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New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

Cottage near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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A residential area with a grassy lawn, a wooden deck, and a view of a marina with boats.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a double sink.
A white house with a blue door, black shutters, and a small porch.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a white dresser, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a bedside table, a lamp, and a fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

In Southwest Harbor .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Flying Mountain Trailhead with a stay here. Acadia National Park and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

What an opportunity to spend your family vacation in a vintage historic inn turned single family home. Built between 1857-61 by a local captain, Jacob Shop Mayo. He built this home for his family on this location so that he could oversee his ships in the harbor. Located just a few minutes walk into the village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This home has many historic features but has been nicely updated to accommodate a larger family or group. Each of it's five bedrooms has it's own bathroom, and many feature sitting areas and outdoor access to either decks or the garden area. Dining and living area can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Kitchen has 2 dishwashers, ranges, & refrigerators to make meal times a breeze! This historic home has many outdoor areas to enjoy as well. The shared garden area will also have Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Charm is this house's middle name, your family will love to come back again and again to this little piece of heaven that we call Southwest Harbor! Please be patient with photos, we will update as we're able to get them... former family is in the process of moving on to new adventures!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! to the airport?

This cottage is 13 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! to the beach?

This cottage is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14.5 mi (67-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Spacious home with lots of room for family to gather! Walking distance to shops and a few nice restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very spacious and nice. Great place for large groups visiting Acadia
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain Mayo House, wk of 7/23

Nice quiet location and neat old house. Convenient to Acadia park and Bar Harbor area, but removed from the high traffic tourist areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super central and spacious

Perfect central spot for our family reunion. Lots of gathering spaces and easy walk to town. Great for rainy day puzzling and board games as well as jumping off spot for all of Mt Desert Island. Some low ceilings and narrow stairs, but that just adds to the charm. 10/10, will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YEAN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home Away

Our family of 8 adults and 2 kids enjoyed our family time in this beautiful tastefully decorated house. Bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone and also room for quiet time. Even great quality books and toys for our grandchildren. Short stroll to Main Street shops and Acadia NP. Kitchen well equipped with cooking utensils tho we ate out most of the time. Well recommended stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen and bathrooms are extremely well stocked, deco is classic, classy and well furnished Lots of private and quiet spaces for 9 of us. Love the double frig, cooking ranges, and lobster pot cooking. Our host Christi is most responsive and accommodating for our needs . Thank you for a lovely home and great customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in Southwest Harbor

Our family of 10 stayed at the Captain Mayo House and we had a wonderful time. The house is really amazing, so many rooms! The kitchen was great, 2 stove, 2 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers. All of the dinnerware and utensils were very nice. The pancake mix is to die for! Most of the furnishings are brand new including the matresses. We slept well! It is a one block walk to downtown Southwest Harbor, many little shops and one store dedicated to artisans from the area. We ate at Beals Lobster Pier (185 Clark Point Rd) and Eat A Pita (326 Main St), both were very good. I am not sure if Eat a Pita is still the name, but the address is correct. We also ate at the Colonel's in Northeast Harbor, short drive away. You must not miss Jordan Pond in the park, a great experience and pop-overs! I highly recommend this property to make great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris G.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025