Captain's Cottage, beautiful waterfront home facing Somes Sound and Cadillac Mt

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 40.1 sq m

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Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪4 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 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This property is on one of the most scenic roads of Mount Desert Island in Southwest Harbor and it directly faces Somes Sound, the only Fjord on the East Coast.
It's wrap around porch makes it the perfect place for relaxing watching the sailing activity of the harbor, having morning breakfast and evening cocktails.
The immaculate detailing of its interiors makes it a very relaxing habitat for your Summer holidays and its location is a great starting point to go hiking, canoeing, biking or sailing.

NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE
THE FIREPLACE IS NOT IN USE

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English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Travelers are invited to take off their shoes while indoors, respect the house and the planet by switching off lights and not waste precious water.

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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 no 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 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. 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 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 30.0 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 Captain's Cottage, beautiful waterfront home facing Somes Sound and Cadillac Mt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cottage, beautiful waterfront home facing Somes Sound and Cadillac Mt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cottage, beautiful waterfront home facing Somes Sound and Cadillac Mt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Cottage, beautiful waterfront home facing Somes Sound and Cadillac Mt located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 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

Bob W.

14 Sept 2024

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

A Generally Superior Property

The first impression of the property was that it was pristinely cleaned. Other features include top of the line kitchen appliances. The local caretaker did an excellent job on responding to questions. We do suggest that non-skid backers be placed under several small carpets to reduce fall risk. It should also be noted that the stairs are steep and highly finished, care is needed to avoid a slip. As the owner requests that shoes not be worn in the house, adding carpet or other product to stairway to improve traction would improve safety.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

18 Aug 2024

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

Perfect home

Absolute gem, house is elegant and extremely well equipped, especially kitchen. Beautiful light & views. Southwest Harbor town center is nearby with nice restaurants, cafes, and shops. Will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

7 Aug 2024

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

Postcard Perfection

Captain’s Cottage was wonderfully appointed and the view and location ideal. We will most certainly be returning!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

20 July 2024

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

Easy to work with.

Mario and caretaking team were pleasant to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

20 June 2024

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

Exactly what we wanted

The view was even better than expected. Gorgeous sunset and (a way too early) sunrise views. We loved sitting on the porch morning and evening. 25 minutes from Bar Harbor but it was so nice to be away from the crowds. Kitchen is very well stocked. Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. I would return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

12 June 2024

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

Wonderful, once again

This was our 4th time staying at this beautiful home and we cannot wait for the next time! The house, the views, the location are all great and communications went very smoothly. We are totally eager to go again!!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne L.

15 Oct 2023

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

Much Maine needed

Beautiful home close to Acadia.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

6 Oct 2023

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

Perfect house & amazing view!

This house will not disappoint! We’ve stayed in a lot of great places with VRBO, but this was the best. The minute we walked in, we knew this was a special place. It was so tastefully appointed from the furnishings, to the high end well stocked kitchen, & everything in between. The amazing view of the harbor is quintessential New England. We had great weather. We did sunrise on Cadillac Mt, all kind of hikes, e-bikes in Acadia, sunset boat tour & shopped Bar Harbor. Lots of restaurants in area, too. We hope to be back. Just a lovely vacation for all of us. Our host was very accommodating. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

12 Sept 2023

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

Great Stay

Great Stay - House was superb!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

29 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful week

This was our second visit and we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

31 July 2023

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

BEST vrbo rental ever!!

Impressed with quality of home and communication with owner

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

17 June 2023

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

Beautiful in so many ways!

This house is wonderful; it is beautifully decorated and well furnished with all supplies. The view of the harbor is a pleasure every day and it is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the town. We have stayed here multiple times and very much look forward to returning again next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

31 July 2022

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

Beautiful seaside home and location. Excellent value.

This house had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Kitchen made for a gourmet chef with high end equipment and cooking tools. Kitchen and supplies very organized. Plenty of tourist brochures and maps for those planning excursions. Unbeatable view of Somes Sound Harbor and Acadia mountains and we enjoyed watching boats coming and going in working South West Harbor. Beautiful gardens and private back yard and patio. Wrap around porch had several areas to sit and enjoy the view in comfortable chairs and table for enjoying a meal outside. Water views from all rooms. Tastefully decorated with Maine in mind. Beautiful modern bathrooms. Bedrooms all with unique nautical themes and generous storage. We came during a heat wave but ceiling fans and supplemental fans helped plus the sea breeze through the large picture windows was heaven. The house is situated on the "quiet" side of Mount Desert Island but close to everything within Acadia National Park. Thirty minute drive to Bar Harbor for whale watching outing. Grocery store 10 minutes away. Every town we drove through was a quaint New England town. Five minute drive to lots of great restaurants and sights. We highly recommend this vacation home and would love to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

23 July 2022

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Lovely stay and looking forward to booking again. Close to Acadia with all it has to offer plus sitting on the porch and watching the boats (and fog) come and go.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra B.

