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Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town.

#2 Cottage located in the woods on the quiet side of M.D.I. Pet friendly. Walking distance to town and the Great Harbor Marina with more than a dozen restaurants in the area as well as the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus System (June 23 to Columbus Weekend) to almost everywhere on M.D.I. and Acadia National Park. Minutes to Acadia, hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, mountain climbing, bird & whale watching,. Built in 2012 this is a two bedroom cottage with a large loft master and one bath. The loft has a king size bed with lots of space and two half-height storage closets, the big bedroom has a queen bed with hanging and dresser storage, the small bedroom has twin bunk beds and dresser storage. The kitchen is open to the living/dining area with a cathedral ceiling. We can accommodate more people in our other cottage (Homeaway #956783) if you have a large group or family gathering. The whole interior is knotty pine with laminate wood floors throughout. There is a heat pump in the living room for either heat or air conditioning. The outside patio is pea stone with a barbecue grill, picnic table, chairs, lounge and steps down to a pea stone firepit area.
To see reviews of the property, check Woodlands Cottage #1 (Homeaway #956783) my other cottage on the same property. Shared laundry in a separate building with an ice machine ,games and books.
Owner on site.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Wendell Gilley Museum. You'll find features like a water park and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 minutes by foot from Wendell Gilley Museum and a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Vicki Beal

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking Outside Only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs allowed with a 175.00 nonrefundable pet fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Cozy cottage nestled in the woods with walking distance to town. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful oasis

This cottage was truly a hidden gem. Conveniently located and yet it felt totally private and relaxing. Clean, spacious, comfortable, and well supplied. The sunrise views are to die for! We had camped for two weeks prior to our stay so we were hoping for a relaxing close to our trip to Acadia and this cottage delivered. It had everything we needed with regards to cookware, space (2 adults and 2 kids), great wifi for the mornings I had to connect with work, the cutest laundry building, and a perfect outdoor set up for meals and campfire (even though we only used it once). My only note for other families with toddlers (my 15-month-old had just started walking), is to consider bringing or renting a baby gate or just block the stairs with a suitcase. The stairs are steep and you also don't want a toddler in the king bedroom in the loft due to the gaps in the railing (we have a similar set up in our own home so we were prepared). We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage!

Amazing cottage in walking distance of southwest harbor. Clean cottage with easy check-in, well stocked kitchen, great views of the sunrise. Added bonus of allowing our dog to come with us on vacation. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

From Wisconsin

Great location and property. We thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Trip

We absolutely loved our trip here. The cabin is more gorgeous in person than the pictures. The cabin is close to everything and a short walk to the town. The outdoor seating area with the fire was a welcome way to spend a cool evening. It was nice to have a kitchen and laundry room. The loft overlooking the water was perfect. We hope to come back and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia trip

This was our second stay at the cottage and it was everything we remembered from our first trip. It feels very secluded and peaceful but is walkable to town and the restaurants and shops of Southwest Harbor. Beds are comfy and there is everything you would need in the house, including many games and books in the laundry area which was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne P., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay in Southwest Harbor

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The location was so peaceful, yet close to everything we needed. We loved sitting on the loft and reading and my daughter loved the bunk beds. Everything was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the outdoor fire pit too! Couldn’t have asked for a better week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet, comfortable

Excellent stay, a quiet and comfortable place to relax and explore Acadia. Vicki was a great hostess and we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Cleveland Heights, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential Maine!

We had such a great stay at cottage #2! I wish I had booked it for more days. The cabin was exceptionally clean and comfortable with a rustic feel. The view of the distant harbor from the master bedroom was so beautiful at sunrise. I kept waking up early just to watch view. Breakfast at the picnic table was also very serene. One morning we watched a red fox hunt for breakfast. It’s a great place to relax and decompress from the stress of life with all of the modern conveniences you’re used to (WiFi, streaming services, kitchen supplies, laundry). Walking distance to the small town with great little boutiques, a post office, a bakery, cafes and ice cream. Acadia/Bar Harbor is about a 25-30 minute drive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We loved Vicki’s cottage! It was super clean, the kitchen was very well equipped and the setting is amazing, so quiet and in the middle of the forest. It was really nice to be away from the crowd. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved being able to walk to the shops and dinner. It was a great place to relax after a day of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to see everything

