New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!
What an opportunity to spend your family vacation in a vintage historic inn turned single family home. Built between 1857-61 by a local captain, Jacob Shop Mayo. He built this home for his family on this location so that he could oversee his ships in the harbor. Located just a few minutes walk into the village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This home has many historic features but has been nicely updated to accommodate a larger family or group. Each of it's five bedrooms has it's own bathroom, and many feature sitting areas and outdoor access to either decks or the garden area. Dining and living area can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Kitchen has 2 dishwashers, ranges, & refrigerators to make meal times a breeze! This historic home has many outdoor areas to enjoy as well. The shared garden area will also have Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Charm is this house's middle name, your family will love to come back again and again to this little piece of heaven that we call Southwest Harbor! Please be patient with photos, we will update as we're able to get them... former family is in the process of moving on to new adventures!
Property manager
Christie Dysart
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 30 min drive
Hansen's Outpost - 4 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 12 min walk
Gott's Store - 3 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! located?
Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Our family of 10 stayed at the Captain Mayo House and we had a wonderful time. The house is really amazing, so many rooms! The kitchen was great, 2 stove, 2 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers. All of the dinnerware and utensils were very nice. The pancake mix is to die for! Most of the furnishings are brand new including the matresses. We slept well!
It is a one block walk to downtown Southwest Harbor, many little shops and one store dedicated to artisans from the area.
We ate at Beals Lobster Pier (185 Clark Point Rd) and Eat A Pita (326 Main St), both were very good. I am not sure if Eat a Pita is still the name, but the address is correct. We also ate at the Colonel's in Northeast Harbor, short drive away.
You must not miss Jordan Pond in the park, a great experience and pop-overs!
I highly recommend this property to make great family memories!