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Acadia Explorer Cabin 2

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. .This family-friendly cabin is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Long Pond - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Acadia Explorer Cabin 2

The cabin is heated. It has hot and cold running water. The bathroom is equipped with a toilet, sink and a shower. The kitchen includes a stove with oven, a microwave fume hood, a full size refrigerator, coffee maker that make a pot,or you use k-cup. Table that pulls out to accommodate more setting and 6 chairs and a stacked washer/dryer. The sleeping arrangements accommodate 6 people with a queen size bed in the bedroom, a sleep sofa that pulls out into a queen size bed and there are 2 twin beds in the sleeping loft. Also for your enjoyment we have added Satellite TV. The cabin has a screened in porch with a small table and 2 chairs. There is a BBQ grill outside and a picnic table . We also have a small patio ,fire pit and chairs outside for evening enjoyment.
The cabin includes cooking supplies (pots, pans and utensils) as well as plates, bowls, cups, spoons, forks and knives. Also supplied are bath towels, hand towels and face clothes as well as paper towels and toilet paper. We also supply bedding, sheets, blankets (one per bed), pillow cases and pillows. You only have to bring food and a vacation attitudes. Check in time is on Saturday at 2pm and check out is at 10am the following Saturday. Quiet time starts at 9pm. The cabin is non smoking. There will be ‘butt‘ cans for smokers to use outside. Smoking inside will result in a cleaning fee. We ask that you keep your pets at home for several reasons, the ‘land minds’ they leave behind and allergies other guest may have.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • 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
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Return the keys

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Acadia Explorer Cabin 2 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin and amenities great for anyone.Would recomend for couples and families. 30 mins to bar harbor and acadia visitor center
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.Very friendly and helpful. Had a dead battery on my vehicle and the owner helped me jump start my vehicle so I could go get a new battery.Thanks again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
My week at Acadia National Park was amazing and this quaint cabin, which is steps from the park itself and trails, was everything as listed. It was clean, newer and quiet. I was on a solo trip, but it could easily sleep 4 or 6 people with the loft. The inside is roomy with a single bathroom with shower and a full kitchen, and the outside offered a grill and fire pit (stocked plentifully with wood to burn). It's about a 10 minute drive to the nearest town and is on the quieter side of the island, Bar Harbor is about a 30-minute easy drive. There are 2 other cabins on the property along with the owner's home, but they are well spaced apart that they feel well separated; Cabin 2 is the most secluded from the others. If I ever get back to Maine I will be booking again. Thanks to Tom for his hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Everything! Nothing like hiking right into Acadia from the back yard. Kids loved the loft and the sofa couch. We were also very pleasantly surprised when we learned they had an EV car charger we could use.We hope to come again, but maybe for 2 weeks next time, one week is just not enough time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at this property and it was even better than the first. The location, quality, cleaniness, layout, and amenities of the cabin are all outstanding. We enjoyed our stay and we are looking forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Our family had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was exactly as advertised and fit out four children perfectly. They especially loved playing Cornhole in the evening. We are already talking about planning a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week in Acadia! Rob and Marj are stellar hosts and the cabin had everything we needed. This was our second time staying with them and it was perfect for us! :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Gorgeous property. Excellent cabin. Loved everything! Rob was wonderful, friendly, and responsive. Highly recommend! Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug & Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet stay

We had a great stay. The cabin is in a quiet area. The gas grill and fire ring for campfires is a plus. The cabin was clean and had plenty of space. It is a quick drive into town and a short drive to everything in Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Wow! What can I say. This property that Rob and Marj have created is an absolute must if you want both privacy and accessibility to what Acadia and Mount Desert Island bave to offer. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate!

The cabin was so clean and comfortable for my three children and I. We loved that the cabin was secluded and right on the Acadia trail system. It was nice to go for a hike in the morning as others in our group were able to sleep in. We had a great time and Rob and Marg were attentive and hospitable hosts. Rob even set up a lobster pot for us to use for our fresh lobster dinner. Overall a wonderful experience and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful tranquility!

