Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

4.9

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

House in Southwest Harbor, ME

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

A newly remodeled multi-level family retreat with all the comforts of home located on the outskirts of downtown Southwest Harbor (less than 1 mile) with close proximity to the Seawall entrance to Acadia National Park. The harbor is a block away at the end of the street, and the Town Dock is just around the corner. Spacious living room, deck and back yard with wooded and pasture views. The deck is fully equipped (new Weber gas grill, dining table and umbrella, Adirondack chairs), and the back yard has a custom stone fire pit and picnic table to host your family campfire circles, storytelling and feasts of s’mores.

Explore quiet side trails on foot and bike and visit Echo Lake and Long Pond on warm days to swim or kayak. Hop on a national park shuttle within walking distance of our home that will take you to other spots within Acadia National Park (Cadillac Mountain, the famous carriage roads, the Jordan Pond House and more), as well as Bar Harbor and across the island. A great range of eateries are nearby from family style to bistro, a few within walking distance of our home and others in quaint downtown Southwest Harbor.

Our home includes a master bedroom with custom bath; two second floor guest bedrooms with one queen, and two twins; and a second floor den with new queen futon that folds out easily. A first floor sitting room is just off the kitchen includes a brand new fold out queen sofa for extra guests, doubling as a comfortable guest room. Spacious fully equipped kitchen (and beautifully remodeled in spring 2015!) and a dining room table that can expand to seat 10 comfortably with counter space for 2-3 more. Large family and living room connected to dining area with flat screen TV and new leather couches make this comfy for a large group.

The main house has two full bathrooms upstairs all recently remodeled and a first floor bathroom with spacious walk in stone shower.

An additional highlight of our home is a separate one bedroom apartment accessible by an indoor breezeway that provides a private retreat from the main house. It includes one queen bed in the bedroom and a fold out couch in the living room, plus a dining nook, separate apartment-sized kitchen and bathroom with shower.

A screen porch and new deck were added in 2018!

The house includes Wi-Fi and cable, laundry, a ping pong table and three bicycles for guest use as well as lobster pots and all the right tools to enjoy this Maine delicacy.

Responsive, friendly, superb local caretaker nearby!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southwest Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Museum

5.2 mi

Wilson Museum

25.5 mi

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Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

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4.9

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

House in Southwest Harbor, ME

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southwest Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Museum

5.2 mi

Wilson Museum

25.5 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2023

We had a terrific time in this house. Our trip was made more perfect by excellent weather. The ping pong was perfect for active boys, the bedrooms were lovely and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked, large, and with high end appliances. Southwest Harbor is our favorite town on Mount Desert Island and did not disappoint again this year. Everything was great. Thank you!

5.0

Aug 2022

The house was lovely. Plenty of room and well equipped. Loved all the special touches that made it so homey. Screened in porch was great, house was spacious and convenient location for traveling in and out of Acadia. Cute shops in town. Nice walk down the street to view the harbor. Would definitely recommend!

5.0

Aug 2021

From my first communication with Barbara to our lovely stay, this experience was wonderful. The house exceeded our expectations (as glorious as it looks in photos.....it is better in person if you can imagine!). The house and property are tucked away in the best location...just a few minutes walk from the harbor and Peter Trout's restaurant. The backyard looks out onto a fabulous pasture and one can choose the open deck or screened porch to enjoy the Maine air and the view. The house was also so well laid out.....the upstairs is a respite to read a book and the downstairs has an open floor plan to allow several people to have their own nooks while enjoying each other's company. The "apartment" above the garage was perfect for our college age son who wanted his privacy and space but also to join in when he felt like it. It also has the heavenly scent of pine up there like to make it even more special! The "Maine" touches in the house are just perfect from the LLBean items to the art scattered around the house. Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you Barbara for an amazing week and memories! We will be back!

5.0

Sep 2020

Our girls, 6 and 8, loved this home. It has a downstairs basement with a ping pong table, a fire pit that we roasted s’mores on, and a separate “apartment” that gave them independence while being close to us. Although the location unfortunately is just off the main road and lacks the harbor view but gets the street noise, less than a quarter mile down the road is beautiful Southwest Harbor Shore Road.

5.0

Sep 2018

We had a wonderful stay in our recent family vacation. Our family rented this beautiful house for a week long celebration of my parents' birthdays. It was just right for 6 adults, a toddler, and two infants. We had plenty of room so that all the adults could have their own rooms with place for pack and plays for the little ones. The house itself was spacious and in excellent condition. We loved having the fully equipped kitchen and grill to cook most of our meals. We spent a ton of time on the newly screened in porch! It was perfect since the mosquitoes were loving the kids that week. We were able to use the outdoor fire pit as well. Barbara - We had a excellent time in your beautiful home. I would highly recommend this rental to other families with young children.

