Consider a stay at New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
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About this property
New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!
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
Located in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Southwest Harbor travel guide
Is New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! located?
This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway! Reviews
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What a beautiful and comfortable home to stay in! Perfect location to not be overwhelmed by the busy summer season in bar harbor but only about a 20 minute drive away. This little harbor is also so perfect with its own restaurants and shops to explore as well.
The house is in a great location with a nice view of the water. The house was clean and stocked with everything we could need including books and games! 3 nice bedrooms and a cozy living space. The host was very responsive and the process was super simple.
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.
The perfect Maine rental. We walked to “downtown” southwest harbor every day. You don’t need to drive anywhere if you’re staying here. You can even take the shuttle to bar harbor if you don’t want to drive. House was immaculate. Views of the marina were so beautiful. A super short drive to Acadia. A/c was great since it was hot outside. Loved the owner. Highly highly recommend.
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!
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.
We really enjoyed our stay on the quiet side of the island! The home was really thoughtfully appointed with all we needed to be comfortable. Thank you!
excellent location, even cuter in person than in the photos, and beautiful view! the place had everything we needed, and christie was very responsive and helpful. i’d definitely stay here again!
This cottage is adorable. It sits right at the harbor with gorgeous views from the living room and bedrooms. Walking distance to the little town with shops and restaurants as well as the pier immediately in front of the cottage, this is an excellent location and more than fair price for the size, location and amenities. We are already looking into booking again, perhaps at one of their larger properties because my family loved it so much. The kitchen is fully stocked and the grill had a full tank and all of the tools necessary for a bbq. Everything was clean, quaint and tasteful. Perfect lodging for a family vacation. The host even had maple syrup, pancake mix and coffee pods for the keiurig. I cannot think of any downsides to this cottage, this was the best family vacation we have ever had.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Enjoyed our stay. Very responsive host, answered our questions in minutes. Asked for a water boiling kettle, got one next day. House is clean, kitchen well equipped, great living area. Convenient location to different trails in the Acadia NP. A bit of early morning traffic to get used to. We left a set of keys behind, host mailed it to us in a few days. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good
John A.
17 Sept 2016
Southwest Harbor September 2016
This was our first trip to Maine to experience lobster, Arcadia Nation Park, and the coastal views. Our cabin was well equipped and Christie was a pleasure to communicate with. She left several hiking resources and booklets to help us enjoy the park. The cabin has great amenities, cookware, utensils, supplies, everything you need for a nice stay. We stayed 12 days. So much to see. The King Bed was comfortable. The multiple TV's, movies, books, etc were welcome and provided entertainment during down time.
This little 3 BR cottage is a charming gem just outside of Main St Southwest Harbor. We came to MDI largely to visit Acadia, but wanted to stay away from the fray of Bar Harbor and the crowds. This place is perfectly located to walk into Main St Southwest Harbor (although the traffic on the road can be a bit fast/sidewalk narrow at times) and the Island Explorer would stop for us right across the street for a 30m ride into Bar Harbor. The cottage has a nice open concept with beautiful morning sunshine in the front windows. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely patio/sitting area out back were nice for the nights we stayed in for dinner. The stairs to the upstairs two bedrooms are steep and a low ceiling at the top. Fine for us, but could be an issue for some larger folks or those prone to slipping. We very much enjoyed the large bedroom upstairs with windows looking out onto the harbor.
Christie was very responsive and communicated everything we needed to know, and equipped the place with all the essentials and some extra lovely touches. We'd definitely stay here again!
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Good home base for exploring Acadia NP away from the crowds in Bar Harbor. Cottage was well stocked and nice extras for guests (coffee, pancake mix, spices, cleaning supplies, etc.) Should note it is on a busy street, so expect some road noise.