18 Orchard Hills Circle on Acadia’s Quietside
House in Southwest Harbor, ME
7 guests · 4 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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Located on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island and close to Acadia National Park's Bass Harbor Head Light. This unit features an open kitchen and living area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 full baths is the perfect location for your Maine getaway! Enjoy plenty of space to relax and spend time with loved ones close all the MDI area has to offer. This property is Saturday to Saturday booking only, there are other properties with different check in days.
Owner lives in the first floor apartment of lower building.
Situated less than 5 miles to the town of Southwest Harbor, this unit is set away from the hustle and bustle of the busy summer season on MDI. Located conveniently off route 102, the property is situated on 11+ wooded acres and is the perfect setting to a relaxing vacation. The grounds around the unit offers a relaxing setting, apple orchard and lots of mossy wooded areas to explore.
The area offers many different and unique dining options including Thurston's Lobster Pound which is only about a 3 minute drive, boating activities, shops and much more. Acadia National Park's Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is less than a 10 minute drive, as well as the beautiful hiking/walking trails located in the west side area of Acadia.
The bustling town of Bar Harbor is about a 30 minute drive and offers more dining options, shops, restaurants and more. The visitors center and Cadillac Mountain and the park loop road of Acadia National park are also located near the town of Bar Harbor. 18 Orchard Hills Circle is the perfect location for your Maine vacation, close enough to enjoy everything that the MDI area has to offer, while situated in a quiet relaxing atmosphere.
Part of a 2 unit Duplex, this unit offers a private entrance with a paved driveway and ample parking. The property features 2 young apple orchards and lots of wooded areas to explore.
This well built shingle style unit sits high on a granite moss covered knoll with a young fruit orchard situated below. With easy access to Acadia National Park and a short distance to Bar Harbor, 18 Orchard Hills Circle is a great vacation location for rest and relaxation.
The open concept home allows for a living area and a large eat-in kitchen with island, soft close cabinets, granite counters and vinyl laminate flooring. All new appliances include a side by side refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and microwave. The living area offers comfortable seating, flat screen TV with cable, DVD player and a sliding glass door.
The master bedroom and bath are located on the 1st level along with a large laundry room with a washer and dryer. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms with high ceilings, vinyl laminate flooring, and ceiling fans. A full bathroom is also located on the second floor.
Plenty of onsite parking is available. During the peak summer months, the Island Explorer shuttle picks up and drops off at many location on Mount Desert Island and is a great way to get to Acadia without the hassle of finding a parking spot. This service is free and runs from June 23rd through Columbus day.
Unit 2 is also a seasonal rental. Other guests will be sharing the parking area. Both units have private entrances.
Owner lives in the first floor apartment of lower building.
Situated less than 5 miles to the town of Southwest Harbor, this unit is set away from the hustle and bustle of the busy summer season on MDI. Located conveniently off route 102, the property is situated on 11+ wooded acres and is the perfect setting to a relaxing vacation. The grounds around the unit offers a relaxing setting, apple orchard and lots of mossy wooded areas to explore.
The area offers many different and unique dining options including Thurston's Lobster Pound which is only about a 3 minute drive, boating activities, shops and much more. Acadia National Park's Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is less than a 10 minute drive, as well as the beautiful hiking/walking trails located in the west side area of Acadia.
The bustling town of Bar Harbor is about a 30 minute drive and offers more dining options, shops, restaurants and more. The visitors center and Cadillac Mountain and the park loop road of Acadia National park are also located near the town of Bar Harbor. 18 Orchard Hills Circle is the perfect location for your Maine vacation, close enough to enjoy everything that the MDI area has to offer, while situated in a quiet relaxing atmosphere.
Part of a 2 unit Duplex, this unit offers a private entrance with a paved driveway and ample parking. The property features 2 young apple orchards and lots of wooded areas to explore.
This well built shingle style unit sits high on a granite moss covered knoll with a young fruit orchard situated below. With easy access to Acadia National Park and a short distance to Bar Harbor, 18 Orchard Hills Circle is a great vacation location for rest and relaxation.
The open concept home allows for a living area and a large eat-in kitchen with island, soft close cabinets, granite counters and vinyl laminate flooring. All new appliances include a side by side refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and microwave. The living area offers comfortable seating, flat screen TV with cable, DVD player and a sliding glass door.
