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CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Echo Lake Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet

This spacious 3 bedroom 3.5 bath (each bedroom with attached full bath) home 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. A cozy sun room extends the space and leads to a lovely wrap around deck. It’s also close to several Acadia National Park access points. Note: this home offers extra wide doorways accommodating those with mobility issues (there are 3 small steps to access the front door, no wheelchair ramp available to enter home).

All on one level, the home features an open floor plan with high ceilings and interesting architectural details. The cheerful and well-applianced kitchen offers a center island with prep sink, and a generously sized pantry. The kitchen opens to a sunny breakfast area and table. The adjacent living room offers plenty of seating on overstuffed, leather furnishings and a large, flat screen TV. From the breakfast area access the screened-in sun room which is set with lots of casual furniture including a full-size futon/sleeper. For formal dinner gatherings there is a separate and very spacious dining room. The master bedroom suite is spacious and inviting. It offers a queen bed and en suite bath with an enormous Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The second bedroom is set with a queen bed and has an en suite bath with tub and shower. The third bedroom offers a set of twin beds and an en suite full bath with tub and shower as well. The sun room has a full size futon and opens up to the wrap-around back deck with grill and outdoor furnishing (4 chairs). Finishing out the space is a laundry room and a half bath. There is no garage access for tenant use.

PLEASE READ:

1. Owner's and their dog reside in the apartment above the garage which has a separate entrance and no shared spaces. Other than yard/garden maintenance, outdoor space will not be used by owners to ensure the privacy of tenants during their stay.

2. We do accept well-behaved pets (no more than 2 pets). There is a $200 pet fee PER ANIMAL. Please do not allow animals on beds. **Please let us know if you are bringing a pet**

3. There is no cable TV. The Television is a smart TV- guests will need to log into their streaming accounts.

4 The kitchen is fully stocked with appliances, cleaning supplies, dish washing and laundry detergent, & coffee/coffee filters. Guests will provide their own food. Linens/towels are also provided.

5. Toilet paper & paper towels- we leave a few extra rolls to get guests started. It’s the guest’s responsibility to purchase more if you run out.

6. There is a small group of chickens on the property that occasionally free range however we do keep them in their coop when guests bring a dog and at guest request.

7. Maximum of 6 overnight guests.

8. Wood stove in living room is not for guest use.

9. NO PARTIES.

Property manager

Paul and Sarah Lunsford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$200 pet fee per animal
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the premises

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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 holiday home. 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CLEAN, spacious, each BR has private full bathroom attached, high speed internet located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
Stay was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall foliage tour
The house was impeccably clean and spacious. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed. Beautiful property! We enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and property
Our group very much enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and well-kept, and there is plenty of room inside and outside (including a large back deck and yard) for a small or large group to relax. The hosts Sarah and Paul were warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this property and would happily stay again on our next visit to Mt. Desert Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean and comfortable!
We enjoyed our stay and could imagine a longer stay here! It was clean, comfortable, spacious and in a beautiful, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Had a wonderful time at this property! Quiet, relaxing and had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roommate annual trip
The house was very roomy and comfortable. Lots of space for everyone. Having a bathroom in each bedroom is a benefit. Great access to all of Mt. Desert Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Barrett D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!
My husband and I spent an idyllic few days at this immaculate and roomy home. We agreed that it's one of the best rentals we've experienced. The house had absolutely everything we needed and the decor was lovely. Sarah and Paul could not have been kinder or more responsive. We'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena G., Boston MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very clean with big kitchen . Easy drive around . We really enjoyed our stay !
Great property. Definitely will choose it for our next visit !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommended!
We are a group of 4 adults that visited Maine for a week of photography, sight seeing, and eating. This house was a perfect base for us, as it got us out of the congestion in Bar Harbor without having to drive too far away. We had fun dining and shopping in Southwest Harbor and visiting various sites in Acadia Natl Park. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. They provided answers to all of our questions. We would absolutely return to this house for any future trips in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and beautiful property!
We especially loved the beautiful outdoor space in back where we spent our early morning hours enjoying some coffee and quiet time with the birds and squirrels! The house was lovely, and beds luxuriously comfy. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house
Comfortable, nice location, well provisioned. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely May in Maine
This was our first visit to Maine, and we had a great time. This home was a perfect base to explore Mt. Desert island/Acadia National Park for 11 days in May 2024. It is a lovely place to stay- welcoming, well- furnished, well appointed, and lots of room for family, with three very nice bedrooms and attached baths. The hosts are attentive, but not at all intrusive. Great spot!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

