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Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock

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TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lake
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Echo Lake Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Long Pond
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock

Starboard II Cottage is an exceptional rental experience.

This waterfront cottage has two stories with an interior connecting staircase to the upper level. It offers a total of four bedrooms. The first floor includes: Master Queen bedroom with a connecting door to a full bath, a bedroom with two twin beds, kitchen, and living room with sliding glass doors to a private patio with harbor views. The upper level has a King bedroom with a connecting door to a full bathroom with tile shower, a queen bedroom, full kitchen, dining/livingroom with fantastic views of the harbor, and a 14' x 11' deck.

Included are complimentary kayaks for use in the harbor, beach and dock access.

The recreational, cultural, and dining offerings in this area are incredible with the fantastic Acadia National Park at your fingertips and Bar Harbor just minutes away by car or the FREE bus transportation system available just steps from the cottage door!

Starboard II is nestled with three other cottages in a quaint residential neighborhood on the shore of Southwest Harbor and in the midst of an interesting variety of boating activities. From the second floor deck check out the ferry which goes to some of the outer islands passes several times a day to the Upper Town Dock (within view); lobster fishermen moor their boats right off our dock who 'work off' the lobster wholesaler's docks (within view) just to the left of our property on the shore. Across the harbor is Great Bay Marina hosting commercial fishing boats and several world class pleasure yachts during the summer.

Acadia National Park, with its nearly 32,000 acres of land offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails were created and gifted to the people by John D. Rockefeller provide easy hiking and biking to the summits of nearby mountains with vista of unrivaled beauty.

In spite of all the physical beauty and charm of the 'Island' we hear most from our newer guests that they were most impressed with the friendliness of the community and the people of Southwest Harbor. Most are anxious to make a visit to Southwest Harbor an annual affair!

Keywords: Shorefront Cottage, Great View, Deck, Kayaks, beachfront, beach, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park, dock, canoe, patio, boating, ocean, waterfront, Mount Desert Island
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features a tennis court on site, ecotours nearby, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include cave exploring nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jon Dawson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1365 sq ft (127 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Walk Town Beautiful Waterfront Cottage House
Walk Town Beautiful Waterfront Cottage
Walk Town Beautiful Waterfront Cottage House
Walk Town Beautiful Waterfront Cottage
Walk Town Beautiful Waterfront

Walk to Town! Beautiful Waterfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views from Deck and Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable Home
Great location in SW Harbor with great deck view of harbor. Access to water along pier. Short walk into town for good food and cute shops. Comfortable beds in apartment, and great for amily with a few teenagers, since each can have their own room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great deal in a nice spot
Enjoyed our stay; nice to be on the quiet side and right near town. Appreciate flexibility with regard to number of people. Could use a little cosmetic touching up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July stay 2019
Wonderful location towards the quiet side of the island. Walking distance to good restaurants and the small town of Southwest Harbor. When we return to Maine we hope to stay there again. Perfect location on the harbor. We know the owners, wonderful people. Maury and Nancy

8/10 Good

Margaret L.

Best location in Southwest Harbor!
Beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

gay c.

Harborside cottages are delightful!
Owner/ landlords are the best and the cottages are great. Charming town and lots to do in the area. This was our 8th year to stay here and we are always happy to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

Ideal getaway with beautiful views and excellent accommodations.
We love Southwest Harbor and this property was absolutely perfect. It has views of the harbor and kayaks available for use. The property is well maintained with lovely gardens and has a private dock which was ideal for viewing the fireworks on July 4th. The Starboard 2 where we stayed had both an upper deck with the harbor views and a private downstairs patio. It has two equipped kitchens upper and lower with two bedrooms and a bath on each floor this made traveling with family much more comfortable. It is walking distance to town which we enjoyed taking morning trips to Sips Cafe for coffee. It is close enough to walk in for dinner, ice cream or shopping at the market. There is a bike rental in town and several great hikes one our favorites is flying mountain. The owners were very hospitable. The quiet side of the island is amazing and this property is a great way to expierence it. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Great space in a beautiful setting with lovely harbor view
The spot was terrific, and the space was clean, comfortable, bright, cheerful, and had everything you would need for a comfortable stay--from extra blankets in the closet to a fully equipped kitchen. The owners were available to answer questions and very responsive. This was a perfect getaway on the quiet side of the island, and near a number of great hikes with gorgeous views. Nearby markets and made it easy to find anything one would need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

Great location in SW Harbor; gorgeous view!
There are three(possibly four) condo units available in this small, neat complex that is close to "downtown" SW Harbor. We stayed in Starboard II, with four bedrooms and two kitchens. Our living room was on the upper floor and the entire south wall was windows and sliding doors overlooking SW Harbor. Location: Our condo was a six minute walk into SW Harbor, with its shops and restaurants. There are some very nice restaurants there, a bakery, small grocery/liquor store, hardware store and a seriously decadent ice cream parlor. You can easily get everything from a quick sandwich to a full course dinner. Going the other way, you are a five minute walk to Beal's Lobster Pound, which is right on the docks and snuggled up against the Coast Guard Station. If anyone in your group likes lobster and seafood, be sure to to go there at least once during your stay. Accomodations: Our unit had a King sized bed, two queens and one bedroom with two twins. Our King sized bed (upstairs) was very comfortable and firm. The living room was comfortable and the view splendid. I am an amateur photographer and as the light changed over the course of the day, I was constantly stepping out onto the deck and taking more pictures. (The harbor is full of sailboats and lobster boats, plus small ferries to the outer islands chugging back and forth.) The late afternoon sun on the water and boats was perfect. We were also lucky enough to have a nearly full moon, and the moonlight on the water and boats was spectacular. The upstairs kitchen was fine and we prepared there or four dinners there without any problem. Plus, there is a washer/dryer unit on the bottom floor, which was very handy. I must mention the dock. The dock is immediately off the back of the property. There are kayaks and canoes you can take out if you like. My wife and I went out on the dock most afternoons with a drink and snacks and just sat and watched the world go by. Also, each morning my wife would take a cup of coffee and sat on the dock and just look. Very soothing. Location within the Acadia area. SW Harbor is a short ride from the entrance to Acadia National Park, from Northeast Harbor and from Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor tends to be touristy and crowded, but it is fun and there is a ton of shops and stores of all varieties. We highly recommend this condo unit. Nancy and Jon Dawson were great to work with and very pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017