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We spent most of our time out exploring the island - and it was a comfortable place to come back to. They made sure we had dry firewood for s’mores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The cottage was perfect for our time in Maine. It was the perfect distance from Acadia and the crowds of Bar Harbor. It was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed to come back and relax after long days of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia and the cottage

Awesome trip all around. Perfect, quiet, private, peaceful location. Nice walk to the essentials (during business hours) and just a short drive to anything else you need. We loved our stay in Southwest Harbor. House had all we (family of 4) needed for our trip to Acadia. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

Cottage was wonderful and hosts were very thoughtful. When the power went out from the post-tropical storm, Vicki brought us water so we could make coffee and a few lanterns to light up the cottage. Thank you for making our vacation special!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Retreat

My family and I really enjoyed the cottage as a place to relax after long days of hiking and exploring Acadia. The accommodations were perfect, and it’s also in walking distance to several restaurants and shops as well. We also really enjoyed being able to have our dog with us to experience the park! Thank you again for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Cottage

The property was as described in the listing. It was very clean and well equipped. It was a little remote yet very accessible to everything we needed. The only recommendation I would make it that the kitchen needs better lighting and there needs to be more large size glasses.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with friends

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the Woods

We loved the cabin. It was new and clean, nicely laid out, and well equipped. We were near the main road but it was secluded. Nice fire pit. Great bedroom up in the loft. And a deer strolled by while we were looking out the window.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful quiet cottage!

Such a wonderful cottage! Vicki is amazing host, very responsive! Full kitchen, everything is well stocked. Nice back yard where you can see sun rise while enjoying your morning coffee and also have a relaxing time by the fire in the evenings! Overall, great experience! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

You don’t give yourself enough credit!!

If I had to say anything bad about this listing it’s that the pictures do not do this place justice!! What a peaceful serene setting to spend our 15 year anniversary. The kitchen was amazing to cook in, the atmosphere was picturesque and exactly what we expected Maine to be. Being outside the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor was incredible! We didn’t want for anything during our stay (except maybe a dry day!). We hiked our butts off and were able to relax and enjoy the scenery when we were done. Thank you so much for having us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Carol N.

Southwest Harbor 2023

The Cottage was very pleasing and inviting. However, we had a problem in one of the bedrooms. We reported to the owner/landlord. Her reaction was to blame us. She became very upset and told my daughter in law to return to CT. The whole episode was handled very unprofessionally. It put a damper on our vacation. The property was located close to the village. However, it was on a very steep and rutted road. Luckily, we had an SUV.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Edwin G.

Dark and secluded

I was a little disappointed with the initial impression. Very dark and heavily wooded. No water views except from the second floor loft looking out in the distance. Access road requires an SUV or pickup truck. Definitely not a low to the ground vehicle. The general interior impression was OK. The main indoor issues were the towels (funny smell) and the bathroom (I had to pretend I was in a campground). We managed to spend as little time there as possible but we made it work. Will not be returning to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Great cabin with everything you can ask for. Our family had an amazing stay and loved the house, fire pit, and location. Hosts were very communicative and responsive. Everything was very clean and kitchen has everything you need. Will definitely stay again if we come back to the area. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private place near everything

Vicki did an amazing job of preparing the place. It was very clean and she had thought about many of the small details that can often be overlooked. She was very responsive and has a great place to share. It is quiet and secluded, but it's close to downtown. Beautiful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Chris and I have been coming to Woodland Cottages almost every year since 2015. We have stayed in each of the three cabins which are cozy and comfortable, clean and well stocked..Vicky has been very responsive with any needs or request we have asked her. Vicky also alerted us that next years slots for the cabins we filling up quickly, so I was able to put in for our vacation before she was sold out. This year we were able to bring our mini schnauzers, Riley and Lily with us. We had a great time exploring the trails along the ocean and going into Bar Harbor. Dispute the rainy weather, this was a relaxing vacation we needed. We enjoyed a camp fire to roast a few marshmallows one evening, while watching fireflies dance in the distance. Thank you Vicky for another great year! Luciano’s NH
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023