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Southwest Harbor, Maine
$413 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Head of the Harbor Overlook is a renovated cottage overlooking Southwest Harbor, Sutton Island, the Cranberry Islands, and Greening Island. This ideal spot is within walking distance of superb restaurants, specialty shops, a full service marina, galleries, and sea glass hunting. Coffee shops, an ice cream parlor, and children's playground are just a few things that are within a five minute walk. In just minutes you can drive to Echo Lake, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, and many other popular Acadia National Park destinations. Don't want to drive Load up on the free MDI shuttle that stops directly across the street! During the summer stop by the farmers market or take a sunset sail on one of the many boats offering them. There are also many opportunities to take a ferry to one of the surrounding islands for hiking or biking.

This cottage has been appointed with very comfortable accommodations in order to make you feel instantly at home. The open kitchen and dining area feature stainless steel appliances, local granite countertops, and a large farmhouse sink in order to make meal preparations quick and easy. A lobster pot, and supplies are included (Fresh off the boat lobsters are available at the marina across the street) for those brave enough to cook their own! Local antiques are scattered throughout the house to remind us of simpler times. This area is also open to the living room which features fantastic views of Southwest Harbor! The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, single on top and double on the bottom. This room is very bright with many windows, roomy closet, gaming system, TV, DVD, and best of all a great view of the harbor! The full sized bathroom is located downstairs and includes a full-sized washer and dryer so that you can keep those bathing suits and beach towels ready at a moments notice! All TV's have cable and DVD players, and WIFI.

The master bedroom is located upstairs with it's plush king-sized bed, loads of room, flat-screen TV with DVD, video library, and did I say Fantastic View! The last bedroom features an antique double spindle bed with lots of coastal charm, TV with DVD, and ample closet space.

A crib, receptical plugs, baby toys, child gate, and a high chair are provided for those needing one, also a bathing seat and hand rail are available for those needing a bit of assisstance with accessibility.

Southwest Harbor is a quaint, pleasant coastal community that is only 15 minutes from Bar Harbor, a popular tourist destination. The closest airports are: Trenton(12miles) and Bangor International Airport which is only 55 miles away. Those interested in bringing along their boat, slips may be available upon request.

Keywords: ocean view, Southwest Harbor, park attractions

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

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

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • 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) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • 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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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sandy F.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had an incredible view of the harbor and absolutely loved staying here. We biked and kayaked right in Southwest Harbor. The host is great and every little thing you can think of is included. We loved the blueberry pancakes we had a long with the lobster. We will definitely stay here again on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island!

  • Trish A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Oct 1, 2023

    Steep entrance into house, steep narrow stairs to bedrooms in attic, no light bulbs in lamp in bedroom. Not ideal for older people

  • Russ L.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2023

    Stayed Sep 19, 2023

    All was great and exactly how it was described. The owner managed the property and the process perfectly. We would contact her for sure if staying in the area again.

  • Dawn K.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    We had a great time at the house and on our excursions. Highly recommend the whale watch in Bar Harbor and Acadia park.

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    The house is very clean and perfectly appointed, with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and nice touches like a complimentary bottle of maple syrup. Christie was very responsive and flexible. Highly recommend.

  • AnnMarie H.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    This was our first trip to Maine, and we absolutely loved it. The cottage was in the perfect location, well stocked and clean. Would definitely recommend.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 24, 2023

    Good location, Southwest Harbor is a small town and stuff was not always open when you, but it was quite and relaxing compared to Bar Harbor. The house itself is perfect for a family with young kids. We had a great trip.

  • Jillian B.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 18, 2023

    We loved this cottage for our family of 5. It is the perfect house with a great location. The view from the living room is a must see. Coffee with the sunrise was a highlight of our trip! The house is really well stocked and has a great layout for a family. The beds are comfy, the water pressure is great, and it had everything we needed. I really appreciated that the house came with all of the little things (like spices, aluminum foil, etc) that you don't always remember to bring. I highly recommend this house to anyone with kids of any age!

  • Shawn W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2023

    Stayed Jun 11, 2023

    The house was perfect for our needs, and was in a beautiful location. We were able to purchase lobsters from the nearby pier, which we were able to prepare in the fully stocked kitchen. This was a wonderful treat! We also loved the local restaurants and shops, as well as the access to Acadia for hiking and sight seeing. We will definitely return!

  • carole w.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    Enjoyed this cute, clean cottage. Short walk to town and great jumping off point for all Mt. Desert Island sightseeing.

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$413+
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