Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned
5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)Apartment in Southwest Harbor, ME
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Locally owned, maintained and occupied by an Island family of several generations, Breakwater (Formerly Black Dog Watch) is a large apartment in a newer duplex on an elevated property across the harbor, offering wonderful views of Southwest Harbor, Manset shore, and the Cranberry Isles. Park your cars on the property and walk 5 minutes to all that Southwest Harbor has to offer by being right on Main St. The pier is directly across the street along with 2 restaurants within throwing distance. The house offers WiFi, cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney + for evenings and rainy days. Breakwater can sleep 8-10 people with 2 king sized rooms, 2 rooms with a set of twins, and an optional futon and couch. The 680 sq. ft. deck also overlooks the ocean with deck furniture, picnic table, and new Weber gas grill for enjoying warm summer evenings.
We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. Maggie the Black Dog lives next door with us, so if you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Maggie can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her.
The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.
There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.
You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.
This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.
We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. Maggie the Black Dog lives next door with us, so if you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Maggie can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her.
The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.
There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.
You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.
This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)5.0
Luke the owner was friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay. Great place to come back to in the evening after exploring during the day.
5.0
Perfect location for family vacation. Close enough to all attractions yet far enough away for peace and quiet. Great views, super clean.
5.0
We stayed at Breakwater in October 2023 with two young families. The apartment is well stocked and worked well for two couples with three kids under 4. Luke was super accomodating and provided us with pack n plays and a high chair, and was also very responsive. Location is great - walk across the street to the harbor to check out boats and birds, or walk down to the village for breakfast or dinner. We loved our stay in Southwest Harbor and at Breakwater. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our Maine vacation.
5.0
The place was well stocked and had everything we needed. The location right in Southwest Harbor gave us a great view of the harbor and in close proximity to restaurants and the town. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are in close proximity where we spent several days. The owners were very responsive to our needs.
5.0
Everything was wonderful thanks!
5.0
Nice place with a nice view. Two grandparents, three adults, and an infant. We didn’t even need to use one of the bedrooms. We were pleased with the arrangement of the bathroom and half bath both being accessed from the living room area and available without having to go through anyone’s bedroom. Nice location within easy walking distance of Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants. Short drive to hiking trails, museums, and Acadia National Park. Very nice hosts provided helpful tips for hikes, restaurants, and groceries.
5.0
Nice place with a nice view. Two grandparents, three adults, and an infant. We didn’t even need to use one of the bedrooms. We were pleased with the arrangement of the bathroom and half bath both being accessed from the living room area and available without having to go through anyone’s bedroom. Nice location within easy walking distance of Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants. Short drive to hiking trails, museums, and Acadia National Park. Very nice hosts provided helpful tips for hikes, restaurants, and groceries.
5.0
This was our first trip to Acadia and couldn’t have picked a better property. It was as described. We were very comfortable with how roomy the house was and ended each night on the deck with the fire-pit and great view of the dock across the way. The house was very clean and well-situated within short walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Luke is always accessible and extremely helpful with any questions and recommendations. It was relaxing to be on the quieter side of the island, with plenty of hiking trails nearby, but also close enough with a short drive to the Bar Harbor area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
5.0
My husband and daughter stayed three nights and it was perfect for them. Luke and Jackie were very friendly and responsive, the condo was clean, cozy and comfortable, and the location was close to hiking, kayaking, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend!
5.0
We're so glad we picked this as our home base for our time in the Acadia National Park area. The location is terrific: a lovely view of the harbor, and close to the park but without the crowds of Bar Harbor. Luke and Jackie have provided so many nice touches and extras, from high-quality cookware, kitchen tools and spices, etc., to laundry detergent and dryer sheets for the washer and dryer (a great convenience). We also appreciated how clean the home was, plus the excellent guide books about the area. Thanks for a wonderful visit, and we hope to return!
5.0
The property was spotless, in a great location with every amenity you needed. Luke was a gracious host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend.
5.0
Property was very clean and as advertised. Perfect size for us with 4 adults and 2 young children. Updated deck overlooking the water and restaurants within walking distance were nice to have. Property Manager was very responsive.
5.0
Our family of four had a wonderful stay! We were conveniently situated within walking distance of many of Southwest Harbor’s shops and restaurants. The apartment itself was perfect, sparkling clean, well-stocked and thoughtfully appointed. Luke and Jackie are A+ hosts — excellent communications and suggestions.
5.0
We just wrapped up our second visit to this property, and it was even better than the first. The space has been rearranged and updated and was plenty for our group of 7 and a dog. Luke was amazingly helpful and communicative. We could walk to the store and shops, or take a quiet drive to Acadia. Can't recommend highly enough!
