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HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE

HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE

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Harbors End Cottage
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Overview of HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE

We welcome you to the beauty and splendor of Mt. Desert Island at Harbors End Cottage. The cottage is located in scenic Southwest Harbor on the 'Quiet Side' of the Island directly across the street from the harbor. This delightful, sunny 900 sq. feet, spotless 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath house was renovated in 2006 while retaining it's original cottage charm. The cottage is 3/10th of a mile from town and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, art galleries, bicycle and kayak rentals. It is a short drive to many of the local sites and activities - Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Seal Cove, Pretty Marsh, Tremont and the Swan's Island Ferry. Please note that we only rent the cottage from Saturday to Saturday.

Harbors End Cottage is equipped with all the amenities you need: queen size bed in master br, full size bed in guest room, a twin aerobed for the extra guest, pillows, premium linens, towels, washer/dryer, iron, large bath downstairs with shower, small bathroom upstairs with tub. The fully working kitchen includes a microwave, electric stove and oven, full size refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, and all the cooking accessories needed for any meal.


Payment: 'BOOK IT NOW' on the website. After deposit received, dates are automatically blocked. Rentals are Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4:00 pm Saturday, Check out 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Regular rules of the house: All linens and towels are provided and they are of good quality. Please ensure that the cottage is left in the same condition you found it or a $50 additional fee will be paid out of your deposit. Deposits will be returned as soon as we are advised by the local manager that the cottage is in good shape. Please, accidents happen and if something is broken, please let us know immediately. Upon departure of the cottage, please leave linens and towels in the laundry room. This is included in your rental.

Additionally: No one under the age of 21 is allowed to rent without a parent on the premises. Although we want everyone to enjoy themselves, everyone sleeps with windows open in the summer and loud music or parties after a sensible time are not appreciated. We have a local manager who will be stopping by as well as kind and helpful neighbors who we respect and vice versa.

We hope you enjoy yourselves and come back again.

Property manager

Judy or Keith Briggs

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave house as you found it. Put bed linens and towels in basket near washer/dryer. Laundry service for bed linens/towels inc in rental fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

This cottage is located in Southwest Harbor. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 30 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 23 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 4 min drive
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HARBORS END COTTAGE - CHARMING SOUTHWEST HARBOR COTTAGE located?

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

close to town
neat and clean
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage close to everything
We enjoyed our stay in Southwest Harbor, away from the crowds of Bar Harbor but still close to lots of things to do. The accommodations were perfect for our family of three and even though we were in a neighborhood we had lots of privacy. The only negative was the proximity to the road, but traffic was light at night so it didn't interfere with sleeping.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage on quiet side
Harbors End Cottage was a great jumping point for our family's trip to Acadia & MDI and is full of character. The location in SW Harbor is close enough to walk into town. The kitchen is very well stocked with just about anything you would need to cook. The second bedroom is small (as described) but was more than adequate for our girls (10 & 12) to share. It was great to have a washer & dryer available & the second bathroom upstairs was convenient at night as long as you watched your head. The cottage is on the main road, so their was some road noise at night, but with fans going it didn't bother us. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. All in all we had a wonderful time during our stay at Harbor End Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Great time!
Cozy. Everything needed for our week of outdoor adventures. Having the kitchen and laundry was great. Owners are very nice to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and Neil D., Ledyard

A lovely cottage in a great location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harbors End Cottage. The cottage has been well updated, is well appointed and is very comfortable to stay in. Its in a great location in Southwest Harbor and is within easy walking distance of the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Judy or Keith Briggs

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We came to Southwest Harbor on vacation in 1992 for the first time. Both of us have family originally from Maine so we had the state in our blood. We started coming back again and again and 2 years later, we saw this cottage for sale. No one was around to show it to us, so we just looked in the windows, poked around and shrugged our shoulders and flew back home. A friend of ours went to look at it for us and took some photos and we bought it, sight unseen. It was a very humble house and needed much TLC. Keith is an interior designer and cabinetmaker and I am a good apprentice, but we had our work cut out. In a matter of a few weeks, we turned Harbors End Cottage into a rental and it was rented for a few years full time. In 2006, we went back again, tools in hand and paintbrushes, purchased furniture and turned Harbors End into this perfect destination that our guests call home away from home. New beds were purchased in 2019. The kitchen was completely refurbished in 2017.

What makes this property unique

Located in Southwest Harbor and just a few minutes walk into town. It is ideally located on the best part of the Island, in our opinion. It's a much more quiet are but with lots of amenities at your fingertips yet a few minutes drive into the park. We love being able to take a walk for dinner and walk back, no parking problems, no worries about driving. The restaurants and shops in town keep getting better and better. The hiking is superb and the lakes and ponds that are close by have great kayaking and swimming. We have an excellent supermarket, gourmet shop and wine shop, all located in town.

Languages:

English
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