Southwest Harbor, Maine
If peace and quiet in your own home are what you desire, Apple Cottage is the perfect retreat to bring the family and escape it all. Nestled on the shore of Western Way, the house offers the visitor plenty of privacy and access to the ocean's edge, surrounded by spectacular scenery. There is easy access to every activity Acadia has to offer, even free public transportation, in season, right from the end of the driveway. Easy convenience to the park, shopping, free public transportation in season, and all the other activities here on Mt Desert Island. About two hundred yards from the coastline. Delightful character with a large yard and gardens surrounding. Wander down to the water's edge, or enjoy nature from the deck, listening to the endless chatter among the birds and the sounds of the nearby ocean. A great place for kids and adults to explore all that Mount Desert and Acadia National Park have to offer.
Sit on the deck and enjoy fresh lobster while viewing sailboat races and passing boats. The house is a short distance from the favorite Acadia National Park hiking trails, Wonderland and Ships Harbor and just a five minute drive from the delightful village of Southwest Harbor. Within a short distance there are the many recreational opportunities of Acadia National Park with its extensive network of hiking trails and carriage roads. There are many opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, sail and to explore the many delights of Mt. Desert Island.
Streaming TV, WiFi, gas grill on new deck and much more.
Layout: Large, attractive living room with ocean views and wide sliding door access to deck. Separate kitchen. Dining table accommodates 6. The primary bedroom has a queen size bed. The second bedroom has a set bunk beds for two adults (or two children). The oversize bath includes a walk in shower. Washer and dryer, TV, central heat. Kitchen has dishwasher, stove and refrigerator and microwave.
The deck has reading area and chairs, gas grill and dining table with sun umbrella and chairs,
Amenities: The Island Explorer, a free island-wide bus system, stops within a short walk from the house and it can accommodate bikes. The house is located near renowned Acadia National Park, close to Southwest Harbor village center with shopping, restaurants and lobster pound. Sailboat, motor boat, bike and kayak rentals available locally. Half hour from Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor.
Keywords: Oceanfront. Beach access. Great views. Acadia National Park. Good Value.
The Apple Cottage was beautiful. It is oceanside and set on a property that is secluded and peaceful. Deer visited us morning and evening, adding to the relaxed feeling. It was on the quiet side of Acadia but close enough to all of the Park to make hiking and other activities accessible. We plan to return in the future.
This was the third time we have stayed at Apple Cottage and have enjoyed it each time. It's always our first pick of places to say while vacationing at Acadia National Park.
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and making our first trip to Maine. This home was just what we were looking for, Close enough to various locations of Acadia National Park but tucked away from the crowds. The deck with the view of the water while observing the visiting deer was our favorite place to be after waking with our morning coffee or returning after hiking or visiting Bar Harbor. We enjoyed our time at Apple cottage and hope to return one day.
Enjoy the location of the property it was right on the water. We watched it fishing boats come and go. Also, enjoy the ducks and sea fowl. Roaming deer feeding on apples daily in the yard.
Our host was very informative not only in preparation of our stay but also with the binder provided with information on hikes and food. The cottage was a perfect size for the 4 (2 adults, 14 year old and 11 year old kids) of us. I enjoyed my sunrise coffee on the deck along with the local deer. We loved checking out the beach at low tide while hunting for sand dollars and seaglass. Very easy checkout as well. Great location, will recommend to others.
Loved the quiet location with a view of the water. Property was clean and had everything we needed. It was a great base for visiting Acadia NP and a cozy retreat for those inevitable foggy, rainy days; so much nicer than a hotel room. Host responded immediately when we our access code didn't work.
Location is great on the quiet side of the island and numerous eateries are location fairly close by. The deck is a fabulous location for enjoying your morning coffee while watching the boats go by. Access to the beach is excellent and there is beauty in the simplicity of the layout of the cottage itself. We plan to return!
This was our second visit to Seawall. Location is great for hiking in Acadia and we enjoyed fabulous weather. Kitchen is not equipped for elaborate cooking, but was fine for making simple meals which is all we felt like after hiking all day!
We had another wonderful 2 weeks at “Apple” cottage on the coast of Maine. This was our second stay at this property in Southwest Harbor. The views of the water and boat traffic were terrific. The cottage was very comfortable and we had daily visits from the island deer. We also saw a large flock of wild turkeys—twice! We love the “quiet side” of the island and the location and comfort of the cottage.
Nice cottage, perfect for our family of 4. Views were excellent from the deck. Porpoises, seals, lobster boats, sailboats, ferries, etc... We could sit there for hours. The shore was fun too. Very rocky, some tidepools. Scooped up a few sanddollars. Don't miss the tidepooling at Wonderland right down the road. Hosts shared great tips. A fun active week!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was the perfect size for our family and gave us easy access to all of Acadia NP. It's located on the quietsude if the island which we really appreciated at the end of full days of hiking around ANP.. My kids really enjoyed the easy access to the water to investigate all the tides pools at low tide as well. Would definitely stay here again if we had the chance.
This cottage with water views was on the quiet side of Acadia, which we love! It is very conveniently located to some nice hikes, downtown Southwest Harbor and a small grocery store. The queen bed was comfortable and the unit has the basic necessities. Given that it has lovely water views the outside furniture and deck could use some updating and power washing. They were not comfortable to sit on for any length of time. We would recommend you bring your own chairs for more comfort and to be able to move down closer to the water. Overall, we were very happy with this place and would consider staying here again.
We got off to a little bit of a rough start but everything was quickly taken care of. The cottage was very nice with a wonderful water view. One note for the owner, the deck could use some cleaning/power washing. Overall this was a very nice week away and we would definitely return.
The house was welcoming and uncluttered, with a pretty view of the ocean and surrounding islands. The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable, sheets very soft, bathroom spacious and kitchen nicely designed and useable. Anne, the owner, was responsive, pleasant and helpful when we had questions. As others have mentioned, the house is set behind and to the side of a larger rental house, so it has the feel of water view, with access, rather than waterfront. We wouldn't have felt comfortable hanging out on the grassy area above the cobbles, which was clearly someone else's yard. If it's important to you to experience the shoreline in that way, I would recommend the larger cottage, from the same owners. If you're happy with a good view of the water and the freedom to visit a rocky shore to take pictures, Apple Cottage is perfect.
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