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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME
- Wendell Gilley MuseumPlace, Wendell Gilley Museum14 min walk
- Acadia National ParkPlace, Acadia National Park3 min drive
- Asticou Azalea GardenPlace, Asticou Azalea Garden21 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)23 min drive
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About the area
Southwest Harbor
With a stay at this cottage in Southwest Harbor, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This cottage is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching.
What's nearby
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Flying Mountain Trailhead - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 2 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 22 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 4 min drive
- Seafood Ketch - 5 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 20 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.
Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.
New, Oceanfront guest cottage in the quaint village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This adorable cottage is the perfect vacation home for exploring Acadia National Park and the wonderful area surrounding it. Watch the lobster boats do their daily work or day dream you're on one of the beautiful yachts coming and going from our working waterfront/marina. Village amenities, such as restaurants, galleries, shops, bakeries, and bike shop are within a 5 minute walk. Park highlights such as Bass Harbor Head Light, Seawall, and Echo Lake are within a 10 minute drive. This house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, King bedroom and bath are on the first floor with an open loft with a queen bed and reading nook upstairs. The kitchenette includes a hightop table, refrigerator, microwave, Kuerig coffee pot, toaster, electric skillet, and outdoor grill. Large double copper sink in the bathroom allows for dishwashing for those light meals. This guest cottage is located on a shared property, there's multiple outdoor recreational areas including fire pits, grill, outdoor table, and lobster cooker, and a private porch with rocking chairs for quietly observing the harbor. Based upon availability multiple houses can be booked together with a 10% discount. Parking is available for 2 vehicles.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
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 cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchenette
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- 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 a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Home is not pet allergen free.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage
A Whale's Tail Cottage Southwest Harbor
A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage Southwest Harbor