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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

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Washer

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park12 min walk
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse7 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden24 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had 5 in our group. We had lots of space, our own bedrooms and i think we used every room in the place. Nice hiking t...

Patti S.

Oct 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Magnificent Ocean Views and Easy Access to Acadia National Park

Seawall Haven - A charming 4 bedroom Acadia retreat that will ensure an abundance of rest and relaxation during your next Acadia vacation. Located on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island, this comfortable home is just an easy half mile stroll to the Seawall, the gateway to Ship Harbor and Wonderland, two of Acadia’s most iconic and inspiring walks.

Five minutes to Bass Harbor Lighthouse, this property is also an easy drive to the rest of Acadia National Park, including direct ocean access at the Cable Crossing Road with great views of the mountains of Acadia. 30 minutes from Cadillac Mountain, the Carriage Trails of Acadia, and downtown Bar Harbor.

Features: a large living room with skylight, dining room, fully equipped kitchen with a water view breakfast nook, two spacious queen bedrooms (one with full bath), two single twin bedrooms, and second bath with a walk-in shower. Seawall Haven also has an enclosed sun porch where you can relax after a day of touring the island and an adjacent outdoor dining patio on which to entertain your friends while enjoying the spacious back gardens.

Family friendly, a high chair and portable crib are also available, and children are welcome!

Located along the Free Island Explorer Bus route, just a two and a half mile ride to downtown Southwest Harbor and 5 miles to Echo Lake as well as the other principal hiking trails of the Quietside. This home comes well equipped, designed to make your vacation stress and worry free.

Property manager

Katheryn C. Keene

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Southwest Harbor

This holiday home is located in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, and is in a rural area and on a lake. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 12 min walk
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬26 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive
‪Colonel's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Ocean Views and Easy Access to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Ocean Views and Easy Access to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Ocean Views and Easy Access to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Ocean Views and Easy Access to Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Echo Lake Beach and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

23 June 2024

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Fantastic Stay

Everything you could ask for. The property was clean and beautiful and the host was amazing. They were incredibly responsive to questions and they were so sweet and kind! I had a fantastic time and will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

24 Oct 2023

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Spacious house with all amenities and friendly deer

We had 5 in our group. We had lots of space, our own bedrooms and i think we used every room in the place. Nice hiking trails and lighthouse in 5 to 10 minute drive and only a 1/2 hour from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Communication and arrival/departure instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emelie K.

15 Oct 2023

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Lovely home in quiet area

We had a lovely stay at this home. We were 2 adults and an infant. The home had a Graco pack and play where our baby slept, as well as a high chair and stroller (we didn’t try the stroller). The kitchen was well equipped with cooking supplies and basic items such as salt/pepper and olive oil. We would definitely come again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

5 Oct 2023

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Good location to explore Acadia

Had everything one might need.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahli Z.

29 Aug 2023

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Beautiful stay on the Quietside

Absolutely lovely and roomy property. There is an ocean view although you have to walk or drive approximately a quarter mile for ocean access. The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. There were so many thoughtful amenities throughout the property. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend this house to anyone considering visiting the island!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee L., Pawleys Island SC

19 Aug 2023

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Nice and quiet

We booked the property because all the bedrooms were on the first floor and it was close to SW Harbor. The house was very comfortable and spacious and had everything we needed—except the oven didn’t work so I didn’t bake my usual blueberry pie. Our host Katie was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty U.

16 Aug 2023

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Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay and the beauty all around us. Waking up to the deer was such a treat in the sun room. We saw so much and still not enough time. A place to visit again... We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the family. Lots of great places to eat close by too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard V.

31 July 2023

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Mt Desert Vacay

We had an enjoyable week at Seawall, and the accommodations at 436 were perfect for us. We were six total; my wife and I, our two daughters, and our oldest daughter's boyfriend and another friend. The house was a great fit for our clan, well maintained and equipped with everything we needed. All the beds were comfortable and and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The location was also great, with easy access to anything you'd want to do in Acadia. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D., South Riding, VA

17 July 2023

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A perfect trip!

