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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪2 min drive‬
Echo Lake Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪17 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Little House at Wild Meadow is “in town” but away from it all on a private road with a crooked stream, wild lupine fields and lush gardens. Repeat guests are frequent and accolades common. The Little House features vintage hand-cut beams, an airy living room, high ceilinged master bedroom, cozy twin bedroom, galley kitchen with open dining area, large skylit bathroom and small deck. Also includes a separate cedar-shingled "Wash House" with washer/dryer for guest use. A short walk to the shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor. Easy access to everything MDI and Acadia has to offer: lakes, hiking, biking trails and ocean. Includes free highspeed WIFI. The perfect spot for spring, summer and fall vacations. If your dates are not available for The Little House, please also consider our companion guest quarters - The Greenhouse - property #3469270 on Vrbo.

Property manager

Elena Scotti

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One dog allowed at discretion of owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please leave the house as you found it: CLEAN! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper.

Trash: All garbage and separated recyclables (plastic, glass and tin items) should be put in the trash cans provided.

Please leave the house as you found it: clean! Stove wiped, dishes washed, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry hamper. Thank you!

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. 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 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Echo Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Featured in Oprah's 'O' Magazine! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

8 Sept 2024

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

Great setting close to town

Comfortable, light and airy in nice setting with everything you need to cook in or close enough to walk to SW Harbor restaurants. Nice outdoor space and easy walk up to Main St to catch the Island explorer bus. Great hiking nearby. Hosts very responsive will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

7 July 2024

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

A fabulous place to stay.

A cozy, comfortable place with an incredibly well-stocked kitchen in terms of supplies for cooking. A great home base for exploring Mt. Desert Island. We loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Q.

25 Sept 2024

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

Adorable Peaceful Cottage

This little cottage is adorable and in a great location. Although it's off a well-traveled road, it's tucked away in nature. Sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife every morning and evening was a highlight. The kitchen was easy to work in and the bathroom had great water pressure. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

22 May 2023

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

Great Stay at the Little House

Great location for hiking in Acadia National Park. Quiet, clean and comfortable accommodations. Will stay again on our next visit.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

21 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely week at the Little House. Beautiful location, wonderful cute house, great hosts, including Pip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

20 Aug 2017

Great stay in Southwest Harbor

Had a great time at the Little House! It was a perfect home base for our week in Acadia.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

30 Sept 2024

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

Perfect!

Little house is perfect! Charming, comfortable and had all we needed. The green space is beautiful! It was wonderful to watch the deer in the morning and evening hours. Very peaceful and relaxing space. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

12 Aug 2019

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

Little House week of relaxation

The Little House in Southwest Harbor is fantastic. Relaxing, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josie K.

21 Oct 2023

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

Great location and house!

We loved our time at The Little House. The location is stunning, it is right by Acadia but also close to the shops and restaurants in Southwest Harbor. We were here for the MDI Marathon and really enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and very cute with everything you'd need.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

15 July 2020

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

Little House Big Charm

A delightful home away from home. A short walk from the town of Southwest Harbor and the harbor. Can not wait to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

24 June 2024

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Elena, Terry and Pip were great hosts and the Little House is a wonderful place to stay. Easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. After a day spent outdoors, it was nice to come back and be able to relax. The Little house is very peaceful and well kept. We really enjoyed sitting out in the garden area and reading or talking about the day. Wonderful place, great vacation. Jay & Christie Provo 6/24

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryn D., Knoxville Tn/Livermore Ca

10 Oct 2023

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

Quiet side retreat

Beautiful property in a fantastic location! We loved being able to walk to town for breakfast and easy access to all of the sections of Acadia. Elena was a wonderful host, we loved the insider tips. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F., Wilmington, United States

4 July 2023

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

Perfect Stay!

Loved the Little House! Great location in Southwest Harbor, lovely garden (lupines were amazing), super clean, comfortable beds, well equipped, and tons of charm! Elena is a wonderful host as well as Pip, the dog! Highly recommend.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

12 June 2022

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

Neat &Tidy on The Quiet Side

The Little House is just as pictured, located in a quiet area. The host of this adorable cottage was welcoming and helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

18 July 2023

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

Relaxing Stay at Little House

Very convenient location in close proximity to Acadia Nat'l Park sites, Southwest Harbor Main Street and to all of Mount Desert Island. Lovely garden to relax and read after time spent hiking or biking. Pip, the owner's dog, is a friendly added value benefit.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

24 Sept 2023

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

Acadia

This was a 5 star experience. The house was comfortable, clean and cozy. The decor was so cute. The outdoor space was so inviting. I would rent again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

21 June 2023

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

Southwest

Wonderfully close to family. Beautiful yard, but sadly too chilly to take advantage

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

1 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Cottage and Location!

