7 Minutes to Acadia, Steps from Town, Harbor Views & Air Conditioning

Discover why the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island is where the real magic happens. This charming New England–style home sits within an easy walk of downtown Southwest Harbor's restaurants, shops, and harbor — with water views right from your doorstep.
Stay cool, stay comfortable Unlike most island rentals, this home has full ductless A/C in every room — because Maine summers aren't always as cool as their reputation, and 90°F days on MDI are no fun without it.
Steps to everything, minutes to Acadia
• Walk to downtown shops, restaurants & the harbor
• 20-minute drive to Acadia National Park's best trails and viewpoints
• Right on the free Island Explorer shuttle route — leave the car behind
• "Quiet side" location means fewer crowds, same jaw-dropping scenery
Space for the whole crew Sleeps 6 comfortably across 3 bedrooms and 4 beds, with 2 full bathrooms. Need more room? Ask about our attached studio ADU — private entrance, no shared walls — perfect for extended family or an extra couple.
Easy in, easy out Skip the meet-and-greet hassle with self check-in via smartlock — arrive on your schedule.
Come discover why the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island is really where the real magic happens! Located within an easy walk of downtown downtown Southwest Harbor's restaurants, shops, and harbor —this cute New Englander style home with harbor views is the perfect base to explore all the treasures of MDI. Just a short drive to some of the best attractions Acadia has to offer and located on the Island Explorer route so you can travel around car free.

The space Enjoy seasonal harbor views from the living room, while enjoying a movie or game night. The eat in kitchen has been updated to feature all the modern amenities so you can cook at home. Or treat yourself and enjoy one of our great local restaurants. The first floor also features a flex space for an extra lounge or office, plus two full baths, and access to the patio. Three bedrooms are located on the second floor and both baths are on the first floor. This home is a renovated 1800's classic New England style home. We have added energy efficient heating and cooling and new windows, as well as all new baths and a large modern kitchen. Please note the original layout of the home has been preserved which includes the bathrooms being located on the first floor of the house. The stairs to the second floor are steep, as was typical of 19th century homes of this style.

Guest access
There is an attached one bedroom ADU, that can be rented with the home if your party needs more space for an additional fee. This may be occupied by another group during your stay. The units do not share any interior walls or outdoor space. There is a shared driveway.

Other things to note
We have air conditioning, as well as heat! Recent summers on MDI have regularly seen temps over 90 degrees, so you will be relieved to have the option of ac when you want it.

Upstairs bedrooms feature 2 queen rooms and one room with two twin beds. Please note there are layouts of the first and second floor included with the property photos.

The all new kitchen has all the modern amenities and is well stocked for cooking for your group.

The spacious living room features a large sectional couch and a TV where you can stream from any of your services or enjoy a game night!

The back patio has a grill and table for outdoor dining.

We have a deep love of the Acadia region and love sharing our local knowledge with our guests. We provide an online guidebook which gives great suggestions for hikes, bites, drinks, shops, and so much more. We also feature a calendar of local events so you can experience real local charm. If you’re looking to experience a local lobster bake we can steer you to the best lobster pound or if you would like to make them on your own, we can connect you with our local lobsterman where you can pick them up from him at the dock and enjoy cooking them yourselves in our large lobster pot!

We supply a starter supply of the follow to get your trip started right!
2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom
1 roll paper towels per kitchen
Facial tissues
Dishwasher pods
Dish Soap
Hand soap
Laundry detergent
Bar soap in showers
Coffee filters
Some basic cooking spices