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The Bungalow

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This vacation home is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 22 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vacationland Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 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.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow is the perfect spot for your Acadia National Park getaway. Perfect for two people, this cozy, newly renovated and well appointed apartment will provide a relaxing spot to enjoy your vacation. Multiple park access points are within 2 miles, Bar Harbor and the Park Loop Road are 20 minutes away. Need accommodations for multiple families - 3 townhouses are also available on the property. 3 night minimum stay May 15st to Oct 13th.

The space
Great outdoor sitting area with bar table and chairs.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

Pets not 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

The Bungalow Southwest Harbor
The Bungalow Private vacation home
The Bungalow Private vacation home Southwest Harbor

The Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bungalow was a great way to see all Acadia has to offer while staying separate from the business of Bar Harbor. The unit is cozy and has plenty of stocked appliances. Southwest Harbor is a hidden gem and still close to any sights you have on your agenda.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina R., Framingham, USA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay! Conveniently located within walking distance to coffee and shops in Southwest Harbor, and a bed so comfy I took note of the mattress as we were packing up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect amount of space for my husband and I. We spent most days exploring the many lovely areas nearby. As Floridians, we were a bit surprised there was no air conditioning, but honestly we didn't need it! It was a great homebase!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, conveniently located near the heart of Southwest Harbor. Walkable to center of town and just a few minutes drive to trails, mini golf, grocery store, and a lake for swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ANNE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

July, 2025 Bungalow SW Harbor

Everything as advertised. Walked daily to at least one meal in SW Harbor. Pretty much just slept there or stopped in to change clothes after hiking. Fun time - Would come back again!Two deer visited us during the week.2nd Sat. of July - Pink Flamingo Parade - Marches right past this property. Loads of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Photography trip

I met some friends in Southwest Harbor for a photography trip and my stay was at The Bungalow. Everything about the place was just as advertised. It was a great space for one or two people. I really loved the location, just a few blocks from shops and restaurants but far enough away that pulling out into traffic wasn’t a problem. I had a tiny glitch when I first got there (all on me) and when I reached out I had an answer within minutes. Would definitely recommend and will stay again if I ever get back to Acadia!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bungalow was a great place for us to stay as we explored Acadia National Park. It was clean, comfortable, and provided just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the bungalow and staying on the quiet side in general! Such a great area with good hikes, food, and shopping all nearby. The Bungalow had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to see Acadia!

Our stay was so great! The property is even cuter than pictured, perfect for a two person getaway. We were able to access everything we needed in the park and have a quieter retreat from bustling bar harbor. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Lowell, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home

The bungalow was a lovely home away from home with just enough of everything to make our stay on MDI very comfortable. Communication with host was stellar and made check in and out a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Mt. Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 adults to explore the area

Adorable bungalow in great location. Everything worked out very well. Can recommend without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Mt. Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and Clean

We enjoyed our stay at this adorable cottage. It had everything we needed and is in a great location, especially close to the Bass Harbor lighthouse. The biggest challenge we faced was the size of the shower and bedroom... they're pretty tight for a 6'5" man. But everything was clean and accurately described. We appreciated this lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great SW Harbor Stay

The Bungalow was exactly as it was pictured & described!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy place to stay while visiting Acadia. We were able to eat breakfast, pack a lunch and spend the day in the park hiking and biking.....and then return for dinner and a good night's sleep. Quiet, great location, clean, all the things you'd need in a kitchen without being cluttered. Laundry was a bonus. Clear instructions from the host, and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend staying in Southwest Harbor - so much more quiet and relaxing, while still close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia Visit

Good location close to the park entrance and to Bar Harbor , small but very clean. Worked good for the two of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southwest Harbor Bungalo

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location was perfect for enjoying all of the Acadia area, while being within a short walk to downtown Southwest Harbor. The Bungalow was updated, clean, and comfortable. It was also convenient to have a washer and dryer within the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot

As clean as it can be, cozy and efficient : this little one-bedroom extension is perfect for a few days on the isle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate, comfortable stay for two near hiking, freshwater swimming and ocean walks

Everything was as described. Tasteful, comfortable, furnishings and kitchen/dining setup. A curated set of everything you need rather than a hodgepodge of items left by previous guests. On a main road, so close to swimming, hiking, SW Harbor center and other Quietside places, while not far from the other, busier side of MDI. Very organized and responsive host, with clear instructions about everything, including WiFi . Perhaps the cleanest vacation rental I've encountered. Not secluded, but just lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable landing spot

We enjoyed our stay in this clean and quaint unit. The bungalow met all of our needs and provided a central location to visit all areas of Mt Desert Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful home base for Acadia!

Clean. Organized. Well-stocked kitchen supplies for basic meals. Convenient location. Spacious for 2 people. Great communication from host. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

While small, the size of this properly was perfect for my husband and me. We absolutely loved the "quiet side" of Southwest Harbor. It was centrally located to all the activities we wanted to do. Numerous amazing places to eat (both Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor). The owner was extremely quick respond when we had issues with the tv. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024