BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR!
About this cottage rental
Beautiful summer condo style rental - close to Acadia national park & bar harbor! Great location!! Don't leave it to late, get that dates you need booked early to avoid dissapointment. Located in Southwest Harbor known as the quiet side of mount desert island, minutes from downtown shops and restaurants.The property is set back off main street and next to the golf course! less than a 2 minute drive to echo lake which has its own beach with lifeguards and much warmer water than the ocean, water reaches 75 degrees in the summer very nice for a relaxing swim or just relax the day away with a book. But if you prefer the ocean we are minutes from that as well, we have sand beach that is in the Acadia National Park. Its is also close to the stop for the free island explorer shuttle bus that serves the entire island. Southwest harbor is 15 minutes drive from bar harbor and minutes from Acadia National Park, hiking, biking, kayaking, whale watching and all of nearby attractions. Property overview: the rental has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom - both bedrooms have queen beds and a roll out bed on request. It will sleep a total of 4. The rental is fully equipped - it comes with linen and towels provided ( please bring your own beach towels) as the rental towels are for the bathroom only. It has a full bathroom. Full kitchen inc - stove / fridge freezer / microwave / breakfast table/cutlery, plates, toaster, coffee maker, etc. The lounge has a 3 seater leather sofa and a 2 seater, dining room table, kitchen bar with stools. LED Roku app T.V. Inc cable channels, Netflix etc. and free wireless internet connection. The yard is at the back of the building and has a picnic table and grill / BBQ Maine attractions & links Acadia national park Whale watching Cadillac mountain Sand beach Thunderhole Jordan pond Mount desert island Somes sound Hinckley yachts Ferry to nova scotia Jackson laboratory Mdi biola College of the atlantic Rockefeller gardens Abbe museum Maine office of tourism Local area dining, real estate, recreation & entertainment, shopping, travel & transportation
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)
5.0
This wonderful apartment is located on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island, which was a big plus for us! As an added bonus, there is a grocery store (and a laundromat) 0.1 mile away.
The beds and sofas are comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked with all the bakeware, cookware, crockery, flatware and utensils you will need.
The bathroom is tiny, but certainly serviceable.
And the owners, Tim and Sian are regularly updating and improving the property.
Overall, we had a delightful stay!
4.0
We really love the location of this property. Walking distance to the grocery store and very convenient to both Southwest Harbor and Acadia National Park. We found it extremely clean when we arrived and the kitchen was very well stocked. Also plenty of linens.
We did have a couple of issues, however. First was noise. The property is very close to route three which is the primary route into southwest harbor and there was lots of traffic noise even with the windows closed. Also, there was a unit above us, and there was a lot of noise that woke us up every morning and kept us awake a bit at night. Beyond that, this unit is very small. It was perfect for just the two of us, but would be tight for two couples.
5.0
Easy access to Seawall and Southwest Harbor area. Away from crowds of Bar Harbor but nice drive to get there.
5.0
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. There was a musty/mildew smell, but I had bought some incents and decided to use them and that cured the smell. We didn't like the toilet location. It was very cramped and we kept running into the sink. They should put like a small table under the hand towel so you have a spot to put your phone, your watch, etc. We stayed in the bedroom that was closer to the bathroom and in the nightstand drawers they were very dusty so I had to wipe those out with a wet paper towel and I also had to wipe the back of the headboard on the bed. It was also very dusty. Other than that the place was spotless. We would stay there again if we are ever in the area.
5.0
We had to cut short our visit to the park because a hurricane was coming. The manager contacted us about the storm coming and what to do if we lost power. We spent our time there without incident. Everything about the rental was great!
Maybe add a blanket or two for the rest of the season.
5.0
Comfortable accommodations for our vacation to ANP with friends.
5.0
Clean and comfortable condominium in a great location to access Acadia National Park and grocery store.
5.0
We enjoyed our 4 night stay. Great quiet location approx 25 minute drive to Acadia Nat'l Park and Bar Harbor. Convenient to food market. Short drive into cute, small town of Southwest Harbor.
Even though unit was close to street, traffic noise was not an issue. Parking was no problem. Appreciated the unit having 2 folding chairs + 3 beach towels. Kitchen was basic, but we ate most meals out. (Did not have foil or sandwich bags). Good size TV, just need your streaming passwords to access.
Had a slight musty smell, but air freshner was provided. AC was working. Would stay here again, but note that the single bathroom sink area is a little tight.
5.0
Nice clean House. Great amenities. Beware the house is connected to other units above and next to you. Good neighbors so did not bother us. Also unit is 30 ft from main road so be prepared to hear traffic from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. Did not bother us though. Would stay again.
5.0
So nice with everything you need. Fully furnished kitchen. Confortable beds. Location is great.
5.0
This place was had everything we were looking for as it was clean and convenient to Acadia park, grocery, laundromat, restaurants! The whole package… would stay again!
5.0
The place was really nice, quaintly located on the left part of Acadia, just a short drive away from the main park. It's close enough to some of the lesser visited portions, like seawall and seal cove.
The place did feel it had a bit of moisture, probably from the environment it's located in. The beds also shake a bit on slight movements, especially if two people are sharing a bed, but not too troublesome. overall, really enjoyed our time there!
5.0
This property was a good space to be in. It was well kept, the bedrooms were nice. It is the best sleep I have had in a property in all of our travels!
The bathroom sink was very small for someone wearing contacts, but that is a minor issue.
The location is outside of town so make sure you know about parking in Southwest Harbor if you want to shop or eat.