The master bedroom and bath are located on the 1st level along with a large laundry room with a washer and dryer. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms with high ceilings, vinyl laminate flooring, and ceiling fans. A full bathroom is also located on the second floor.
Plenty of onsite parking is available. During the peak summer months, the Island Explorer shuttle picks up and drops off at many location on Mount Desert Island and is a great way to get to Acadia without the hassle of finding a parking spot. This service is free and runs from June 23rd through Columbus day.
Unit 2 is also a seasonal rental. Other guests will be sharing the parking area. Both units have private entrances.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very good
10.0 / 10.0
This house was very clean and cozy, as well as being well stocked. The only thing I would wish for is more seating around the island, but I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay with family-very clean. Property owner was very helpful and responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this area and home! It was cozy, clean and well stocked. The only issue we had was with a fan/light in an upstairs bedroom, but the weather was comfortable enough to open windows, so fortunately it wasn't really an issue. We also loved that it had a nice grill and a fire pit so we enjoy an fire and make s'mores! We would highly recommend this place and would absolutely stay here again! Thank you Mike!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location...away from all the tourists, but close enough to all the activities. Beautiful scenery and enough bedrooms for everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was just as pictured and very clean! Very close to Southwest Harbor, we had fun at Beech Mountain, Beech Cliffs, and the Ships Harbor trail. Echo Lake is close as well. Safe and quiet location.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet side of island.
Still close enough to amenities however.
Lots of bed space but general eating space or gathering space is limited.
Very comfortable beds and kitchen has all appliances and utensils needed.
Nice outdoor fire pit and grille area.
Oddly for a woods setting almost no bugs.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place. Quiet. It was very busy on the other side of the island, so it was nice to be able to unwind at the end of the day. I would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at this place. It was very clean. It was located close to Acadia National Park. It had 4 good size bedrooms. It also is only a few years old and in very good condition. I would definitely recommend this VRBO unit to others looking for a great place to stay.
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay, and the property was just as we expected. It was located in a wooded setting and somewhat secluded. There is another Unit attached to this, and it was occupied during our stay. We had no issues with sound from the neighbors. Overall it was a very quiet and peaceful location. It was definitely on the quiet side of the Island and away from the tourist and craziness of Acadia National Park. It was exactly what we wanted. It was in a great location for us as we did a lot of hiking and there were tons of trail heads within 15 minutes. Getting to the National Park was easy, but took about 30 minutes to get to the tourist spots and park road. There is an IRVING Gas station just down the road and has a great selection of to-go food and Ice cream. We took advantage of this a few nights after hiking as a lot of things were closed after labor day. The property seemed to be well stocked and seemed to have everything you could need. My wife and I only used the first floor, but there were bedrooms upstairs that looked real nice. The Bed in Master Bedroom was comfortable and the shower had great pressure. The window coverings are odd but functional and really not an issue, just weird. We were very happy and had no real issues, and thought the value we got for the cost was great. We would stay here again if we came back to the park.
10.0 / 10.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orchard Hills Circle. Family vacation with adult children and their significant others. The house was clean and with all conveniences. The host allows pets, so we were able to vacation with our senior lab and new addition- lab puppy. Recommend hiking with your dogs at Little Long Pond in Seal Harbor.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is so clean, comfy and inviting. The pictures truly don’t do it justice. We had 5 adults and there was ample space to hang out to eat and talk plus sleep. The location is quiet yet not a bad ride to Bar Harbor, Acadia, etc. We go different places every year but if I ever wanted to go back to a place year after year …this would be it!
8.0 / 10.0
We had a very comfortable stay for a week. The townhouse is conveniently located on the Southwest Harbor side of Mount Desert Island. The beds are comfortable, there's plenty of storage for your clothing and it was great having a washing machine and dryer. Our black lab was welcome and comfortable there which was a plus.
