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The Bungalow

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

In Southwest Harbor .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park with a stay here. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 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.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow is the perfect spot for your Acadia National Park getaway. Perfect for two people, this cozy, newly renovated and well appointed apartment will provide a relaxing spot to enjoy your vacation. Multiple park access points are within 2 miles, Bar Harbor and the Park Loop Road are 20 minutes away. Need accommodations for multiple families - 3 townhouses are also available on the property. 3 night minimum stay unless otherwise indicated on the calendar. Air conditioning recently added..

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Bungalow Southwest Harbor
The Bungalow Private vacation home
The Bungalow Private vacation home Southwest Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bungalow to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bungalow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bungalow to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi (5-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14.7 mi (66-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bungalow offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bungalow?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bungalow?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Bungalow have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Bungalow have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bungalow to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

The Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Westminster, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and easily accessible. The kitchen supplied just about everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We just needed to purchase perishables. The location was perfect, close to Acadia National Park but on the quieter side. We even saw 3 deer right on the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and charming. Hostess thought of everything we would need. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy spot to stay while visiting Acadia. Close to market, restaurants, hiking, Somes Sound & more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little bungalow close to everything we wanted to see and do
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfect for our stay! Comfy, cozy, clean and convenient to access so many beautiful places on MDI. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a lovely, clean little bungalow!! Only difficulty was the bed barely fit in the room and getting in/out was a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place though small worked for the two of us. It was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. We were able to walk to eat as the restaurants wer about half a mile from the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location and having a washer and dryer with soap provided! The Bungalow was very clean and the reason I gave it a 4 rather than a 5 is because the furniture was stained, the couch was bumpy from the springs and the bedspread didn’t smell fresh. The place itself was quite cool with the old wood mixed in the structure. The kitchen is beautifully redone and is well stocked. The bed was comfy although it is a very tight room for space. The bathroom was very clean and spacious. We would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bungalow was a great way to see all Acadia has to offer while staying separate from the business of Bar Harbor. The unit is cozy and has plenty of stocked appliances. Southwest Harbor is a hidden gem and still close to any sights you have on your agenda.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina R., Framingham, USA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay! Conveniently located within walking distance to coffee and shops in Southwest Harbor, and a bed so comfy I took note of the mattress as we were packing up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bungalow was a great place to stay for our visit to Acadia. It was clean, comfortable, had everything we needed, and two deer greeted us when we came back for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect amount of space for my husband and I. We spent most days exploring the many lovely areas nearby. As Floridians, we were a bit surprised there was no air conditioning, but honestly we didn't need it! It was a great homebase!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, conveniently located near the heart of Southwest Harbor. Walkable to center of town and just a few minutes drive to trails, mini golf, grocery store, and a lake for swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ANNE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

July, 2025 Bungalow SW Harbor

Everything as advertised. Walked daily to at least one meal in SW Harbor. Pretty much just slept there or stopped in to change clothes after hiking. Fun time - Would come back again!Two deer visited us during the week.2nd Sat. of July - Pink Flamingo Parade - Marches right past this property. Loads of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Photography trip

I met some friends in Southwest Harbor for a photography trip and my stay was at The Bungalow. Everything about the place was just as advertised. It was a great space for one or two people. I really loved the location, just a few blocks from shops and restaurants but far enough away that pulling out into traffic wasn’t a problem. I had a tiny glitch when I first got there (all on me) and when I reached out I had an answer within minutes. Would definitely recommend and will stay again if I ever get back to Acadia!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bungalow was a great place for us to stay as we explored Acadia National Park. It was clean, comfortable, and provided just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the bungalow and staying on the quiet side in general! Such a great area with good hikes, food, and shopping all nearby. The Bungalow had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to see Acadia!

Our stay was so great! The property is even cuter than pictured, perfect for a two person getaway. We were able to access everything we needed in the park and have a quieter retreat from bustling bar harbor. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Lowell, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home

The bungalow was a lovely home away from home with just enough of everything to make our stay on MDI very comfortable. Communication with host was stellar and made check in and out a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Mt. Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 adults to explore the area

Adorable bungalow in great location. Everything worked out very well. Can recommend without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024