Spacious Cottage-Style Getaway Close to Acadia National Park
House in Southwest Harbor, ME
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 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 essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Acadia Quietside Retreat
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Just minutes away from Acadia National Park, this 3BR/2.5BA home is the perfect home base for your coastal getaway. This two-story, cottage-style home boasts contemporary furnishings and plenty of space to unwind in two living rooms and dining areas. It’s just a 5-minute drive to Long Pond and Echo Lake. Local eateries and shops are right outside your door.
LIVING AREAS
The living room is furnished with a comfy couch and two armchairs. Kick back and watch a movie on the flat-screen TV.
In the basement, a second living room is outfitted with two love seats and two armchairs. The 60” TV is equipped with Apple TV and a surround sound system.
KITCHEN & DINING
You’ll feel right at home in a well-equipped kitchen adorned with charming farmhouse fixtures. As dinner simmers on the stove, enjoy a crisp drink at the kitchen bar with seating for two.
Serve home-cooked meals at the six-person dining table. There’s a second dining table with seating for eight in the basement.
BEDROOMS & BATHS
This two-story home sleeps up to eight guests in three bedrooms.
Sleep soundly in the master bedroom, featuring a king bed, an armchair, and deck access. Adjacent, a bathroom is appointed with a walk-in shower.
The second bedroom has a king bed, while the third bedroom is furnished with a twin-over-full bunk bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed. The second bathroom has a tub/shower combination.
A half bath in the basement provides added convenience.
OUTDOOR AREAS
Step out onto the deck to take in vistas of the lush pine trees.
Below, the patio is equipped with a grill.
EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS
Guest amenities at this dog-friendly home include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for three cars in the alleyway.
This two-story home is accessed via four steps at the entryway.
Each bedroom has a portable air-conditioning unit.
THE LOCATION
Your retreat is in a prime location for outdoor adventures. The Long Pond Trailhead and Echo Lake Beach are both just a 6-minute drive and offer swimming, hiking, and kayaking. Seawall Acadia National Park (with trail access) is an 8-minute drive away. And the Sargent Mountain Trailhead in scenic Acadia National Park is a 15-minute drive.
This home is just steps away from the eateries, shops, and pubs in Southwest Harbor.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Just minutes away from Acadia National Park, this 3BR/2.5BA home is the perfect home base for your coastal getaway. This two-story, cottage-style home boasts contemporary furnishings and plenty of space to unwind in two living rooms and dining areas. It’s just a 5-minute drive to Long Pond and Echo Lake. Local eateries and shops are right outside your door.
LIVING AREAS
The living room is furnished with a comfy couch and two armchairs. Kick back and watch a movie on the flat-screen TV.
In the basement, a second living room is outfitted with two love seats and two armchairs. The 60” TV is equipped with Apple TV and a surround sound system.
KITCHEN & DINING
You’ll feel right at home in a well-equipped kitchen adorned with charming farmhouse fixtures. As dinner simmers on the stove, enjoy a crisp drink at the kitchen bar with seating for two.
Serve home-cooked meals at the six-person dining table. There’s a second dining table with seating for eight in the basement.
BEDROOMS & BATHS
This two-story home sleeps up to eight guests in three bedrooms.
Sleep soundly in the master bedroom, featuring a king bed, an armchair, and deck access. Adjacent, a bathroom is appointed with a walk-in shower.
The second bedroom has a king bed, while the third bedroom is furnished with a twin-over-full bunk bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed. The second bathroom has a tub/shower combination.
A half bath in the basement provides added convenience.
OUTDOOR AREAS
Step out onto the deck to take in vistas of the lush pine trees.
Below, the patio is equipped with a grill.
EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS
Guest amenities at this dog-friendly home include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for three cars in the alleyway.
This two-story home is accessed via four steps at the entryway.
Each bedroom has a portable air-conditioning unit.
THE LOCATION
Your retreat is in a prime location for outdoor adventures. The Long Pond Trailhead and Echo Lake Beach are both just a 6-minute drive and offer swimming, hiking, and kayaking. Seawall Acadia National Park (with trail access) is an 8-minute drive away. And the Sargent Mountain Trailhead in scenic Acadia National Park is a 15-minute drive.
This home is just steps away from the eateries, shops, and pubs in Southwest Harbor.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
At first sight we were impressed as the lights were on and very welcoming! The downstairs was a great area with family room and large dining table in a separate room. All bedrooms could be closed off by separate doors what a plus when traveling with a baby! Nicely furnished throughout! Location was perfect, walking distance to restaurants and some stores. Would stay here again with family!
10.0 / 10.0
Great roomy place near town. Terrific. We all loved it
8.0 / 10.0
Good place to stay for visit to Acadia
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great house with a lot of space. The place was very clean and welcoming. It is a great location not too far from Acadia.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you to our hosts for providing just about every amenity we could have asked for. The house was very clean when we arrived, and we had no trouble getting in using the key code provided. Check-out was easy, too. The house itself is pretty cool and eclectic. Obviously the hosts have a flair for design. The bedding, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and kitchen appliances were all of good quality. Plenty of towels and blankets to use! Everything was incredibly well-organized and well-supplied in the kitchen. We were only two of us plus our dog, so we didn't use the entire house - but we did spread out, especially enjoying the downstairs (basement area done up as a fully-stocked game/entertainment area). The house could comfortably accommodate kids, grandparents, etc. We'd love to come back again and bring additional guests.
