Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me

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10Outstanding
(23 Ratings)
"Beautiful property and location. Well maintained. Host communicated clearly and often. Proximity to National Parks was great. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Kids loved “their” loft. Would d..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(23 Ratings)

Cottage in Southwest Harbor, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cottage rental

The newly built, custom cottage is located on the 'Quietside' of Mount Desert Island, just minutes from downtown Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and Acadia National Park. Designed and built by a well-known local builder, everything is handmade, including cabinetry, tables, lamps, ships ladder to the loft, bed frames, and more. Ideal for couples and families, there are two bedrooms downstairs with attached bathrooms and a sleeping loft upstairs.

The large covered porch has mahogany floors and dining and sitting areas, with the option of screened-in or glass windows. Custom cabinetry throughout, radiant floor heat in bathrooms, white-washed pine board walls, rustic pine floors, and a western red cedar exterior complete the look.

55-inch LG TV, WiFi/cable, high-end kitchen appliances with gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, and mahogany counter tops. Weber grill outside, Sono speaker in living and kitchen area.

Close to downtown Southwest Harbor, you will find an array of fine dining, cafes, coffee bars, and famous lobster pounds. Acadia National Park is only a quick 5-minute car ride with several hikes to choose from for all levels of hikers.

The location is less than 1 mile from area restaurants, galleries, shops, tennis courts, library, and playground. You can walk downtown, however there is a slight stretch without a sidewalk. It is only a five-minute drive to Acadia sites like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Seawall Beach, Somes Sound, and Echo Lake.

Bar Harbor is a 20-30 minute drive, depending on traffic.

The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking Southwest Harbor with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean, propane powered vehicles provide island visitors with free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in town shops and restaurants. The closest stop is less than 1 mile from the cottage in downtown Southwest Harbor. There is a bike shop downtown called Southwest Cycle where you can rent bikes daily or weekly. The Island Explorer has racks for you bikes so you can bring them with you everywhere on the island.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(23 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful property and location. Well maintained. Host communicated clearly and often. Proximity to National Parks was great. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Kids loved “their” loft. Would definitely stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful cottage that was perfect for our family trip- loved the set up and decor!! Convenient location to everything we wanted to do in the park and in the area. Cottage has plenty of towels and blankets and kitchen items for meals in. We enjoyed the fire outside as well.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Beautiful cottage, exactly as described. We had a wonderful stay. Perfect for 2 couples.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We had six adults, plenty of space! The cottage was well equipped for our needs! We absolutely loved the screened in porch for our evening meals and would definitely go back!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me. 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 Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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