Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park
About this house rental
Situated in Southwest Harbor, this charming house for $451 per night is a great choice for your next break. Slate House is a spectacular and unique post-and-beam artist's home, located in a private wooded setting just around the corner from the picturesque village of Bernard, where the town dock and local favorite restaurant Thurston's Lobster Pound is located. The colorful and comfortable interior has a large, open living area upstairs, along with a fabulous kitchen equipped for the gourmet cook, a cozy master bedroom with beautiful tiled shower, and a deck outside the bedroom door. The downstairs bedroom has a separate entrance and bathroom. The artist owner, who lives on the property and works in her studio here as well, maintains an extensive landscaped garden as well as a small orchard and vegetable gardens - guests are welcome to roam! The upstairs living room and bedroom look out onto a small, peaceful perennial garden and the woods beyond. This is a perfect home for relaxing in a quiet, out-of-the way spot, yet close to the village of Southwest Harbor (4 miles) with all of its amenities. Pets are generally welcome, please ask! Dogs do need to be kept on a leash however as there are many gardens on this property. Longer term rentals are possible, feel free to call to discuss options. A 35% deposit is requested to secure a rental, refundable up to 45 days in advance of the rental; after that I am happy to refund your deposit if I am able to re-rent the property. Slate House is available for rental from June-October. Please note that from July 6th - September 21st, 2024, there is a one week, Saturday to Saturday minimum requirement for booking; from June 16th - July 5th and September 22nd - October 16th, a 4-day minumum required.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
5.0
The Slate House was a great spot to stay. It’s a quite unique home and in a very quiet setting. Cherie was very welcoming and friendly and easy to talk with. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Thanks Cherie!!
5.0
Cherie's place was wonderful! My husband and I spent four nights here for our visit to Acadia and loved it. It is tucked back in the woods on a beautiful property and was very quiet and peaceful, which was lovely to come back to every evening after the hustle and bustle of the park and Bar Harbor. The kitchen was very well equipped and we cooked lots of our meals at the house. Cherie was an excellent host and was very communicative and happy to answer any questions. Would love to stay again the next time we visit the area.
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at the Slate House. Cherie is providing a house that is relaxing and surrounds you with everything you need to feed your spirit! The house itself is very special. The house is nestled in the woods with perennial gardens. Within the house you will be surrounded by art. The house itself is situated just 3 miles from the Southwest Harbor and within 3 miles of Acadia west island hiking trails. You will be a max of a 20 minutes drive to the Acadia National Park Beach entrance. Thank you to Cherie for sharing her house.
5.0
From the moment I drove down the gravel drive to Cheri's hideaway, I just knew my stay would be wonderful. The acres of pines and birches, the hillsides filled with gardens welcomed me with beauty. Cheri is a delightful homeowner, kind and giving and her home is designed and decorated with her artistic flair. Everything one could need or want is provided for and more. We enjoyed all of the art on the walls and the views out of the many windows. It was so enjoyable seeing the garden blossoms emerge each day. I would highly recommend this little piece of paradise.
5.0
This is a beautiful, well cared for and loved, home-- both tucked away and peaceful and yet so very close to all the Acadia attractions -- the best of both worlds! Cherie is a wonderful host, an amazing artisan, and generous with very useful 'insider' tips to make your stay on the island perfect. We were only able to stay 6 days, but in that time, hiked, kayaked, swam, and rode our bikes-- and our only regret is not having more time to spend just relaxing in and around the house! This house, like the beautiful jewelry Cherie makes, is a gem! The trick is finding time available! We will definitely return!
5.0
Pleasurable.
5.0
The Slate House was more than we expected. It is beautifully designed and decorated. Large open living space and very comfortable. The host went above and beyond to make our stay everything we wanted. Would definitely stay in the Slate House again.
5.0
The Slate House is everything you’d imagine for a perfect quiet vacation. It’s off the radar 2 miles from Bass Harbor which is a charming village on “The Quiet Side” of Mt Desert Island. Factor in Southwest Harbor being 5 miles away and there are enough amenities to keep anyone engaged, from boat and sailing charters, to kayaking, to shops and restaurants. Oh yeah, the weather is ideal, 60’s at night an mid 70’s in the daytime
Cheri, the owner couldn’t be a more perfect host, as well as delightfully engaging.
