed at the property with our extended family and really enjoyed the home and accommodations. The place was very clean and comfortably housed our family of 10 for a week long stay. The property was right on the water and offered great views of nature. We were able to get in the car and drive to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and roadside food places with ease. The host was very quick to respond anytime we had questions and check in information was communicated clearly. Would recommend!
5.0
Roomie accommodations and great location
We stayed at the property with our extended family and really enjoyed the home and accommodations. The place was very clean and comfortably housed our family of 10 for a week long stay. The property was right on the water and offered great views of nature. We were able to get in the car and drive to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and roadside food places with ease. The host was very quick to respond anytime we had questions and check in information was communicated clearly. Would recommend!
5.0
Beautiful property
House and property are beautiful, house is right on the ocean on the quiet side of the island. Kitchen is fully equipped for all cooking and baking needs right down to 2 different sized crockpot. The only thing that I would note as a drawback, but not a criticism is that because of the exposed wood ceilings in the living and dining rooms there is no sound barrier for the bedrooms above. This was only an issue for our group when some of the group were getting up at 6 am to hit the Precipice trail and the remainder who chose not to do that hike remained up late playing cards in the dining room. Those that went to bed early got little sleep.
5.0
Wonderful private location close to town
Breathtaking views with a quiet, private setting. Well appointed home with space and comfort. Perfect for large groups who want to spread out. 7 min drive to Southwest Harbor with shops and great restaurants. We so enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Perfect escape!
We enjoyed a beautiful week at this property. We loved the quiet area, and salty sea breezes that blew through the house. This house was stocked with everything we could ever need, and was very clean. When we arrived the doors and windows were open, and the cool breeze made us feel very welcome.
If we had any questions, the owners were a phone call away and were very quick to help. Our family had people of many ages. The grandparents enjoyed the comfortable accommodations in the master suite. The kids (ages 9-14) loved exploring the beach, looking for sea glass and sand dollars. The parents enjoyed the solitude of the location, and playing cards on the dining room table nightly.
We will definitely return to this location!
5.0
Great stay in Mount Desert Island
We really loved our stay at Mary Ann's house. It's well situated, not far from many of the activities that the island has to offer, the views over the water are beautiful and very relaxing and the house offers plenty of room for 2 families with young kids. The kitchen has everything you need to cook your fanciest recipes and overall the house and its garden could not be cleaner. We appreciated spending time outside, in the garden or at the small beach close-by. Communication with Mary Ann has been very easy and efficient. She provided good advice on close by activities.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $453 per night. This rental is $981 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Home with Spectacular Ocean Views in quiet setting near Acadia Nat'l Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury Home with Spectacular Ocean Views in quiet setting near Acadia Nat'l Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Home with Spectacular Ocean Views in quiet setting near Acadia Nat'l Park?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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