10.0 / 10.0
This property and listing were excellent. Plenty of room as there were 4 adults who spent the week hiking, trying out the restaurants, visiting the sites, and relaxing. Place was clean, modern in appearance, and conveniently located for hiking many trails if not all in Acadia, and 20 minutes to Bar Harbor and other places of interest. This property was clean, layout was functional, and had everything needed for a week of fun. Water pressure and hot water for showers for the 4 of us after a day of hiking was available. The property is on the quiet side of the island so local harbors and places to eat were not as crowded and much easier to navigate and quite frankly more enjoyable. Manager was on-site and easy to contact and talk to. He was extremely knowledgably of area and willing to share his insights as to places to visit and eat. Property was well cared for and lots of places to walk our dog safely. Lots of lobster roadside stops and good restaurants within 10 minutes of drive in nearby harbors. We are definitely considering coming back next summer to this location.
10.0 / 10.0
The home was clean and beautiful in a good location with easy access to all areas of Acadia. There is a lot of closet space in each of the upstairs bedrooms. The fans use remote controls to increase/decrease the speed of the fan and to turn the fan light on and off.
8.0 / 10.0
New property on quiet side
Our family of three, our mini golden doodle and another family of four stayed at the property. The property was very clean, brand new, had plenty of bedrooms for our group. The only down side is the livingroom/kitchen was quiet small for our size group. We mainly spent time enjoying Acadia outside of the rental however once there during downtime it was a bit tight. Overall, we loved the quiet side area, the wooden and secluded space of the property, close to the small downtown area and close enough to the main Acadia hiking and Bar Harbor.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet getaway
The owners were super accommodating! We ended up needing to move our trip dates and with one phone call he helped us change our week so that it worked for everyone involved. The house was clean and well stocked and the location was great for our needs. Would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect property, perfect location.
Have no negative remarks about my stay. Perfectly clean and equipped kitchen, roomy bedrooms. Nice and quiet location.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall great!
This property was extremely clean and the perfect balance! Lots of bedroom space and overall good amenities! Only downside is the seating at the table is not toddler friendly and there’s no outdoor seating.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful spot on the Quietside
We had a wonderful 3 week vacation in this rental. The place was super clean and super convenient to everything we wanted to do on MDI. Our two boys (10 & 7) had fun exploring the woods around the property. The kitchen was stocked and we used the outdoor grill a lot. Hope we can return in the near future!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home with excellent accommodations. Owner was great to work with.
Friendly and helpful owner made this an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, clean, and fully stocked with everything you could need! Can’t wait to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Best choice
This was our first time in Maine. I had found this home and am so glad I chose it for my family. It is beautiful and clean. The little extras in there was great. The owner is very responsive. I would stay here again without any hesitation
8.0 / 10.0
A nice place on the quiet side
This is a new property and they still have a few kinks to work out. But overall the property itself is very nice and clean. It is on the quiet side so a bit of a drive to Bar Harbor in about 20 to 30 minutes away from the main attractions. However it is right next to a few great hiking locations!
10.0 / 10.0
18 Orchard Hills
The place was clean with everything we needed. It’s on the quiet side of the island away from the hustle of bar harbor. There are quite a few restaurants options within 10 minutes which was nice. Plenty of views and hiking within minutes!
10.0 / 10.0
Decent value; convenient property
The property was very clean and fully furnished. Comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water. Very quiet between 8 PM and 5 AM, when road noise from Route 102 subsides. Very convenient to access Bar Harbor/Ellsworth in either direction with points of interest and great seafood both ways.. Close to Bass Harbor for sunrises and sunsets, and all of Acadia National Park. Fairly priced, with enough comforts to make us glad we chose this property and, as with all rentals, enough funkiness to make us glad to finally be home after two weeks. Overall no complaints whatsoever and would stay again.
