WATERFRONT home, overlooking Southwest Harbor, walk to town!

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Hot tub
Parking available

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪3 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪18 min drive‬
Asticou Azalea Garden
‪20 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to a magnificent waterfront rental home in the charming town of Southwest Harbor. This home offers breathtaking views of the harbor and an opportunity to watch the changing tides while enjoying the refreshing ocean breeze.

This stunning home features an open living space that seamlessly blends the living room, including a sliding door, with a fully furnished patio with a grill and a solo stove. The patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining, where you can enjoy the serene view of the harbor. The primary bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a harbor view and an en suite bathroom, while the guest room on the same floor has a convenient full bath.

The well-equipped kitchen has all the amenities you need to cater to your cooking needs. Above the two-car garage is a guest apartment with a third bedroom, an entire living area, a bathroom, a kitchenette, and a private balcony, making it a perfect place for guests to relax and unwind.

Just a short walk away is the charming town of Southwest Harbor, offering a range of attractions and activities. Alternatively, you can take a quick kayak ride from the boat ramp to explore the town from a different perspective. This waterfront rental home is also conveniently located, just a 5-10 minute drive from the stunning Acadia National Park, where you can immerse yourself in the park's natural beauty and thrilling adventures.

Don't miss the chance to stay in this breathtaking waterfront paradise during your next vacation in Southwest Harbor! This is an opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of the harbor, right from the comfort of your rental home.

Property manager

Jessie Vogel

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬14 min walk
‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT home, overlooking Southwest Harbor, walk to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT home, overlooking Southwest Harbor, walk to town!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT home, overlooking Southwest Harbor, walk to town!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT home, overlooking Southwest Harbor, walk to town! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna M Q.

7 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful healing place

This was a last minute trip and we could not have chosen a better place. The view is amazing and the layout of the house was perfect for us. We loved having bathtubs not just showers. The stars at night were indescribable. Thank you Jessie for such a comfortable home. It made coming back to our house in South Carolina after Helene rejuvenated enough to get through the clean up. We will definitely stay again and cox our granddaughter on a plane to come with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

14 Sept 2024

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

Great location!

Overall a very nice and clean place. Kitchen and baths were a bit dated (think: grandmas house) but functioned well. The apartment above the garage was great when I had to do some remote work unexpectedly. Beds were comfortable and wide selection of pillows to suit all. Wifi was acceptable but lagged when we had the TV and computer running at the same time. Loved being able to walk to shops and restaurants in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

31 Aug 2024

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

Great stay with beautiful ocean views

We had a perfect stay at Jessie’s. The house is very comfortable, neat, and very well stocked with everything you’d need. The bedrooms are large and comfortable. The highlight are the gorgeous direct ocean views! Jessie was great to communicate with and super helpful. Thanks!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

22 July 2024

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

Acadia vacation

Wonderful place to stay. Our grandsons enjoyed the kayaks. Easy walking distance to restaurants, museum, bike rental, bakery, causeway. Short drive to Acadia National Park.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

6 July 2024

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

Just Awesome… Southwest Harbor

Four adults (mom/dad/2 grown kids) and one 13 yo. This place has everything a family could want. Bar Harbor close, went in every day. Hiking, biking, and highest level climbing available (right up road in SWH or BH area, u pick). Bonus two kayaks used daily. Can walk/bike to SWH (easily). Separate apartment above garage is nice for privacy if needed, plenty of sleeping room. Fire pit overlooking harbor out back (front ?!?!). Jessie is great to work with. Will definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

15 June 2024

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

Great place to stay on Mount Desert Island

None of us had been to Acadia, and this house was perfect for 2 50-something’s and 3 20-something’s. Plenty of space, abundant supplies (toilet paper, towels, kitchen-wares, even extra toiletries), beautiful sunsets and water access, and walk-ability to a small town. It’s especially great if you don’t want to stay in Bar Harbor. We spent most evenings by the fire pit, and cooled off in the brisk harbor after our hikes. The owner was responsive before and during our stay, and we could not have hoped for a better house for our group. Thanks Jessie!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

8 Oct 2023

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

Lovely view. Host was super helpful. Easy checkout.

