Spectacular Sweeping Views of Acadia from a Fully Equipped 3-Bedroom House

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Shorefront location with spectacular views of islands and mountains.

Spectacular views from both open and screened porches. Clear night sky views.

Endless views to mountains, Cranberry Islands. lobster boats and sailboat races

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

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Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪16 min walk‬
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪8 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪22 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This private, gem of a year-round house on the water with a wonderful rocky beach overlooks sailboat races, working lobster boats, the Cranberry Islands and the mountains of Acadia. The views from the deck amaze and astound, making it hard to want to leave the property.

This 15 year old house is just five minutes from the delightful village of Southwest Harbor with restaurants & shopping. Even closer, pick up fresh cooked lobster or a lobster roll (and don't for get the blueberry pie) at the end of the driveway. Sit on your deck and enjoy some of the best views on Mt. Desert, including mountains and the Cranberry Islands.

Sand Dollar Cottage is located close to the hiking trails of Acadia National Park offering many opportunities for recreation: walking, hiking, climbing biking, kayaking, sailing...or just relaxing! The nearest trails are within one mile, Wonderland and Ship Harbor. The Acadia Mountain Trailhead is just 10 minutes away. The Cadillac Mountain Entrance is a 20-minute drive from the house.

The house is very comfortable and well equipped with new furniture and linens. Guests can search for shells and sea glass on the shore in front of the house.. There is a fully equipped two bedroom guest house on the adjacent property (rented separately) offering an opportunity for a family reunion or vacation with friends.

LAYOUT: 1st Floor: Entry with bench and 1/2 bath. Great room includes living room, dining room, kitchen with top of the line appliances, granite countertops, and breakfast bar. The living room has a stone fireplace, streaming TV and bookcases. French doors lead to an open porch and a screened porch on the ocean side of the house where sailboat races, lobster boats and passing seals can be observed. Primary bedroom on this level has a new (2023) king bed and en suite bath with oversize tile shower.
SECOND LEVEL: Curved staircase leads to two large bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, the other with 2 twin beds. On the second floor, there is a shared bathroom with tub & shower.

There is a full basement in this year round house.

Keywords: Waterfront, Southwest Harbor-Maine, New, Luxury, Spectacular Views

Property manager

Anne Hopkins

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Parties/events must be approved by owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Parties/events must be approved by owner.

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 on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor. 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬6 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Sweeping Views of Acadia from a Fully Equipped 3-Bedroom House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Sweeping Views of Acadia from a Fully Equipped 3-Bedroom House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Sweeping Views of Acadia from a Fully Equipped 3-Bedroom House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Sweeping Views of Acadia from a Fully Equipped 3-Bedroom House located?

Located in Seawall, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wendell Gilley Museum is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

7 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful house!

This house is perfect...right at the water and convenient to town. The wildlife around is just an added bonus! Anne, thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

20 Oct 2024

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

Clean, modern and spectacular views

The Sanddollar Cottage was exactly as pictured and perfect for our family of 6. Views of the ocean were amazing. The house was clean and well appointed with a modern kitchen, which can be hard to find on MDI. Owner was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

17 June 2023

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

Great Get-away

The property everything we had hoped for! Amazing water and island view in a quiet area, but still close to to shops & restaurants. The house was comfortable and well stocked, but our favorite spot was definitely the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRY B.

19 Sept 2023

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

Maine vacation with friends

Very clean.well equiped.guiet.beautiful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

19 June 2021

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

Fabulous view & high quality house

Our new favorite anywhere! Mesmerizing view, luxurious house, best location on MDI-close to everything but in its own little slice of paradise!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

8 July 2024

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

wonderful July 4th at Acadia

We had a wonderful week based in this lovely home for the July 4th holiday. The property manager was responsive and delightful. The location was beautiful. We loved hiking the most and are thinking about coming back because our younger son could not be with us because he was on another adventure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

16 Oct 2024

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

Amazing !

We loved this beautiful home with an outstanding view! The location is perfect, close to everything! But far enough away to truly relax we enjoyed watching the deer visit each day! Watching the tides come in and out! And the amazing experience of watching the Aurora from the back deck! We wont forget this experience!!! We cant wait to visit again next year! Thank you Anne for shaing your beautiful property with us! Debbie & Rich each day

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C.

5 June 2023

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

Beautiful spacious home with unbeatable view.