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing Find! Best rental ever! Comfortable firm beds, excellent frig with ice machine, dishwasher, gas grill, large washer/dryer, lots of hot water for 4 showers every morning, ceiling fans with AC worked well to keep cool. We were a little concerned that the living room would be too small but it worked out well. Note: no hot tub, fire pit or AC but none were listed. We plan to return next year!Located just far away enough from the road that we felt comfortable with the dog going for very short “escape” runs out of the door. Regarding the floor plan, the master bedroom and its bathroom are off the laundry room off of the living room. On the upper floor, you first hit a jumbo closet, then the bathroom and turn to find 2 bedrooms and 3rd smaller bedroom. This “townhouse” is attached to another unit but there is a storage space between the 2 units so no windows are looking into each other. Multiple parking spaces. On the quietside but we felt everything was easy to get to everywhere – 3 minutes to Hodgdon’s Seafood for great live or cooked seafood at affordable prices, 10 minutes to Southwest IGA supermarket, 10 minutes to Ship Yard and Wonderland hiking trails, 25 minutes to Bar Harbor for tours, restaurants and Hannaford supermarket, and 36 minutes to Ellsworth on the mainland. Northern bike carriage trails are easy to get to in 20 minutes. Honestly, the only place that takes more 30 minutes or so is Otter Creek and Cove and Jordan Pond that it’s a whole 40 minutes, which really wasn’t a bother – maybe it was the beautiful scenic drives or the relaxed feel of vacation. Google maps always sends you up 102A up the center of MDI but 102 North up the quieter side and takes the same amount of time and is certainly much prettier with a lot less (slow) drivers. Staying on the “quiet side” afforded us a quiet happy evening as well as the opportunity to easily go to Ship Yard and Wonderland hiking trails, easy trails for tide pooling, and Echo Beach Lake with Canada Cliffs and Beech Cliffs Trails. But if you like the hustle and bustle of populated streets, the din of restaurants and party feel of bars, then Bar Harbor is your place. For us, this was a slice of heaven!
10.0 / 10.0
New Modern and Clean!
Amazing Find! Best rental ever! Comfortable firm beds, excellent frig with ice machine, dishwasher, gas grill, large washer/dryer, lots of hot water for 4 showers every morning, ceiling fans with AC worked well to keep cool. We were a little concerned that the living room would be too small but it worked out well. Note: no hot tub, fire pit or AC but none were listed. We plan to return next year!
Located just far away enough from the road that we felt comfortable with the dog going for very short “escape” runs out of the door. Regarding the floor plan, the master bedroom and its bathroom are off the laundry room off of the living room. On the upper floor, you first hit a jumbo closet, then the bathroom and turn to find 2 bedrooms and 3rd smaller bedroom. This “townhouse” is attached to another unit but there is a storage space between the 2 units so no windows are looking into each other. Multiple parking spaces. On the quietside but we felt everything was easy to get to everywhere – 3 minutes to Hodgdon’s Seafood for great live or cooked seafood at affordable prices, 10 minutes to Southwest IGA supermarket, 10 minutes to Ship Yard and Wonderland hiking trails, 25 minutes to Bar Harbor for tours, restaurants and Hannaford supermarket, and 36 minutes to Ellsworth on the mainland. Northern bike carriage trails are easy to get to in 20 minutes. Honestly, the only place that takes more 30 minutes or so is Otter Creek and Cove and Jordan Pond that it’s a whole 40 minutes, which really wasn’t a bother – maybe it was the beautiful scenic drives or the relaxed feel of vacation. Google maps always sends you up 102A up the center of MDI but 102 North up the quieter side and takes the same amount of time and is certainly much prettier with a lot less (slow) drivers. Staying on the “quiet side” afforded us a quiet happy evening as well as the opportunity to easily go to Ship Yard and Wonderland hiking trails, easy trails for tide pooling, and Echo Beach Lake with Canada Cliffs and Beech Cliffs Trails. But if you like the hustle and bustle of populated streets, the din of restaurants and party feel of bars, then Bar Harbor is your place. For us, this was a slice of heaven!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house on quiet side
This rental was beautiful! My one and only complaint was that there were no window dressings in the entire house. Everything else was perfect. The location is about 30 minutes from most Acadia attractions. It is very close to Wonderland, which was honesty my favorite place on the island. I would liked to have been closer to Bar Harbor, but that was my mistake for not researching the island and distances better. Great rental! MDI is amazing!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, clean , comfortable rooms.
Great!
10.0 / 10.0
Couldn’t ask for a better place!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Maine and in this lovely home. It was beyond our expectations, extremely clean, and very tastefully done. The property manager was efficient at responding to all of our concerns and needs. We would absolutely stay here again.
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 $7 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 18 Orchard Hills Circle on Acadia’s Quietside. 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 18 Orchard Hills Circle on Acadia’s Quietside pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 18 Orchard Hills Circle on Acadia’s Quietside?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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