New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!

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Entire home

luxurious slate kitchen for entertaining needs! Smartly stocked with essentials

The "Bunk room" is spacious enough for 3 double beds. Xbox included!

Open concept living/dining on the second floor to maximize the terrific views!

Large double vanity tub/shower combo bath with cool slate floor.

Overview
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Wendell Gilley Museum
12 min walk
Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Flying Mountain Trailhead
5 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful new waterfront house is currently available for seasonal rentals. It's been built to embrace the beautiful views of Southwest Harbor and the outer islands. Wake up every morning to sensational sunrises and take your coffee out to enjoy the scene on the glassed in second story deck.
Watch the tides come and go right from your comfortably appointed King size master bedroom with flat screen TV/DVD. This house features two large bedrooms, double vanity bathroom, and laundry on the first floor. The second bedroom is a very large "bunk room" with 3 double sized beds, flat screen TV/DVD and an Xbox gaming system. The second floor is open with a beamed ceiling and 3 large ceiling fans, large windows overlooking the harbor, and a beautiful glassed in deck with adirondack syle chairs. The Monson slate kitchen is also on the second floor and includes a dishwasher. A half bath is also on the second floor for ease of entertaining. This house is nicely appointed with local Maine products, and very comfortable furnishings. We've included many books, travel guides, games, and DVD's to make your stay more comfortable. The lawn is nice and large and goes right down to the oceanside with large rocks to sit and watch the comings and goings of the local birds and the marine aspects of the harbor. There's also a shared firepit and adirondack chairs that are shoreside along with an outdoor dining set and gas grill. Kayaks can be launched from this spot during high tide.

This spectacular house is just a 5 minute walk to the village of SWH and all it has to offer! Many fine restaurants, bike shop, ice cream parlor, specialty food store, galleries, shops, tennis courts, and bus station. We have ample parking and are located next to Great Harbor marina where you can book many differednt types of harbor cruises. We are also in close vicinity to Seawall, Bass Harbor Head light, Echo Lake, and Somes sound. This is a unique house and will only be available for a limited time

Property manager

Christie Dysart

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Home is not pet allergen free.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is by the ocean. 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 Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. 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 - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬2 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Shoreside Cottage! Bring Your Kayak! located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!!

The house was gorgeous!! It was very clean,decorated beautifully,and the amenities were over the top! It was supplied with everything you would need and more. Christie was very helpful with any of our needs. We absolutely loved this house !! The view of the bay with all the boats was amazing. We would definitely stay here again if we ever go north again. Everything was perfect in every way!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie p.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little-big cottage!

Loved the craftsmanship of the cottage and the views were beautiful. Very spacious and had everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen and huge bathroom would maybe add some towel rings for hand towels in main bath. Loved Southwest Harbor and location was walkable to downtown and many restaurants. 20ish min drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Christie was awesome and even got lobster cooked to delivered to our place. Thanks for the stay in your beautiful cottage would love to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views and Room

The house is very roomy and the kitchen was well stocked. Lovely view of the water although is was foggy a lot of the time we were there. Hope to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot

love the Acadia quiet side experience! We brought our blow up SUP and launched right from the bottom of the yard.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

16 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Couldn't ask for more. Beautiful cottage in beautiful location. Owner Christie anticipated all our needs and was very helpful with all my questions. Hoping to visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage - Anniversary Retreat

Acadia has so much to offer and this home brings just as much with the updated living, amazing sunrises from your bed, beach access, and more. Having town in walking distance was a great bonus to walk over for breakfast or later in the evening for drinks. Our host was great with easy communication and clear instructions for check in and out! The only improvement suggestion is a coat hanger or rack when you walk in the home :)

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sq

3 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views, great location

The Lupine Cottage was lovely, right on the water, and in a fabulous location. The quiet side of Mount Desert Island is fantastic, particularly Southwest Harbor. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mei Z.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

Our family absolutely enjoyed our stay in this house while visiting Acadia National Park! It is very updated, very clean and super well stocked. The weather was not ideal during our stay, but we still enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the harbor in the rain and fog, very relaxing. Very close to the village of SWH, a grocery store and a few nice restaurants. Communication with the host was quick and smooth. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful new cottage

Everything was as described and as pictured. Wonderful cottage for our needs. Owner was very communicative and helpful. I would definitely recommend to friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George S.

28 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WHAT A GEM!

We had an excellent vacation in this quiet and relaxing VRBO! The view from the master bedroom is fabulous and from the upper deck as well! The owner is easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything necessary for our stay! It has all the comforts of home and such unique and beautiful accessories throughout the entire house. It’s tucked back from all the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. We highly recommend this rental and hope to return one day soon!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystle G.

