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Harbor Watch Apartment- water views and walk to town

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Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

With a stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This beach apartment is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching.

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbor Watch Apartment- water views and walk to town

Come discover why the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island is really where the action is! Enjoy sunrises over the harbor from the living room or bedroom. Located within walking distance of everything downtown has to offer, this cute apartment with harbor views is the perfect base to explore all the treasures of MDI. Just a short drive to some of the best attractions in Acadia and located on the Island Explorer route so you can travel around the island hassle free. Be among the first to enjoy this new renovation, including new furniture.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet must be pre-approved by host.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Harbor Watch Apartment- water views and walk to town Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: The property was exceedingly clean. The decor was fresh and modern. The kitchen was very well stocked with plenty of utensils, mugs, bowls, plates, etc. A few important basics were provided such as a fresh sponge, salt & pepper, paper towels, coffee filters, toilet paper, tissues, detergent, shower soap. There were plenty of blankets.Cons: The stairs to the bedroom upstairs are very steep and narrow (about a 91/2” rise and a 7 1/2” run). The bathroom is downstairs so the steep staircase is challenging for people who have to get up at night to use the toilet. The bathroom is at the end of the kitchen. There is a toilet and a lovely shower but no sink. You need to use the kitchen sink to brush your teeth and wash your face and hands. There is no outlet in the bathroom and none in the kitchen near the bathroom door so if you want to dry your hair and use the 3/4 length mirror in the bathroom you need to stand at the other end of the kitchen. This doesn’t seem like the most sanitary arrangement. I took the hairdryer upstairs and used the mirror in the bedroom. There is no closet. Since I was there for a semi-formal wedding this was a challenge. I hung my dress on one of the four pegs by the front door. There is no disposal and the trash cans are in the bathroom and the living room - neither is a good place for food waste. A bin under the sink would help. The ceiling in the bedroom has a narrow section that is not slanted - tall people beware (I’m only 5’4”)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very clean and the host was very helpful and responsive. The views right outside are beautiful, and it is only a relatively short walk to the nearest town. We loved it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little apartment on the side of the house. Very cozy and inviting, and it had what we needed for our trip to Mount Desert Island. My s/o appreciated having the pull-out couch option downstairs with his balance issues and the narrow, steep stairs were hard for him after hiking all day. It was easy on/off access to everywhere we wanted to go, which was all over the island! Even with it being a main road through town, I did not find it affected my sleep or privacy at all. Great little spot for resting, would recommend again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful place. The kitchen was well-stocked and had the space and all the tools we needed to cook our meals. The location is perfect, on the quiet side of the island but across the street from a pebble beach and only a half mile to the cute town of Southwest Harbor, with a grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, art galleries, gift shops and a bakery. It’s an easy drive to some amazing hikes. Perfect for a couple’s getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry k.

Liked: Cleanliness
worked for us; walkability & proximity to perfect small town a real plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Our stay in Southwest Harbor was perfect, the apartment had everything we needed and was very conveniently located. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and we loved the shower! I look forward to booking this place again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jmunsey828

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The apartment was very nice! Jen was super helpful during our stay. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025