Southwest Harbor Cottage, partial water view: Walk to town! in Acadia

Cozy cottage with partial water view in Southwest Harbor, across the
street from the public Town Wharf (launch your kayak!) and within
walking distance of the town. Also just across the street is the
stop for the (in season) free Islander shuttle to Acadia National
Park, Bar Harbor, and other locations on Mt. Desert Island,
including Bar Harbor Airport.

New kitchen with retro vintage stove. Dining room with open gas log
heater. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a view of the
harbor with its lobster boats and pleasure craft, while the second
bedroom has a bed that converts to two twins. Full bath with
tub/shower. Additional commode in basement. Front deck
for quiet evenings; front and backyards for watching the sky or
cookouts.

Washer and dryer; Cable TV; VCR; WiFi; Linens provided;
Microwave; Dishwasher; Telephone (local and incoming calls);
Coffeemaker; Cooking utensils including lobster pot; Gas log heater
in dining rom; Retro vintage stove in kitchen; Gas BBQ grill; Small
telescope; additional commode in basement.

Property caretaker nearby. Storage shed in the rear for bikes and
other gear.

Southwest Harbor has art shops, shopping, restaurants and various
amenities of its own within walking distance. Bike to enchanting
Seawall. In season, take the nearby and free Islander shuttle to
Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, and a
wonderful variety of sites. In Bar Harbor you can drive or walk out
to Bar Island for hiking and wonderful views, but be sure to be back
before the tide turns! A short drive takes you to Bass Harbor Head
Light, among the most photographed objects on the North American
continent.

Rent a bicycle and take it with you on the ferries to explore Swans
Island, Winter Harbor, Schoodic or the Cranberries. Rent a kayak or
go on a guided kayak tour and make Mt. Desert a personal experience,
afloat on Frenchman Bay at sunset.

In season, check out the free Acadia Weekly newspaper for
information about the Island's repertory theatre, clambakes, free
activities at Acadia National Park such as photo tours,
instructional opportunities, hiking adventures, terrific views,
horse drawn carriage rides; Bar Harbor with its shops, whale and
puffin cruises, and specials on lobster dinners.

Sail aboard the Sea Princess from Northeast Harbor on a sunset
cruise to Little Cranberry Island and dinner at Isleford Dock
Restaurant. Travel to Schoodic Penninsula and experience the
untamed Atlantic.

$1,000/week July and August
$800/week June, September and October
$200/week November-mid May
Rates do not include 7% Maine rental tax.
Rates available for Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's - contact owner.

Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday
Check-in 3 p.m. Check-out 10 a.m.

$300 deposit due to confirm reservation;
Balance due two weeks before arrival.