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Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor)

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Southwest Harbor

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Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 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)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Heart of 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 Long Pond 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 - 2.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 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.

Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor)

Slack Tide is right in downtown Southwest Harbor, walking distance to shops and restaurants. You'll have your own private space with a fully-equipped kitchen, a full dining room, a comfortable living area and two decks. This a great space for a family or even several couples to share.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

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

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Rules

Please remove shoes in entry area.
Before checkout, leave towels in the bathroom and bed sheets at foot of bed. Wash dishes, take out trash (bins are outside).

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, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14.4 mi (66-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor)?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor)?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor)?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) to downtown Southwest Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Southwest Harbor.

Slack Tide - House by Acadia NP (Southwest Harbor) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week-long stay here. The location was great and everything was clean. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaite C.

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful property in such a cute town! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! Lovely beach home. We enjoyed our stay with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location! House was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Great stay

It was a great stay. We enjoyed ourselves on this quieter side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Perfect location

Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An older home but nicely up to date. Everything in working order & comfortable. Location was great, close to shops for food & necessities plus good proximity to Acadia for hiking and access to Bar Harbor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

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

Great house, perfect loc

Girls trip , party of 4. First time in Acadia. Absolutely spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Slack Tide was the perfect space for our short trip to Acadia. We loved being in the quiet town of Southwest Harbor while also being close enough to explore the sights in Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed. We would definitely recommend the Slack Tide to others, and hope to return again in the future someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami G.

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

Fabulous cozy home

This house was perfect for our family of five. Southwest harbor was right next door and had everything we would need. It was great to go out adventuring and have this quiet haven to return to. We will definitely be renting here again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Slack tide

Just what we needed for a quick family trip!! It’s conveniently located right in town and easy access to shops and restaurants! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would book here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Fantastic “Quiet Side” Vacation

Slack Tide is a wonderful, clean house within very close walking distance of everything in downtown Southwest Harbor. It is also a short drive to Acadia National Park trails and activities on the “Quiet Side” of MDI. Our family had a lovely week in the peak of summer and hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Cycling in Maine

Middle part of a weeklong bike tour of Maine. Great location away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor but still very accessible to the routes we planned to ride. Southwest Harbor has some great places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great location and great house

Perfect size for our family of 5 with room to spare. Fully stocked with everything you need and then some - my kids loved the games. Walkable to restaurants, shops and my morning coffee. A little bit of a drive to Acadia and bar harbor but easy enough to plan and see everything! Host were very accommodating as we were supposed to come in the summer but the delta airlines tech outage forced us to change plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn H.

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

Southwest Harbor Family Reunion

Our family reserved 3 homes for our reunion There were 45 of us. Slack Tide was the perfect size for our little group. This house is close to coffee shops, restaurants, and access to hiking trails by car. Host was very accommodating and easy to work with. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds very comfortable. If we ever come back to Maine we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven m.

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

south west harbor

the property was spacious and perfectly clean. Location was just a short walk to restaurants and shops .The "quiet side" of MDI lived up to its name.The short drive to park entrance was not a problem and bus service was available if you wanted to leave the car. Not a bad idea in peak season, .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie Z.

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

Outside use

We loved the home's central location in Southwest Harbor! The amenities of the home met all of our needs. The outside of the home (front porch and back deck) wasn't usable because of maintenance. These spaces need to be power washed and the furniture wiped down!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Amazing MDI spot

This home is a wonderful spot for all things Acadia NP. It’s location is great on the quieter side of the island. We loved SW harbor, especially Eat-A-Pita restaurant (get the lobster tacos). The home is extremely clean, even the basement. It was well equipped and extremely comfortable for our family. Steve was easy to get ahold of for checking in and out instructions. The main parts of Acadia were about 20 minutes away. We did 14 hikes all around the park in 2.5 days and they were easy to get to from the home. We highly recommend getting reservations (in advance) for a sunrise at Cadillac Mountain, hiking the Beehive trail, and all the photographic opportunities at Sand Beach and the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Stay at this beautiful home, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for vacay to Acadia!

