Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪17 min walk‬
Echo Lake Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪16 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Our cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and is conveniently located just a short walk to Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants and to the Harbor. We are on the Island Explorer route and a few minutes' drive to several Acadia National Park attractions.

Property manager

Louise Soucy

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs only, with permission, for additional $150/wk

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Echo Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬4 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage in the village of Southwest Harbor located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M S.

21 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Super clean and well appointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

8 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm comfortable cottage

Very clean warm cottage. Allowed us the option of spending all day at Acadia National Park and come home for the evening to a clean comfortable enjoyable space for the evening. Exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend this property to anyone else. If we go back to the area again will definitely look into staying here again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

8 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place in a great location

The hosts were wonderful, the space was nice, and it's a great jumping off point for exploring MDI. Would stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia M.

31 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

Louise and Jim were the ideal hosts - friendly, communicative and helpful. Their place is perfect for a small family or couple. We came with our toddler and had the best time. Clean, well equipped, perfectly located in Southwest Harbor and close to all things Acadia. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

14 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome to MDI

Shell Cottage was cozy, comfortable, and conveniently located near many Acadia and Southwest Harbor vistas, trails, and lobster pounds.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

25 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway during the spring

We had a fantastic time staying at the Shell cottage in Southwest Harbor. The cottage felt like home away from home during our week away in April. This is our second time in 4 years renting this cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Vrbo stay

We loved our week here! Very comfortable for the three of us. Convenient to Acadia National Park which is why we came to Maine. The hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

18 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

Convenient location with everything we needed to have a comfortable trip exploring Mount Desert Island. Would definitely return

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOE E.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This cottage is as good as it gets for vacation rental at a reasonable price. It is super clean, very bright and has everything you need for your stay. Close to everything on MDI and you feel like you are a guest in someone's home. We have stayed in many cottages and cabins in our 50+ years of travel and this is one of the best. I would recommend this to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

31 October 2016

A Wonderful Stay!

This lovely cottage was perfect! Love the wooden floors, big windows and cozy atmosphere. This cottage is well taken care of and it shows. We had a great week hiking all over the island and always looked forward to coming back to our home away from home. Thank you Louise and Jim! We already miss beautiful Mount Desert Island.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable home

As other posters have mentioned, the rental is bigger than it looks online. Everything was very clean and comfortable (beds and furniture in the living room). It is located in the quieter part of MDI, but we preferred that. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to friends or family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KATHI G., NH

5 November 2012

Beautifully renovated cozy cottage

My husband,dog and I enjoyed our stay very much. The location is excellent, and the cottage is far enough away from homes on the side and the street, to have enough privacy. The owners are most helpful and not a bit intrusive. The interior is brand new with soothing wall colors and lovely wood floors. We recommend it for couples, couples with one or two children or singles.

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

21 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia Getaway

This cottage is located in the best area for sight seeing in Acadia National Park! Just a few minutes away from park as well as shopping and restaurants! Cottage is everything we hoped for! Quiet area/ charming decor/ fully stocked kitchen plus a side porch with grill and front porch as well! The hosts were amazing! Very kind and easy to talk too! We are looking forward to another visit soon! Thank you Louise!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Clean, Reasonable Price, Great Location

Family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Perfect fit for our family. The cottage is super clean from floor to ceiling. Well maintained. Minimal check out chores. Comfy beds. VERY much appreciated that many household essentials were provided (dish soap, hand soap, TP, papertowels, foil and most importantly... coffee.. a pound of a local roast was provided that was excellent). Quick and easy communication with owners. Great location for exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia. Close to all attractions. Would definitely return! Thank you Louise for letting us stay in your cottage and providing so many little extras. Very much appreciated.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William H.

6 July 2016

fantastic base for a winter escape

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful winter get-away to MDI and the Acadia region in February, 2016. This lovely cottage is warm, well-appointed and quite comfortable. Clearly, Louise and Jim have put thought and care into the home. It has a great kitchen and is a modern facility. We loved our visit and plan on returning! It made a great home base to explore Acadia in winter. Our hosts, Louise and Jim, couldn't have been more accommodating. The weather even cooperated nicely, dropping more than a foot of snow on us just in time to enable our cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The cottage was plowed as clean as a whistle bright and early the next morning! Southwest harbor and Bar Harbor do have wonderful restaurants that remain open all winter, if one wants a change of pace from cooking your own. The park is beautiful in winter!

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

12 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Atlanta GA

23 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to enjoy MDI

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as pictured and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Great location to enjoy SW Harbor and MDI. Hosts were great and very accommodating in every way.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam Z.

14 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family of 4, plus 2 dogs...location a breeze

Perfect vacation cottage for our family of 4, plus 2 dogs. Louise and Jim made everything so easy. We are fond of Southwest Harbor and the quiet side of MDI, but also like excursions along the carriage roads and to Bar Harbor, etc. This cottage is right on the free IslandExplorer bus line, which makes it a breeze (and eco-friendly way) to enjoy so much of the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

This house was perfect size for our family of four! Communication with Louise was always very timely and pleasant, and the house had everything we needed. Great location to nearby restaurants in sw harbor and a short drive to all of the spots in Acadia. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place. It was clean, the beds were comfortable, and it had all of the things we needed. Location was fine. We usually stay in Bar Harbor but wanted to try something on the quiet side. Some noise from the traffic but we weren't bothered by it at all. Louise left contact info if there were any issues. Would stay there again and would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

9 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

We have stayed in Shell Cottage before and definitely will again. It is the perfect size for our needs. The place is exceptionally clean, both inside and out. It sits back from the road and provides such privacy. It's location is close to all that Acadia National Park has to offer without all the traffic!!! We look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Channon H.

4 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time and still love it!

This is my second time staying with Louise. She's awesome. The house is immaculate, beds are comfy, kitchen is well-equipped and the whole thing is huge. It is on a busy street but you don't notice mostly because the trees are well-placed and all the other windows look out on the spacious lawn. You can walk around a beautiful neighborhood (with sidewalks the whole way) and down to the dock or walk to the little Southwest Harbour downtown. Be sure to try the area's trails - ESPECIALLY Acadia AND Flying Mountain.. so sweet and quiet!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burt H.

15 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We just spent 11 days with our dog in this sunny, open floorplan cottage. It was extremely comfortable and well-appointed with everything we could possibly need. The central location was great, we had easy access to tons of great dog-friendly trails. We look forward to returning and repeating this experience. Ann, Burt, and Ollie

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Bella Vista, Arkansas

9 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

She’ll Cottage

4th visit. Love hiking and exploring the area. Always a treat.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Louise Soucy

Our family home is right next door. We are year-round residents of Southwest Harbor and have lived here for over 30 years. We enjoy hiking, cycling, and golfing. Because we take care of the property ourselves, and also work full-time, we do cottage change-overs on the weekend. We typically request that guests check in and out on Saturdays. However, we encourage you to contact us if you need to check in or out on a different day. We may be able to accommodate you if it works with our schedule.

Why they chose this property

Easy access to all of MDI from the cottage. Bar Harbor is a 15 minute drive, the summit of Cadillac Mountain is 13 miles, and the pleasure of the quiet village of Southwest Harbor is a few minutes' walk away.

What makes this property unique

Convenience to Acadia National Park but away from the busy tourist town of Bar Harbor.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property