Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Wendell Gilley Museum
6 min walk
Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Flying Mountain Trailhead
4 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
21 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Our charming 2 bedroom cottage sits in Southwest Harbor on prestigious Clarke Point Road. It is across the street overlooking beautiful gardens with a view Of the harbor. It is situated halfway between the village and Beals Lobster Pound. Relax on the front deck for lunch or on the chaise lounge to read a book. Smell the salt air and enjoy peeks of lobster boats, sailboats, and the actions of a working harbor. The cottage is located right in town with sidewalks that meander down to the town dock, Two amazing lobster pounds with gorgeous views of the harbor, one of which is the famous Beals Lobster Pound. The historic Claremont Inn and gourmet restaurants are blocks away..No need for a car. You can walk to town and dine at gourmet restaurants, shop at upscale boutiques, specialty wine, cheese and historic Sawyers Market, a great library, and a playground for small children. You may also flag down the free Acadia Bus in front of the cottage for a ride to any part of the island: towns, hiking trails, movies. You can walk into town and rent a bike and load it up on the bus to be dropped off anywhere in route. The location allows for great independence for all, especially older children.

Acadia National Park mountain hikes: Flying Mountain, Perpendicular, Manset Mountain and others are a bike ride away or , a two mile walk or a 5 minute car ride away. Ocean swimming is a lovely 10 minute walk away. Great for adults and kids alike.
We have Kayaks you are welcome to use, but must have a vehicle to transport.

This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wendell Gilley Museum. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
Free WiFi
6 minutes on foot from Wendell Gilley Museum and a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park

Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marilynn Wittenberg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Wood stove

Entertainment

DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina

Things to do

Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming 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)
Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $150 fee no pet hairs are to be left

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Great Location for small children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Charming Overlooking Harbor G

Southwest Harbor Cottage Overlooking Harbor and Gardens Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Diane D.

25 Oct 2024

Over rated

The location of this Southwest Harbor cottage was convenient to Acadia, some restaurants, and minimal shopping. Views of the harbor were limited by waterfront homes. The cottage could use some updates, including better lighting, the furniture was not comfortable, and minimal supplies were provided. In general, the site was rough, overpriced and had a musty smell.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

25 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wondèrful

This cozy little cottage had the perfect location with a gorgeous view of my favorite garden in SWH and the harbor beyond. It is a very short walk to restaurants and shops. We loved having fires in the woodstove. The kitchen was well appointed and the bed was comfortable. We definitely want to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

quaint quiet cottage

loved being in walkable neighborhood

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., South Portland, ME

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Nice to be on quiet side of Acadia. Location great. Could walk to a free EV charger. Comfortable and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The property was exactly as described in the listing. Great location in a quiet area. Great neighborhood to walk our dog. Marilynn and Gary were amazing hosts and very responsive. I will stay here again next time I return to Maine.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carola M.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

celebrating end of Summer

My adult son and I spent a week at this location. We enjoyed the close proximity to the town and the ability to walk in town for coffee or dinner. The home itself was very clean and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We wished the living room furniture was more comfortable. Hosts were great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea w.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

The property was perfect for our stay. Marilynn was wonderful and even helped with our dogs when we were out! The only negative is our stay wasn’t long enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute get away

We enjoyed our time in southwest harbor. Beautiful area! Nice to be away from all the hustle and bustle of the park. Would recommend the cottage for friends and family when they plan to come this way.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Quiet street location; easy to walk to both dining and shopping. Also easy to drive to other areas of interest. Hosts had lots of books and other literature about the area available to read; they were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage in Great Location

My family throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. There were no issues with the checkin/checkout process, and the description and pictures of the cottage were accurate. The cottage is within walking distance to downtown Southwest Harbor, and less than a half hour to the loop and Bar Harbor. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of four, and the owners did a nice job highlighting some places to eat/visit in the welcome book. I would not hesitate to stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Place