5.0
Great!
Cherie was the perfect host! Her home was in the perfect location and we loved the serenity.
5.0
Owner provided everything, including privacy. Home is one of a kind artistic gem.
Exceptionally clean, comfortable, quiet. Great home base. Could have stayed for a month!
5.0
Gorgeous property inside and out
Owner provided everything, including privacy. Home is one of a kind artistic gem.
Exceptionally clean, comfortable, quiet. Great home base. Could have stayed for a month!
5.0
My daughter and I stayed at Slate House for our girls trip and absolutely loved the house. It’s a beautiful cozy cottage in the woods and the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Cherie was a fabulous host. Highly recommend!
5.0
The property and house were excellent. Well kept and clean. Enjoyed my stay on the quiet side of the island. Cherie (the host) was very kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful house at excellent location
The property and house were excellent. Well kept and clean. Enjoyed my stay on the quiet side of the island. Cherie (the host) was very kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Lovely peaceful tranquil getaway
The setting for this home is in lovely woodlands in Southwest Harbor. Sunsets are amazing and the stars at night brighter than I have ever seen. Cherie is a wonderful host with helpful information to make you visit even better.
5.0
We visited Acadia & couldn’t have found a better place to stay that suited us. It is a short 30 minute drive to Cadillac Mountain, 5 minutes to Bass Harbor light house & several wonderful restaurants within a 10 minute drive. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day out and have a nice, quiet, cozy & beautiful home to relax in at the end of the day. The hostess, Cherie was so kind & helpful.
5.0
Beautiful cottage in the woods
My daughter and I stayed at Slate House for our girls trip and absolutely loved the house. It’s a beautiful cozy cottage in the woods and the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Cherie was a fabulous host. Highly recommend!
5.0
Relaxing & quiet
We visited Acadia & couldn’t have found a better place to stay that suited us. It is a short 30 minute drive to Cadillac Mountain, 5 minutes to Bass Harbor light house & several wonderful restaurants within a 10 minute drive. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day out and have a nice, quiet, cozy & beautiful home to relax in at the end of the day. The hostess, Cherie was so kind & helpful.
5.0
Slate House vacation
We had a relaxing vacation at the Slate House. The location was great as we were just far enough away from crowds yet easily could drive to Acadia. Cheri was a lovely host and took good care of us in all ways.
5.0
Quiet and restful
Such a grand hide away....Away from noise and yet very close to all the activities....Everything was just as we wanted....local good food was high on the list...highly recommended...
5.0
The Slate House is a beautiful, thoughtfully-designed home with an amazing kitchen and very spacious living areas. Unlike many vacation places we've stayed, the living room furniture is genuinely comfortable. The grounds are lovely and verdant, and the gardens are colorful. Cherie was a great host, always quick to respond when we needed anything, generous with herbs from her garden, friendly, and also respectful of our privacy. We've already booked a return stay next summer.
5.0
Beautiful, relaxing home base
The Slate House is a beautiful, thoughtfully-designed home with an amazing kitchen and very spacious living areas. Unlike many vacation places we've stayed, the living room furniture is genuinely comfortable. The grounds are lovely and verdant, and the gardens are colorful. Cherie was a great host, always quick to respond when we needed anything, generous with herbs from her garden, friendly, and also respectful of our privacy. We've already booked a return stay next summer.
5.0
This was our first VRBO experience and it was fantastic. The cottage was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed if we wanted to cook. Our host, Cherie, was lovely and very friendly. Southwest Harbor is nice and chill with still easy access to Acadia. Glad we didn’t stay in Bar Harbor, too touristy.
5.0
We loved our stay at the Slate house. Close to Bass Harbor and the historic lighthouse(highly recommend the boat tour out of bass Harbor). Wonderland trail had wonderful tide pools and was less than 10 minutes away. A bit of a drive if you're looking to spend time in Bar Harbor or head to the Schoodic Peninsula, but it was perfect for us.