Tucked away in a quiet area. Within walking distance to restaurants and small downtown of Southwest Harbor. Loved our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

11 Sept 2023

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

Boat house

Awesome view

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berney & Cindy K., Hampden, Maine

16 July 2023

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

Southwest Harbor

This is our family’s second time at Jesse’s rental. The addition of the heat pumps was appreciated in the humid weather. Fast communication was good throughout. We had an urgent need and the solution appeared at the door within minutes. Walking to area restaurants. Great harbor front location. Kayaks to use. Washer/dryer. We hope to return next summer.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

8 Oct 2022

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

Great property in Southwest Harbor

The views were amazing, the location was great, and the home was well equipped with everything needed to create lasting memories. Thank you and we hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berney & Cindy K., Hampden, Maine

13 July 2022

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

Waterfront gem

Great rental. Location was an easy walk to restaurants and shops in town as well as to Beals and Little Fern. Very quiet. The apartment over the garage was key to our stay. Master bed was comfortable.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful stay

Great house, great location, amazing views, terrific host. Perfect set up for multiple families.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

28 June 2022

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

A perfect place for us to enjoy Acadia

This house couldn't have been more perfect for us. We loved the privacy of the attached apartment for our daughter, son-in-law and their 10 month old baby. The house is as well equipped as any I have ever experienced in a vacation rental and the kayaks and canoe are a wonderful addition. The peaceful harbor view is stunning and we enjoyed fresh pastries from the neighboring, roadside kiosk (a local catering company) on the deck with our coffee every morning! We could walk into town within minutes and enjoy several purveyors of lobster and our favorite restaurant - Red Sky. On our last day, we all discussed returning next year - clearly a reflection of how great a place this is.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BROOK D., Arundel, ME

16 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful stay on the quiet side of MDI

We enjoyed a super relaxing week in Southwest Harbor. The property was great - location fantastic, easy walking distance to SW Harbor with a great patio overlooking the harbor where we spent every evening. The fire pit, canoe, and water access were great. The house was well stocked and served us and our young daughter quite well. My mother used the attached apartment for a couple of nights, which also worked out great. Host was wonderful about providing tips on activities for our family as well. Highly recommended for a stay on the quiet side of MDI!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B., St. Petersburg

4 Oct 2021

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

SIMPLY AMAZING

I welcome the opportunity to share our almost perfect experience because it was wonderful. the location is right on the Harbor and it is beautiful. Different sunrises every day and even though the sunsets in the west, it still illuminates the eastern skyline with a lovely pink. We are from Florida and use to tidal changes but were amazed at how significant they are in Maine. The outdoor area has a couch, two love seats, coffee table, firepit and adirondack chairs. We pretty much lived outside every days except one, because it rained. We just loved it. The property basically has two separate living quarters, which worked out great for us as we had an Uncle with us who stayed in the upstairs apartment and he had the best view to be sure. The house and apartment offer very comfortable beds, pillows and nice quality linens and towels. You want for nothing in the kitchen as it is equipped very well. The property is perfectly located and we could walk to a variety of restaurants. The Claremont is just down the street and it's a pricey restaurant but so worth it! Even if you don't eat there, make sure you visit. It's a beautiful property. But there are several other restaurants within walking distance just down Clark. Eat A Pita was one of our favorites and the Hearth and Harbor has AMAZING wood fired oven. So good. We hiked two days in Acadia, spent a day in Bar Harbor and rented bikes, and went sailing out of Northeast Harbor. Oh, the property also has a canoe and two sea kayaks but we never had the time to take advantage of them. The only negative was the TV situation. There is only one and it's very dated and small. We don't watch much TV when we are traveling but we do enjoy keeping up on the news. There was one day it rained and wished we could just stay inside and watch some movies but it's pretty silly. I did mention it to the owners and they assured me they are getting a better TV. So if that's important, be sure to check before you book, especially if you have children accompanying you. Overall this is one of our most favorite spots (and we travel a lot). The location might give you pause when you arrive, but remember it's a fishing community. We absolutely enjoyed it and will be sharing this little gem with our friends too.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Earl D., Kittery, Me

13 Sept 2021

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

Best Harbor View Possible

We have stayed in SW Harbor many times, but always in local B&Bs. We booked 7 Ships Lane to bring my in-laws and my wife’s sister and her friend. The house was fabulous for three couples and is spectacularly situated in the harbor. The views from the patio are sensational. There are two levels on the lawn with adirondack chairs perfect for a couple to watch the tide change while enjoying a beverage of choice. The house is well equipped and Julie was incredibly welcoming and willing to help us in any way. Easy walk to dinner in town or a little longer distance to two places for a great lobster feed. You will be blown away by the views, Quintessential Maine! We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jessie Vogel

Why they chose this property

The Boat House offers a panoramic view of Southwest Harbor. With walking distance into town (5 minutes) and just a few miles from Acadia National Park, it is your ultimate Maine vacation property!

What makes this property unique

It's an excellent spot to decompress or be a landing pad for a great getaway. Whether you're looking to escape solo or travel with a partner, family members, or friends, this place will surely offer something for everyone!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom 2

Primary Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property