Conveniently located close to BH, SWHBR, and Acadia. Great deck w/ firepit!

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$392 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

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Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Nicely situated between the village center of Southwest Harbor with its charming shops and restaurants and nearby Long Pond and the western mountains of Acadia, Golden Cove Cottage offers its guests equal convenience to both the National Park and downtown amenities with its Seal Cove Road location. Whether by foot, bicycle, or car, venture just one-half mile to Main Street to reach the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park with lovely gardens and water views and down a little further towards the village center to take in the programs and exhibits offered at the Wendell Gilley Museum. The many shops and restaurants of Southwest Harbor are also sure to delight and when you're ready for more adventure, head over to nearby Long Pond to enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming in the National Park. And once ready to explore Bar Harbor and the other areas of Acadia, just pop back to Main Street again to catch the free Island Explorer shuttle to reach the east side of Mt. Desert Island.

FIRST FLOOR: Enter into a generous front hall with a spacious Laundry room to the left. Large Living Room with comfortable seating and gas fireplace (available early spring and fall). Dining table with seating for six. French doors open to a sunny, private deck. The living room opens into a well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and seating for two. A cozy bedroom offering a set of Twin beds is followed by a charming sunny bedroom with Queen bed. These two rooms share a bathroom with a shower only. The master bedroom with King bed and en suite bathroom offers a shower only. looks out onto the wooded area and deck. Excellent closet space throughout.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Furnished deck with a gas grill and fire pit offers a pleasant space for grilling, relaxing and dining outside.

EXTRAS: Air conditioning in the common living area and primary bedroom.

PETS: Pets are considered. Please review the pet policy in the rental agreement. The pet fee is $140/pet. Submit the age, weight, and breed with reservation request.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1564 Sq Ft (145 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 6

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Review Review

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We always enjoy being on the Quietside of MDI. We chose this property due to its proximity to the finish line of the fall MDI marathon. We could not have been happier with our stay at Golden Cove Cottage! It was very comfortable and well equiped with all the comforts of home. You can tell the host take great pride in, and good care of, their home and we appreciate them sharing it with us. We also enjoyed their beautiful photography of many of the special spots around MDI. We are especially grateful for a host who welcomes our dogs as they always travel with us as part of the pack. We cherish our visits to Acadia National Park and all it has to offer. During our stay at Golden Cove Cottage, we were very happy to discover a new running route between Long Pond and Echo Lake via Lurvey Spring Road, it was so peaceful and beautiful in all of its fall glory. We had a wonderful stay, thank you!

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    The location was perfect for us! We appreciated the closeness to Acadia national park, but really enjoyed being in a less busier place.

  • Sarah O.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    House was clean and cozy. Loved the proximity to Acadia . It was perfect for our trip.

  • Patricia W.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay.

  • Barbara A.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at Golden Cove Cottage. Property was clean and beds were comfortable.

  • Kaila M.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    The house was perfect for what we were looking for as a family of 4 with two small children. The house is tucked away, but not too far from the places we wanted to explore. It's clean, cozy, and it has plenty of amenities. The beds are extremely comfortable (firm, not too squashy). It truly felt like a home away from home. The doors and trim are pure wood, and I love the fresh scent. The house looks small from the outside, but it's actually very roomy inside. The layout is exactly what we would want if purchasing a ranch style home. The fireplace is a nice touch to a living room that has comfy, reclining leather sofas and a large TV. The office/laundry area is a bonus. I found myself frequenting there when I needed a quiet moment to browse the internet or while washing and drying our clothes. The only disappointment was that the fire pit had been removed. I understand the reason why, but I wish we had been notified beforehand. We were really looking forward to using it during our stay. Overall, we love this house and would like to visit again!

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    The house was wonderful with comfortable beds and furniture. The house was immaculate and the kitchen well stocked.

  • Amie V.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Nice quiet stay near Acadia. Plenty to do with lots of wonderful suggestions!

  • Tracy B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay! Pictures of bedroom with twin beds was deceiving, room was much smaller than picture. Beds were comfy, kitchen stocked, but all the knives were dull. Ceiling fans need cleaned. Nice to have laundry area and dishwasher. Was not sure about recycling, we took it a recycle place nearby. Bar Harbor is the cutest town, a must see, especially the Bar Harbor Whale watching, we saw about 15 whales, eating and playing, it was amazing! I would rent this place again, was quiet and private, close to Acadia Park, Cadillac mountain for sunset was beautiful!

  • Stacy B.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Great house. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the back deck and hanging out in the living room. Really liked the location

  • Richard M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Clean well outfitted place and convenient location for our needs. Street a bit busy and noisy for those wanting a quiet out of the way locale. Gas fire pit was rusted and tank connection should be checked for leak as noted gas odor when tank valve was opened so did not use.

  • Mary A.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Where do I start when talking about the golden cove cottage? This place has everything you need! From games to utensils to cleaning materials! Even treats for your pet! It is impeccably clean! The beds are beyond comfy! The couches that recline in the family room add to the comfort! The living space is huge! Our family time was spent there making meals together, playing guitars by the fire pit, game nights and movie nights! It provided the entertainment as well! Our beagle mix was super comfy there as well! Okay now as for the location…you can’t beat it! In quiet Southwest Harbor you can’t go wrong! A skip away from shops and restaurants! Oh…forgot to mention the treats when we arrived! Blueberry jam and blueberry soda! Such a sweet surprise! Other perks: food store is close by, natural water spring across the street that we used daily, hiking and lakes nearby, not a far trip to Bar Harbor, and it is super quiet! If we needed help with anything, we got answers right away from the agent/owner! We will definitely be back!

  • Kelly T.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    This home was perfect for our family of 6 adults. We found it to be just as advertised. There was plenty of space, cozy beds, a well equipped kitchen, and supplied with all the essentials. The drive from Southwest Harbor to the main areas of the park is easy, but does take 20-30 mins. There are some nice hikes nearby and good restaurants in Southwest Harbor too. Overall we loved our stay here and would recommend this home to others.

  • Emilee K.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    Great place to stay while visiting around Acadia. Lots of room and has everything you might need.

  • Theresa P.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    We were a group of (4), ages 73, 60, 43 and 12. Golden Cove Cottage was perfect for us! The location is convenient and close to groceries, drug store, restaurants and cafes. Just a short drive to the Bar Harbor and the main parts of Acadia National Park. The property is immaculate, well stocked with everything you need, and extremely comfortable. Other reviewers commented on the home being located on a very busy road - we did not find that to be an issue. Check in was smooth (slight mix up on the lock code, but it was corrected in minutes). There was no issues that required management assistance. We highly recommend this property and hope to return.

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