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Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia.

Apartment near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Southwest Harbor apartment, you'll find Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 24 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia.

This beautiful 2 bedroom apartment has all the amenities of home and is located right in the heart of Southwest Harbor! Walk out the door to many wonderful restaurants, galleries and shopping. We are a short walk to the harbor and marina. Across the street is the stop for seasonal island explorer bus service with free transportation to all over the island and Acadia National Park. Southwest Harbor is known as the quiet side of the island but definitely will have everything you need and more!! Within a 10 minute drive you can be at Bass Harbor lighthouse and Seawall picnic area or swimming in Echo Lake or hiking one of many mountains in Acadia National Park. We have 2 bedrooms with a king size bed in one and a queen size bed in the other. Full bathroom with washer and dryer. During July & August this apartment rents by the week from Friday to Friday. The other months we have a 4 night minimum with no restrictions on the check-in and check-out dates.

This unit also comes with 1 private parking space and has AC.

Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor:

Snuggery Studio Apartment = https://t.vrbo.io/EmVWYq6D0Ob

Southwest Harbor Acadia 2 Bedroom House = https://t.vrbo.io/IFGKWYCE0Ob

Southwest Harbor Village 3 Bedroom House = https://t.vrbo.io/ikQCUyt61Ob

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Car recommended
    • Parking on site

    Kitchen

    • Blender
    • Coffee grinder
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Lobster/crab pot
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster

    Bedrooms

    • 2 bedrooms
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Living room

    Entertainment

    • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

    Laundry

    • Laundry facilities
    • Washer/dryer

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoking not allowed

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • In a village
    • In the city center
    • Near a hospital
    • Near the bay
    • Near the marina
    • Near the sea

    Things to do

    • Birdwatching nearby
    • Cycling nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Golfing nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Mountain climbing nearby
    • Sailing nearby
    • Swimming nearby
    • Whale watching nearby

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
    • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Deadbolt lock

    General

    • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    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

    Rules

    Check-out Instructions are posted on the refrigerator. These procedures must be followed or cleaning fees will be deducted from damage deposit.

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.
    • Note from host: No running as others are in building.

    Events

    No events allowed

    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
    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
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
    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
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How close is Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. to the airport?

    This apartment is 13.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

    Does Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. have an airport shuttle?

    Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

    How close is Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. to the beach?

    This apartment is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 13.7 mi (64-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    Does Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. offer free breakfast?

    This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

    Is there a casino at Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia.?

    No, there is no casino at this apartment.

    What time is check-in at Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia.?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    Is there free parking at Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia.?

    Free parking is not available at this apartment.

    Does Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. have a pool?

    This apartment does not have a pool.

    Does Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. have a spa?

    There are no spa services available at this apartment.

    How close is Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. to downtown Southwest Harbor?

    This apartment is 0.6 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

    Spacious In-Town Southwest Harbor Apartment. Minutes From Acadia. Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    M Patrice S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Overall layout and decor was wonderful. This was our last of 3 vrbos on our trip and was totally the best in terms of comfort as well, as in enough seating, huge beds, etc. The kitchen setup was good. Took awhile to find the trash can and maybe could use more knives and utensils but not a big deal. Loved the location although the restaurants nearby all had some issues. Shops were nice, ice cream next door great!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbie D.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    We were pleasantly surprised by this gem! Very clean and updated. The kitchen was well equipped and even included everything needed for us to have a steamed lobster dinner. We really like the location which is on the quiet side of MDI but within walking distance to several good restaurants, shops and the park.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessie M.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great spot in a great location.