We took our elderly parents here for a week, and loved the fact that there was a master bedroom DOWNSTAIRS with a full bathroom, so that they did not need to go up and down any stairs to access their room. The deck has a stunning view and the neighborhood is extremely quiet. A bonus is that there's a seafood shack restaurant that you can walk to in 5 minutes. The house was clean and the owners were SUPER responsive when we needed to ask questions. Our only complaint was that the upstairs bathroom had a few quirky issues.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

9 Sept 2023

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

On the Waterfront

Enjoyed watching the boats go by and tides coming in and out. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom with bath and our friends had the upstairs beds and bath to themselves. With 2 couples, we look for equal sleeping arrangements. I rode my bike into the village, where we bought some groceries, cheese, bakery and went to dinner a couple times. The kitchen was fine for cooking. We visited nearby Bar Harbor, but we were glad to be here, and away from the crowds.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Larchmont

6 Sept 2022

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

Stunning Property

This was our fourth time at the house, and we were so sad to leave. The place is always clean and inviting, and the views of the ocean and Acadia are second to none. Truly a special place, and we have made so many great memories there over the years. We hope to make it back again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert P., Hummelstown

10 Oct 2021

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

Birthday week

This is a lovely and comfortable house in a beautiful setting. The property is well maintained. The owner is very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

randy h.

8 Oct 2021

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

Gorgeous

This home is absolutely beautiful! Everything you need is there. Awesome views and location. Close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor, yet away from the crowds. Minutes from great hiking and dining. Wish we stayed another week!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Larchmont

7 Sept 2021

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

Another great stay!

This is our third stay in this incredible place. We look forward to returning next year. The views are stunning, the house is comfortable and clean and well stocked. We love it.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Larchmont

1 Sept 2020

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

Absolute Perfection

Just an amazing house with the best views of Acadia. The house itself is comfortable and clean. It has everything that you need and very close to great park attractions. You can’t do better. This is our second stay at the property and we can’t wait to go back

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc R., Amherst, NH, USA

18 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful location!

We had a great week in this spotless and comfortable house perfectly located with an unbelievable view. Would not change a thing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

8 Oct 2018

Fabulous!

Views, wildlife.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

7 Nov 2017

Fantastic vacation home!

What an amazing property - from the beautiful, comfortable and functional interior to the amazing views of the water from the back porch, to the beautiful forested area out front and the family of deer who visited every day. It was a perfect place from my husband and our friend and would be great for larger families. The 3 bedrooms are huge with plenty of room for kids in sleeping bags! The kitchen is lovely and well equipped and there is a large dinging room table. The back deck is great because it has an open area and a screened in porch. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita P., Tolland

19 Feb 2015

SIMPLY PERFECTION!

If you are searching for a spectacular and comfortable home with an EXCEPTIONAL view, search no further because you have found it! As the previous reviewer stated, the pictures of this "beautiful, upscale home can't capture the delight of being there" is spot on. This beautiful home has everything you are looking for: a beautiful view that overlooks Southwest Harbor; a gorgeous backyard, deck and screened in porch; a tastefully decorated interior first floor with a gorgeous, fully equipped modern kitchen, hardwood floors and a master bedroom that offers a comfortable bed, wonderful master bath and French doors to the screened in porch. (Just a small bit of advice, check the dryer downstairs if you don't find many dish and bathroom towels. We thought we would have to go and buy some towels but not the case. Housekeeping must have forgotten about the last load of laundry.) It was so tranquil to watch the lobster boats in the morning from bed. It truly doesn't get any better than that. The upstairs is just as beautiful with two large bedrooms and is carpeted. We absolutely loved spending time out on the deck that offered comfortable outdoor furniture and a large heating lamp. Nothing better than enjoying our breakfast and in the evening, appetizers and wine, listening to the water lap over the rocks to the shore. Whatever you are hoping for in a rental home, this home accommodates. Because we were in Acadia at the beginning of Sept, there was a full moon, and the view was amazing! We also had the pleasure of having a nightly evening walkthrough by a Mama deer and her baby and were thrilled when a bald eagle perched right on the backyard rocks to have its morning breakfast! As mentioned, this home is in Southwest Harbor but it was not a far ride to Bar Harbor or the Park. Actually, it gives you an opportunity to see more of the island by having to drive to key viewing spots at the Park. Also, because we visited Acadia in early September, Bar Harbor was not overly crowded, which was great. There is so much to do and see that we will go back to Acadia. The weather was perfect and the house as the review title states, "Simply Perfection".

