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Marina
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 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 Acadia National Park with a stay here. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬4 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.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow is the perfect spot for your Acadia National Park getaway. Perfect for two people, this cozy, newly renovated and well appointed apartment will provide a relaxing spot to enjoy your vacation. Multiple park access points are within 2 miles, Bar Harbor and the Park Loop Road are 20 minutes away. Need accommodations for multiple families - 3 townhouses are also available on the property. 3 night minimum stay May 15st to Oct 13th.

The space
Great outdoor sitting area with bar table and chairs.

Property manager

Ingrid Kachmar

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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 the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Bungalow Southwest Harbor
The Bungalow Private vacation home
The Bungalow Private vacation home Southwest Harbor

The Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bungalow was a great place for us to stay as we explored Acadia National Park. It was clean, comfortable, and provided just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the bungalow and staying on the quiet side in general! Such a great area with good hikes, food, and shopping all nearby. The Bungalow had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to see Acadia!

Our stay was so great! The property is even cuter than pictured, perfect for a two person getaway. We were able to access everything we needed in the park and have a quieter retreat from bustling bar harbor. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Lowell, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home

The bungalow was a lovely home away from home with just enough of everything to make our stay on MDI very comfortable. Communication with host was stellar and made check in and out a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Mt. Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 adults to explore the area

Adorable bungalow in great location. Everything worked out very well. Can recommend without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Mt. Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and Clean

We enjoyed our stay at this adorable cottage. It had everything we needed and is in a great location, especially close to the Bass Harbor lighthouse. The biggest challenge we faced was the size of the shower and bedroom... they're pretty tight for a 6'5" man. But everything was clean and accurately described. We appreciated this lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great SW Harbor Stay

The Bungalow was exactly as it was pictured & described!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy place to stay while visiting Acadia. We were able to eat breakfast, pack a lunch and spend the day in the park hiking and biking.....and then return for dinner and a good night's sleep. Quiet, great location, clean, all the things you'd need in a kitchen without being cluttered. Laundry was a bonus. Clear instructions from the host, and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend staying in Southwest Harbor - so much more quiet and relaxing, while still close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia Visit

Good location close to the park entrance and to Bar Harbor , small but very clean. Worked good for the two of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southwest Harbor Bungalo

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location was perfect for enjoying all of the Acadia area, while being within a short walk to downtown Southwest Harbor. The Bungalow was updated, clean, and comfortable. It was also convenient to have a washer and dryer within the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot

As clean as it can be, cozy and efficient : this little one-bedroom extension is perfect for a few days on the isle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate, comfortable stay for two near hiking, freshwater swimming and ocean walks

Everything was as described. Tasteful, comfortable, furnishings and kitchen/dining setup. A curated set of everything you need rather than a hodgepodge of items left by previous guests. On a main road, so close to swimming, hiking, SW Harbor center and other Quietside places, while not far from the other, busier side of MDI. Very organized and responsive host, with clear instructions about everything, including WiFi . Perhaps the cleanest vacation rental I've encountered. Not secluded, but just lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable landing spot

We enjoyed our stay in this clean and quaint unit. The bungalow met all of our needs and provided a central location to visit all areas of Mt Desert Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful home base for Acadia!

Clean. Organized. Well-stocked kitchen supplies for basic meals. Convenient location. Spacious for 2 people. Great communication from host. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

While small, the size of this properly was perfect for my husband and me. We absolutely loved the "quiet side" of Southwest Harbor. It was centrally located to all the activities we wanted to do. Numerous amazing places to eat (both Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor). The owner was extremely quick respond when we had issues with the tv. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Quiet side of the island near coffee shops, ice cream shop, and Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Clean with comfortable chairs for lounging and reading. Kitchen equipped for our needs of assembling sandwiches and storing cold drinks. Loved having access to washer and dryer. The only improvement would be a preference…firmer mattress with breathable cotton sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

We loved our stay in The Bungalow, it was a perfect location for us to see the entire island. Ingrid is the perfect host. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bungalow! It was perfect for our Acadia getaway. An easy 20 minute drive to Bar Harbor and even a few cute coffee shops right down the street from the property. Ingrid was also very responsive and easy to contact with questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The Bungalow was great! Only issue was with the TV ( operator error) Ingrid took care of it while we were exploring Acadia the next day. We enjoyed seeing the deer outside the door one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

The property was very clean and comfortable and the location was amazing! We really enjoyed staying on the quieter side of the island and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia trip

This was a great location for a base as we explored the area. Clean and no issues at all. The only possible improvement would be an air conditioner in the bed room for the warm days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space in a good location

Cute place to stay in a good location for access to acadia and bar harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great spot on the quiet side of Acadia. It was close to the park and far enough from the crowds of Bar Harbor. Convenient location and clean bungalow. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023