Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$746 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Locally owned, maintained and occupied by an Island family of several generations, Breakwater (Formerly Black Dog Watch) is a large apartment in a newer duplex on an elevated property across the harbor, offering wonderful views of Southwest Harbor, Manset shore, and the Cranberry Isles. Park your cars on the property and walk 5 minutes to all that Southwest Harbor has to offer by being right on Main St. The pier is directly across the street along with 2 restaurants within throwing distance.The house offers WiFi, cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney + for evenings and rainy days. Breakwater can sleep 8-10 people with 2 king sized rooms, 2 rooms with a set of twins, and an optional futon and couch. The 680 sq. ft. deck also overlooks the ocean with deck furniture, picnic table, and new Weber gas grill for enjoying warm summer evenings.

We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. We lost Maggie, or orginal Black Dog in '23, but our new little black girl Lucy lives next door with us now. If you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Lucy can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her. We also have a little bobcat named Lily that likes to perform acrobatics on various hand rails across the property.

The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.

There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.

You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.

This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 1320 Sq Ft (123 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Is Only Allowed Outside On The Patio. Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

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

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Review Review

  • Krista L.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Wonderful property, great hosts!

  • Sandra R.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Easy to get to. Lots of room to relax and play games with the family. Host was very nice. We arrived late due to flights and he went over and put the lights on for us. He also answered my questions before we got there.

  • nicole N.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    This was an excellent stay! Luke communicated the check in process/info before we arrived, along with some local recommendations. He provided contact info for himself and others in case of emergencies. The location was clean, and a large space for us to relax. We had a gorgeous view of the harbor and it was walking distance to some local places. We enjoyed sitting on the huge deck (and the gate provided helped to keep our dogs on the deck). We met Luke as he lives nearby and appreciated his local suggestions. We would definitely recommend this location to stay again- it was a short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor and just what we wanted. Thank you again for providing such a great stay!

  • Scott L.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Wonderful ocean view. Excellent owner very communicative. Property was clean. Wasn't clear at time of booking – probably my own fault – this is the lower half of an up/down duplex. Some noise from upstairs but not enough to bother us. Great access to Acadia wonderful restaurant across the street and coffee half a block away.

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We had a lovely time and Luke and Jackie were excellent hosts! Thank you so much.

  • Debra K.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The unit was very clean and nicely furnished. The location was so convenient to everything in Southwest Harbor. Luke was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed as far as information and directions.

  • Erica W.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We had a great time at this property! We loved the SW Harbor location and proximity to restaurants. The drive to Acadia was 25 minutes or so, and there are some nice trails closer to SW Harbor too. The kitchen was well stocked and the room setup was perfect for 4 adults and 4 kids. Would definitely stay again!

  • Paul F.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Great location in Southwest Harbor. Not nearly as crowded as Bar Harbor, which is exactly what we were looking for. Short walk to restaurants, shops, coffee shops in town. Easy ride to nearby Acadia hiking, beaches, etc. Host (Luke) made check in process easy, would definitely book a return trip!

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Very nice place, clean and well maintained, walking distance to Southwest harbor. Large outdoor deck with a nice view of the harbor. It’s one portable A/C unit so bedrooms can get warm on hot days but usually cools off enough at night. Only issue we had is that we were told our dog can’t be left alone hours before checking in… where previous instructions and listing indicated otherwise. Listing is updated now. Clark point cafe in easy walking distance was excellent for breakfast.

  • Doug S.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    The property was outstanding. Furnishings were clean and comfortable. The location was very nice; close to everything, but not congested. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

  • Sarah C.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Luke was great and the place was awesome! Close to the center of the town, and not too far of a drive to get into the main park.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We stayed here for a family wedding. The place was very clean and had a lot of space for us all to spread out. Luke communicated with us readily and was helpful to our experience. I would definitely go back.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Super clean and owners were very responsive and helpful! Great location!

  • Audrey T.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Would strongly recommend this spot! It was super clean and our host Luke was very friendly. Cute dog, too!

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Luke the owner was friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay. Great place to come back to in the evening after exploring during the day.

  • Michele H.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Perfect location for family vacation. Close enough to all attractions yet far enough away for peace and quiet. Great views, super clean.

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