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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.

In town retreat close to Acadia
This cozy one bedroom retreat is ideally located for walking to downtown or a stroll into Acadia. Secluded off of a residential street and with off street parking, the house has a private courtyard for you to enjoy, a full kitchen, washer/dryer and AC/heat. The park's loop road with access to Sand Beach, Ocean Drive, Champlain mountain and a huge network of trails are just down the street while restaurants, the village green, shops, shore path and an active waterfront are a 15 min. walk away.

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.

Quiet 2-bedroom house on Acadia's doorstep.
Minutes from Acadia, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and other DownEast destinations. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home in the heart of Vacationland. We are nearing the end of a long renovation, so you will find some projects unfinished (mostly exterior). But, we hope that won't stop you from having a great time exploring the area. New floors, kitchen, lighting, and hot water heat pump - we've poured a lot of love and energy into making this a great spot for our family, and yours!

The Arthaus, an eclectic retreat for two
Located on Mount Desert Islands, "Quietside". The cottage features high ceilings and an open floor plan, with a small deck looking into the woods The walls are decorated with original art work by the owner. Our location is central to the island, situated just outside the village of Somesville; 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, 10 minutes to Southwest Harbor by car. Hiking and swimming opportunities are just 5 minutes away by car. The Arthaus is not suitable for pets, despite our love for them.

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.

Skipping Stone on Frenchman's Bay Weekly Rental
Our beachfront home is good for families and pets, with open plan, private bedrooms and an enclosed deck. The beach is perfect for cookouts, walking and exploring. We are nestled down a long gravel drive with quiet neighbors. The main floor bedroom (queen bed) accesses a screened sitting area. The downstairs bedroom (walkout basement) has twin beds and futon chair (single). We are 5 miles from the village, 2.5 miles from Acadia Visitor Center, and .5 miles from an Explorer stop.

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
Popular amenities for Southwest Harbor house rentals
House rentals with a pool

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

Higgins Retreat Quiet Country Cape

New Boho Cape with Pool! Fenced yard, pet friendly

Coastal Retreat with Pool and Cheerful Vibes

The Jarvis Homestead | Historic Maine Mansion

Ocean View Retreat with Heated Pool / Hot Tub

Acadia get away.! With pool and hot tub

1798 - Spacious - Sleeps 10 - On Morgan Bay
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Hidden Gem at Acadia

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Peaceful Cottage on Hodgdon Pond

Edgewood House in Downtown Bar Harbor

Modern Mansard by the Sea
Private house rentals

River View | Private Hot Tub | Poplar Treehouse

Bartlet's Narrows House

Harbor Mist House - Acadia National Park

Amazing harbor views in Southwest Harbor

The Boathouse on the ocean

Tranquil View Cottage + Cabin

Luxe Family Home with Oceanfront Views, Hot tub

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 | $388 CAD | $388 CAD | $388 CAD | $388 CAD | $461 CAD | $551 CAD | $693 CAD | $669 CAD | $535 CAD | $493 CAD | $358 CAD | $358 CAD |
| 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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