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A Getaway to Southwest Harbor

The name gives you a good idea of what to expect: it’s located on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island in one of Maine’s most picturesque regions; it’s also in the middle of Acadia National Park and pretty darn close to a number of magnetic towns and inviting vacation homes. In other words, it looks like the stars are aligned for a successful adventure.


Visiting this part of the state opens the door to a bounty of outdoor opportunities; get your wilderness fix by hiking, fishing, sailing, whale-watching and if you’re here during the winter, skiing and snow tubing. The landscape is lovely during any time of year, and visiting to see the fall foliage or falling snow will mean plenty of quality time spent cozying up in front of the fireplace, too. Enjoying your surroundings definitely includes taking pleasure in the amenities of your log cabin or cottage in the woods, so choose wisely and make yourself at home.


The town scene is easy to love, as well. Antique shopping, ice cream eating, strolling the historic tree-lined streets and generally enjoying what is certainly a calmer atmosphere than you’re used to will definitely do your mind and body good. This region is known as “The Quietside” for good reason - you’ll only be about 15 minutes from busy Bar Harbor so sampling the buzz will be no big deal, but you’ll never feel stuck in a crowd if you don’t want to be.


Savor the choices and relish the views; this is Maine as it was meant to be experienced.

  1. Classic Harbor Home
    Classic Harbor view Victorian with Pond, Acadia National Park — Property 160856

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • lake, near the ocean
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1350 - $1750 per property per week
  2. Arbor Cottage
    Arbor Cottage, Southwest Harbor — Property 133006

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 5
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, village
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1300 - $1900 per property per week
  3. 'Alacrity' Brightly Inviting with Lofty View — Property 112414

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 1 half bathroom
    • mountain, near the ocean
    • jacuzzi
    Rates (shown in USD)
  4. Waters Edge Cottage, In the woods, spacious, quiet cove, private — Property 184061

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • rural, waterfront
    • internet access
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $2500 - $2800 per property per week
  5. Rice Cottage
    The Rice Cottage featured in Country Living magazine — Property 124121

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • downtown, near the ocean
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1600 - $2000 per property per week
  6. Thomas Richard House steps from the water.... — Property 221997

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 2 bathrooms
    • near the ocean, village
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1400 - $1700 per property per week
  7. Private Open Ocean Deckhouse — Property 100578

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, waterfront
    • satellite or cable
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $3000 - $4000 per property per week
  8. BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RENTAL Nr ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, FREE $50 GAS CARD! AUGUST! — Property 189917

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $495 - $850 per property per week
  9. Napier Cottage-a charming and beautiful place to make Maine memories — Property 187973

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 1 half bathroom
    • near the ocean, village
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1500 - $3500 per property per week
  10. Cottage #2 on Bass Harbor — Property 7031985

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach
    • clothes dryer
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $800 - $1750 per cottage per week

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