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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.

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

The Acadia House on Westwood
Relax with the whole family at this tranquil centrally located place to stay. Slowly unwind at this lovingly remodeled entire home. Enjoy a peaceful walk down the quiet family friendly street its nestled on, or quickly arrive at all the areas attractions. The house is located in Ellsworth Maine and although shops, restaurants, local lakes, Acadia National Park and area attractions are only a quick drive away, the home feels soothing, very safe, secluded and welcoming to all.

NEH Estate: Walk to town, shops and harbor
**House is located in Northeast Harbor, not Mount Desert** Welcome to Into the Woods! This residence is a 6500 square foot executive home has the qualities of a Timber Frame home and Rocky Mountain log home. Perfect for large parties and reunions and is dog friendly (with additional fee). Minimum 3 night stay. 7 nights in Summer (Sat-Sat June 20-Labor Day weekend, 2026) ***DOGS ALLOWED ONLY IF APPROVED IN ADVANCE, $50/night/dog*** *NO SMOKING anywhere on the property**

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!

Graham Lakeview Retreat
Escape to the beauty of coastal Maine in this peaceful and fully-equipped waterfront home—just 40 minutes from Acadia National Park. Enjoy serene water views, launch one of the provided kayaks, or soak in the jacuzzi tub after a day of hiking. Ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and your four-legged friends, too! Whether you're here for the national park, the coast, or just a quiet escape, this welcoming retreat has everything you need.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Southwest Harbor
House rentals with a pool

Cozy, fun, 3 bedroom home with a pool and Hot Tub.

New Boho Cape with Pool! Fenced yard, pet friendly

Coastal Retreat with Pool and Cheerful Vibes

The Jarvis Homestead | Historic Maine Mansion

Dog Friendly Midcoast Cape

Ocean View Retreat with Heated Pool / Hot Tub

Bar Harbor / In-Town 6BDRM with heated pool

Acadia get away.! With pool and hot tub
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Duck Cove Get Away

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Harbor Mist House - Acadia National Park

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Luxury Oceanfront Cabin w/ Sauna by Acadia

BarHarbor Cedar Chalet - Ocean view- 10 min Acadia

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Tranquil View Cottage + Cabin
Private house rentals

Cedar Hill Hideaway

Stunning Beachfront Holiday Retreat w/ Gameroom

River View | Private Hot Tub | Poplar Treehouse

Ship builders home close to everything

Southwest Sun

Bartlet's Narrows House

Hidden Gem at Acadia

Casa on the Bagaduce River
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 | £297 | £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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