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Miscellaneous
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    11 min walk
  • Acadia National Park
    3 min drive
  • Gilley's Head Of The Harbor
    1 min walk
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.

New, Oceanfront guest cottage in the quaint village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This adorable cottage is the perfect vacation home for exploring Acadia National Park and the wonderful area surrounding it. Watch the lobster boats do their daily work or day dream you're on one of the beautiful yachts coming and going from our working waterfront/marina. Village amenities, such as restaurants, galleries, shops, bakeries, and bike shop are within a 5 minute walk. Park highlights such as Bass Harbor Head Light, Seawall, and Echo Lake are within a 10 minute drive. This house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, King bedroom and bath are on the first floor with an open loft with a queen bed and reading nook upstairs. The kitchenette includes a hightop table, refrigerator, microwave, Kuerig coffee pot, toaster, electric skillet, and outdoor grill. Large double copper sink in the bathroom allows for dishwashing for those light meals. This guest cottage is located on a shared property, there's multiple outdoor recreational areas including fire pits, grill, outdoor table, and lobster cooker, and a private porch with rocking chairs for quietly observing the harbor. Based upon availability multiple houses can be booked together with a 10% discount. Parking is available for 2 vehicles.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Wendell Gilley Museum. The cottage offers a kitchenette and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, patio and living room
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes on foot from Wendell Gilley Museum and a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park
Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Southwest Harbor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Christie Dysart

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Home is not pet allergen free.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage
A Whale's Tail Cottage Southwest Harbor
A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage Southwest Harbor

Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Host and Location
Christie was a first class host and made the entire experience a pleasure. She was flexible and made our stay a real pleasure. The home was incredibly charming and in an incredible location close to the restaurants in south harbor. We were very comfortable in the home and had everything we could ask for in our stay. It was nice being on the quiet side of Acadia and we enjoyed the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The property was clean and well appointed. We were very comfortable and it was very quiet as we like at night. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whales Tale
Very cute Place right at start of working pier. Fabulous resteraunt accross the street. we were visited by a deer in the yard each morning & evening. The Host is unbelievably accomadating!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to lay your head after Acadia visit
Christy was great! The place was just the right spot to go back and forth to Acadia. Whales Tail was clean and the right size for a couple. Visit the Upper Deck next door during season
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A breath of fresh air!
This little cottage oozed pride in ownership and real thoughtful concern and consideration for the guests. From the comfy beds to the warm inviting charm this place was perfect. Thankyou Christie and Tom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Base for Acadia activities
The Whale’s Tail is a clean, comfortable home away from home for couples or small family groups. The bed ( we used downstairs only) was comfortable and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Dublin, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
We had a wonderful time at this property. It is convenient to everything that the area has to offer. Hiking Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor Bass Harbor and Winter Harbor. We hit them all. I give it five stars all the way around thank you. We will will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back!
What a great place! Had everything we needed to be a perfect home base as we explored Acadia and the surrounding areas. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful and the accommodations were just right for our needs. The outdoor cooking and dining area made it easy to enjoy the view of the marina and harbor. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
Really great host an truly wonderful place in a prime location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Very clean and charmingly decorated
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Southwest Harbor
We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway to Southwest Harbor ME. Christy had everything set and ready to go. The house is clean and has all the necessary touches for a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G., Blue Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Clean well decorated, had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with great outdoor cooking
We enjoyed our stay, especially the walking distance to town and many outdoor activities. The cottage is snug, clean and nicely decorated. The outdoor kitchen was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to visit Acadia
The property is just past the center of Southwest Harbor and located near a marina, so you can see the water. It was easy to access all the sites of Acadia from this location. The cottage is new and everything is in good working order. If you plan to cook, you do need to take the limited kitchen into account. Still, it met our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
This cottage is the perfect location on the "quiet side" of this area. Walkable to town, buses available to all attractions, amazing view and fitted out with everything we needed for a wonderful visit to the Bar Harbor area!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Our stay at Whale's Tail cottage was an all around great experience and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best! Seriously!
From the get go we had a great experience. Our booking had a security issue which was handled immediately by Christy. She was prompt, thorough and thoughtful. Our arrival and entry was painless. Her and her families attention to detail is unmatched. The home was spotless, up to date/new, charming and the perfect place to come back to after a long day adventuring. The loft was our daughters favorite! The lack of cooking space suited us just fine- we often ate local baked goods for breakfast, a loaf of toasted local sourdough or a bowl of cereal. Lunch and dinner we enjoyed out. The proximity to Acadia is unmatched. Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. It has a spectacular harbor view ; we encountered daily fog which was a bummer for those early morning/ late evening porch hangs. It’s a short walk to a little downtown area with just enough shops, we enjoyed the flamingo festivities and purchased local artisan momentous skipping the run of the mill shops in BH, found a cute sourdough bakery- Seafolk Sourdough which was a fun find and delicious. Hiked our way though many trails of Acadia finding wild blueberries along the way. Dined and enjoyed Bar Harbor and even went to the Mine Lumberjack Show- what a fun and entertaining rain filled evening- especially for our 6year old. Seriously- this home was hands down one of our favorite VRBO rentals- we look forward to a return trip as we just didn’t have enough days to explore all that Acadia has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for Acadia exploring.
This was a great spot for our family on our week stay exploring Acadia. It’s on the “quiet side” of the island but still walkable to a very cute strip of shops and restaurants. It’s an easy drive to Bar Harbor on the days we headed that direction. There are a lot of good hikes that start in just a 5-10 min drive from the house. We used the grill to cook multiple nights and had everything we needed. The fire pit was great for s’mores with the kids and has a great view of the harbor. Everything was comfortable inside. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Lovely very comfortable cottage with everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southwest Harbor
Easy arrival process at a beautiful property with everything we needed for our stay. The owner was wonderful in giving recommendations for our stay and was very easy to reach and responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Cottage is well located on the Quietside with many thoughtful touches. The property owner even dropped off flashlights on a particular Lu windy night when she thought the power could go out. It didn’t but we felt well taken care of. Had we been there during Summer the outdoor spaces also liked very inviting. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay at The Whales Tail
This little cabin near the docks was clean, beautiful, and the perfect place to stay! It is in a great location, everything in the cabin was spotless, and felt as cozy as home. I have stayed in many different cabins on the island over the last 2 decades, and this by far was the best kept, most modern, and I would definitely recommend this to any looking for a cozy getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., East Peoria, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a beautiful, well equipped home. Hosts communicated well and were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Fred L., West Chester, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and nicely updated, but it doesn't have a kitchenette.
This property was very clean and nicely updated. The view of the water, the fire pit, and outdoor table were very nice. It is nicely decorated inside and has many of the things you need. However, to describe this is a "kitchenette" is highly deceptive. It needs a work surface and a sink in the common area to be called a kitchenette. Washing dishes in the bathroom was less than optimal. It desperately needs storage space for everyday items like cereal and bread and there are no closets at all. There is no dresser in the loft and there is plenty of room for one. Plan to live out of your suitcase and have dry goods scattered about the living room. Also, the huge oil truck out front could have been tucked away or parked at the marina, it is the first thing you see when you pull in and the first thing when you walk outside. Finally, a laundry area would be a huge improvement for an active family. We thought of several different layouts that would have used this space much more effectively and we would put a second sink and some storage and counter surfaces as the number top priorities. Owner was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Quiet s
Beautifully appointed cozy cottage in Soutwest Harbor within walking distance of local restaurants and shopping. A quiet retreat to relax and enjoy nearby hiking trails and other activities and take in the incredible views of Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless loft in convenient location
The cottage is modern, tastefully designed, and immaculate. The view of the ocean is limited, but the breeze is wonderful. We enjoyed walking down to the marina to look at the boats in the beautiful harbor. The location is great for families, as most activities are a short drive away, plus downtown is an easy 5-10 min walk. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022