The space was good for our family of 4 with a tween and teen.
5.0
Wonderful stay!
Was exactly what we expected. Perfect for our family of 5. We had a fantastic time in Acadia. Tim’s house was stocked perfectly for what we needed - kitchen supplies, towels, sheets, etc. You will not regret coming to Acadia!
5.0
Very enjoyable; close to hiking on the 'quiet side' of Acadia National Park and convenient to Bar Harbor and the busy side of the park. Easy drive to the ocean!
10.0
Very enjoyable; close to hiking on the 'quiet side' of Acadia National Park and convenient to Bar Harbor and the busy side of the park. Easy drive to the ocean!
5.0
Great rental property close to hiking and ocean!
Very enjoyable; close to hiking on the 'quiet side' of Acadia National Park and convenient to Bar Harbor and the busy side of the park. Easy drive to the ocean!
5.0
Would rent again. Very comfortable. A little stand in bathroom would be helpful and light over sink. However cottage was great
5.0
Very clean and well supplied cottage
Would rent again. Very comfortable. A little stand in bathroom would be helpful and light over sink. However cottage was great
5.0
We spent one day on the Bar Harbor side of the park and the rest of the time on the "quiet side" of the island where this cottage is located. Did not get to see the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain. No tickets available so you know it was a crowded affair. But we did get to see the sun rise and the moon rise from the Seawall Beach, two other cars there both times. The house was perfect. Kitchen set up to cook small meals. We did go to Beals twice for fresh lobstet dinners!
5.0
Acadia National Park Visit
We spent one day on the Bar Harbor side of the park and the rest of the time on the "quiet side" of the island where this cottage is located. Did not get to see the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain. No tickets available so you know it was a crowded affair. But we did get to see the sun rise and the moon rise from the Seawall Beach, two other cars there both times. The house was perfect. Kitchen set up to cook small meals. We did go to Beals twice for fresh lobstet dinners!
5.0
This was a perfect property. Neat, clean, easy to find and centrally located to Acadias sites. Minutes away from Downtown Southwest Harbor it was the perfect spot!
5.0
The property was comfortable and central to everything that we wanted to experience while vacationing in Maine.
5.0
Acadia September 2022
This was a perfect property. Neat, clean, easy to find and centrally located to Acadias sites. Minutes away from Downtown Southwest Harbor it was the perfect spot!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was close to everything and clean. It was everything we were expecting and more.
5.0
Very clean well appointed place in a good location on the quiet side of the island. We even ate a few times in the condo and had everything that was needed to cook a basic meal.
5.0
Comfort and Location
The property was comfortable and central to everything that we wanted to experience while vacationing in Maine.
5.0
A very nice stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was close to everything and clean. It was everything we were expecting and more.
5.0
Nice stay
Very clean well appointed place in a good location on the quiet side of the island. We even ate a few times in the condo and had everything that was needed to cook a basic meal.
4.0
Overall we were pleased with the property. It was located in a great area for us. It was clean. We did not like the bathroom. It was very small a tight squeeze between the sink and toilet. Quite uncomfortable. The road was very close and it was noisy at certain times of the day. Overall it was nice.
5.0
This is wonderful apartment that had everything we needed. It was extremely clean and was a perfect location for exploring Acadia National Park. Would highly recommend staying here.
5.0
Great place!
This is wonderful apartment that had everything we needed. It was extremely clean and was a perfect location for exploring Acadia National Park. Would highly recommend staying here.
4.0
Pleasant apartment
Overall we were pleased with the property. It was located in a great area for us. It was clean. We did not like the bathroom. It was very small a tight squeeze between the sink and toilet. Quite uncomfortable. The road was very close and it was noisy at certain times of the day. Overall it was nice.
5.0
Super nice property! Not too far of a drive from Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor. Clean and safe area!
5.0
Weekend Hiking in Acadia
Super nice property! Not too far of a drive from Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor. Clean and safe area!
5.0
Great experience
Very well organized house in very good conditions, clean, several appliances. Not far away from bar harbor very close to echo lake where there is one of the very few public sand beach. If you like hiking, There are also few nice trails at walking distance from the house.
4.0
Clean and comfortable
Great parking and Convenient to many adventures on the island. The house is on a main thoroughfare.
5.0
Great stay in SW Harbor
Easy access and parking. Great location. Clean and well appointed. Low on frills but high on value. Would definitely stay again. Perfect for two couples or a family.
4.0
We liked the property overall. It is about 15-20 min from Bar Harbor town and Acadia main entrance. Couple minutes drive from Echo Lake beach if weather permits swimming. If you sensitive to sounds, the unit faces the main road, so car noise from early morning to late at night, supermarket around the corner, so it was very convenient. Overall, unit was clean, only couple things that we found some crumbs on sofa, some food leftovers in fridge, and some hair in kitchen cabinet and bathroom, and trash can was forgotten to empty also, we assumed that clean crew had a flip same day guests leaving and us coming and did cleaning on a hurry, as we saw a good reviews regarding cleaning. We spent a minimum time in the unit, so it was ok for us as an island stay. Back to noise, unit is on the first floor, so you have somebody living upstairs and when walking you can hear it clearly. So if you sensitive to noises would say look for other place to stay.
5.0
Great Host
Tim was great just to talk with and gave us many spots or places to try out. Thanks for making our stay enjoyable. Come visit northern Minnesota sometime a lot like Maine
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $419 per night. This rental is $112 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK & BAR HARBOR! ?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and dishwasher.
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