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Four Winds Cottage

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 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.

Four Winds Cottage

This recently renovated cottage has a beautiful coastal vibe. Modern amenities come together with vintage accents such as shiplap, hemlock beams and original fireplace and chimney creating a quintessential Maine cottage. Large deck with outdoor dining and lounging and a large yard make it great for one or two families. The house is located two blocks from the town center so it is close to restaurants and shops.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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.

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 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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Reviews

Four Winds Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My friends and I were in town to run the Mount Desert Island half marathon and hike Acadia National Park. We greatly appreciated the amenities provided and cleanliness and warm feeling of the house. The sunroom was a great place to relax. This was the perfect location for us and town was very walkable. Would highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick and Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen was fully stocked with all the basic necessities which was a huge plus for us. The house was clean and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie O., Auburn, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
The description was accurate but undersold the rental. The house was so much more. The location is fabulous for everything Acadia, and Ingrid communicates extremely well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Larry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great just like last year’s stay. We couldn’t have had a better time. Thanks Ingrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay h.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was specious for 8 of us. Plenty of seating room and very comfortable. Easy walk to town to enjoy the restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is amazing. Lots of space, almost all new outfitting and renovation done, easy to get anywhere you want to go. Totally furnished kitchen complete with things you normally would need to run out and buy (foils, oils, spices, coffee, etc.)We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, homey and very clean house. We enjoyed our stay here and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Walkable to downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Coastal Cottage was exactly what we needed as a group of 5 adults. The location was perfect for our adventures around MDI and the house was in great condition! The small touches like having beach towels, extra blankets, coffee, laundry, etc. available made our stay even better.
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for family (or multi family). Nice inside space, clean and easy amenities. Great location, walking distance of town. Highly recommend for a stay in southwest harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meaghan P.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious house. Great communication with the owner. My family of four loves it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location and had all the essentials. Ingrid was easy to work with and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

The experience we had with Ingrid, the owner, was exceptional! The house was exactly as stated on the rental description. Southwest Harbour has some nice options for restaurants and is close to Bar Harbor. The updates made to the house were nice and fit the style. If I was going back, I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and Cozy Cottage

This house was lovely. The setting was relaxing and quiet. We were able to walk to some of the small local stores and bakeries nearby. Convienent location for accessing the national park and many local attractions. I cannot recommend this home enough. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

It was clean and very nice! Great stay no issues at all! Lots of room!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful hospitality and property

I coordinated a group of photographers for a 4 day shoot in Acadia National park. I originally booked a property in another town but the host's terrible communication skill made me decide to cancel and look elsewhere. Fortunately I found this property and Ingrid. What a difference! Ingrid truly understands hospitality. Every question was answered with an hour. She provided area information about the park and local restaurants. She provided very complete instructions for check-in and what was provided on property. The property is right on Main St. in Southwest which is on the quiet side of the island. The property was absolulely immaculate, hospital clean. We had 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen all the essential tools. There is plenty of room to gather between kitchen, dining room, living room and TV room but also some separation to hang in smaller areas. The deck is large comfortable. The house is decorated very nicely with coastal art and artifacts. After the false start with the first property, Ingrid's professional demeanor and attention to detail to make sure we had a good stay was greatly appreciated. Having spent 18 years in the hospitality industry, both Ingrid and the property would get an 11 in the 1 to 10 rating scale. I highly recommend this property and host. Southwest Harbor is a great base of operation for an Acadia visit if you are looking for fewer people and a small town feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossarin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean, lovely cosy home

This home is very clean. We enjoyed our stay and love how cozy the place is. The kitchen is well equipped which was very helpful since we were there during off season and lots of restaurants were already closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful newly renovated house

Excellent location, clean, spacious, nicely renovated and well-stocked! Communication was great. Thanks for the wonderful fall weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was perfect

We had multiple generations! Mostly family aged 6 weeks to 81 years old. Also had a couple who are best friends. We enjoyed our time together. The parents of the 6 week old already miss the fun and the built in babysitters
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

October 2024

Wonderful cottage, modern amenities were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia Trip

House worked fine for our 2 day stay at Acadia. No issues, all was good. Very nice place. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia trip

Nice clean house. Worked well for our girls hiking trip to Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Roommate annual gathering

The house is a real gem! So comfy and cozy. Wonderful for a gathering of friends and also provides private spaces. We just loved it and we felt right at home. The outside deck and seating add a nice space. Easy access to all parts of Mt.Desert Island. Great restaurants nearby. The host was easy to contact and respond. We really did not have any issues. Very clear information and instructions for the house were left as well as sufficient supplies. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Vacation Home

We loved the overall, cute decor and the convenience of this home. It had everything we needed for a two day adventure in Maine. We cooked at home one night, and enjoyed playing games that were in the cottage. It was also close to pickeball courts - which we utilized twice in two days. Ingrid was very easy to communicate with and we will definitely reach back out when we return to this wonderful town. Clean, comfortable, convenient, and charming!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024