We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The cabin was as advertised and as pictured! It is in the woods, but has everything you need. Everything is clean and works well, including the Weber Grill outside. We will stay here again when we go back to Southwest Harbor in a couple of years. Thank you, Rob!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zahra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Acadia Cabin

This is a perfectly appointed cabin for a family trip to Acacdia! You can walk right to a trail that leads to Long Pond and the cabin is clean and bright. We hope to be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Acadia NP Home Base

The cabin was perfect for what we needed - a comfortable place to return and sleep after exploring Acadia National Park all day. The kitchen worked for preparing simple meals. The bathroom was clean and comfortable, as were the bedrooms. We enjoyed the fire pit multiple night and ate most of our dinners out on the porch. The main room was quite large - a perfect space for prepping for long bike rides and day hikes. We also absolutely loved the option for starting a hike or bike ride into the park directly from the property without having to drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet place in the woods

Great location for activities in Acadia National Park. Host was great to work with and quick to assist with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

This was an amazing experience for us. The cabin and area was so beautiful. Its a vacation stay we will never forget. Our hos was very pleasant and informative of tge area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin in the woods

This was an excellent and affordable place to stay. I would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, quiet spot near SW Harbor Center

The cabin is clean and perfect for an active family of 5. The “grass” is moss and the grounds are so pretty. You can hike Acadia right off property! I always do laundry on vacation and the stacked appliances were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet side is the best side

We loved our stay at Rob’s cabin. Perfect setup for our family of 5. Loft was the perfect “bedroom” for the kids. Walking to Acadia’s trails without having to get in the car was fantastic for our first day. Mattresses were comfy and the cabin was adequately stocked with supplies, cookware, and linens. Our only suggestions for future guests would be some glass ware for drinks and board games to play on rainy days or evenings. We love visiting MDI and this cabin is a great home base to experience all the island has to offer while mostly avoiding the hustle bustle of Bar Harbor. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Cabin in Acadia

We loved everything about this cabin and location! The cabin and property were meticulously clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The owners were friendly and gave us some great tips on visiting Bar Harbor and nearby trails. We made many great memories here like coming "home" from hiking and cooking out on the grill and fire pit while enjoying the peace and quite of the property, morning coffee on the porch listing to the birds and watching the deer. and star gazing at night. While planning this trip I showed my daughters several properties and they chose this cabin hands down (and they never agree on anything). I'm so glad they did. They really enjoyed their bedroom in the loft and being able to explore the woods and trails nearby on their own. We will absolutely be back to stay here on our next visit to Maine. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

This property is fantastic. The cabin was clean upon arrival and well stocked with all the essentials. My family (two adults + 3 kids) had plenty of space. The location is secluded but close enough to Southwest Harbor that you can run into town for groceries, shopping, etc. The outdoor area around the cabin is amazing, with plenty of space for the kids to explore, a fire pit, grill, and direct access to Acadia trails! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L., Gainesville, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The quietside is the best side

A great cabin in a perfect location. You can walk right out the front door, and be on the path to lots of trails, from easy to challenging, that give great views of Long Pond and the surrounding mountains. Or just enjoy a nice coffee on the screened-in front porch in the morning listening the birds. But just a short drive away are groceries and other necessities, like hot, delicious popovers, in Southwest Harbor. The cabin is spacious; it could have definitely fit more people that just the two of us. And then there's the washer and dryer, so we didn't have to go home with a bunch of dirty clothes. My husband and i loved our stay there, and are hoping to come back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to relax!

We love to camp in Maine and this cabin is like the best campsite with a sweet house. We hiked on the trail right next to it and thoroughly enjoyed the peace, quiet and privacy. This is our third time renting this cabin and Rob and Marj are the best. Loved every minute of our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023