5.0
This was our fourth stay in Southwest Harbor, and quickly became our favorite. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, with a great layout that gave the three generations of our family ample space without feeling disconnected. The location was fantastic - rentals where you can enjoy a quiet water view with your morning coffee while also being just a short walk into town are not easy to find, and this one was both and dog-friendly, too. Luke and Jackie were great hosts, letting us know they were around if we needed anything. We’re particularly grateful for their cooperation and excellent communication as we worked together to reschedule this trip from summer 2020. We had a wonderful experience and hope to return soon.
5.0
Luke and Jackie's rental is a beautiful place. We needed something a little bigger with at least four beds and this place fit the bill. Everyone was comfortable with a real bed.
The apartment was outfitted with everything we would need - even coffee!
The view was lovely and we were minutes from Acadia. The apartment is dog friendly too!
We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Highly recommended!
Luke and Jackie's rental is a beautiful place. We needed something a little bigger with at least four beds and this place fit the bill. Everyone was comfortable with a real bed.
The apartment was outfitted with everything we would need - even coffee!
The view was lovely and we were minutes from Acadia. The apartment is dog friendly too!
We would definitely stay again.
5.0
This property felt like a home away from home. Our entire group (an infant, child, parents, grandparents, and dogs) had plenty of room. Everything we needed was there! Beds were comfy, linens were good quality, and the space was very clean. Host was great too. We were all very impressed!
5.0
Can't wait to return!
This property felt like a home away from home. Our entire group (an infant, child, parents, grandparents, and dogs) had plenty of room. Everything we needed was there! Beds were comfy, linens were good quality, and the space was very clean. Host was great too. We were all very impressed!
5.0
This was the perfect house for our senior ladies reunion. The beds in all four rooms were comfortable. It was so nice to have a complete kitchen to prepare meals when we felt like it, yet close enough to walk to town if we chose to go out. The washer and dryer made packing light and so convenient. This ideal location made exploring Acadia National Park a breeze. Sunrise from the porch was a bonus looking out over the bay.
Luke and Jackie were very helpful prior to our trip and kind while we stayed. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
5.0
Perfect Fall Getaway
This was the perfect house for our senior ladies reunion. The beds in all four rooms were comfortable. It was so nice to have a complete kitchen to prepare meals when we felt like it, yet close enough to walk to town if we chose to go out. The washer and dryer made packing light and so convenient. This ideal location made exploring Acadia National Park a breeze. Sunrise from the porch was a bonus looking out over the bay.
Luke and Jackie were very helpful prior to our trip and kind while we stayed. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
5.0
We loved this spacious apartment for our Acadia National Park vacation. The apartment itself is big, open, and has a deck with a beautiful view perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxing. It's a three minute easy walk into the village of Southwest Harbor. When the National Park buses are running there's a stop directly across the street. Oh and so clean - our dog rolled tennis balls under every piece of furniture and I can tell you - there is not a speck of dust to be found!
5.0
Nestled above a small harbor in Maine is a lovely little home that overlooks the harbor. Down the way and around the corner, you can find the freshest lobsters in town. Our hosts were awesome at communicating with us and were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We felt completely at home. The home was close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We had a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Luke and Jackie.
5.0
Relaxing hideaway
Nestled above a small harbor in Maine is a lovely little home that overlooks the harbor. Down the way and around the corner, you can find the freshest lobsters in town. Our hosts were awesome at communicating with us and were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We felt completely at home. The home was close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We had a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Luke and Jackie.
5.0
In-town, great view, great home!
We loved this spacious apartment for our Acadia National Park vacation. The apartment itself is big, open, and has a deck with a beautiful view perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxing. It's a three minute easy walk into the village of Southwest Harbor. When the National Park buses are running there's a stop directly across the street. Oh and so clean - our dog rolled tennis balls under every piece of furniture and I can tell you - there is not a speck of dust to be found!
5.0
Excellent Stay
We had an awesome week with our dog at Black Dog Watch! Personally, we adore Southwest Harbor and this was a great home base. Owners were extremely helpful, responsive, and just good people (and their dog Maggie is a very good girl). We had everything we needed and would happily stay here again in the future!
5.0
Perfect balance of comfort and convenience
This was our fourth stay in Southwest Harbor, and quickly became our favorite. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, with a great layout that gave the three generations of our family ample space without feeling disconnected. The location was fantastic - rentals where you can enjoy a quiet water view with your morning coffee while also being just a short walk into town are not easy to find, and this one was both and dog-friendly, too. Luke and Jackie were great hosts, letting us know they were around if we needed anything. We’re particularly grateful for their cooperation and excellent communication as we worked together to reschedule this trip from summer 2020. We had a wonderful experience and hope to return soon.