This was the perfect house for our week in Maine! Between me, my husband and our two boys there was more than enough room, a large well-equipped kitchen, clean and comfortable bedrooms and a great outdoor patio/grill that we made good use of many times. We loved walking down to the Seawall and even got to do some stargazing one night. This was a rescheduled trip that was supposed to happen summer 2020 so we enjoyed EVERYTHING in the area including hiking in Acadia, Echo Lake, shopping and dinner in Bar Harbor, a whale tour (we saw 6 humpback whales!) and lots of lobster and blueberry pie/ice cream. My family is already talking about the next time we come. Thank you so much for your hospitality and warm welcome! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

14 July 2023

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A wonderful stay

We had a delayed 50th anniversary gathering in Seawall with our kids and grands. The house was clean, comfortable, and had most of the comforts of home. The kitchen was very well equipped from seafood preparation and utensils needed to baking items that you usually do not find in a rental. We were able to enjoy Woodland trails, bass harbor lighthouse, and the kids had some wonderful hikes. The setting was lovely, the lupines were in bloom and deer were all around. We had dinner one night in the café dry dock, excellent meal. Though the weather left much to be desired as it was showery and foggy which can be so typical of the coast, it didn’t stop us from doing what we wanted to do. We were sorry to leave MDI at our week’s end. Thanks Katie for your lovely home and hospitality. You are a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergey D.

10 July 2023

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Good house for family

The house is very nice and we are very happy with our stay. The location is close to everything but not on the touristy part of the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

25 June 2023

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Perfect Location & Wonderful Vacation!

We made the trip to Maine from out of state with our 5 year old and 2 year old. This location was a perfect place for us! We love Southwest Harbor and found so many fun things to do with the kids nearby- Wonderland Trail, Ship Harbor, Echo Lake Beach, the Seawall, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and more! The house was perfect with plenty of room for us and the kids and even some nice extras like a high chair, books, and umbrella stroller. We were able to use the porch and yard during nap times and the kids enjoyed afternoons running through the yard blowing bubbles and watching the deer! It was great to have a full kitchen to keep snacks and make breakfasts and lunch and it was close to several kid friendly restaurants along with ice cream right in southwest harbor. It was so hard to leave and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

20 June 2023

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Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. Nice quiet location that was a short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. My kids loved all the deer that were always around. We enjoyed the short walk down to the Seawall and Charlotte’s Lobster Pound. Made our vacation very pleasant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vickie E.

25 Oct 2022

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Great Vacation

This house was the perfect number of bedrooms for our family. We loved the individual private space and the large living room & dining room to get together. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need -- no searching for a tool to make due Also plenty of paper towels, tissues and trash bags. Also loved that they had salt & pepper & ice & coffee (left over from a previous rental I suspect) and more - even 2 coolers for our use. The only thing we missed was a dishwasher. Great location, easy to get everywhere we wanted to go. The sunroom was a great place to sit with your coffee and watch the deer. Lots of brochures and suggestions on what do to in the area. Many places close for the season in Mid-October so be sure to call and confirm they are still open. We recommend this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renell S.

24 Oct 2022

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Mainiacs in Acadia

While we are “local” we had not traveled to Acadia, so we excited for our bucket list trip So, Our SW Harbor rental was a considered decision. We were delighted with the house & location. Very clean, comfortable & well equipped..even ice! Fluffy towels & nice bedding. Plenty of hot water. A great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

16 Oct 2022

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So Cute & Cozy

Katheryn saved our trip to Maine after our original vrbo was cancelled just hours before arrival. She opened up her home to us and was so incredibly helpful in suggestions on the places to check out with the limited time we had. Every recommendation exceeded our hopes while visiting Acadia. The house is so cute and cozy!! Being on the quiet side of the island was absolutely perfect and so enjoyable. It all worked out how it should have. Because of a trail recommendation from Katheryn, I got engaged on one of the most beautiful trails on the island!! A wonderful experience all around because of both the house and the host. We will definitely be returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

9 Oct 2022

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Hits all the right notes

Our family loved our fall stay at Seawall. Katie was a fantastic host - very accommodating, communicative, easy check-in, and she provided lots of information about the island. The house was clean, comfortable and well situated to all our favorite things about MDI including great hiking and SW harbor village restaurants. We couldn’t have asked for more out of our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N., Winnsboro

17 Sept 2022

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Kitchen was very well stocked; bathrooms were roomy and well suppled: house was immaculate.

Great house and location. Cannot say enough kind words about this home. Loved it. The deer was a big bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

9 Aug 2022

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Perfect Location

The house was a perfect location on the quiet side. It is well maintained and exactly as described. Katie was easy to work with and made sure all of our needs were taken care of.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale D.

