'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor
House in Southwest Harbor, ME
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Bright, sunny 1100 sq ft of living area plus 32 ft sundeck. Eat-in kitchen and spacious great room with beautiful harbor views from this second story townhouse. Easy sidewalk access to town, shops, grocery, playground, library and restaurants. Located on Clark Point Road across from Upper Town Dock. Harbor offers ferry to the Cranberry Islands, tours, marinas and charter fishing. Convenient to Acadia National Park, hiking, carriage trails, free island shuttle bus and all MDI attractions.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic place!
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at Harbor Boat House got our vacation off to a great start. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, directly across from a pier with wonderful views and in easy walking distance to town, as well as a ferry departure point, the garage apartment was comfortable, well stocked, and clean. Our hosts were pleasant and available with information about the area but not "in our business"during our stay. Definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
We visit MDI annually but first time staying in SW Harbor. The location of this rental was amazing, and open up opportunity in walking distance that we loved. The space was perfect for me and my two teens. Look forward to returning.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our weeklong stay here with our not-quite-2-year-old, who loved the view from the balcony. We spent most of our time outdoors in Acadia, a short drive away which made it easy to return for the kiddo’s midday naps. There was an initial hiccup with wifi service, but the owner was responsive and replaced the router which worked well for the remainder of our stay. The listing did not mention that there is in fact air conditioning, which we were grateful for on the warmer days. Would return!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location! This is an apartment above a separate building, so there is no noise through walls from the owners.
Public dock across the street where you can watch the sunrise/sunset over the water. Walk 5 minutes or less to numerous restaurants, an inn with a bar, shops, coffee, etc. Easy access to everything on the quiet side, just a few minutes to Echo beach or Bass Harbor, too. We ate twice at Beale's (walked) and twice at Archie's (several minute drive).
You're just down the hill from a very pricey resort, it's a nice neighborhood.
Quiet area. Property is better than the description and photos show. Large flat screen TV has Roku and cable.
Definitely will try to stay here again if we return to MDI.
5.0 / 5.0
This property had a great location (easy driving distance from Acadia and Bar Harbor) was spotless, and had plenty of space. Definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful property and location. the owners were very helpful by providing us with electric when we lost it during the hurricane
5.0 / 5.0
This was exaxtly what we were looking for, a great appartment in a nice neiborhood close to the center of town
5.0 / 5.0
Overall good place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful location in Southwest Harbor with views of the harbor boats. Well appointed kitchen with everything we needed. Kathleen and Paul were great hosts and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we return to MDI.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect home to experience the quietside of the island. Wonderful kind hosts, lovely clean home, everything you could need. Can’t wait to visit again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property in SW Harbor, 5 minute walk to Lobster Pound, 5 minute walk to town, and short drive to sights on this side of the island. Love the deck and the view from it. Quiet, clean, and comfortable home. Great host, thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Boat House. The place was clean, comfortable and had all the essentials you would need. Plenty of dishes, cutlery, glasses, pots & pans. Extra towels, beddings & blankets were also available. Wonderful view of the Harbor which was nice to see first thing in the morning. Great location if you enjoy the peace and quiet. This was our second visit to Acadia and we would love to come back and stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Highest recommendation. Very clean and well appointed. Excellent location. All this & magical Mount Desert Island, too!
5.0 / 5.0
The space was open and pleasant with three private bedrooms and one bathroom. The kitchen had everything that we needed. Beds were clean and comfortable. I would stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed this home! My husband, 3 year old and I had a great time. The place is clean and in an amazing location. The quaint little town was just what we needed. You can see the water and boats from the balcony. There was a grill and everything you need to cook in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was absolutely fantastic. We would most certainly book this home again if we were to return to the area!
5.0 / 5.0
This home was the perfect setting for our Acadia family vacation. It’s spacious and super clean, and had everything we needed for the week. We are looking forward to returning next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Good location for exploring Acadia’s quiet side. The apartment was was sunny, clean and well-stocked, with a nice harbor view from the deck, and met our needs perfectly.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely place to stay
2.5 / 5.0
Convenient, clean, nice view from deck. Hosts very helpful. Nicely equipped kitchen.
2.5 / 5.0
Everything is great about this place. The location is half a mile from the center of Southwest Harbor. It is just across the road from the harbor, and you get very refreshing sea breezes off the ocean. It is well designed, with three bedrooms, all about the same size, two with a queen bed and one with two twin beds. The beds are comfortable. There are night stands next to the beds, with lamps. There are also overhead spotlights, great for reading in bed. The closets have box fans and extra bedspreads. The great room has a sofa, loveseat, two sitting chairs and a rocker. All are comfortable. There is a large flatscreen TV. The decor is tasteful. All three bedrooms have ceiling borders. There is a large nautical map of the island in the great room. The eat-in kitchen has a table for six. It has a full size fridge, no automatic icemaker or water dispenser, dishwasher, stove, microwave, washer and dryer. It is very well equipped with utensils, cookware, dishes, and glasses. There is no AC, but we didn't need it, even in mid-August. There is just one bathroom. The shower has plenty of hot water and good shower pressure. The house is above a garage, with 19 internal stairs. The owners are very nice and helpful. The price is great for the area. There is a fair amount of traffic on the street out front, but the house is well set back from the street, and the traffic is going only about 25 mph, so not that loud. It's a quiet neighborhood. It is in town, so if you want a more rural, remote location, this is not it. It was perfect for us. We had three in our party, but four or five would be fine; you just have to share the one bathroom.
2.5 / 5.0
Nice 2nd Floor apartment in quiet area. Across street from Harbor. A few very good restaurants in town. A great place as a base to explore Acadia, if you want to be in a quiet harbor. Our hosts were kind and easy to work with. We really enjoyed it!
2.5 / 5.0
It was a nice one-week "workation" time we spend in this place. Paul and Kathleen were nice and considerate, easy to communicate with, and very responsive. The accommodation was generously spaced, environment was fantastic, and the view onto the sea was really nice. Also liked Southwest Harbour as a small, easy to navigate, yet has-it-all town. Thanks for having us!
2.5 / 5.0
I was in it for the balcony and was not disappointed! Love being able to see the Southwest Harbor sipping coffee sitting on the balcony or at the kitchen table. Every room was comfortable and well equipped. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
2.5 / 5.0
The check in/out process was extremely easy. The place was very clean, kitchen well stocked with utensils, cookware, dishes, appliances. Appreciated having enough cleaning supplies and paper supplies (though we bought extras just in case). Southwest Harbor is a lovely town with good amenities- great pizza at one end, lobster shack at the other! Generally quiet and peaceful. The view rom the living areas was nice, even if not waterfront. The owners were very accommodating to all our needs and requests. Greatly appreciated that! The only negative was that two of our party found the mattresses uncomfortable. I was fine. Thanks a bunch for a lovely stay.
2.5 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the Harbor Boat House. The apartment was even better than described/pictured. Very spacious, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed staying on the Quietside, in a tranquil neighborhood and within easy walking distance of the main street. We would definitely return!
2.5 / 5.0
Wonderful home on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. Perfect home for a family with a nice view of SW Harbor. We will be back! Thank you!
2.5 / 5.0
Located in a lovely, quiet, area that is walking distance the restaurants and shops in Southwest and a short ride to everywhere else on the island the Harbor Boathouse has everything you need. The hosts are wonderfully helpful but in no way intrusive. The place has everything a person could need and is squeaky clean. Highly recommend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is £256 per night. This rental is £82 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor. 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 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Harbor Boat House' overlooking Southwest Harbor?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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