5.0
Great spot to visit Acadia No Crowds
This was our first VRBO experience and it was fantastic. The cottage was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed if we wanted to cook. Our host, Cherie, was lovely and very friendly. Southwest Harbor is nice and chill with still easy access to Acadia. Glad we didn’t stay in Bar Harbor, too touristy.
5.0
Perfect location for South MDI trips
We loved our stay at the Slate house. Close to Bass Harbor and the historic lighthouse(highly recommend the boat tour out of bass Harbor). Wonderland trail had wonderful tide pools and was less than 10 minutes away. A bit of a drive if you're looking to spend time in Bar Harbor or head to the Schoodic Peninsula, but it was perfect for us.
5.0
Cherie is an absolutely wonderful host and the Slate House is cozy, beautiful, peaceful and so unique. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
5.0
Peaceful Getaway
Cherie is an absolutely wonderful host and the Slate House is cozy, beautiful, peaceful and so unique. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
5.0
Everything was great
5.0
Lovely stay
Enjoyed our stay at the slate house everything was nice and quiet. Can’t wait to come back.
2.5
Everything was great
5.0
This is a premier property, a craftsman style home, that is owned and run by an absolutely delightful artisan. The property is on the lower edge of Acadia, but is very convenient to all activities. Bar Harbor was only about 25 min. away. The Acadia driving loop was only about 20 min. away. Groceries and good restaurants were just as close. The grocery is only about 10 min. away. This home is in an extremely peaceful location, with amazing flowers all around the property. My wife and I loved this home and would gladly come and visit again. Highly recommended for those seeking peace and quiet and beauty, and yet be close to the national park and excellent food. Fantastic.
5.0
A craftsman home of beauty and peace
This is a premier property, a craftsman style home, that is owned and run by an absolutely delightful artisan. The property is on the lower edge of Acadia, but is very convenient to all activities. Bar Harbor was only about 25 min. away. The Acadia driving loop was only about 20 min. away. Groceries and good restaurants were just as close. The grocery is only about 10 min. away. This home is in an extremely peaceful location, with amazing flowers all around the property. My wife and I loved this home and would gladly come and visit again. Highly recommended for those seeking peace and quiet and beauty, and yet be close to the national park and excellent food. Fantastic.
5.0
Sweet spot in the woods!
Cherie's lovely home in the woods near Bass Harbor was a quiet getaway for our two couples. The home is spacious, plenty of room for 4 adults, but with the pot-bellied stove it felt nice and cozy. Everything was clean, the beds were comfortable and we even did one of Cherie's jigsaw puzzles. Remember to take a look at the stars one night - amazing!
5.0
Great getaway spot
This was the perfect getaway spot. The house was clean and nice. It was close to Acadia but not in a busy area and was quiet. Everything about the check-in and check-out process was easy and socially distanced. Cherie is available if you need her. Would stay here again.
5.0
Charming timber frame
If you are looking for a charming cottage in the woods; this is it. Open design, timber frame construction with amazing material characteristics. Then there is Cherie....her special hospitality completed our stay. Thank you Cherie!!!
5.0
Joy in the woods
Beautiful house with all amenities. Cherie is a very accomodating host. We loved our stay and plan to return.
5.0
Charming and relaxing oasis on Mount Desert island.
Our family enjoyed everything about Cherie's property, location, space, amenities to name a few. Most of all we felt welcomed and Cherie went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. We are already planning to go back next year. A true Jewel.
5.0
A beautiful place in the woods
The slate house is beautiful and unique. Small art work surprises you at every turn, and larger paintings are exhibited as well. But the house is comfortable in every way, with lots of space and a great kitchen for cooking of any kind.
Cherie was a wonderful host: helpful, and a pleasure to get to know.
5.0
Fantastic Getaway
This was the perfect getaway for myself and my family. The house was eclectic and funky, which I prefer, but had all the basics covered. It was secluded and quiet since it was set back from the road quite a bit, but it was in close proximity to everything one could need. The host, Cherie, was always around to help with whatever question you might have and was responsive to all our needs. Can't recommend this place highly enough. If you are looking to see Acadia but stay on the "quiet side" of MDI, this is the place.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $460 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National 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 Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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