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Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia

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This eclectic buoy wonderland will make all of your Acadia dreams come true.
First floor living room area with comfortable couches and custom road sign.
Another view of the first floor living room with lobster trap lighting & windows
Roku TV in the living room with high speed fiber optic internet for your use.
Second floor master bedroom area with barnwood and brand new king-sized bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

First floor bathroom

First floor master bathroom

Bathtub

Second floor master bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia

Welcome to Southwest Harbor Hideaway! This eclectic buoy wonderland is nestled in the woods & centrally located in Acadia National Park. Sleeps up to 10 guests & great for families & groups. 2 master suites w/ king beds, air-conditioning throughout, & king-sized bunk beds! Amazing backyard entertaining area. Tons of amenities: kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, cornhole, & large firepit w/ firewood! Private yet convenient - close to the ocean, downtown Southwest Harbor, Seawall Beach, Bass Harbor Light & Echo Lake. The perfect hub for your vacation!

This 1,700 square foot home is a great spot for one or more families, or a group of friends! On the first floor, you'll find a master suite with lots of windows and natural light, a comfortable king-sized bed and private en-suite full bathroom. On the second floor, you'll find a second master suite with a king-sized bed and private en-suite bathroom that includes a romantic clawfoot tub. The cozy second floor is covered in barnwood giving it a warm feel. Back on the first floor, you'll find two additional sleeping areas - a bunk room with a set of king-sized bunk beds and a private sitting room/dressing room that can be entirely closed off for privacy and sleeping. This room's creative sleeping arrangement is perfect for a few children or two couples. All three of these sleeping areas and the living room have heat pumps/mini splits so that the space is conveniently set up for running air conditioning (A/C) or heat for your convenience. Also, excellent 500 mbps fiber optic internet exists throughout the house.

Next to the king bunkroom is a full bathroom with shower and tub en-suite. Finally, for even more sleeping options, a set of twin-sized bunk beds can be found in a cute nook off the first floor common hallway area. Outside on the first-floor back deck, there is a brand new, 10 person outdoor dining table and chairs for enjoying family meals together during the beautiful Maine summer. The house also has outside a gas grill, fire pit, kayaks, bikes, and woods to roam on a private road with no neighbors or crowds! You'll also find a fully equipped kitchen for all of your cooking needs, a Roku TV, comfortable living room furniture, great Wifi for working from home, and an eclectic Maine coastal vibe!

For those interested in possible events at the house, please inquire with the hosts. Thank you!

Finally, check out our house's feature on the popular Maine blog, Fit Maine, under the headline: "Coastal Sunrise, Stellar Vistas + The Coolest Southwest Harbor Hideaway (It has Bunk Beds)!" (VRBO doesnt allow us to hyperlink, but it is a quick internet search away!)

Also, there is a new Ring camera (just installed) on left side corner of the left side of the house (blue portion) outside. It only faces externally and is on a passive setting so we can check weather conditions and snow plowing.

Property manager

Carra and Sean
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Great Vacation Home

Very nice house close to everything we wanted to do. We had a very nice stay and would highly recommend to anyone interested.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Fantastic property and hosts

Traveled with a group of 6 adults and loved this property! Cozy place but plenty of sleeping space with a great outdoor area as well. Great communication with the hosts who made everything easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Perfect for Large Group

Our extended family of 6 adults and one four-year-old celebrated a family milestone in MDI. Like many others, we wanted to experience the day's first sunlight as it landed upon the United States as a way to mark the milestone. With a myriad of different ages and sleep patterns, we really needed a house that would enable us to be together yet have privacy at the same time. This house was perfect for that. This owner has thought of everything to accommodate temporary house guests. The house was clean, exactly as described on VRBO, and the communication was great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

cozy maine house

What a great house for a week exploring acadia. The house was clean and well stocked. Seann and Casey were easy to reach and left great recommendations. We loved the fresh flowers and blueberry as well! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

10/10 Recommend!!