5.0
This was a great place for our two families to stay. 4 adults and 4 teenagers. Good sleeping arrangements. Good amount of space. The deck was nice to hang out in while we grilled or just relaxed. Good view of harbor. We would recommend some towels for the beach and a few more towels. Having washer and dryer helped. We washed towels daily!! Fully stocked kitchen allowed to cook many meals!! Luke was very quick to respond and very friendly and knowledgeable about the island!! Sea Wall was a short drive, lighthouse and hikes all around this location!! Great place to have a home base for exploring the island. Bar Harbor was only 30 minutes away!! Ask Luke for recommendations on restaurants before your stay!! It will save you some money and belly aches😁
5.0
Very easy rental. Dog friendly and responsive owners.
5.0
Great location from which to explore island.
Very easy rental. Dog friendly and responsive owners.
5.0
Luke was a wonderful property manager. If there was any problem or question, he answers on the first ring and handles everything as quick as possible. Luke's place is very comfortable and has everything you could want.
The view is great and you can walk to restaurants and shops. They call the Southwest Harbor the quiet side of the island, and it was easy to see why. It is much more family oriented than the Bar Harbor side. After going to the Bar Harbor side once, we limited a lot of our time to the quiet side. There is much to see and do on both sides. Beautiful scenery, even though it was foggy several days.
5.0
Great stay in Southwest Harbor
This was a great place for our two families to stay. 4 adults and 4 teenagers. Good sleeping arrangements. Good amount of space. The deck was nice to hang out in while we grilled or just relaxed. Good view of harbor. We would recommend some towels for the beach and a few more towels. Having washer and dryer helped. We washed towels daily!! Fully stocked kitchen allowed to cook many meals!! Luke was very quick to respond and very friendly and knowledgeable about the island!! Sea Wall was a short drive, lighthouse and hikes all around this location!! Great place to have a home base for exploring the island. Bar Harbor was only 30 minutes away!! Ask Luke for recommendations on restaurants before your stay!! It will save you some money and belly aches😁
5.0
Very relaxing
Luke was a wonderful property manager. If there was any problem or question, he answers on the first ring and handles everything as quick as possible. Luke's place is very comfortable and has everything you could want.
The view is great and you can walk to restaurants and shops. They call the Southwest Harbor the quiet side of the island, and it was easy to see why. It is much more family oriented than the Bar Harbor side. After going to the Bar Harbor side once, we limited a lot of our time to the quiet side. There is much to see and do on both sides. Beautiful scenery, even though it was foggy several days.
5.0
Great home base to explore Acadia!
My husband and I recently stayed at Black Dog Watch for a few days while exploring Acadia National Park. It was a great home base for exploring all of the main attractions in Acadia nothing was much more than a 30 minute drive. The property is exactly like the pictures on VRBO. Well equipped if you want to eat in/ cook- it was a great plus to have a washer and dryer as well. Very cozy and comfortable accommodations. We were over in Bar Harbor one day and it was ridiculously crowded and no availability for dinner at restaurants (all the waits were an hour plus). It was so much nicer to stay in Southwest Harbor- glad we picked it over Bar Harbor! Luke is very responsive to any questions you have and can give great recommendations for dining, hiking, ect. I am so glad we picked Black Dog Watch for our stay! I would definitely stay there again.
5.0
Great spot!
Very personable owners. Quick to respond to request. Very nice accommodations. Would be happy to stay here again.
5.0
Perfect location, helpful hosts
Black Dog Watch was the ideal house and location for everything we wanted to do in Acadia. We could easily walk to town for shopping and food, and the view of the marina from the deck was beautiful, especially at sunrise and at night with the full moon shining over the harbor. Several members of our group sampled blueberry pie from various restaurants all over MDI each night of the week (including from the ladies baking pies under the tent downtown), and all agreed that the best slice was the one from right across the street at the Upper Deck. Beds and pillows were very comfortable, there were extra pillows, towels, and comforters if you needed them, the kitchen has everything you need, and there was plenty of storage for all 7 of our bikes under the deck. It was great having the large capacity washer and dryer as well. The bathrooms are small but worked out fine for all of us, and they, along with the washer and dryer, are centrally located between the four bedrooms.
