Gilbert Cottage - wooded privacy in Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$249 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

A unique 2 BR 1 BA cottage in the woods near Long Pond and Southwest Harbor.

This classic Maine cottage, nestled in the spruce woods above Southwest Harbor, combines charm and comfort in ideal proportions. Indoors it boasts bright, pine-paneled rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen and cathedral ceiling in the great living/dining area. A wood fireplace in the living room will warm you on cool island evenings.

The 1.4ac grounds include a terraced deck, a small lawn for ball games or star-gazing and a plot of beautiful old spruce & cedar woods. A vernal pool in the forest adds a sparkle of water to the landscape in spring & fall, but come in late July or early August if you want to pick your own high-bush blueberries right behind the house!

Acadia National Park and the trails around Long Pond, Beech Mountain & Western Mountain are only a short walk down the road. In the opposite direction, a 5-min drive (or a 20-min walk) will bring you to the shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor. There you can rent bicycles, kayaks or take the free Island Explorer shuttle buses to all parts of the island.

Weekly RentalSaturday-Saturday bookings preferred.
No Smoking.
Dogs permitted with $50 fee each (2 max).

Rates include the cost of normal departure cleaning.

All houses are fully equipped, including linens and dishes.
Refundable security deposit, 9% Maine State Sales Tax and a $25 nonrefundable booking fee are not included in the rental rates shown.

Although rates and calendars are updated online routinely, prices and availability are subject to change pending owner confirmation.

This house follows a Standard Cancelation Policy: No refund unless house is re-booked.

AMENITIES NOTES: Baseboard heat

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • 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 : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Michael W.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Cute house and great location. A few minor issues with the range (have to manually light and hard to control heat) and the TV system (remote was intermittent) but nothing major.

  • Lorelei W.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Overall a great place, liked the rustic decor. We enjoyed the park and hiking. The location was perfect. Our only complaint was the cottage was very dark, more lights would have been nice.

  • Philip L.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This beautiful old cottage was the perfect jumping off place for a week of exploring Acadia. We could be at a majestic pond in less than a mile, running on gravel roads in less than a half mile, and walking through Southwest Harbor within a 3-minute drive. Being on the “Quietside” was ideal, and so was the rustic feel of the lodge. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place in the woods, close to the heart of the park but far from the congestion of Bar Harbor.

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2018

    Stayed Jun 30, 2018

    Perfect location on Southwest Harbor. Close to Acadia National Park. House is perfect for a family . Loved the outdoor fire pit for making smoores. Near Echo lake, so convienent for kayaking. We felt right at home and didn't want to leave. Would stay here again!!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$249+
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