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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. 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
  2. The Low Tide
    Walk to Shops, Restaurants, Harbor, Lobster Wharf — Property 222617

    Vacation Condo rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, village
    • pets considered
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $450 - $1200 per property per week
  3. Fernald Point Carriage House
    A year-round private, charming post and beam retreat in Acadia National Park — Property 263915

    Vacation Apartment rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Apartment
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 3
    • 1 bathroom
    • mountain, near the ocean
    • balcony
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $850 - $950 per property per week
  4. WALK to ACADIA'S TRAILS, OCEAN from this Quiet, Charming Carriage House — Property 186422

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 2
    • mountain, near the ocean
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $725 - $900 per property per week
  5. 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
  6. Myst Haven Cottage
    5 Minute Walk to Seawall Beach (rocky beach) — Property 120383

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 5
    • 2 bathrooms
    • near the ocean, rural
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $800 - $1100 per property per week
  7. Manset Rock
    Quietside oceanfront home with view of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island — Property 256323

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 6 bedrooms , sleeps 11
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 2 half bathroom
    • town, waterfront
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $2000 - $3000 per property per week
  8. Southwest Villa — Property 203561

    Vacation House rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • House
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 5
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, town
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $700 - $1200 per property per week
  9. The Breezes on Hodgdon Pond — Property 7031984

    Vacation Cottage rental in Southwest Harbor area
    • Cottage
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • clothes dryer
    • dock boatslip
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1000 - $2100 per cottage per week
  10. 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

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