Explore beautiful Southwest Harbor with amazing harbor views

Southwest Harbor, Maine
$689 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Come stay the night in the gorgeous Harbor View rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine! Harbor View is located just minutes outside of downtown Southwest Harbor on a hill overlooking the beautiful port that gives the town it’s name. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the spacious porch while watching local lobster-fishermen leave the harbor beneath a Maine sunrise or maybe a refreshing cold beverage while admiring the view of the Cranberry Islands. Harbor View can hold eleven guests comfortably, making it perfect for a multiple family getaway, and several TVs and living areas make for wonderful nights together enjoying games and movies.
The incredible location of Harbor View in what is known as “The Quietside” of Mount Desert Island is possibly the largest advantage of the property. Southwest Harbor used to be a small fishing village and retains a vibrant small-town fishing community. A five minute walk to downtown Southwest Harbor allows you to spend time exploring local restaurants and shops. The Quietside is packed with some of Acadia National Park’s most beautiful hiking trails and views, including the famous Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and the gorgeous lakes of Long Pond and Echo Lake, which are perfect for swimming during warm summer months. Harbor View is just a fifteen minute drive from downtown Bar Harbor and the countless restaurants that the town holds while also allowing you to avoid the overwhelming cruise ship traffic and packed atmosphere of Bar Harbor in the summer months. Southwest Harbor provides its own opportunities for both private boat rentals and fishing tours on the untouched waters in the Gulf of Maine.
The core of the house itself was built in the 1920s and retains the historic style while more recent additions including a full second floor and kitchen seamlessly blend modern living with historic building design. The first floor contains a kitchen, equipped with all necessary appliances, a living room and two bedrooms, one with a twin and bunkbeds and one with a double. The living room displays wonderful panoramic views of the Harbor through windows that illuminate the entire downstairs in natural light. The upstairs has a living area of its own equipped with a TV and sleeper sofa. Two more bedrooms allow for more comfortable sleeping room and the views from the master are unbeatable anywhere else in the house.

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Anna C.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The house was very comfortable, and it is in a great location! We had a great stay.

  • Yael L.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    The house was beautiful, kitchen well equipped, very comfortable for 8 adults and 2 babies. The hosts were responsive and helpful.We loved the location.

  • Erica P.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    My family had a great time in the Bar Harbor area and this house was perfect and located in a great central location for us to get to and from all places we visited. Acadia National Park was only about 20mins away. Shelley was very responsive and the house is great for a family (we had 3 adults, kids -2yrs & 4yrs, and 1 small dog). The property was so beautiful and the house clean and just as pictured. A family of deer greeted us every day with was quite fun for my kids to watch out for! Shelley was gracious to accommodate your request for a later check out and the whole process of check in/out was a breeze. I would recommend this home for anyone who wants to enjoy a warm and welcoming home to stay when visiting Bar Harbor area.

  • Keith N.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    My family and I had a great stay. Good location to walk to shops and restaurants, short drive to Acadia and Rest of Mt. Desert island. Perfect sunrises looking out over Southwest Harbor. Host Shelley was easy to reach and informative. Would stay here again.

  • marissa c.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Loved staying on the Quiet Side. House was a perfect location with just a 10 minute walk to main street shops/restaurants. It was very comfortable and just right for us. I usually bring my own stuff to rental homes but found this one was very well stocked (plenty of trash bags, TP, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, towels, dishwasher tabs, etc). Would love to come back!

  • Gina H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Shelley’s house is a perfect place to relax and get away. It’s spacious and has a great view. The warmth of the decor and the big windows add to the beauty. The location is fabulous. It’s in a smaller town without lots of tourists, but allows for easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The people in the town are super friendly. We played pickleball at the local community center and really enjoyed meeting others there. I would highly recommend this vacation home and destination!

  • russell b.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This was a perfect house to enjoy everything Maine and Acadia has to offer!

  • Lynn A.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We had 7 adults,plus a 1&3 yr old. The property is in a central location,which was great. The kitchen area is a little tight,but all other rooms are spacious with plenty of storage options. We had no issues during our 1week stay, and we would recommend this property.

  • Diane H.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    Beautiful home with wonderful views!

  • Karin M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Clean, cozy and convenient to all Mount Desert Island has to offer. This property afforded us the opportunity to spend quality time together with three generations of family members. The location is convenient, offering something for every one of any age.

  • Mary A.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    This home is lovely. This was my 3rd time staying at this property. The owners are attentive and responsive. The home is clean, well equipped and in a great location. A wonderful place to create memories.

  • Briana J.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We had a wonderful week staying in this house in Southwest Harbor. The house was in walking distance to the town and very comfortable for the 9 of us.

  • Theresa B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We were in town for a busy family reunion so didn’t spend much time at the house, but it had everything we needed for a restful sleep, a well-stocked kitchen where we could cook, and two full baths with plenty of soft, thick towels. It had a great view of the harbor. Breakfast on the deck was a treat. The furniture was really comfy and the location was convenient to the center of town.

  • Cora B.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, cozy, fantastic view, great location home!

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$689+
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