Our group of two families traveling with three kids ages 8-11 and a dog had never been to Acadia before, so we messaged Luke with many questions prior to booking the rental and also in the weeks leading up to our visit. He responded within hours and with extensive detail with his recommendations on where to hike, swim, bike, etc. We followed his suggestions to try the Perpendicular Trail, Acadia, Beech, and St. Sauveur Mountains in Southwest Harbor in the first few days of our stay, and we all agreed that these trails (less than 10 min drive) were all spectacular, with stunning views and fun topography. His suggestions for swim holes for the kids and dog were also spot-on; everyone loved swimming at Echo Lake and swimming and walking the carriage trails at Little Long Pond in Northeast Harbor. The highlight for the kids was finding crabs and snails while exploring the tidal pools at Wonderland, and the Bass Harbor Lighthouse was a short drive. It was also very easy to walk to the free bus stop to get into and around Bar Harbor and the rest of MDI; just be sure to pay attention to the bus schedules.
There was just simply not enough time to do all that we wanted to do even though the weather was near perfect every day. We plan to return in the future and would not hesitate to rent this property again.
5.0
Welcoming Perch on the Quietside
We are so happy we stayed in Southwest Harbor “The Quietside.” It was great to visit Bar Harbor and then scuttle back over to our refuge for peace and quiet. Luke & Jackie are exceedingly conscientious owners. Their replies are immediate. Luke saved me so much time by guiding me to all the best locations for hiking and swimming with my 86-lb water-obsessed Lab-mix.
We loved being able to walk into SW harbor for coffee, etc. there are some really special places there to explore for food, drink and shopping.
Please respect the rules the owners have made re: dogs. Although mine had lived in a hotel with us for an extended period of time and was accustom to travel, he still behaved differently in Maine. Fortunately, I brought a full toolbox of tricks to help with any behavior issues so I was prepared. For the first 5 years of his life, he happily hung out in his crate if we left him in a hotel while we went to dinner. Not so in Maine; I ended up being with him 24/7 so he wouldn’t disturb the neighbors or Luke’s family. It was no big sacrifice since I could easily carry-out and sit on the big deck and enjoy the gorgeous view. Bottom line: help Luke keep the rental dog-friendly by respecting the guidelines they’ve laid out so we can all return with our pets in the future!
5.0
Wonderful time in Maine!
I was vacationing with my daughter and her family. Everyone was happy with our accommodations; the home is large enough that we all had our own rooms. The living room/dining area are large enough for meals together as well as playing games or doing puzzles. Luke and Jackie have maps and additional information about the area available for guests. Each morning, my daughter and son-in-law would plot out their hike and sight-seeing for the day using a large map hung in the kitchen. Luke provided my son-in-law with information for local lobsters and clams and our family ate very well while there. Also, the home has all the needed conveniences to make the stay welcoming, relaxing and easy. The view from the porch is amazing - loved sitting on the porch enjoying the breezes and the view. The place is convenient to everything on MDI and our hosts were immediately responsive to any questions we had. We definitely recommend this place to others.
5.0
Great place to stay in a beautiful part of the country
Great communication from the start. The home was exactly as described-plenty of room, beds etc. for our group of 8 family members and dog Maggie. Was close to all of the outdoor hiking and exploring activities that we came for. The town of Southwest Harbor is a gem.
Hoping we can return again in the future and would definitely stay at Black Dog Watch - highly recommend this home
5.0
Absolutely AMAZINGLY PERFECT and INCREDIBLE
Being our 1st trip to Maine the entire experience could not have been more perfect than it was. There was 6 of us. 5 adults and one child. we decided to go to Maine for a family vacation and we do not regret any part of it. I found Luke's property on home away. From the very moment I inquired about the property Luke and Jackie were nothing but outstanding. They responded to any and all messages within a matter of minutes. As for the house that we rented it was spectacular. It was very clean very neat and organized And included everything that you could need. The only thing we really needed to take was our own toiletries and food. Upon meeting Luke and Jackie were very informative as to any questions that we may have had. They recommended delicious places to eat they recommended different hiking trails and different things to do in the area during our stay. They were both very very very polite and knowledgeable about Southwest Harbor Bar Harbor and anywhere else you wanted to go. There was so much to do and so much to see that we will definitely be returning next year because you can't possibly see it all-in-one week. I am a photographer and there was so much to photograph up there. The weather was absolutely perfect for most of the week. We had mostly 60 and 70゚ weather which was absolutely perfect. Luke and Jackie have a beautiful black dog name Maggie who is very friendly and loves to play catch with her tennis balls. our 10 year old son loved playing with her. Toward the end of the week we did have one and a 1/2 rainy days but there was plenty of antique shops within driving distance to spend the day inside finding neat treasures. Luke and Jackie's house is perfectly located in Southwest Harbor where it is quiet, calm and collected. But yet it is not too far away from Bar Harbor (20 minute drive) where all the activities take place. So to summarize our stay at Luke and Jackie's house it was nothing but spectacular I will definitely be returning to their house next year for our family vacation.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Southwest Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is R 6,068 per night. This rental is R 5,488 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned. Enjoy the water!
Is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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