We could not have been more pleased with our stay! The home is comfortable, beautifully decorated (even better in person than in photos!) spacious, close enough to conveniences but far enough away to be realxing. Outdoor spaces and bikes were a bonus. Sean & Carra are awesome hosts, gave excellent recommendations, and thought of everything we needed + more, will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mandy s.

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

Great house, great location

This house was perfect for our family. There were spaces for the kids to get away from the adults and space for the adults to get away from the kids lol. Everything you could want was provided, from towels and toiletries to zip lock bags and coffee filters and coffee! The house was super clean and comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring and easy to get to grocery stores and restaurants, souvenirs and just about anything you could want. We didn’t have great weather for our trip, but we made the most of it. We were able to get in 47 miles of hikes and bike trips. My son and I used the bikes provided by the owners and they worked beautifully. I wish the weather would have been better, because we would have taken the kayaks and paddle boards out. They literally had EVERYTHING you could want to have an awesome outdoor adventure in Acadia National Park! The down time in the house was a pleasure. You couldn’t find a better place to stay! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Great for a family

Very comfortable with fantastic outdoor space. We really enjoyed the fire-it. Peaceful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catelin G.

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

Stay Here!

We had the pleasure of working with Sean and Carra and staying at this beautiful property for our small wedding. It was the absolute perfect setting and Sean and Carra went above and beyond to help make our day special. We were able to covert the backyard into a reception space for dinner and dancing. The accommodations were perfect and everyone kept raving about how comfortable the beds were! The surroundings were classic Maine and were really nice for all our out of town guests. We cannot wait to see the pictures as this home was the perfect backdrop! If you are thinking about staying...do it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K., Richmond, VA

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

Amazing Summer Family Getaway

Our family of five stayed at SW Harbor Hideaway and it was our favorite rental home ever; we would definitely go back and have already recommended this rental home to many friends. The location was perfect for us because we enjoyed being on the quiet side of the Island. The house is fully stocked with everything you need which made packing quite simple. We loved using the bikes for an 11 minute ride into downtown SW Harbor for popovers and taking the kayaks out to Little Long Pond. The owners, Sean and Carra, are incredible hosts and we enjoyed every single one of their recommendations. You can tell they really care for this property because every detail is superb. The outdoor area is amazing and we loved using the fire pit for nightly s'mores and playing cornhole under the twinkling lights. Our experience was entirely positive and Acadia National Park is gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Great week in Acadia!

We stayed with our two boys, 12 and 9, and had a great time hiking, biking and kayaking. It was nice to have kayaks at the house with mounting bars to put on our car. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed, including a large washer and dryer, life jackets, maps and guides, a library of books, games and fun decorating touches. We enjoyed eating outside, sitting by the fire and having corn hole tournaments. Carra and Sean were great hosts and very helpful. We definitely recommend staying at this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Charming Manset Cottage

We loved our stay at the Southwest Harbor Hideaway! We were a family of 8 and there was plenty of room for everyone! We loved the Maine puzzle, corn hole, the huge fire pit! The cottage is very well decorated and made us lifetime Mainiacs feel at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Perfect Family Stay

This house was a fantastic place for our family to stay. It has endless details that make it fun, convenient and comfortable….all the things that you want when staying in the woods with young children. The hosts were absolutely wonderful…extremely communicative and helpful. Leading up to our trip they sent incredible amounts of information about activities, restaurants, hiking trails, etc that were great for guiding us along. They even let us know when the registration date for Cadillac Mountain would be. The house is thoroughly cleaned, the beds are extremely comfortable, and the layout and decor is so fun! The backyard (surrounded by a forest of pine trees) has a huge dining table, fire pit, and a bags game set up. It was perfect for relaxing after a day exploring in Acadia. We didn’t get a chance to use the kayaks or bicycles, unfortunately, but everything you need is provided (life vests, helmets, etc). It truly feels like your own home. Sean and Carra seem to have thought of everything. I could go on and on about this place. It really complemented our time spent in Bar Harbor and Acadia perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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Hosted by Carra and Sean

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