Cute place and convenient in SW Harbor.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful location walking distance to shops and restaurants, lobster and the water. Cute little town with friendly folks and great access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The host/owners were very helpful and gave us some tips on where to go and what to do. The cottage is perfect for up to 4 people who can share 1 bath. Well appointed with everything we needed and the Washer dryer were an added bonus

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and proximity to Acadia

This cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Wonderful location, within walking distance to the marina and many restaurants. Clean and safe area with so much to do near by. We enjoyed staying in southwest harbor which is very close to the park, butich less busy then Bar Harbor. The hosts are helpful and have everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

4 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST

We loved being in SW Harbor in this location...walkable to everything we wanted...Birds everywhere. Great recommendations from owner (who lives next door) on things to do and places to eat. This town is great because you are close to Acadia and Bar Harbor but it's way quieter and more peaceful for that Maine getaway. LOVED it and will stay here again on another visit!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple, but functional house. Great area

The cottage was as advertised. Clean, functional, and well-stocked. Southwest Harbor is quiet, but very cute and walkable. Only 20-25 minutes to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Owners were very responsive to questions. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope A.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Marathon Weekend

A short walk to the finish line of the MDI Marathon and to Beal's Lobster. A half hour to Bar Harbor. Mid-October means much of the Southwest Harbor town is shutting down though, so don't expect breakfast out options. Nice location for the marathon. Clean simple cottage with space heaters as primary heat source. We had mild weather so not an issue. We made breakfast in one morning and had all of the needed kitchen appliances, pans, top of table items. Plenty of linens and comfy, quiet bedrooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith K., Park Forest, IL

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage in a great location

Southwest Harbor is quiet and pleasant, close to Acadia National Park. This cabin is not fancy but well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen has like-new appliances and all the necessary utensils. There is a large flat screen TV and reliable WI-FI. The beds are comfortable, and I enjoyed sitting outside on the small front deck. There is no air conditioning but the cool weather makes this unnecessary. Pleasant neighborhood location near the harbor and close to the center of town, I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our cottage stay!

Decided to take a quick Acadia trip (our happy place) with my 19 & 22 year-old daughters before the younger one heads back to college. We love staying on the quieter side of the island, and since we needed to travel with our dogs, this cottage was the perfect find. Marilynn is incredibly responsive - she answered questions almost before I asked them, lol. The cottage was sparkling clean, the beds really comfortable, and the deck was a beautiful spot for some pre-dinner apps & drinks. Easy walk into town and helpful suggestions in the welcome binder. I only wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

We so enjoyed our three night stay. The charming and clean cottage was perfect for exploring Acadia and only a short walk to the beautiful town of Southwest Harbor. We will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy little spot w/ great hosts

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was the perfect spot for my family to explore Mount Desert Island from. Walking distance to breakfast spots and ice cream, 5 minute drive to Echo lake and hiking, and a 30 min drive to Bar Harbor and some of the popular spots in the national park. Marilynn and Gary were great hosts with great recommendations for my family which includes a 5 yr old and young dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dodie D.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

SW Cottage

We enjoyed our stay and we were happy to be in SW Harbor which was so close to Acadia and Bar Harbor but less congested. The owners were awesome. So nice and helpful regarding places to go with out two large dogs. We enjoyed biking and hiking in Acadia and walked around Bar Harbor one day exploring shops and eating lunch. The only suggestion I would have would be for small sectional couch to relax on after biking and hiking. In SW Harbor, Main Street has lots to offer. Great shops and eateries. We enjoyed dinners at upper deck, eats pita 2 and the Inn. All were delicious. Thank you Gary and Marilyn for all the information and allowing our dogs! We all had great time! The Davidsons

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay in Southwest Harbor

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage in Southwest Harbor. The cottage was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed. Marilynn was friendly and offered some great suggestions on places to visit and things to do. We were thrilled with our stay and sad to leave. Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023