With a stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead.
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 28 min drive - 27.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Beal's Lobster Pier - 5 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 12 min walk
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive
Seafood Ketch - 3 min drive
The Colonel's Restaurant - 22 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Quiet 3-bedroom house in Southwest Harbor, perfect for families with pets!
Located in Southwest Harbor, this welcoming house with a large private yard is a dream. With 3 bedrooms including 2 with queen beds and 1 with twin beds, guests will find the space soothing and serene. The house also features an open floor plan with fully equipped kitchen and dining for 8, as well as a cozy living room with a sofa bed for additional guests. The property is located just 1.5 miles from the center of town and only 15 miles to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. There’s also plenty of room for multiple vehicles and to park/turn around RVs and trailers.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. 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.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
4 steps to reach entrance
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Unit size: 1,479 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Gather all used towels and leave on the bathroom floor.
Leave used beds folded down, no need to strip linens.
Please do not start the washing machine, we will take care of the cleaning!
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets must not be left at the property unattended.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Highchair & pack and play available.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property does not have elevators
Reviews
Quiet 3-bedroom house in Southwest Harbor, perfect for families with pets! Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Renee M.
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Renee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kasey B.
27 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the PERFECT spot for my family and I to stay while exchanging vows in Acadia. The host was very easy to communicate with. The house was everything we needed but the best part was the privacy. It’s completely hidden off of the road and no neighbors on top of you. Deer came to visit us every day which elevated the experience. We had my 15 month old son with us and the house was very accommodating for him too. Love that we didn’t have to bring a pack and play or high chair as it was already there! The Southwest Harbor side of the island was the ideal location for us.
Kasey B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim L.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was secluded. Saw deer & fox outside the vrbo in the morning.
Jim L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jcg G.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just excellent and exceptionally responsive host. Lovely!
Jcg G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was spotless and exceedingly quiet. Location less than 30 minutes from anyplace on Mt Dessert Island.We loved having the friendly Gotts Market 3 minutes awayOur host responded promptly and took care of any issue immediately,
Robert M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie E.
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ac, pet friendly, family friendly
Stephanie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher F.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Quiet Side of MDI
Tucked away off the road, in a great location on the "quiet side", away from the crowds of Bar Harbor. Easy access as a home base to explore Acadia and all the island has to offer. Had a great time visiting Maine on our family vacation!
Christopher F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
Clean, comfortable house. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine M.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay
Beautiful home in a peaceful location a bit back in the woods away from the main road. Daily visit from a local doe and my daughter even saw a fox. Everything was cozy and comfortable. Easy check-in and the home has everything you would need. Bedrooms were comfortable and shower water pressure and heat was great. Strong WiFi signal. And communication with the owner was always quick and easy. Highly recommend!
Christine M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rupam C.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, very responsive owner
The house is completely secluded, quite a distance from the road but very close to a gas station and a store, which made it an ideal location for us.The house is very well maintained with all amenities and well stocked. The owner was very responsive and helpful. She would reply within 5 minutes of a message.We had a great stay and would definitely recommend.
Rupam C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen K.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Acadia
Excellent location to access the main areas of Acadia and especially on Southwest Harbor side. The house was a little tricky to find via GPS but instructions to look for Gotts market were helpful. Several rooms have air conditioners, which can be helpful as middle of summer can be warm. Very comfortably furnished!
Jen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B., Westlake Village, USA
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Private retreat.
The house was tucked away off the road in a large opening surrounded by trees. A few deer would visit daily. There were 4 adults in our party. It was nice to relax in the morning having coffee and siting on the outside deck. There are a couple lobster pounds nearby that are excellent. The town of Bar Harbor is about a 30-minute drive. We would stay there again.