31 July 2022

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A Perfect Quietside Property

We've been vacationing on the island for 20 years and had outgrown our regular accommodations in SWH, so we decided to give Seawall a shot this year and boy are we glad we did. Can't say enough nice things about our stay here! From impeccable communications with Katie to cleanliness, ease of use, accommodations, etc., we were thrilled with Seawall. The house is cozy but also affords plenty of room for folks to chill out and decompress after a day of activity on the island. The location is a little off the beaten path but that's a fundamental part of the charm. It's so peaceful, too, sitting on the front deck with a drink, a windowpane view of the water framed by trees, deer milling about...you get the picture. But above all else, if you like to cook, well, this is a property that sees you! The kitchen is thoroughly appointed: appliances, cookware, dishware, flatware--it's all there. Heck, the carving knives were sharp and carving knives are NEVER sharp at rental properties! Best of all was the new Weber grill (propane included) that yielded burgers and dogs and jerk chicken and Italian sausage and London Broil, plus a bushel of grilled veggies. We like to eat out on the island a few times a week, but we also love sitting around enjoying a homemade meal, too, and we were able to do that and much more here. We hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

27 July 2022

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Fabulous vacation

Great location and a very attentive host made for a fabulous vacation in beautiful Southwest Harbor. The house was fully stocked and larger than we anticipated. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Talitha H.

22 July 2022

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Lovely vacation

Host was great at getting back to us quickly and she gave us great information about the area. We loved the house. It is a lovely mixture of older with newer updates that was just right for our family. It has a nice open layout with a lovely backyard where you can watch the resident deer. There were many thoughtful touches with plenty of dishes, board games, fans in every room, extra cozy blankets, flashlights, and just about anything you might need on a vacation in Maine. There were not dressers, but this was not an issue as there was plenty of closet space with hangers, and shelves to store clothing. This property is in a great location. We could walk about a half mile to the ocean, we grilled in the lovely back yard, and had a campfire one night at Seawall. We felt like we were returning home after a day of exploring and we liked being able to just relax at the house. We hope to return. It was a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

13 July 2022

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Wonderful week at the Seawall

What a great little gem located on the quiet side of the island, so tranquil yet so close to some of the most breathtaking and iconic scenery in the northeastern United States. The house was very well furnished, above and beyond expectations, with comfortable beds and linens, plenty of paper products, detergent, and even beach towels and children's items including a stroller and a pack and play. The house was clean and welcoming and for indoor days or a midday rest, equipped with a Smart TV and many books and games. Speedy WiFi was also available. On most days, we spent mornings hiking, kayaking, or sightseeing, came back to the house for lunch and a break, then headed out to either the Seawall or one of the two hiking trails within a few miles of the house, or the little hidden beach at the end of Cable Rd. We also watched the 4th of July fireworks from Southwest Harbor, right before turning on Seawall Rd. Katie was a most gracious hostess and made sure that we felt welcomed and settled at the house. She was always available to answer questions and her love and care for the house could be seen throughout every inch of the property. She provided ample information on local highlights and many maps and books about the area for guest's perusal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Lynchburg, VA

2 July 2022

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Wonderful Vacation @ The Quiet Side

Wonderful experience renting the property for the week! Nothing compares to the Quiet Side of the island. 25 minute drive to Bar Harbor and most places in Acadia. Clean house, lots of supplies, and very cute finishing touches to give you the full Maine experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

28 June 2022

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Can’t wait to return!

We had a fantastic stay in Seawall! The location of the house cannot be beat, and we enjoyed everything the Quietside had to offer, including the Seawall itself (with a sunset campfire at the picnic area), Acadia hikes and swims (Beech Mountain and Echo Lake were highlights), as well as the shops and Little Notch Bakery in Southwest Harbor. The house was comfortable and spacious, and our kids loved the huge yard, edged with lupine in bloom. Katie was very responsive and communicative. We hope to come back next year and would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katheryn C. Keene

We have raised our three children on the Seawall where we have spent hours reading, painting, writing, and picnicking before exploring the tidepools at Ship Harbor and saying hello to the Bass Harbor Lighthouse every day. We love all of Acadia National Park, but particularly this part of the island. The trails, the campground, the picnic area, the working fishing boats of Bass Harbor, the sunsets from this part of Mount Desert are all simply magnificent, and we hope you will come visit soon!

Why they chose this property

We are a five minute walk from the Seawall and entrance to the National Park and have water views of Southwest Harbor across the street. There are five different ecosystems which meet here inviting you to fully enjoy nature. This is a comfortable, family friendly, relaxed home with a spacious backyard which is great to play and entertain in--it's also perfectly located in terms of easy access to just about any activity on the island--you can do as much or as little as you want, which makes it a perfect vacation home!

What makes this property unique

You can enjoy access to all that Mount Desert and Acadia National Park have to offer, but you will have space away from the crowds and traffic of the other side of the island. You are close enough to groceries and a local pharmacy, cute shops and good restaurants in Southwest Harbor without having to go into Bar Harbor. You can enjoy the hustle and bustle when you choose! This is both a restful and stimulating place, one that welcomes you to create the vacation you most want and need.

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