9 July 2022

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

Lovely place!

By far the nicest rental we have stayed in in Maine. Lovely location and house is adorable. Great place to watch fireworks on the 4th too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

12 June 2022

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

A wonderful place!!!

This home is beautiful and the harbor views are terrific. We have stayed here before and cannot wait to return once again. All went seamlessly with the arrangements and all we had to do was to enjoy ourselves, which we did!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

18 Oct 2021

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

Fantastic home, location, and host!

Our entire group loved this house and our stay there. The kitchen is the best-equipped one any of us had encountered in a rental, complete with high-quality knives and other helpful tools for cooking and even baking. Whether inside or outside, we all found great areas to sit and read or work, and enjoyed the great communal space between the living room, kitchen, and dining area. Other amenities were great: high-quality bedding and towels, plenty of games and magazines to keep you occupied, etc. Location is very convenient to Acadia National Park, the towns of Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor, kayaking at Long Pond, and so on. The area is very peaceful, and we would spot 20 or more deer while taking an evening walk. We loved it and would come back again! A couple of details that may be of interest as you plan: - The office is a real bonus if anyone in your group will be working during your stay. It does not have a door, though--something to keep in mind when thinking about noise or motion in the background. - The smallest bedroom really is a child's bedroom, with a twin trundle bed with both foot and head touching the walls. (We still put an adult in there--it was tight!)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

26 Sept 2021

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

Captain's Cottage exceeded all expectations !

Everything about our one month stay in Captain's Cottage was sheer delight. The house was lovely and very comfortable, and you couldn't beat the view of Manset Harbor. From either the master bedroom or the wrap around porch, we couldn't get enough of the view. The owner, property manager/gardener, and housekeeper were all very attentive. As was Jack, the beautiful german sheppard. Very convenient location. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

9 Aug 2021

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

The perfect house in a perfect spot

Wonderful home with amazing view of southwest harbor, Somme’s sound and the mountains of Acadia. Great kitchen with a deck that will make you want to eat at the house every night. Very good communication with property manager if anything is needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

26 July 2021

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

Awesome SW Harbor house!

We've been coming to SW Harbor for 15+ years and have rented several houses. This is by far the best we've experienced. Most houses in this area have not been updated for decades, but this was different. Great kitchen (Wolf range/oven, Sub-Zero fridge, etc), roomy kitchen/dining, comfortable furniture and beds, updated bathrooms, nice grill...and the wrap-around porch and view are unbeatable. Only wish was for a shower curtain around the tub in bath upstairs. Otherwise wonderful place to stay. Trish and Jack (caretakers) were very pleasant, helpful and responsive. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

13 June 2021

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

Best view ever!

This home is beautiful. I cannot say more! The harbor view is a treasure and the neighborhood walks are delightful. Suffice it to say that we cannot wait until we can plan to go again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., Bronx

12 June 2021

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

Million dollar view

Beautiful house with nautical design, well equipped, very comfortable and super clean in beautiful location. Wrap around porch with comfortable furniture- a gem.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

27 Sept 2020

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

Wonderful waterfront stay in SW Harbor

Our group (2 couples) stayed here the week of Labor Day and everything worked out well. Mario, the owner, was responsive and easy to deal with. Caretaker/gardener greeted us with fresh flowers and was very helpful. House is in a beautiful spot, with gorgeous views of SW Harbor from wrap-around porch- we enjoyed drinks and dinner out there. House is nicely decorated, clean (cleaning fee reflects high covid cleaning standards), has well-equipped kitchen and a good layout for our 2 couples. (Two queen bedrooms are both nice but unequal- the master is larger with en-suite bathroom and views). Only a short drive to town, and half hour to Acadia visitors center. Good base for exploring MDI. We would recommend to friends and would stay here again for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

25 Sept 2020

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

Excellent week on MDI

Wonderful property away from the craziness of downtown bar harbor. Immaculately maintained property with a gorgeous view of southwest harbor to wake up to. Takes about 15-30min to get to most of the hikes and attractions in Acadia (though there are some trailheads and lakes very close by), which was perfect for us because it’s less busy when we want to relax at home in the morning and evening. I wish the master bed was bigger and more comfy (I think it was only a full, and a little outdated especially compared to the rest of the house) but otherwise it was absolutely perfect. 5*, would stay here again without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

30 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful Property

Beautiful Home and Wonderful Views!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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