4.0

Sep 2017

Dear Barb and Dave, We all loved our stay at your home! It is a very comfortable and well decorated place. A well stocked kitchen and great stove made cooking that much easier.The area was perfect to stay in and the back deck and yard made the visit much more pleasurable. Your caretaker is very kind and helpful. We had a bit of trouble with locking the back door and he came right over to show us what needed to be done. Little Notch Bakery was our go to place in Souhwest Harbor. Great pizza and baked goods, My sister and her husband took advantage of the free transportation that dropped them off right at the corner. Very conveniently located to Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. I would definitely recommend this listing to others vacationing in Maine. My family was very pleased with my pick. My sister-in-law said the only thing missing is a hammock in the back yard. The only regret I have is that we didn't stay longer. Thanks for the use of you wonderful home !! Michele & Tim Williams - Niagara Falls,NY

5.0

Aug 2017

Location was perfect for our extended family. Twenty minutes to Bar Harbor, easy access to the Park and a quite private location in Southwest Harbor. Home was in perfect order and exceeded expectations.

5.0

Jul 2017

This home was ideally located, beautifully equipped, and wonderfully comfortable for our entire family. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and we were so happy there that we have already decided to stay here again the next time we come to Maine. It truly did have something for everyone, from the outdoor fire pit, to the snuggly comfortable couches, to the well-stocked kitchen, to the easy and quick walk to the ocean. My whole family loved it.

5.0

Sep 2016

We loved 6 Alder Lane and hope to return. We enjoyed the quiet side of ANP, alternating days between biking carriage roads, and hiking and boating (some in SW harbor some closet to Bar harbor). Having use of the bicycles was wonderfully convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed nightly campfires, starry skies, and charlottes lobster pound among many other delights in town and in the Park. Thank you for a great stay!

5.0

Sep 2016

We stayed in this house the last week of July and the first week of August, and we have only good things to report. The process from enquiring about the property until after our stay was smooth and easy. Being a family of 6 (4 adults and 2 teenagers) the house provided more than enough room for us all. The property is beautiful, not to mention modern, spacious, comfortable and well maintained. The kitchen is equipped with every appliance and utensil you could ever need (including a weber grill on the deck) which makes cooking food bought at the Beech Hill farm and local shops a real delight. The fire pit was a hit and hosted this Swiss family’s first “s’mores” experience, and the bikes came in handy for excursions on the carriage roads and rides into town. We did a fair bit of hiking during our stay for which the property’s proximity to Acadia was a huge plus. Southwest Harbor is a quaint, quiet town with many a great lobster pounds and one blueberry pie vendor all close by. We had delicious lobster meals at Beals and Thurston's. On this side of the island you also have a few possibilities to swim in lakes (usually forbidden as lakes on MDI are mostly water reservoirs), welcome after a hike to one of the summits. We also played some entertaining games of croquet on the front lawn, not so much ping pong since we had two weeks of gorgeous weather. Sea kayaking in the evening was a hit with the sight of a royal eagle. Thank you Barbara for a lovely stay and a major contribution to our fantastic vacation on MDI!

2.5

Sep 2016

What a fantastic house. There were nine of us, three generations under one roof, but not once did we feel crowded. Everything we could need was at hand. The house is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and spacious. The location is perfect for exploring the rest of the island, and during an extremely busy National Park centennial season, it was nice to be able to leave the crowds behind and come "home" to a peaceful retreat.Thank you Barbara for being a lovely host.

2.5

Aug 2016

As a multi-generational family of 10, this house met the needs of every age. Having sleeping arrangements that made everyone happy and 4 full upgraded baths was great. The kitchen was superior with new tiles, counter tops and center island that had refrigerator drawers, and a stove with 5 burners and large oven. This made meal times so much easier. Everytime we needed something in the kitchen, they had it The ping pong table in the basement entertained the children for hours. Gathering around the fire pit for s'mores and camp songs will be fond memories. It was a short walk to Southwest Harbor for sunset pictures. A trip to the Cranberry Islands, a fishing trip from Beals where we left with fish and lobsters for everyone. Beals cooked the lobsters for $3 ea. and we ate them for lunch. Brunch at Jordan Pond, carriage ride through Acadia and Oly's Trolly to Cadillac Mountain were great as was the walk on the sandbar to Bar Island in Frenchman's Bay. We all want to go back again. Thanks for sharing your home with us. The Cacioppo's

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Southwest Harbor is $319 per night. This rental is $335 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious . 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 Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

House in Southwest Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Southwest Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious

House in Southwest Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Southwest Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Southwest Harbor Gateway to Acadia National Park: Tranquil & Spacious ?

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