We selected the house in SW Harbor for the location AND the size, number of bedrooms/baths, since we had two couples. The home is sooo close to everything SW Harbor has to offer, which was great, because we didn't want to have to deal with the congestion of Bar Harbor. The property manager was in communication with us a week or so prior and before our stay to provide info to access the property and let us know when there was a battery needing to be replaced in the front door lock. It wasn't a big deal, since there was another entrance in the back. Parking was abundant. There is some maintenance needed on the house, painting, cleaning, etc which was communicated to the manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

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

Steps from town & beautiful accommodations

Our group of 8 (2 parents, 3 adult children and their friends) stayed here and it was a great fit. Steps from restaurants, bakeries and a very managable drive (25 min) to Bar Harbor it was a great location. It is right on a busy street. The noise did not bother us at all as we were out enjoying the park during the day. In the evening traffic is super light so nothing to bother your sleep. The host has it beautifully furnished. I would highly recommend this home but not for 8 adults. The fourth room is in a walkway to the bathroom that is shared with the master and the entire first floor so not a private location so a bit awkward for adults. It would be a fine room for young kids. But for 6 people this house is perfect for young and old. The kitchen was well stocked and made our stay that much more comfortable. Being a mom I did notice all of the wonderful kid proof touches that would make it a great place for even those with curious toddlers :).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Thumbs up!!

We recently enjoyed a five night stay at Slack Tide. Our group consisted of four adults, a teen and our 8 year old granddaughter. The home is exactly what I expected from the online description, pics and other reviews. The house provided us with plenty of space and amenities that accommodated everyone’s needs. Upon arrival we found the home to be very clean, with a well organized and equipped kitchen. The entire inside appeared freshly painted with lots of coastal charm and decor to enjoy. For us the location worked well. We could walk to the nearby restaurants and shops as well as hop in the car and visit all of what Acadia has to offer. One thing to note is that the home (typical of that area) is very close to the road (Main Street). This would not accommodate outdoor “play” for children. There is a back deck, table and chairs with BBQ grill, none of which we utilized as we are out each evening. I think this home is a great value as I found the rental price was very reasonable compared to others I looked at. Steve is an incredibly responsive host. If you are looking for a stay in Southwest Harbor don’t hesitate to rent. You won’t be sorry!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent T.

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

Good location and EV friendly

My recent stay at this VRBO property was very good! From start to finish, the experience was enjoyable. The owner's communication was very good, and they went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and hassle-free. They were responsive and attentive, which made the whole process smooth. The place was clean, and the well-stocked kitchen was a pleasant surprise, even though we didn't use it much. The charming atmosphere of the property added to the overall appeal. One notable convenience was the presence of a baby gate at the top of the stairs, which was a thoughtful touch for families with little ones. However, it's worth mentioning that the upstairs bathroom was a bit awkward compared to the one on the first floor. The washer and dryer worked well, which made our stay even more convenient. Despite the property being next to the main road, the traffic noise was not bothersome at all. The EV charger is a 14-50 receptacle was a significant benefit, and just remember to bring your own level 2 charger, as it's a receptacle rather than a dedicated charger. This information is important for fellow EV travelers, so they can plan accordingly. The location was superb! Being within an easy walking distance to town made exploring the area a breeze. We could easily access restaurants, shops, and other attractions. All in all, I can't recommend this VRBO property enough. It was a very good experience, and I would happily return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Great spot for our 5 sisters trup

We really enjoyed the home and location. Very convenient for visiting Acadia Park. The house was clean and user friendly. Would come back. Only small issue was the drains on the bathroom sinks had to be held up to dtain
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Acadia/Bar Harbor/SW Harbor

When I booked this property there were no reviews yet. I sent a message to Steve, the owner, and he responded to all my questions immediately. I felt this was a good sign and took the chance (I rely on reviews). Happy to say the house and our stay was great. The house is very clean, spacious, well decorated, and in a great location. We went to Bar Harbor and Acadia most days. It is a pleasant ride there, probably around 20 minutes (one lane roads). Southwest Harbor is a great area too. Coffee shops, restaurants , shops, even a little library all just a few doors away from the house. We even walked to Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park which was really nice (approx 1/2 mile). Bass Harbor Lighthouse is only a few miles drive from the house. We really enjoyed our stay. One note- the positives on the house being so close to many things also means it's on a road that at certain times of the day may have many cars going by. It is overall quiet though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

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

Nice old home close to everything.

We enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect. We walked to all the restaurants in Southwest Harbor and it was a easy drive over to Arcadia. The owner was very easy to work with and even checked on us after a minor issue. Would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022