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Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Property grounds
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Flying Mountain Trailhead
    ‪3 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 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬4 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.

Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC

Formerly known as the Wayside Inn this bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house has been recently renovated and boosts new stylish furnishings , a large wraparound porch…a great place to have your morning coffee or evening drink.

The house was built in the late 1800s and was previously owned by a retired lighthouse keeper. It is located directly across from the Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden as well as Milagro Coffee Bar and the Shoppes at Southwest Harbor.

We are within walking distance to the downtown Southwest Harbor shops & restaurants as well as the Causeway Club (golf, tennis, squash, pickle ball). We are minutes away from many Acadia National Park hiking trails. The Bass Harbor Light House and Seawall are about a 10 minute drive and Bar Harbor Village about a 20 minute drive.

Please, note the stairs going up to the second floor are steep and could be a safety issue for families with toddlers.

Here are links to our other rentals in Southwest Harbor:

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

On Island Time 2 Bedroom Apartment https://t.vrbo.io/kBwiSAkE0Ob

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Please follow checkout instructions posted on refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours are from 9pm until 8am No open firepits allowed in the Village

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14.9 mi (72-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

Former Lighthouse Keeper's Home - Southwest Harbor Village. Highspeed Wi-Fi & AC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The butterfly garden across the street is so lovely that if this house had been a tar paper shack, it still would have been worth it. And it is a nice home that was perfectly adequate for the family of five adults enjoying Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Island for a few days. The hiking in the park is just fantastic. Don't miss the beehive. Seeing the sunset from the lighthouse was gorgeous. Good food. Good people. I've never been in Maine in the winter, but it sure is heaven in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place to call home while visiting around Acadia! We couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable and clean space. We enjoyed our time staying here and would love to return. Great hosts too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025