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7 Minutes to Acadia, Steps from Town, Harbor Views & Air Conditioning

House in Southwest Harbor, ME

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
5.0 · 25 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walk to downtown shops and harbor with scenic views.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Rear patio with grill invites al fresco Maine evenings.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Ductless A/C in every room for cool summer comfort.

Property details

Discover why the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island is where the real magic happens. This charming New England–style home sits within an easy walk of downtown Southwest Harbor's restaurants, shops, and harbor — with water views right from your doorstep. Stay cool, stay comfortable Unlike most island rentals, this home has full ductless A/C in every room — because Maine summers aren't always as cool as their reputation, and 90°F days on MDI are no fun without it. Steps to everything, minutes to Acadia • Walk to downtown shops, restaurants & the harbor • 20-minute drive to Acadia National Park's best trails and viewpoints • Right on the free Island Explorer shuttle route — leave the car behind • "Quiet side" location means fewer crowds, same jaw-dropping scenery Space for the whole crew Sleeps 6 comfortably across 3 bedrooms and 4 beds, with 2 full bathrooms. Need more room? Ask about our attached studio ADU — private entrance, no shared walls — perfect for extended family or an extra couple. Easy in, easy out Skip the meet-and-greet hassle with self check-in via smartlock — arrive on your schedule. Come discover why the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island is really where the real magic happens! Located within an easy walk of downtown downtown Southwest Harbor's restaurants, shops, and harbor —this cute New Englander style home with harbor views is the perfect base to explore all the treasures of MDI. Just a short drive to some of the best attractions Acadia has to offer and located on the Island Explorer route so you can travel around car free. The space Enjoy seasonal harbor views from the living room, while enjoying a movie or game night. The eat in kitchen has been updated to feature all the modern amenities so you can cook at home. Or treat yourself and enjoy one of our great local restaurants. The first floor also features a flex space for an extra lounge or office, plus two full baths, and access to the patio. Three bedrooms are located on the second floor and both baths are on the first floor. This home is a renovated 1800's classic New England style home. We have added energy efficient heating and cooling and new windows, as well as all new baths and a large modern kitchen. Please note the original layout of the home has been preserved which includes the bathrooms being located on the first floor of the house. The stairs to the second floor are steep, as was typical of 19th century homes of this style. Guest access There is an attached one bedroom ADU, that can be rented with the home if your party needs more space for an additional fee. This may be occupied by another group during your stay. The units do not share any interior walls or outdoor space. There is a shared driveway. Other things to note We have air conditioning, as well as heat! Recent summers on MDI have regularly seen temps over 90 degrees, so you will be relieved to have the option of ac when you want it. Upstairs bedrooms feature 2 queen rooms and one room with two twin beds. Please note there are layouts of the first and second floor included with the property photos. The all new kitchen has all the modern amenities and is well stocked for cooking for your group. The spacious living room features a large sectional couch and a TV where you can stream from any of your services or enjoy a game night! The back patio has a grill and table for outdoor dining. We have a deep love of the Acadia region and love sharing our local knowledge with our guests. We provide an online guidebook which gives great suggestions for hikes, bites, drinks, shops, and so much more. We also feature a calendar of local events so you can experience real local charm. If you’re looking to experience a local lobster bake we can steer you to the best lobster pound or if you would like to make them on your own, we can connect you with our local lobsterman where you can pick them up from him at the dock and enjoy cooking them yourselves in our large lobster pot! We supply a starter supply of the follow to get your trip started right! 2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom 1 roll paper towels per kitchen Facial tissues Dishwasher pods Dish Soap Hand soap Laundry detergent Bar soap in showers Coffee filters Some basic cooking spices Please Note: Guests are required to sign a separate rental agreement within [48 hours] of booking. A copy of this agreement will be sent to you via email or messaging upon booking confirmation.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Deck

    Deck

Guest reviews

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Ryan

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September 2026

Great peaceful location near the coast and a short drive or jog to hiking trials and Acadia.

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Kirsten

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August 2026

Our stay was great! Our host communicated well and the location was ideal!

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Kevin

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August 2026

We loved our stay! Cute place, well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The windows and fans cooled the upstairs nicely.

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John

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August 2026

wonderful stay in SW harbor quiet side of acadia and the place was perfect… as described and very clean wish i could have stayed longer and the host was very helpful and responsive

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 9:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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