Amazing Harbor and Ocean Views
About this house rental
Nestled in Southwest Harbor, this charming house for $436 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Come stay the night in the gorgeous Harbor View rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine! Harbor View is located just minutes outside of downtown Southwest Harbor on a hill overlooking the beautiful port that gives the town it’s name. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the spacious porch while watching local lobster-fishermen leave the harbor beneath a Maine sunrise or maybe a refreshing cold beverage while admiring the view of the Cranberry Islands. Harbor View can hold eleven guests comfortably, making it perfect for a multiple family getaway, and several TVs and living areas make for wonderful nights together enjoying games and movies. The incredible location of Harbor View in what is known as “The Quietside” of Mount Desert Island is possibly the largest advantage of the property. Southwest Harbor used to be a small fishing village and retains a vibrant small-town fishing community. A five minute walk to downtown Southwest Harbor allows you to spend time exploring local restaurants and shops. The Quietside is packed with some of Acadia National Park’s most beautiful hiking trails and views, including the famous Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and the gorgeous lakes of Long Pond and Echo Lake, which are perfect for swimming during warm summer months. Harbor View is just a fifteen minute drive from downtown Bar Harbor and the countless restaurants that the town holds while also allowing you to avoid the overwhelming cruise ship traffic and packed atmosphere of Bar Harbor in the summer months. Southwest Harbor provides its own opportunities for both private boat rentals and fishing tours on the untouched waters in the Gulf of Maine. The core of the house itself was built in the 1920s and retains the historic style while more recent additions including a full second floor and kitchen seamlessly blend modern living with historic building design. The first floor contains a kitchen, equipped with all necessary appliances, a living room and two bedrooms, one with a twin and bunkbeds and one with a double. The living room displays wonderful panoramic views of the Harbor through windows that illuminate the entire downstairs in natural light. The upstairs has a living area of its own equipped with a TV and sleeper sofa. Two more bedrooms allow for more comfortable sleeping room and the views from the master are unbeatable anywhere else in the house.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(40 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful Home, very cozy, very comfortable, beautifully decorated. Wonderfully quiet and WIFI worked great for our business emails, ZOOMS, etc. Thank you for a great stay in your beautiful home!
5.0
Beautiful, cozy house, met all of our needs, well, equipped, wonderful location. Easy access to Acadia, National Park and Bar Harbor. We would definitely stay there again. Shelley is a wonderful host, quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
5.0
We enjoyed the stay. Amenities were great too. We enjoyed the fireplace outside.
5.0
Ideal for a getaway.
5.0
We wished we could have stayed longer - so many great places to hike and explore in the area. Shelley has great maps, advice and books on best places in the area - all so close to the house. The house was perfect for 5 of us to cook, gather in the living room. Great deck but a little too cool to take much advantage of it.
5.0
This home was perfect for our stay in Maine! We loved the small town vibe of Southwest Harbor and would certainly stay here, again! Shelley was great to work with and the home has a beautiful view, overlooking the harbor!
5.0
Great house in a wonderful location on the “quiet side” of Acadia. Shelley was very responsive and has the house set up perfectly for a very comfortable stay! I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Owner was very responsive and helpful!
5.0
Owner was very responsive and helpful!
5.0
Had a wonderful stay in a beautiful location. The house has views of the harbor and was equipped with everything we could possibly need. It was so easy to be able to unwind and relax here with family. Close to everything southwest harbor has to offer and a short drive to other parts of Acadia and bar harbor. So sad to see our vacation end - would stay here again in a heartbeat. The house was perfect for our 3 generations - myself, my son, and 2 grandkids as well as our dog.
5.0
Had a wonderful stay in a beautiful location. The house has views of the harbor and was equipped with everything we could possibly need. It was so easy to be able to unwind and relax here with family. Close to everything southwest harbor has to offer and a short drive to other parts of Acadia and bar harbor. So sad to see our vacation end - would stay here again in a heartbeat. The house was perfect for our 3 generations - myself, my son, and 2 grandkids as well as our dog.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family and extended family. There were multiple living spaces where people could go and hang out. We really enjoyed the deck overlooking the harbor and also the fire pit! There were so many amenities included - no need to lug towels, linens, paper goods, etc. Plenty of parking room for all of our cars. Beds were really comfortable. Highly recommend this property!
5.0
We loved this property in the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island. Much more spacious than the pictures would reveal, with a great living space and work space for remote work in the upstairs, and additional space on the main floor for our teenagers and for general hanging out. Short walking distance to the Main Street of Southwest Harbor, where there were nice restaurants, an ice cream shop, and our resident bike shop. Close to all of our activities in nearby Echo Lake, Long Pond, and close enough to Bar Harbor and the carriage roads for biking. Really nice location for everything we needed. Shelley was a great host.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family and extended family. There were multiple living spaces where people could go and hang out. We really enjoyed the deck overlooking the harbor and also the fire pit! There were so many amenities included - no need to lug towels, linens, paper goods, etc. Plenty of parking room for all of our cars. Beds were really comfortable. Highly recommend this property!
5.0
Great Space for a Trip with Extended Family
The house was perfect for our family and extended family. There were multiple living spaces where people could go and hang out. We really enjoyed the deck overlooking the harbor and also the fire pit! There were so many amenities included - no need to lug towels, linens, paper goods, etc. Plenty of parking room for all of our cars. Beds were really comfortable. Highly recommend this property!