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quieter option to Bar Harbor. To note: Many restaurants and shops in both Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor close or limit their hours after the 31st of October. Next time we will visit a little earlier.
Loved the Acadia Quietside Retreat!
10.0 / 10.0
This spacious and well-kept home was comfortable and convenient for our family! Right in the heart of downtown southwest harbor, a few doors down from delicious breakfast and other shopping/food. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Would be happy to stay here again. Clean, spacious, outstanding.
10.0 / 10.0
So roomy and comfortable. Perfect home to use a base to explore Acadia National Park
10.0 / 10.0
The house was so cutely decorated and very comfortable for our party of 5 (one toddler, one couple, and grandparents; the rooms were separated with the primary with king and its bathroom w walk-in shower perfect for the grandparents, then the other king and the bunk room with the tub/shower bathroom on the other side of the house). Would definitely recommend! Southwest Harbor was a super cute little town. Several businesses weren’t open yet but the places we did pop into were all welcoming. We got sandwiches at Little Notch Bakery (highly recommend) and did a lobster tour with Sail Acadia (great for all ages in our party).
5.0 / 10.0
The setting in SE harbor was great. The home has plenty of room to spread out is beautifully decorated. Nice bathrooms.
5.0 / 10.0
Charming, spacious, well equipped house right off the main drag. Walkable to Southwest Harbor and an easy drive to Acadia. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a perfect house both in size, aesthetic, location, everything. We had our friends stay with us for our wedding and it was a great space to cook, get ready etc. We plan to rent it with our families in the future!
4.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
First, the location and cleanliness of the house was excellent. The house is a short walking distance to restaurants and shops. However, the house does have significant issues that need to be addressed – 1. Refrigerator was broken when we arrived. Why didn’t the housekeeping/maintenance staff notice there was no ice being made? We had to use the freezer as our refrigerator since it was the only part of the fridge that was “cold.” We had to buy extra ice for our coolers. Maintenance staff did bring a new small dorm fridge, but it had no freezer. Why couldn’t they just bring a new full size refrigerator with a freezer? 2. The House was an old car repair garage. The master bedroom smells like used oil rags, especially when it’s warm outside. We didn’t use the basement rooms because they are musty and there was no way to connect your own devices, like a video game console for the kids. We could have aired it out by opening the basement door, but there is no screen door and bugs would get inside. It needs a dehumidifier and air freshener. The elderly toaster is broken, but we had a toaster oven as a back-up. I requested these issues to be addressed with Turnkey Operational Maintenance, but they never responded. Why weren’t these issues identified and fixed before we arrived? 3. Other issues that were fixed by maintenance – at least 7 light bulbs were out (including 2 of 3 in the kitchen and a toilet seat was loose to the point of almost falling off. Again, how was this not fixed before we arrived? 4. Internet/Wi-fi is spotty and isn’t available on occasion.5. Several doors on the main level do not stay closed, including the master bath. There are no locks on the bathroom doors. The House is within 5 feet of the road so if you keep the door open, you will smell exhaust and hear traffic. There is also no access to the beach area and no dresser or closet in th
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay. Comfy beds. Great location and very clean. Amazing decor.
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There is a strong odor of propane in the master bedroom esp for the person sleeping closest to the outside wall. There are three propane tanks on the other side of that wall and one of them seems to be leaking. However the neighbor works on cars outside next to the rental property and that could be the source of the smell. Someone needs to i spect those tanks etc.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the perfect getaway when visiting Acadia. Just a minute away from the stores at southwest harbor, perfect quiet location. Super neat interior design.we felt right at home and didn’t want to leave anymore!!!
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent
5.0 / 10.0
This was a great home to travel to with a group of friends! The host was very responsive to any questions we had via text. The home was very clean and we had no issues. We would definitely come back again!
5.0 / 10.0
Property was very much as advertised - very spacious and attractive. I visited with my three kids (7-14) and we had more space than we needed! Beds were comfortable, as was the furniture in the basement family room. Location was great - about 15-20 min (with no traffic) to downtown Bar Harbor, and close to lots of great hiking trails. We were there off season, so it was very quiet, and not too many local businesses were open yet, but there was great coffee and some amazing blueberry turnovers right up the street at the Silent City/St. Druex coffee shop and great breakfast and ice cream at the Quietside Cafe. Plenty of other places within walking distance that would be open in the summer season too. Property management was very responsive when we initially had trouble accessing the WiFi - got us sorted within minutes. Overall a great stay - would have loved to have been able to stay longer!
4.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:This house was perfect for our needs! Rooms were spacious, plenty of bathrooms, and decor was fun! We had a really good time here. Also to note: with doors closed the sound didn’t carry around the house so we could all sleep well with a baby crying in another room. The only thing we’d note is that it was cold in the basement when he hung out there (but the owners warned us this would happen if we came in spring— so it wasn’t a surprise, just a bummer since the TV room is so awesome). We also couldnt get on the internet for awhile but the owners quickly called us and walked us through an alternative. Overall a wonderful place to stay!!!
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 $171 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Cottage-Style Getaway Close to Acadia National Park. 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 Spacious Cottage-Style Getaway Close to Acadia National Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious Cottage-Style Getaway Close to Acadia National Park?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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