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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪2 min drive‬
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
‪8 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪21 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

During peak season the house is rented weekly only. Friday to Friday. Peak season being mid June to mid September.
Newman Cottage is a three bedroom, one bath home located in Southwest Harbor Maine, on the “Quiet Side” of Mount Desert Island. This home is the perfect choice for the budget-minded traveler who does not wish to sacrifice comfort over expense. The kitchen is fully appliance and is adjacent to the dining room, seating up to 8. The spacious living room allows for socializing or TV watching at the end of a busy day. The house sleeps six people, having two queens and two twins. All sheets and towels are provided. Newman Cottage holds a right of way to the Manset Shore. Just a short five minute walk to the beach. Seawall picnic area and Bass Harbor Lighthouse are just minutes away as well. Southwest Harbor has bike/kayak/boat rentals, sailing, golfing, shopping, restaurants, groceries, drug store, and playground. Easy access to several lakes, biking and hiking trails. Close to Acadia National Park Activities. Only 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. See Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond House, or Park Loop Road. Go whale watching, or take a ferry to Swan's Island or Islesford. Our property is NON-smoking.

Appliances
Refrigerator-gas range
Washer-dryer-dishwasher
Microwave-coffee maker
Toaster-radio

No telephone

Amenities
Outdoor seating
Fire pit
Flat screen TV w/DVD
Older TV w/VCR, WiFi
House fans
bed rail, high chair and pack-n-play

Permissions/restrictions
As of July 2021 we are no longer accepting pets
Max. Number of occupants: 6

Property manager

Joseph A Chalmers

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor, is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
Asticou Azalea Garden - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬6 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Beautiful Mount Desert Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Beautiful Mount Desert Island located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor holiday home is located in Seawall, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

May 23, 2022

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

Great place on the quiet site of the island.

Everything you need for a great stay on the MDI. Clean and confortable. The only thing with a negative note: the WIFI was not working.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Nov 13, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Oct 21, 2024

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

Wonderful visit

We had a wonderful visit to Maine and would highly recommend staying at Newmans cottage. We were able to visit Acadia and also spend time exploring the quiet side as well. The hosts and property were great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann H.

Oct 17, 2024

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

Loved staying on the quiet side of the island.

Cute cottage had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

Oct 15, 2024

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

Acadia national park trip

The property was perfect. Close to park, easy to find and access, very neat and clean and had everything needed for our stay. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us. The deer on the property each day were a treat to see. Restaurants nearby we recommend are Upperdeck for dinner and Clark Point Cafe for breakfast. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Oct 9, 2024

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

House on the Quiet Side

This house was very nice, clean and quiet. A short walk to beautiful scenery. The host had everything plus more than anyone would want or need for a stay close to Acadia National Park. There is one bathroom which is upstairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Oct 6, 2024

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

Comfortable, clean, spacious, affordable, had everything we needed and more!

Good choice for a visit to the Acadia NP area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth c.

Oct 1, 2024

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

Comfortable

Country charm we loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sep 29, 2024

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

Perfect location!

Loved the house and being on the quiet side of MDI. Clean and comfortable. Great amenities. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Sep 22, 2024

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

Perfect stay

Impeccably clean inside. Comfy beds. Small issue with WiFi on arrival but messaged host and received immediate reply. Deer watching everyday right from the porch. Bathroom and all bedrooms on second floor. Fine for us but just in case someone in your group has a hard time with stairs. 100% would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Teri M.

Sep 14, 2024

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

Maine Farmhouse

Spotless, great location, perfect for couple

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Sep 13, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

Sep 6, 2024

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

Pretty cottage setting near Acadia

Very nice cottage. Close to the water, easy to find path down to the shore. Has all the necessities. Had a good week going to different places in Acadia. All rooms and bathroom are up a flight stairs so if you’ll be going up and down older, steeper stairs. Not a problem for us, but might be for some other renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Aug 9, 2024

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

Responsive owners, great house

Great house for our group of 4! Beds were comfortable, though not as firm as some might prefer. Very clean, and the house was equipped with everything from games to books and every cooking appliance needed. There's not cable service to the house, so bring your own sign in for your on line streaming apps to access via their Roku TV. And, the owners were very friendly and responsive when contacted via the VRBO app (side note: owner's cell phone does not have a vm to leave messages when you need something) and owners were very helpful during our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Jul 30, 2024

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

Great stay!

Great location! I had not realized when booking that the property had a right of way to a beautiful spot on the shore. Even saw a whale one evening and enjoyed the views of Acadia. Everything was as described.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cyd b.

Jul 26, 2024

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

Maine/Fenway First Time

So much to say the location was perfect quiet and roomy! The ocean only five minute walk from the house. We saw deer and the fawns every day and night. Archie’s Lobster nearby with excellent food and great views very casual. Lovely vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette K.

Jul 12, 2024

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

Great location

Loved the quietness of the area. The house was clean sufficiently stocked and very comfortable. I’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Jul 5, 2024

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

Charming older home

My family stayed here while visiting Acadia. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Jun 27, 2024

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

First trip to Maine!

This was my first trip to Maine and it was incredible. The house was like stepping into a New England story. It was VERY clean and well appropriated for any of our needs. The beds and furniture were very comfortable and it was so quiet and peaceful. The location was perfect for getting to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, etc . Everything was within a 15 min. drive at most. I highly recommend staying here and we are planning to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Jun 21, 2024

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

A Gift to Friends

My family and I have always come to Maine, and specifically, Southwest Harbor. We wanted to share this experience with friends as a retirement and wedding gift for our children's teacher. She came with her husband, daughters, and 2 little ones and the home was perfect! So quaint and clean and the quintessential Maine Cottage. They fell in love and vow to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

May 29, 2024

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

It was a great little house!

We had a wonderful stay. House was close to shopping and stores. Short walk to the beach, short drive to Acadia national Park. All around, we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

May 14, 2024

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

Great stay

Rental was as listed. Beautiful cottage with great amenities. Property owner thought of everything and provided a lot of extras. Soaps, shampoo, bug repellent, and lots of other little things. A great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Oct 28, 2023

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

Perfect Acadia Family Home

Our family of 5 (kids aged 10, 12, 13) loved our stay at this cottage. We spent days hiking then enjoyed having a big home to relax in each evening. Great outdoor area for the kids and closeby to plenty of activities and hikes. An easy drive to the other side of the island for more hikes. Great hosts, exceptional pricepoint for MDI. THANK YOU.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Oct 25, 2023

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

Great stay on the quiet side

My family and I loved our stay in this little cottage. It had everything we needed for to get away for a few days. We found several great hikes nearby, and it was only half an hour over to all the popular hikes near Bar Harbor. We highly recommend the Ship Harbor hike nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023