5.0
Great
5.0
We had an amazing week! The house is so warm and inviting. The moment we arrived we were relaxed. The view from the deck is spectacular. The hosts are responsive and so helpful. We were able to walk into Southwest Harbor for ice cream and dinner. We can't wait to return!
5.0
Relaxation and Convenience
We had an amazing week! The house is so warm and inviting. The moment we arrived we were relaxed. The view from the deck is spectacular. The hosts are responsive and so helpful. We were able to walk into Southwest Harbor for ice cream and dinner. We can't wait to return!
5.0
Great
5.0
Nice house, enjoyed our stay
Great
5.0
Perfect week in a perfect location. This home had everything we could have hoped for a more. Host was so helpful with any questions we had. Would love another opportunity to return some day.
5.0
Amazing location!
Perfect week in a perfect location. This home had everything we could have hoped for a more. Host was so helpful with any questions we had. Would love another opportunity to return some day.
5.0
Clean, lovely spot
House was clean and as advertised. Very comfortable in the winter months and close to the beauty of Acadia. Shelley was very responsive to texts and e-mails and helped with important local info
5.0
Great 'quiet side/quiet time' visit!
We were looking for a little Thanksgiving escape to MDI and ended up in the perfect location. The house was spotless and spacious. The two living room spaces (one up and one down) made it very easy to let everyone enjoy the rainy afternoon. The location was excellent as Southwest Harbor had just enough open to get get us through the visit, and we were so close to great hiking trails for short legs (Wonderland and Ships Harbor). Great stay, very nice host! We got a call within an hour of departing that I had dropped two rings while packing- and she offered to send them.
5.0
I would highly recommend this place , comfortable and clean , host super responsive and location is perfect! No complaints!!
5.0
Nice property not to far from Acadia and Bar Harbor
Clean and cute furnishings. Had everything we needed for our stay. It is a plus that she allows pets. She was very nice and let us check in early so my daughter could use the internet for work. My only minus was that there was some street noise. Also the queen size bed was extra hard like a rock. Overall, I would recommend this property.
5.0
Great place with everything you need , host very responsive and location is perfect
I would highly recommend this place , comfortable and clean , host super responsive and location is perfect! No complaints!!
5.0
Felt just like home....only better
This home was very well cared for, tastefully decorated, and really well appointed. We wanted for nothing during our stay. It felt like being at home, only with a vacation vibe.
The location was perfect. Short walk into "downtown" SWH. We prefer to stay on the quiet side of the island - and even though this house is on the main road through town, this house fit the bill - it was quiet and relaxing.
I can' t recommend this house more highly.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family of 6. Clean and great location. The host was incredibly responsive.
5.0
Excellent!
The house was perfect for our family of 6. Clean and great location. The host was incredibly responsive.
5.0
This home did not disappoint. Very tasteful home in a wonderful location. Convenient to park, walk to dinner, enjoy beautiful views from the deck. We wanted for nothing, such a wonderful vacation.
5.0
Beautiful home - perfect location
This home did not disappoint. Very tasteful home in a wonderful location. Convenient to park, walk to dinner, enjoy beautiful views from the deck. We wanted for nothing, such a wonderful vacation.
5.0
We loved our week in this beautiful home. It is the first rental I have been in that is even nicer than the photos. It was the perfect place for our group of seven to begin and end our adventurous days mountain climbing, kayaking or browsing in Southwest and Bar Harbors. We are so grateful to the owners enough for sharing their pristine, yet comfortable, home with magnificent views. Definitely 5 stars but I’d give it a six for location!
5.0
A fabulous family home with gorgeous views
We loved our week in this beautiful home. It is the first rental I have been in that is even nicer than the photos. It was the perfect place for our group of seven to begin and end our adventurous days mountain climbing, kayaking or browsing in Southwest and Bar Harbors. We are so grateful to the owners enough for sharing their pristine, yet comfortable, home with magnificent views. Definitely 5 stars but I’d give it a six for location!
5.0
What a view!
Great view from the front porch! Well stocked kitchen and very easy walk to town
5.0
This house had everything that we needed to make our trip to Acadia peaceful, restful, and relaxing.
The upstairs master suite Had unbelievable Harbor views that really made or stay here exceptional. Where the property is located is very convenient to get to all the attractions in the round Acadia.
Best vacation spot.
5.0
Shelley’s place is wonderful - a quick walk into town, drivable distance to nearby hikes and Acadia. She & her husband went above and beyond as host, including finding ways for my dad to get the sports channels :) Ample room for 5 adults and a beautiful view of the harbor. Thank you!!
5.0
Lovely stay
Shelley’s place is wonderful - a quick walk into town, drivable distance to nearby hikes and Acadia. She & her husband went above and beyond as host, including finding ways for my dad to get the sports channels :) Ample room for 5 adults and a beautiful view of the harbor. Thank you!!
5.0
Beautiful home great location
This house had everything that we needed to make our trip to Acadia peaceful, restful, and relaxing.
The upstairs master suite Had unbelievable Harbor views that really made or stay here exceptional. Where the property is located is very convenient to get to all the attractions in the round Acadia.
Best vacation spot.
5.0
Visit June 5-12, 2021
Our second visit and we love the house a mind Sw Harbor. Plenty of room to spread out both inside and outside
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $300 per night. This rental is $136 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Amazing Harbor and Ocean Views. 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 Amazing Harbor and Ocean Views 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 Amazing Harbor and Ocean Views?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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