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Q., Decatur, AL

22 June 2013

Upscale new home with spectacular view!

Our family's vacation in early June was everything we hoped it would be, and more! The online pictures of this beautiful, upscale home can't capture the true delight of being there. The views are fantastic, and sunrise is pure magic with the sounds of seabirds, the tides lapping against the rocky shore, and the distant sounds of Southwest Harbor lobster boats. They make recordings of these things! Yet we experienced them in person sipping coffee on our own deck overlooking the ocean and the Cranberry Islands. This home is very comfortable and beautifully decorated, and is a perfect home base for exploring MDI. The drive to Bar Harbor and east Acadia is short and easy, but the advantage of staying near Southwest Harbor is being near great shops, restaurants, and lobster pounds without the crowds and touristy feeling. Our family rented bicycles at Southwest Cycle, and they set us up with a bike carrier that let us explore the carriage roads in Acadia, which were outstanding. We also rented canoes from nearby National Park Canoe and Kayak, and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on Long Pond. Several nights for dinner, we brought back freshly cooked lobsters from Beal's Lobster Pound and had our own family meal with fresh corn on the cob from the local grocery. All while enjoying the wonderful view! It doesn't get better than this. We enjoyed hiking in Acadia, getting ice cream at Ben and Bill's Chocolate Emporium, and eating a fine dinner at Cafe 2 in Southwest Harbor. And a couple of mornings we stayed in, relaxing on the deck overlooking the ocean, reading, and exploring the rocky shore for shells and sand dollars. We had a wonderful family vacation, and this incredible vacation home made our time on MDI very enjoyable. Our only regret is that we live 1,500 miles away! I wish we lived closer, so we could make the trip more often.

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

10/10 Excellent

24 Oct 2012

Fall 20112

What a wonderful week in this home. The house and grounds and beautiful, the pictures really do not do it justice! It's perfectly located, only 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and even less to the park loop. The kitchen is very well equiped, there's was not one time that I needed something that they didn't have. I can't wait till we can go back!

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Connecticut

29 Sept 2012

The Best of Both Worlds!

Being an active family who enjoys outdoor activities, we found this the perfect location for our summer vacation. The home was gorgeous, with wonderful views of the sea and mountains. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and immaculate. Of particular note was the master bedroom suite, with it's oversized shower stall and screened in porch. The owner was wonderful to deal with, and was always quick to reply to any questions we had regarding the property. The town of Southwest Harbor was charming with quaint shops, several restaurants, and a short twenty minute ride away from Bar Harbor. Whether you wish to kayak, hike, swim, pick sand dollars or just pass the days with a good book, I would highly recommend this rental property.

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

10/10 Excellent

28 Sept 2012

Th Quiet Side of the Island

A wonderful seaside cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. Well located for exploring Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain and the Bass Harbor lighthouse, not forgetting that the best "soft shell" lobsters anywhere can be found there. Bar Harbor is not far away for a day of being a tourist. The night sky is breathtaking, stars to the far horizon. There is no reason NOT to stay at this lovely place.

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

10/10 Excellent

19 Sept 2012

Summer of 2012

This was our first time visiting Southwest Harbor as a family of four plus our mother-in-law. In short, this is a lovely property with exceptional panaromic views of the water. We were fortunate to have excellent weather in all but one of the days. The long views with boats passing during morning coffee, mid-day lunch and at dusk over lobster chowder burnt an image in our brains creating a great memory. The owner's family has a history in the area. She's full of valuable information both prior to the rental and additional in a notebook which is there for guests to review for ideas. Great experience, we hope to return next summer.

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

10/10 Excellent

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3 Aug 2012

Awesome Acadia!

The photos of this house do not do it justice! It has an open spacious floor plan that is not easily seen in the photos. The screened in porch is off of the master bedroom, a wonderful haven when bugs are out. The sunrises are truly breathtaking! The waterfront is filled with rocks which kept our kids busy exploring. Our family fell in love with Southwest Harbor, partially due to this house and the wonderful advice given by the owners. They offered information on the hiking trails, restaurants, and activities suitable for our family. We will definitely make this our vacation spot for years to come!

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