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Family/Friends Getaway Hidden on Mt Desert Island
Escape to our enchanting woodland retreat on MDI, surrounded by Acadia National Park. Secluded at the end of a dirt road, our home borders the 2000-acre Kitteridge Brook forest. Discover tranquility with 3 miles of private trails right outside your door. Ideal for exploring Acadia's magic, our 3-bedroom home features an open concept kitchen, living, and dining area, along with a spacious deck. Perfect for large families or two small families, experience the ultimate oasis in the heart of nature.

Cozy Cottage on the Penobscot — Panoramic Luxury!
Escape to your private waterfront retreat where tranquility meets luxury. Our Coastal Maine Cottage style home rests on a granite ledge that disappears twice daily with the tide. Enjoy a sun-filled interior with cherry floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a private deck for sunrise coffee or evening wine. Wake to sweeping Penobscot River views & unwind by the fire pit at river’s edge. Just 12 minutes to downtown Bangor, with easy access to urban amenities, Bar Harbor, and Acadia Park. @cozycottageinme

Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia
This eclectic buoy wonderland is the perfect hub for your vacation! Great for families & groups. 2 primary suites w/ king beds, king-bunk room & air-conditioning throughout, nestled in the woods on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island! Amazing backyard entertaining area. Tons of amenities: kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, cornhole, & large firepit w/ firewood! Private yet convenient - close to the ocean, hikes, downtown SW Harbor, 5min to Acadia's Seawall, Bass Harbor Light, Echo Lake Beach & more.

Sunny Waterfront Home Overlooking Blueberry Field
5 acres of lawns, gardens, and meadows and a gentle rocky beach on Blue Hill's Salt Pond, a protected inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The house faces south towards the water and overlooks a gorgeous blueberry field that turns a majestic shade of deep red in the fall. Please feel free to reach out with us for more information or to inquire about a longer term booking. The house has two bedrooms and baths on the main level and an two additional bedrooms, bathroom, and living space downstairs.

Quiet side ranch home SW Harbor. Prime MDI locale
This comfortable home named the Autumn Lodge located in the lively picturesque village of Southwest Harbor can be enjoyed year round. Classic ranch home with open updated design and decorated with the colors of fall. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, dishwasher, and informal kitchen dining on the bar. Gas log fireplace. Private outdoor space. Harbor frontage on opposite side of the street. In town location walkable to restaurants & shops. Check out my other listing.

Schoodic Loft Cabin "The Roost" with Kayaks
This playful cabin offers a unique spot to unwind and explore the Schoodic peninsula and Downeast Maine. Kayaks are provided to explore island studded 462 acre Jones pond, a 10 minute walk down a trail. A 10 minute drives brings you to the less visited Schoodic section of Acadia NP, where a network of hiking and biking trails lace the coastal forests and dramatic rocky coast. Nearby Winter Harbor has shops and restaurants and even a ferry across the bay to Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.

Belfast City Park Ocean House
Welcome to an exquisite retreat nestled on a tranquil dead-end lane in the thriving coastal City of Belfast. With private access to Belfast City Park and Ocean, this charming space offers unparalleled serenity, boasting breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay and beyond. The meticulously manicured grounds offer an ideal setting for relaxation and outdoor entertaining, with the added allure of explorations along the shoreline or tennis/pickleball courts at park/year round hot tub. No parties.

Evergreen Hill in Acadia National Park
Evergreen Hill is a cheery cedar cape set up on a private half acre of fir and native blueberry. Just a mile from Acadia trails and beaches, this humble cottage has a peaceful island vibe, relaxing family spaces, a fenced yard, and great front porch, with no dog or cleaning fee. Eat lobster year round, visit Bar Harbor, take the family on a boat ride to see Mount Desert Island's 26 peaks from the water. Come in winter to work and play, hike the snow covered mountains, ice skate and XC ski.

CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom
This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home (each bedroom with its own full bathroom) is situated in a private, wooded setting on the edge of Southwest Harbor's bustling village. All on one level, it offers sophisticated yet comfortable furnishings in an open floor plan design. Each bedroom has a full bath. It’s close to several Acadia National Park access points (Long Pond and Echo Lake are both within a 5 minute drive). This home offers extra wide doorways accomodating those with mobility issues.

Hulls Cove Cottage
Settled right outside Hulls Cove Village and its entrance to Acadia National Park, this lovely, cozy cottage is minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and its shopping, restaurants, kayaking and other activities. A classic New England shingled cape, you'll feel right at home in the updated living space, with an upstairs queen bedroom, loft with twin beds, and private backyard. Centrally located to take advantage of everything Mt. Desert Island has to offer! Registration #VR1R25-047

Renovated Bar Harbor Cottage just blocks from town
Acadia and Bar Harbor await you as does this sparkling clean, renovated cottage on one of Bar Harbor's favorite streets. Your vacation home on Ledgelawn Avenue is just blocks from town. Walk to restaurants, shops, and the ocean. Whether you're here to stroll the island or hike/bike/run, Cedar Cottage has all you need. Relax with your coffee in the sunroom, sitting area, or on the deck; make great meals in the well-stocked kitchen; sleep soundly on Puffy and Casper beds!

Manset Rock Cottage: A Coastal Retreat on MDI
Nestled on Mount Desert Island’s Quietside, Manset Rock Cottage offers breathtaking views of Acadia National Park, Southwest Harbor, and the Western Way. This charming 4BR home features a spacious great room with a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a large deck with woodland and ocean views. Stroll the private nature trail to the pebble beach and relax as sailboats drift by. Perfect on its own or rented with the Main House—your coastal escape awaits!
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Resort style, family friendly getaway!

Higgins Retreat Quiet Country Cape

Coastal Retreat with Pool and Cheerful Vibes

The Jarvis Homestead | Historic Maine Mansion

Bar Harbor / In-Town 6BDRM with heated pool

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Sonnenhof

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Harbor Mist House - Acadia National Park

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Southwest Sun

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Bartlet's Narrows House

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BarHarbor Cedar Chalet - Ocean view- 10 min Acadia

The Boathouse on the ocean

Waterfall Oasis Near Harbor, 15 miles to Acadia
When is the best time to visit Southwest Harbor?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £209 | £209 | £209 | £209 | £249 | £298 | £374 | £361 | £289 | £266 | £193 | £193 |
| Avg. temp | -7°C | -6°C | -1°C | 6°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 9°C | 3°C | -3°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Southwest Harbor stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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