We had a great stay in a perfect place and fantastic location. We had everything we needed. The kitchen is well equipped with all the kitchen tools you could possibly need. I brought my popover pans to make popovers and had access to all the necessary kitchen gadgets. The location is close to hiking, biking, restaurants, shopping and really anywhere you want to go on MDI. So nice to come back to a quiet, peaceful place after days filled with adventure. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

5 July 2020

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

Fabulous Little House

What a wonderful home base for our week in Acadia. The house was sparkling clean and very comfortable. Terry and Elena were very helpful and provided all the info we needed prior to arrival. The location was central to everything in Southwest Harbor, yet very private and perfectly quiet at night. Beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of extra blankets for cooler evenings. We highly recommend the 'Little House' and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

28 Sept 2018

Perfect location to experience Acadia away from the crowds

This is a wonderful property for 2 adults and our 2 dogs. With Southwest Harbor only a mile away and Bar Harbor only 20 minutes away, there were plenty of dining options after a long day of hiking but the property is set back on a beautiful private road for peace and quiet. Elena made sure we had everything we needed and the house was spotless when we arrived. We had a fantastic time in this house and on Mt. Desert Island. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

26 June 2021

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

Lovely stay at the Little House!

Elena’s Little House is perfect for your trip to MDI. This was our 8th or 9th trip to the island but our first time staying on the quietside and we loved it. The cottage is charming and cleanly and equipped with everything you need to make it home. We stayed with our 14 month old and he loved crawling around the beautiful backyard and garden. Elena and Pip the dog were lovely neighbors to have for the week. The only things we wished was that there were more sidewalks to walk from the house into town (town issue not Elena’s!) and that there was a small fire pit for evening fires in the beautiful Maine air. We will return for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

30 Aug 2014

Wonderful week at the Little House!

Our family of 4, and our dog, had a wonderful week at the Little House. The house is so comfortable, very nicely decorated, with nice bed linens and comfortable beds and places to sit. The kitchen is very well organized and we appreciated being able to have some meals "at home" rather than always going to restaurants. There is a nice dining area inside as well as a lovely yard with picnic table and chairs. The gardens and open space surrounding the house are so peaceful and perfect for relaxing, or for kids and dogs to run around in. There large windows throughout the house provide great light and ventilation and it was so peaceful and quiet at night. Very close by there are some shops, including a wonderful coffee shop, liquor store, movie rental store, etc. The charming Southwest Harbor town center is just a short walk away, as are many beautiful hiking trails and swimming spots. We hope to return again very soon. It was a perfect vacation!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 July 2015

Comfortable and Adorable vacation home!

The Little House was everything I was hoping for, and honestly more. The house is so comfortable and homey - it really feels like a home away from home. Everything we needed was there, and Elena even left us a little welcome basket! The yard and porch are quiet and private, and although the owners live next door I never felt like we were being watched over. The recommendations and tips left for us were very helpful too. The location is great, it's away from the crowded parts of the island but not far from any of the things you'd like to do while you're there. It was a quick drive to Bar Harbor, places to park and meet up with the carriage trails and hiking spots. We even biked from the house to Echo Lake for a swim! We LOVED staying here and using it as a home base for hiking, biking and exploring. Even on the one rainy day it was a pleasure to spend time at the house just reading and relaxing. We would definitely recommend staying here, and are already trying to plan our next stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul D., Washington, DC

12 Aug 2017

Charming and Cozy

This was our first visit to Little House and we were very comfortable from the moment we arrived. A welcome basket on the kitchen table was an unexpected surprise, but truly appreciated. We loved the exposed wood beams in the cottage, the ample windows and the amazing perennial garden out back. Also loved being so close to the village of Southwest Harbor but still far enough away to be in a setting of fields, trees and gardens. The master bedroom was very comfortable as was the bathroom, provided you are able to carefully navigate getting in and out of the shower in the porcelin tub. The kitchen storage and prep spaces are quite tight but adequate, and some of the pots and pans have reached the end of their "sell by" date, but we still made several delicious meals at the cottage with all that was provided, plus some wonderful fresh produce provided by Elena straight from her veggie garden. A very special place and we hope we'll be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Gail D.

22 Oct 2022

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

Autumn Trip

Went for the colors. They were beautiful! Disappointed that many places were closed for the season.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elena Scotti

What makes this property unique

Surrounded by Acadia National Park. Easy access to lakes, the town of Southwest Harbor, lots of food and shopping destinations without the hassle of bumper-to-bumper traffic in Bar Harbor.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

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