Intimate sunny apartment with an ocean view

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$202 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Bird's Nest is an elevated efficiency apartment with sweeping views of Somes Sound, the ocean, the mountains of Acadia National Park, and the lighthouse on Bear Island. At the end of a long winding private driveway Bird's Nest provides a quiet get away for a couple. There is a small efficiency kitchen and a sunny second floor deck to enjoy the view while having a peaceful breakfast or evening meal.
Bird's Nest provides a great base from which to explore the trails, mountains, lakes, pondsof the less visited parts of Acadia National Park. Many of the park trail heads and the fresh water beach with great swimming at Echo Lake are less than 2 miles away. We have our own private wooded trail that is a short hike to downtown Southwest Harbor where you can board the free Island Explorer bus and reach the busier side of Mount Desert Island including Bar Harbor and the more visited parts of Acadia such as Thunder Hole and Sand Beach. You can even take a longer ride to the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia.
Our trail provides easy access to the small shops and amenities offered in Southwest Harbor. These include dining experiences from cafes and ice cream shops to fine dining.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 480 Sq Ft (45 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Krista S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Really beautiful property and really good use of the space even though it’s small (challenging for taller people). Wish it was a little more clean when we arrived and sadly the grill didn’t work but overall exactly what we were looking for it and it was a nice place to stay while we explored Acadia! Great location without much commute time and the stars were beautiful at night

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    We loved the place and would stay there again! Thank you

  • Alexa M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    Our stay at Susan & Andy's was wonderful. It was quaint but with ample room for my sister and I sharing the space. There was a nice view from the balcony, comfortable bedding, and a kitchenette that was perfect when we stayed in.

  • Kathleen L.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Most importantly, a very comfortable bed! We stayed here during the last week of June when the weather can be a surprise. It was two days we had heat and other days were down in the 50s. Loved having the skylights and also an air conditioner, a wonderful owner, and a deck that made us feel we were indeed in a birds nest!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Cute place with an awesome view of the wilderness! It is small, so it would be hard to function for tall people. The room could use a full length mirror. The owners are next door.

  • Abigail M.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    great location, very accessible to Southwest Harbor. it was very clean and well-equipped. thanks for a great stay!

  • Bridget F.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Cozy ,lovely sunset view

  • Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Small but nice. Beware tall people, slanted ceiling. My husband says men should be comfortable sitting down in the bathroom due to the slanted ceiling. Nice view from the deck. Trail to town was like a little hike - look for the orange blazes on the trees that mark the trail. Local guide books were handy. There was a drip coffee maker with filters too.

  • Melissa W.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    The Bird's Nest was better than I expected--cuter and newer than the photos seemed. The walls are shiplap, the decor adorable in blues and whites, the furniture and bed comfortable, the deck a partly-obstructed (by the main house) but truly gorgeous view of the harbor. The place is small (but larger than I thought it would be) but headroom is only an issue in the short hallway connecting the living space to the bedroom (and I'm 5'9 and felt it wasn't difficult at all, even for a tall person). Such a beautiful place! I couldn't get over the unique touches for travelers--cubbies and drawers for storage, a suitcase rack, places to hang clothes and towels, A/C and a fan, local information, lamps, games, books, kitchenware, outlet and end tables by the bed. Absolutely lovely; I didn't want to leave. Coffee lovers should note: there is a drip maker and a French press (so bring coarse grinds if, like me, you want the better cup of coffee...or have Little Notch bakery grind you a bag, as I did). The photos don't do this place justice. Perfect for a quiet getaway!

  • Submitted Sep 21, 2023

    Stayed Sep 15, 2023

    Great view for sunrises! Quaint, unique lodging for two. Enjoyed our stay. Loved the hike down to town!

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$202+
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