Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views.

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$470 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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.

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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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kathleen

    Submitted Nov 6, 2023

    Stayed Oct 22, 2023

    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.

  • Justin a.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    It was an amazing stay. With it being our first time in Maine, this cottage was the perfect place for us. We throughly enjoyed our stay and plan on coming back in the summer.

  • Carol S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    I loved the national park, just bad timing because the visitor center was closed due to the government shutdown. We enjoyed the sunrises!

  • Leslie S.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    We love Apple Cottage. The ocean view is gorgeous. We love listening to the lobster boats early in the morning. Sunrise and the star lit night skies are dramatic and a welcome delight after urban life.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Beautiful, clean and comfortable with great views. Lovely hostess who provided a great deal of information about the area and answered all of my questions. Truly a wonderful experience.

  • Richard S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Beautiful location with a great ocean views. Due to some miscommunication the 2Br cottage we rented had not been cleaned. A call to the host resulted in a very quick, in person, 10 minute response. After apologies, the solution offered was to move us to the much larger and gorgeous 3Br ocean front cottage next door. The “Sand Dollar” cottage is a beautifully restored Maine “shingled cottage” that deserves a “10.” The location on the “quiet side” of MDI could not be better with easy access to restaurants, lobster shacks, hiking trails and other Acadia NP amenities. Plus, just a pleasant 30 minute drive to the much busier Bar Harbor with its shops, restaurants and cruise ship crowds if that is your thing.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Apple and Sand Dollar is a wonderful setting that accommodates our family very well. We have visited ANP and SWH for decades. It a favorite place for our family.

  • Jeffrey S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Spacious and clean. Beautiful view. Abundance of wildlife (and sea glass, too!). Highly recommended.

  • Ryan H.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Great location only about 25 min from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Amazing back deck and view to wake up and retreat to.

  • Sandra A.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    We stayed at this home for several days for our tour of Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. Found it a little further away from the things we were interested in but overall Pleasant stay.

  • Corene K.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We loved the cottage and it was a great way to explore Acadia! This was our first trip to Maine and we can’t wait to come back. Mt kids loved playing in the ocean just a mins walk from the cabin.

  • Cathryn P.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Beautiful home and such a kind host! It was our first family road trip and I was a bit disorganized to say the least Anne was so patient with me. We look forward to coming back, the location is perfect for families and the views are spectacular. Thank you!

  • Ginger B.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    The location was central to everything! The house was simple and very clean! We had everything we needed. Anne got back to us right away and provided a great deal of information. We LOVED our time in Maine and Apple Cottage.

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    This was our second stay here at the Apple Cottage. My husband and I returned this year with my mother. She was in awe of the view as much as we had been. We spent most of the time on the deck taking in the view and watching the deer if we weren’t out visiting the park. It was as lovely as the first time we were there.

  • Randy F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    We had a lovely time at Apple Cottage. Very comfortable and in a great location. We hope to come back soon!

  • Arleen S.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Had a wonderful week with great weather! Apple Cottage is perfect for us!! Enjoyed our visits with the deer! So graceful! Had a surprise visit by a gaggle of 14 turkeys! Great place to relax but close enough to visit the parks. So happy that Seawall was fixed!! Great place to picnic!

  • Sarah S.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We loved our stay with our two kids (5 and 7). The cottage was well maintained, a great location, and a tremendous view!

  • Mai V.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at the Apple cottage. The cottage was spacious for a family of four and very quiet. The location was superb, with beautiful coastal and natural surroundings. Watching from the porch the sunrise over the water was something. Would come back again if we have a chance.

  • Alicia W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Apple Cottage is a cozy, quiet, waterfront cottage that made a great home base for our visit to Acadia NP, Bar Harbor and other nearby sights. The kids enjoyed hunting for sand dollars and sea glass during low tide on the rocky shore in front of the cottage. Anne is a great hostess and provided detailed information on hikes, things to do and places to eat. She was very attentive to questions both before our trip and when I had quick questions while we were there.

  • Gwen G.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Apple cottage was the perfect place to stay for our visit to Acadia. Close enough to all things Acadia but in a quiet location. Our kids really enjoyed the beach in the back yard! We had several deer visit each day. Bar Harbor was an easy 30 minute drive away. Anne provided a great list of places to eat and places to hike! She even describes the hikes and rates their difficulty for kids. We based most of our activities on her recommendations.

  • David S.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Home was quiet & peaceful. Had 2 dears visit us each morning & evening

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