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Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option

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5 bedrooms, free internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 113390 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Southwest Harbor vacation home, you'll find Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant
  • Hansen's Outpost
  • Beal's Lobster Pier
  • Gott's Store
  • Tan Turtle Tavern

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option

Manset Village Overlook

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This charming waterfront cottage offers spectacular views of Manset Village, greater Southwest Harbor, and the beautiful mountains of Acadia National Park! Watch the boats come and go from the docks across the street, sip your morning coffee on the spacious deck that overlooks the harbor, and come home from your daily adventures to an open floor plan, large picture windows, and a fireplace with an impressive stone hearth! Behind the main house is a small studio that can be rented with the main house or separately.

What's nearby:
This property sits across the street from the water's edge in Manset Village, mere minutes by car from the boundaries of Acadia National Park. You can spend your days hiking from the Long Pond Trailhead (four miles north), swimming at Echo Lake Beach (four miles north), or joining a ranger-led nature walk or wildlife viewing. You'll also be only 16 miles west of Bar Harbor's wonderful restaurants and 19 miles west of the Ocean Path - one of Acadia's most iconic seascapes.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Two full kitchens
The main house, Back from the Ashes, and the studio, Manset Grotto, can also be rented separately

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,390 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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14.4 mi (66-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Manset.

Waterfront cottage with large deck- amazing harbor views w/studio add on option Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies trip to Maine

The house very clean! We enjoyed our coffee on the deck overlooking the harbor in the morning and playing cards in the dining area in the evening. The location is amazing!! We were all able to climb stairs, but for some this might be an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Nice area to vacation

The house was big enough for the eight of us. The location was great. Not far from town, grocery stores and restaurants. Bathrooms and bedrooms were updated and clean. The sliding door needs to be replaced and some of the windows need screens on them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Looks like a haunted house

I rented the cottage and suite,( I wouldn't describe either that way ) for 7 adults. Upon driving up to the property it looked like a dilapidated storage facility. The bottom of the building had 2 large garage doors for boats and a commercial area to process lobster. The paint was peeling and it looked like the place was abandoned. We were later told the garages were used for storing boats, and the owners could come and go at any time. There was also a commercial dumpster and a rusting discarded freezer in the front of the property. There was garbage on the ground around the dumpster! Also, there are other people permanently living on the property over the back garage. The stairs to the "cottage" as well as the deck were peeling, had loose floorboards and exposed nails. There was rusting chicken wire around the deck to make it "safe". There is a view of the water but it is not waterfront!! Upon entering the "cottage" it was very hot. Fans were blowing. We tried to open the windows but most were missing the casement window cranks. I immediately called Vacasa and they did send the caretaker over with one lever so we could open the windows. I also asked them send over something to cover the windows that didn't have blinds, that never happened! The "master bedroom" didn't have a window, just a skylight and an opening/passthrough to the living room. There was a shade on that opening, bizarre! The back 2 bedrooms were connected, so in order to get to one of rooms you had to go through the other. Not ideal for light sleepers or privacy. Each room only had one of the two windows covered with a blind. The other was not covered at all. We had to hang a sheet over it. Also the washer/dryer was in the first room and was not vented outside. The exhaust vent went into a makeshift little box that was just sitting on the floor. A fire hazard! The 4th bedroom, bathrooms, living room and kitchen were fine. Couch was too small for our 7, and definitely for the number of people the house is supposed to hold. Downstairs the "suite" was awful. It was stuffy, small and even though it probably had been redone, it looked rundown. I was very upset we had to put anyone down there to sleep. Unfortunately the accommodations upstairs were not ideal for a couple. I paid top dollar in season for this property, and was mortified and disgusted. From the outside the place looked like an abandoned motel. Do not rent this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Katherine E.

Listing photos only tell part of the story.

Really depends on what you need this for. Ok views of the harbor but immediate surroundings leave much to be desired. Actual living space matches photos but location is located on top of a big industrial barn. Outside porch is expansive but immediate area landscaping is rough. If you just need a place for a large group to crash in relative proximity to Acadia this will work. Just don’t plan on hanging out here too much. Kitchen equipped, big dinning area, in unit laundry all Pluses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view of the water!

It was a nice location! Enjoyed the view of the waters from all the windows. Nicely furnished. Would have ben nice if more windows opened for better air flow especially since the back bedroom was VERY uncomfortable from the dryer being vented into the room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Hannah S.

Slap-together apartmenrt above a barn

The property description did not match the real feel of this rental. Seems like it was furnished by a college age guy and not inhabited by anyone otherwise. Cheap furniture and squeeky bed frames, no blinds on the windows, junky mugs and dog bowls for cereal bowls. Also, there are 3 fireplaces but none are working. The porch is also sparsely furnished and the railing is quite rickety. That said, the location is fabulous and the property has a lot of potential of it is renovated a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jeanine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views and location

This property is beautiful with stunning views. Location is about 40 to 45 minutes from Bar Harbor, with plenty to do close by as well like Echo Lake. It took over 12 hours to get a broken fan replaced and there is no air circulation even with all the windows that we could open opened. Some cranks on the windows were missing and with this summer heating up the warmth put a damper on sleep time. I would also recommend putting something down that keeps the couches and beds from Moving everywhere - we were constantly sliding about! Overall a great stay. If the windows, fan, and sliding couches/beds were fixed for the next visitors I think they'd appreciate it especially with the hot hot summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

David B., Columbus, Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bit of a surprise....

Southwest Harbor was nice, quiet and well off the beaten path. A bit of an industrial area but suited us OK. Traveled with siblings and family so time together won out. The surprise was the external appearance of the home. Very rough, weathered and the unit sits on top of a large garage unit- some kind of maintenance operation but not active presently. Once inside, the unit was nice. Clean with average furnishings and plenty of room for our 10. We had also the unit on the first floor in the back. Biggest surprise was it was not cleaned- someone had stayed there and tough first impression. Good news, we called and within the hour someone (very pleasant) was present and working. We debated not staying because of overall first impressions were very bad, but happy we stayed after all. The porch was terrific and view was equally nice. Tough start but family, positive attitude and overall cleanliness won. The pictures were not representative of unit- would like to have a bit more transparency. Have used vrbo dozens of times and this was a one or two star stay(bottom three) but loved Bar Harbor, Maine, the people so will live to stay another day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019