    Our party of 4 stayed here for our short trip to Acadia. This place was clean, beds were comfortable, and stocked with those necessities needed for the middle of a trip. We fell in love with the quiet side town of southwest harbor during our trip. It was a short 15 minutes drive into the heart of Acadia & only 5-10 minute drive into Bass Harbor lighthouse and the Seawall area. Stargazing at Seawall Picnic area is an absolute must at night time , just watch for deer on the drive to it.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Barry W.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Excellent Condo in Southwest Harbor

    My wife, daughter and I stayed at the "On Island Time" condo the week before July 4th. The condo was very nice, roomy and most importantly extremely clean (probably the cleanest VRBO we've ever stay in). All the furniture was nice and the decor was enough to give the vacation condo vibe, without being "too much" and nothing I had to worry about my daughter messing with or breaking, which is nice. The apartment doesn't have AC, but it has plenty of fans and windows on all sides, so it is pretty easy to cool off. Bedding, furniture, bathroom were all nice and in good condition. The full size washer and dryer were very nice to have after a week of hiking. We cooked a couple of times and found the kitchen was pretty well stocked with the needed cookware, but has basically no storage containers, so beware if you plan on having leftovers. The range was pretty anemic, much less powerful than my electric range at home and a few more ice trays would've been nice. The owners always responded to me very quickly before I checked in. I had no need to contact them after I arrived. Southwest Harbor is a pretty sleepy town, but this condo has the best location within town I could imagine. Easy walk to everything, and I had no noise issues. I was able to walk across the street to watch the July 4th fireworks. Also, very easy and spacious parking right in front of the door. I would book this condo again in a heartbeat.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Eric G.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Wonderful

    My family wanted to see Acadia National Park, so I initially started looking at hotels in Bar Harbor. All of those options were insanely over-priced, so we looked to VRBO for nearby properties. I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon this property in Southwest Harbor. The unit was clean, had a separate bedroom for our teenager, and was located within walking distance to restaurants and shops. We had a great time, and would absolutely come back.

    10/10 Excellent

    Sara B.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great place! As described on listing.

    Great place in little town of southwest harbor. With an infant, it was a little out of the way to bar harbor and Acadia, but nice to be on quiet side of island!
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Cecilia H., St. George Island, FL

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Fantastic Location

    This was a wonderful “home” for 3 nights! After exploring Acadia all day coming back to this apartment was so nice. You can walk to the restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor and even to the great little market for food and wine. Great to have a washer and dryer also! Only 2 small complaints: The gray towels seem to “shed” lint or the washer got lint on us/clothes. Also, some kind of outdoor area would have been soooo appreciated to sit and have a glass of wine. This would be impossible to add, but just thought future renters should be aware that there is no outdoor area.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great location and Great Stay

    Our stay at "On Island Time" was wonderful. From the nice touches in the decor to the convenient location in Southwest Harbor we were impressed. Upon our arrival was a small box of goodies from Shawn and Brian's store (Milagro Coffee and Espresso). I highly recommend visiting the coffee shop even if you do not stay in this particular VRBO. The accommodations were clean and well stocked. Being located on the other side of Mt. Desert Island allowed us to be away from the craziness of Bar Harbor and enjoy a relaxing time. This place was exactly what we were looking for.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary B.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Wonderful!

    This is a beautiful property! Spacious and beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean. There is nothing that you could want for, it's got everything you could possibly want to bake or cook, make drinks, be comfortable and feel at home. The location is great, right in the heart of charming little SW Harbor where there are nice restaurants, cafes, bakeries and gift shops. It is less than 1/2 hour to drive to Bar Harbor and to Acadia National Park. We enjoyed or stay so much and our only regret is that we weren't able to spend more time in this beautiful apartment. The parking is very convenient and located just behind the apartment. You do have to climb stairs to get to the apartment so probably not a good choice if you have trouble climbing stairs. We were greeted with a box of delicious muffins from the owners bakery and a hand written welcome note. All instructions for the stay and for check out are clearly written out. This is the best VRBO property we have stayed in so far.
    Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Southwest Harbor is a ‘quiet’ side of MDI. It offers great food in a wide price range,.

    We enjoyed our stay—clean and had everything we needed.

    10/10 Excellent

    Allison G.

    Beautiful, charming, and spotless

    We enjoyed our stay enormously—this property managed to feel both pristine and homey; it is clear that a lot of love has gone into the design and preservation of this spacious, bright, comfortable home, and the owners have taken great care to ensure that visitors have everything they need to enjoy their visit. I could not recommend this property more highly—we loved it, loved Acadia, and will definitely be back.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Anthony G.

