Modern 2 BR 1 BA guest house in rural Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island
This vacation home rental near Acadia National Park is a New England style home (1120 sq/ft) located in quiet, peaceful, wooded, residential setting in Southwest Harbor on the 'quiet side' of Mt Desert Island about 1 mile outside of town. The home has an open floor layout for large kitchen with all appliances, eat-in breakfast nook, and a family room. Two bedrooms, each with a queen, and a full bath. All rooms are conveniently located on the first floor. Washer/dryer are located in the basement. WiFi internet provided. You can enjoy birds, wildlife, flowers, and stars--use the picnic table and grill to enjoy the outdoors. The owners have tried hard to make this your best Home Away From Home while you visit Acadia.
This house has all the comforts of home with lots of little extras including spices, night lights, flashlights, menus, cookbooks, etc. Cleaning fee is included for weekly rentals. Gas grill and picnic table in the yard for your enjoyment along with lobster pot. Cook some lobsters, which are sold right in the neighborhood. Telephone service is local only. You will need a calling card or cell phone to make long distance calls. Puzzles, games, books, and DVD's for kids and adults in the house. Some toys for children (blocks, trucks, etc.). The second floor is unfinished and inaccessible.
Located 5 miles or less from Echo Lake Swimming Beach, Seawall, and Bass Harbor Lighthouse, it is a 1/2 mile, easy walk or drive from the harbor. You can hear boat & ferry horns from the house. Close to the towns of Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor, which have bike/kayak/boat rentals, nature cruises, ferry, shopping, golfing, fresh and salt-water fishing, restaurants/fine-dining, grocery store, pharmacy, museums, and playgrounds. Easy access to Echo Lake, Long Pond Lake, biking and many hiking trails. Only 15-25 minutes from Northeast Harbor & Bar Harbor. See Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond House, or Park Loop Road. Go whale watching, take a carriage ride at Wildwood Stables, or take a ferry to Swan's Island. Use the FREE Island Explorer Buses to go anywhere on the Island and to Schoodic Point near Winter Harbor.
Sat-Sat, weekly rentals in season, possible 4-night bookings in Oct. Linens & towels provided. No smoking. No pets. Possible occupied apartment (separate structure & parking) on the premises.
Additional amenities: Full Kitchen, Games