Family Home Overlooking the Harbor Easily Walkable to Town

We had an amazing stay here for our girl’s trip! The home is so cozy with the cutest backyard. In the span of 15 minutes, we saw a deer, fox, and a porcupine! It was close to Bar Harbor but far enough away that it felt more authentic and less touristy. A great jumping off point for hiking Acadia!

We had a lovely stay here for my birthday. The location was excellent and the place came equipped with everything we needed. We are always concerned about the kitchen having basics like oil, salt, Tupperware, grilling supplies, but we had everything we needed here. The rooms stayed nice and cool during the day and were pleasantly chilly overnight. The fenced in yard was a perfect set up for us and our elderly dog - we could grill out and leave him loose while doing so. We would absolutely stay here again.

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect for the two of us and our dog. The view is amazing, the town quaint. We would 100% stay again

Sweet cottage! We had a lovely stay. We had everything we needed and the bed was super comfy.

The location in Southwest Harbor can’t be beat. My husband remarked “we are driving less” as we are discovering so much to do on this side of the island - the quiet side. We had another great visit and the dogs consider it their 2nd home

Very clean and cozy. This house was perfect and the location was close to things and yet felt secluded and peaceful. Great communication with owner. I would highly recommend.

It was perfect. We just loved everything about it. What a beautiful area and a lovely home. Will miss the deer

Lovely older home. Very comfortable. It was a very central base from which to visit Acadia national Park and surrounding towns.

Everything was clean and presented nicely. Quite a few tripping hazards with raised thresholds in bedrooms. Slanted sealing at top of stairs caused a few head bumps. Did not like the bar in kitchen for dinning. We did enjoy our stay and would come back again.

This was our second stay at Ashley’s home, and it was even better than the first. The house was sparkling clean, comfortably equipped and by far the best dog friendly property we could imagine. The dog run out back is just perfect, we spent evenings hanging out with the pups marveling at the stars, the perfect ending to days at Acadia. Ashley is thoughtful, professional and communicative. I would stay there again any chance I get.

Great place to stay with pets. Quiet and welcoming. Short drive to Acadia. Good fenced yard. Lots of deer. We enjoyed our stay - thank you!

It was a perfect location for us. Able to enjoy a class of wine on the porch while catching a hint of the harbor. Great for dogs as the entire back yard is fenced in and the added attraction for your dog is watching the deers in the apple orchard.

We loved our stay! The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. The view in the mornings cannot be beat, so beautiful. Also, the deer were so cool to watch every day!

The Stanley home was a great place to spend a week in Maine. The well-kept home is surrounded by a giant yard and adjacent to a small apple orchard. The large, fenced-in dog run was heaven for our Australian Shepherd, who enjoyed playing fetch on demand. Restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor were less than a mile away in the center of town. In the morning we watched deer come through the orchard to eat apples. We hiked in nearby Acadia National Park during the day, and the sky was dark and full of stars at night. It was a relaxing place to spend a week.

Great location and has everything you need in a rental. We enjoyed the morning view from the front porch and evenings on the back deck!

This house was in the perfect location. We could access Acadia quickly and easily, we could also enjoy the “quiet side” of the island. It’s a quick walk into town or a short drive Bar Harbor for dinners. We cooked one night in the house and we had everything we needed. We found lobstermen who sold lobster from his garage and it was amazing. The house is also close to a grocery store and mini golf. There is a view of the harbor which was nice surprise! The house had everything we needed, from towels to linens. The house was very clean and had ample room for my family of five. My boys loved the Wii in the evenings. This is house was perfect for our Acadia vacation. Would definitely book here again!

Fantastic home that was incredibly well stocked and perfect for our family and dogs. The fenced in dog area out back was amazing. Our host was awesome and even gave us some great recommendations! Highly recommend

We had a lovely stay at Ashley’s home- tucked away at the end of a quiet street, surrounded by a small orchard. It was very clean and super comfy. We walked into Southwest Harbor at least once daily for coffee, a meal or ice cream. Accessing the rest of the island was easy to do via car or the Island Explorer. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and it was nice to not worry about where she might wander off to. We saw a group of young bucks wander through the orchard in early evenings from the back porch. The front porch had a lovely view of the harbor, best enjoyed in the morning with a cup of coffee.

Lovely home base for exploring the natural beauty of Acadia and Maine coastline. My dog loved the fenced, private backyard and I appreciated the pet friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Well appointed, and as described, but views and location surpassed expectations! I would definitely stay here again!

We totally loved the location in less hectic SW Harbor…The house had everything we needed, and the fenced in yard was great for the pup. We had an issue with the TV that the owner quickly solved. Make sure to hike Ship Harbor close by…a little gem of an area. We stayed 5 days and had a great time exploring and hiking Acadia.

The perfect place for our family of four, with two teenagers, to rest up from our day adventures exploring Acadia national park for the first time! I cannot say enough good things about this house and host. It was so clean and relaxing and Ashley answered all of my questions! Ps, look for seals in the harbor at sunset/low tide what a treat to see right down the street! I will miss this place and hope to return!

The house is perfect for a visit to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Location is close to all the highlights of the park and in a quiet neighborhood. The view of the harbor is super. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard which was a bonus. The property is full of character and has great charm. The living space and bedrooms are spacious. The kitchen has everything you need, just bring your groceries. Due to the weather we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor area, but the back deck and front porch are nice both with nice views. There are several nice places to eat within walking distance.

Beautiful house with plenty of room for two adults, two kids, and our Golden Retriever. Quiet neighborhood, but very close to restaurants and downtown including the Wendell Gilley Museum. We found hiking nearby, and Bar Harbor was only about 20 minutes away. We would stay here again!

Excellent base from which to explore the entire island. We are always finding new hikes/adventures every time we visit. The dogs feel comfortable here as well. Great fenced in back yard is a big plus for them!

4 senior adults and two standard poodles. We all really enjoyed our stay (four nights). Place is super clean and well equipped. We would have enjoyed an indoor table and chairs as the evenings were cooler in October. We ate in the evenings at the bar in the kitchen. Great map of the park on the wall that we enjoyed discussing our plans for the next day!

Nice two bedroom house. Full size Washer/ Dryer. Host provided laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, body wash. The towels were nice also. Full kitchen with all needed utensils, basic spices, and a nice dishwasher. House was on the end of the street with no outlet so literally zero traffic. Short walk to the harbor and town. Really enjoyed our stay.

Perfect place to stay to see all the sights of Acadia and not far from Bar Harbor but none of the crowds! The house is extremely clean and a wonderful place to explore the island from. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful home that was just right for my two adult children and me. Great location and was set up beautifully for our dog that traveled with us. We enjoyed Southwest Harbor and easily made the trip into Acadia National Park each day we were there.