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

This is our 4th year staying at this property in Southwest Harbor and as always, it was clean, comfortable and a great home away from home on vacation. Christie really keeps the house and amenities nicely updated, and this year we especially enjoyed the fire pit and the grilling area. The view from the house is amazing, and the walkable location to downtown is so convenient. This year, we also had friends stay at the cottage on the property and everyone had a great time. 5 stars are not enough for this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We loved this rental! The pictures truly don’t do it justice. We could walk to town and catch the shuttle to the rest of the park. So nice to be on the quiet side. Christine was an excellent and communicative host. She made everything so easy so all we had to do was enjoy our vacation. Thank you so much for a terrific stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L., Miami

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Family Adventure

We had such a magical vacation with our 5 year old. The house is located in a great spot. Walkable to some restaurants, bakery and shops. And close to Wonderland and Ships Harbor which are so fun to explore with kids. Close enough to bar harbor and Acadia carriage roads to make a morning or afternoon adventure. We had fun going to Beech Hill Farm and grabbing some produce for dinner on the deck with view of the harbor. The House has a rocky beach out front which was fun to explore at low tide. Overall this was the perfect family vacation. The house is very well equipped, clean and communication with the host was very helpful and responsive. Hope to come back next summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

21 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, family retreat

Very clean, modern, convenient. Loved open 2nd floor plan, great for small family get togethers!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Austin, TX

15 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent House

Absolutely fabulous - every bit as lovely as is described. Easy walk into town and easy drive to hiking trails. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with a view!

The house is in perfect condition and perfect setting - so open and can look at the marina all day long. Great to sit in front of the fire pit too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie v.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home!

Clean, modern and comfortable home with gorgeous, peaceful view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

20 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation home!

This was the perfect spot for our visit. The views and location made it not just a place to stay but a real highlight of our trip. Super clean and great layout! We were very sad to leave!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

2 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to explore Maine and Acadia

We stayed for a week with our kids. Perfect size for a family. Served as a hub to explore Acadia and surroundings.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Carlisle

30 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Oceanside lodging

Stunning views and great location for boating and relaxing. Very clean, comfortable beds and wonderful breezes on the deck overlooking the harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

23 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home in a beautiful setting

It was a real pleasure to stay at Lupine Shore cottage. The house is well-stocked with everything you might need and I found it very clean and comfortable. The nautical details in the furnishings and decor really added to the waterfront location. I had to tear myself away from the gorgeous views of the harbor--sunny or cloudy or foggy, the view was always captivating. The location makes it easy to get to most places on the Island and you'll find many great places to eat nearby. Christie was extremely helpful in every way and I Iook forward to the next visit--thank you Christie!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

22 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside Cottage

Lovely seaside cottage! We will return to Southwest Harbor and stay in this cottage again! Great hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Wooster

25 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October in Southwest Harbor

What a beautiful property with awesome sunrises from the master bedroom and living room. A lot of thought was put into the decorations and amenities that are available. Christine was a perfect host and kept us up to date on impending weather. We plan a visit again next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krystle G.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true home away from home!

This was our second year in a row staying at Lupine Cottage, and once again it was a terrific home away from home for our annual trek to Acadia. The house itself offers a lot beyond being clean, comfortable, well-cared for and well-stocked -- we enjoyed several sunrises right from the living room and deck, kayaking in the harbor, and the close proximity (walking or driving) to the restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor. It also is in a great location to access all that Mount Desert Island and Acadia have to offer beyond Southwest Harbor so it really is the best of both worlds -- having a home base on the 'quiet side' and being a short drive from amazing lakes, hikes, Bar Harbor, and other attractions. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Christie Dysart

Hi!
Our family has been summering in Southwest Harbor for over 30 years now, we just love it here! It's my pleasure to provide newcomers with clean, comfortable & convenient homes to explore Mt. Dessert Island and Acadia National Park. We are local business owners and offer seven properties adjacent to our marina right here in the village of SWH. Just give me a shout, I'm always happy to find the best housing and offer suggestions for activities!

Why they chose this property

This house is super cool! It's a bit of an upside down house, the kitchen and living areas are upstairs in order to better optimize the fabulous views including a glassed in deck. The house offers two large, comfortable bedrooms... one master overlooking the harbor with a king-sized bed and a bunk room in the back with three double size beds for the rest of the group. This house is our made in Maine house with local woods and slate kitchen. Very bright and fresh for those preferring open concept homes.