Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Southwest Harbor, this lovely cottage for $121 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. The Gordius Family welcomes you to spend your family vacation with them in the quaint fishing village of Bass Harbor, on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. We are located on Rt 102A, just minutes to the historical Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Ships Harbor, Wonderland and Seawall, surrounded by the windswept Acadia National Park. Enjoy our rugged mountains and woodland trails, deep thick forests and beautiful plush gardens. Listen, enjoy and play in the pounding surf of the great Atlantic Ocean as it crashes against our islands rocky shorelines. Acadia National Park has lots to offer the hiker, naturalist, birdwatcher, artist, and nature lovers of all kinds. Wake up to the scent of salt water and the sound of fishing boats heading out for the days catch of lobsters and crabs. Within walking distance of restaurants, Swan's Island Ferry, and a working waterfront wharf. All of these breathtaking activities are yours, with this clean, cozy and modern family guest cottage.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Southwest Harbor, ME

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(45 Reviews)
5.0
Oct 2023
This place was very clean, bright, roomy (for 3) and relaxing. The host responds quickly to messages and check in is simple. We appreciated the simplicity of the check out process as well. The location is on the "quiet side" of the island with quick access to the the Bass Harbor light, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor trails as well as Seawall.
5.0
Oct 2023
Property was clean and well-stocked. Mary was responsive. When the power went out on the island, she even came to the property to check in with us. House is less than 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor, which has a cute little downtown and awesome restaurant (Drydock Cafe). We would definitely return.
5.0
Sep 2023
We love this little cottage. Mary is a wonderful host and our week stay here was great. Highly recommend this cottage for a vacation on MDI (quiet side).
5.0
Sep 2023
The house was just as described. Very clean, organized, and comfortable. Mary was very communicative and easy to work with. House was a great location, convenient to Acadia, towns, and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer. I would definitely recommend staying here and would come back again.
5.0
Aug 2023
This home was perfect for my family of three and there was room for more. It was situated very close to Bass Harbor so we walked down a block every night to watch the boats come in and saw spectacular sunsets from there. The house is very clean and well-outfitted with everything we needed. Definitely will rent again when we come back to Acadia.
5.0
Jul 2023
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay at this cottage and our interaction with our host, Mary. We loved being on the “quiet side” of Mount Desert, and still were able to enjoy beautiful hikes that were 5-10 minutes away. Mary was willing to bring us anything we needed during our stay—gas for the grill, toys and a wagon for our children. The cottage felt cleaner than most hotels I’ve stayed in. Would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for an Acadia vacation.
5.0
Jun 2023
This property was one of the best VRBO's I've stayed at! The home was CLEAN, with extremely comfortable mattresses, cotton sheets, comfortable pillows and plenty of towels. Great water pressure in the shower with no skimping on the hot water. Property was spacious, especially the kitchen (very well stocked) with so much counter space if you decide to cook, which we didn't since there were many great restaurants for eating in or take-out within a 10 minute drive of the home. An excellent location in Bass Harbor to avoid other crowded areas of Mt. Desert Island with 2 Acadia Park trails with stunning views of the Maine coastline within a 5 min. from the home. We took the ferry over to Swan's Island for the day which was so easy as the home is literally a 2 minute ride from the ferry (pack your own food if you do go to Swan's Island). The owner is so lovely and we were fortunate to meet her. Excellent communication and answered texts within minutes with questions I had. Highy recommend and can't wait to go back to this gem again - Staying here was definitely a contributing factor in an excellent vacation to Acadia!
5.0
Oct 2022
Cute place. Had everything we needed during our trip. Close to Acadia but away from all the Bar Harbor shenanigans. It also put us into a location to hike away from Park Loop Road. We had a couple of great hikes in the Southwest Harbor part of Acadia. Close enough to Bar Harbor for shopping and food when we wanted that. I’d stay again.!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?

The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $305 per night. This rental is $184 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean. 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 Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and hot tub / spa.

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