    Everything’s nearby!

    The whole experience was seamless! Beautiful apartment in SW Harbor!!
    Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    George L.

    On Island Time

    One of the best Home Away properties we have stayed at. Shawn was an outstanding host that made sure we had treats from his cafe just down the street. Outstanding location for easy access to all of Bar Harbor and Acadia. Condo was very clean and completely stocked. Deposit refund was made within a day or 2. Thanks Shawn and Brian, we would like to rent again when we return. With respect, George and Nancy. 6-9 Oct. 2018
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    lori s.

    Perfect cozy apartment !

    Our stay in this beautiful apartment was perfect for us. Wish we could of spent more time there but we were constantly on the go even in bad weather some days! The apartment had all we needed, Shawn and Brian thought of EVERYTHING!! Fully stocked kitchen, and having a washer and dryer there was a big plus.It was our first visit to this side of Acadia and the town was quaint with a lot of nice restaurants, Acadia National park was a quick 20 minute drive away. A very positive experience for my husband and I we will be back!
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Danielle S.

    Great apartment!

    We had a great stay here. Apartment is well equipped, comfortable, spacious and in a great location. Southwest Harbor a lovely little town with everything you need but also an easy drive to Bar Harbor and the main area of Acadia. Great communication with owner. Acadia is beautiful and we enjoyed lots of hiking, biking the carriage roads, and a sunrise from Cadillac mountain. Would definitely book this place again.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Sonya C.

    Very comfortable.

    Very comfortable and adorable decor. Good location with walking distance to restaurants. Close enough to Acadia. All the comforts of home. They left us muffins and good coffee. I would definitely book with them again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Chelsea D.

    Spacious, well stocked, lovely apartment

    This apartment is beautiful! It's so spacious and had plenty of room for us and our two kids. We really appreciated all the extras, like the fans, the Bluetooth speaker, the toiletry items. Loved having the washer and dryer in the bathroom! The owners were very responsive and Southwest Harbor is a quaint, lovely village. It was surprisingly a little noisy with traffic in the mornings, but if you are able to close the window, it would block the sound well (it happened to be warm when we were there so the windows were open). Overall a great apartment that I would definitely recommend. Southwest harbor doesn't have the crowds that Bar Harbor does and it was a short drive to Acadia, so we enjoyed staying on the quiet side of the island.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

    8/10 Good

    Michael B., Bradenton, Florida, USA

    Comfortable and Cozy with cottage style decor!

    First impressions are eveything. This 2nd floor space makes a great first impression, large, open floor plan with a great kitchen and main living area. The bedrooms are well equipped and very comfortable. The bathroom with the addition of laundry is a great touch for short or extended stays. After a full day of exploring Acadia, and going on local excursions, returning home to Island Time made our vacation that much more memorable and enjoyable! We will be back for sure, and will recommend SW Harbor and Island Time to all of our friends and family. Shawn and Brian went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and it was great to start each day at Milagro Coffee.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Cher H., Mukilteo, WA

    PERFECT!

    Such a fun place to hang out in town. Our 18 y/o granddaughter loved being able to walk downstairs and immediately be "downtown". Apartment is exquisitely clean and fully stocked with absolutely everything you need. Short drive to so many places. Walk to dinner or breakfast. What more do you need? We'll be back guys!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Laurel F.

    Charming apartment right in Southwest Harbor!

    We were so pleased with our rental through HomeAway. The apartment was charming, clean, well appointed, and close to all the shops and restaurants in SW Harbor. The owners were helpful and accommodating.
    Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Jocelyn B.

    Huge, clean, great location, perfect!

    This apartment was so much larger than we expected. For the price and just two of us, it was like a palace! Very clean, fully stocked and equipped with anything we could have needed, including helpful tourist info. Southwest Harbor was charming and we loved how quiet and peaceful it was. We will recommend this apartment to anyone! Hope to come back someday.
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2018