B P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great property, great hosts, great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SW Harbor Stay
Every previous review of this property is 100% accurate. Lovely home in a quiet neighborhood and super accommodating hosts. We loved everything about the property and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
All enjoyed this house immensely. Super comfortable. Quiet location, and convenient. Super clean, all the conveniences necessary. Very generous with supplies. Even had crate and bowls for our furry son. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAM HEE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
add happiness to one's trip
Satisfied with the good environment and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous 4th!
We stayed here over the 4th of July and had a marvelous stay. We have been using VRBO for several years and this is by far the nicest and best equipped property we have ever been at. The layout was fabulous, plenty of space. A lovely gift basket with local yummies greeted us. Paul and Sarah were accommodating and responsive. They even had dog bowls ready for us! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in Acadia
This house was perfect for our family trip to Acadia. The set up worked really well and it was both secluded and convenient to all that the park has to offer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Beautiful home and lovely hosts. Friendly chickens!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
The dates posted are incorrect, we stayed Friday/9/01 - 9/05 (4 nights) It was such a great house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Visit
We have stayed here for 3 consecutive years and everything remains great with this property and accommodating our family including a dog. Great location, away from major roads on a nice side street in a quiet neighborhood. Fantastic layout of the house with really good soundproofing in the walls!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Long Island NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy and bright
Lovely large kitchen, LR, sunroom and deck! Lots of privacy for 3 couples each with own bath
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay near Acadia and Bar Harbor
Lovely lovely home - very spacious, clean and relaxing with all the amenities you may need. About 20-30 min very scenic drive to some areas of Acadia and the town of Bar Harbor, and 10-15 min scenic drive to the south west side of Acadia and the town/restaurants of Southwest Harbor. Sarah and Paul are excellent hosts and we would highly recommend this rental! (And dog friendly too!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This house was everything I could have asked for and more! It was in a lovely, safe neighborhood. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed. The hosts gave clear instructions and were available if needed. For 6 adults and a few dogs, the house had places to spread out (sun room, nook off of the master bedroom, each couple got their own bathroom) as well as to come together for “family” dinner or game nights (big dining table and living room). We cooked a lot of our meals and had everything we needed in the kitchen. Absolutely perfect vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K., Vernon, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Was a perfect home for our family of four (two teens different genders). All bedrooms were masters, great open space and other spaces perfect for yoga and reading. The home was lovely and the beds were very comfortable. We loved watching the free range chickens roam the yard and the owners were very respectful of our privacy. The area was very quite but still convenient to get to some great hikes in the park and Southwest Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Sarah Lunsford

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My husband and I moved to the area in 2015 due to job relocation and absolutely fell in love with the area. We enjoy opening our home to people from all over the world to allow others to experience the true beauty that Mount Desert Island has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Our home is located on what locals call "The Quietside"--not in the hustle bustle of Bar Harbor tourism but just a short drive away. It's close to various access points to Acadia National Park such as Long Pond (1 mile away), Echo Lake (short 3 minute drive), Bass Harbor Head Light House and Seawall, to name a few. The town of Southwest Harbor also has many restaurants and some cute little shops. After a long day of adventure and/or shopping that the Island has to offer, it's lovely to come home to a calm, relaxing environment and sit in the sun room with a cup of coffee to enjoy the wild life in the back yard.

What makes this property unique

We provide guests with linens, towels, fully equipped kitchen, laundry detergent, coffee, and tea to name a few.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests