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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
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10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioning
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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAsticou Azalea Garden20 min drive

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Acadia National Park. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a patio, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A living room, a TV and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Colonel's Restaurant - ‬20 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.

Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.

New, Oceanfront guest cottage in the quaint village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This adorable cottage is the perfect vacation home for exploring Acadia National Park and the wonderful area surrounding it. Watch the lobster boats do their daily work or day dream you're on one of the beautiful yachts coming and going from our working waterfront/marina. Village amenities, such as restaurants, galleries, shops, bakeries, and bike shop are within a 5 minute walk. Park highlights such as Bass Harbor Head Light, Seawall, and Echo Lake are within a 10 minute drive. This house has 2 comfortable bedrooms, King bedroom and bath are on the first floor with an open loft with a queen bed and reading nook upstairs. The kitchenette includes a hightop table, refrigerator, microwave, Kuerig coffee pot, toaster, electric skillet, and outdoor grill. Large double copper sink in the bathroom allows for dishwashing for those light meals. This guest cottage is located on a shared property, there's multiple outdoor recreational areas including fire pits, grill, outdoor table, and lobster cooker, and a private porch with rocking chairs for quietly observing the harbor. Based upon availability multiple houses can be booked together with a 10% discount. Parking is available for 2 vehicles.

Property manager

Christie Dysart

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Home is not pet allergen free.

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
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 indicated that 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage
A Whale's Tail Cottage Southwest Harbor
A Whale's Tail Cottage Cottage Southwest Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

The closest beach to Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. is Echo Lake Beach (4.5 km).

Does Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

No, Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Southwest Harbor
We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway to Southwest Harbor ME. Christy had everything set and ready to go. The house is clean and has all the necessary touches for a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G., Blue Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Clean well decorated, had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with great outdoor cooking
We enjoyed our stay, especially the walking distance to town and many outdoor activities. The cottage is snug, clean and nicely decorated. The outdoor kitchen was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to visit Acadia
The property is just past the center of Southwest Harbor and located near a marina, so you can see the water. It was easy to access all the sites of Acadia from this location. The cottage is new and everything is in good working order. If you plan to cook, you do need to take the limited kitchen into account. Still, it met our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
This cottage is the perfect location on the "quiet side" of this area. Walkable to town, buses available to all attractions, amazing view and fitted out with everything we needed for a wonderful visit to the Bar Harbor area!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Our stay at Whale's Tail cottage was an all around great experience and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best! Seriously!
From the get go we had a great experience. Our booking had a security issue which was handled immediately by Christy. She was prompt, thorough and thoughtful. Our arrival and entry was painless. Her and her families attention to detail is unmatched. The home was spotless, up to date/new, charming and the perfect place to come back to after a long day adventuring. The loft was our daughters favorite! The lack of cooking space suited us just fine- we often ate local baked goods for breakfast, a loaf of toasted local sourdough or a bowl of cereal. Lunch and dinner we enjoyed out. The proximity to Acadia is unmatched. Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. It has a spectacular harbor view ; we encountered daily fog which was a bummer for those early morning/ late evening porch hangs. It’s a short walk to a little downtown area with just enough shops, we enjoyed the flamingo festivities and purchased local artisan momentous skipping the run of the mill shops in BH, found a cute sourdough bakery- Seafolk Sourdough which was a fun find and delicious. Hiked our way though many trails of Acadia finding wild blueberries along the way. Dined and enjoyed Bar Harbor and even went to the Mine Lumberjack Show- what a fun and entertaining rain filled evening- especially for our 6year old. Seriously- this home was hands down one of our favorite VRBO rentals- we look forward to a return trip as we just didn’t have enough days to explore all that Acadia has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for Acadia exploring.
This was a great spot for our family on our week stay exploring Acadia. It’s on the “quiet side” of the island but still walkable to a very cute strip of shops and restaurants. It’s an easy drive to Bar Harbor on the days we headed that direction. There are a lot of good hikes that start in just a 5-10 min drive from the house. We used the grill to cook multiple nights and had everything we needed. The fire pit was great for s’mores with the kids and has a great view of the harbor. Everything was comfortable inside. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Lovely very comfortable cottage with everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southwest Harbor
Easy arrival process at a beautiful property with everything we needed for our stay. The owner was wonderful in giving recommendations for our stay and was very easy to reach and responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Cottage is well located on the Quietside with many thoughtful touches. The property owner even dropped off flashlights on a particular Lu windy night when she thought the power could go out. It didn’t but we felt well taken care of. Had we been there during Summer the outdoor spaces also liked very inviting. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay at The Whales Tail
This little cabin near the docks was clean, beautiful, and the perfect place to stay! It is in a great location, everything in the cabin was spotless, and felt as cozy as home. I have stayed in many different cabins on the island over the last 2 decades, and this by far was the best kept, most modern, and I would definitely recommend this to any looking for a cozy getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., East Peoria, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a beautiful, well equipped home. Hosts communicated well and were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Fred L., West Chester, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and nicely updated, but it doesn't have a kitchenette.
This property was very clean and nicely updated. The view of the water, the fire pit, and outdoor table were very nice. It is nicely decorated inside and has many of the things you need. However, to describe this is a "kitchenette" is highly deceptive. It needs a work surface and a sink in the common area to be called a kitchenette. Washing dishes in the bathroom was less than optimal. It desperately needs storage space for everyday items like cereal and bread and there are no closets at all. There is no dresser in the loft and there is plenty of room for one. Plan to live out of your suitcase and have dry goods scattered about the living room. Also, the huge oil truck out front could have been tucked away or parked at the marina, it is the first thing you see when you pull in and the first thing when you walk outside. Finally, a laundry area would be a huge improvement for an active family. We thought of several different layouts that would have used this space much more effectively and we would put a second sink and some storage and counter surfaces as the number top priorities. Owner was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Quiet s
Beautifully appointed cozy cottage in Soutwest Harbor within walking distance of local restaurants and shopping. A quiet retreat to relax and enjoy nearby hiking trails and other activities and take in the incredible views of Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless loft in convenient location
The cottage is modern, tastefully designed, and immaculate. The view of the ocean is limited, but the breeze is wonderful. We enjoyed walking down to the marina to look at the boats in the beautiful harbor. The location is great for families, as most activities are a short drive away, plus downtown is an easy 5-10 min walk. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing trip to Southwest Harbor
The whale’s tail cottage was a perfect landing point for our family’s vacation on the “Quiet Side” after a busy day of hiking and exploring Mount Desert Island. The house was very clean and walkable to the shops and restaurants in Southwest Harbor. Our 4 and 6 year old boys loved playing outside and exploring the rocky beach in front of the property at low tide as well as roasting marshmallows at the shared fire pit. Christie was a very gracious and responsive host. I contacted her a few days before our trip to ask about a few things at the house and she replied within an hour. She even purchased a clothes drying rack for the house after I asked her if we should bring our own. We knew ahead of time there would not be a stove, oven, or washer/dryer, which was never a problem - this forced us to plan our meals, use the outdoor grill, and eat out at some really nice restaurants and cafes. We also greatly appreciated the AC during the heat wave! We highly recommend visiting Southwest Harbor and staying at the whale’s tail cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
The cottage was awesome. Nicely appointed especially with things we forgot to pack. So quiet and peaceful compared to Bar Harbor. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and private
Whale's Tail Cottage was just as nice as the description sounded -- actually the photos don't really do it justice. The cottage itself was just right for the two of us, with everything we needed (and everything spotless and looking nearly new!). It's very private and peaceful but perfectly situated within walking distance to restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor, a VERY short drive to the western sections of Acadia, and an easy drive to Bar Harbor and the eastern section of the park. Christie was a very considerate host who went out of her way to help us feel at home. We enjoyed exploring the area on the sunny days and chilling at the cottage on the rainy ones. (It was June so some rain was to be expected!) Wifi was great, the bed was comfortable and the kitchen facilities were just as described which was fine for us. We made some lovely new memories during our stay in this spectacular part of the country and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
The Whale’s Tail exceeded my expectations. Not only was it attractively decorated, but was supplied with every possible need plus extras like pancake mix and syrup. The bed had four pillows; two soft and two firm so that we had a choice. The location was close to the center of town with a view of the harbor from the rocking chairs on the porch. Our stay was delightful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Great cottage in Southwest Harbor in Acadia. It’s about 20min to Bar Harbor & minutes to great hikes. There are shops & restaurants close by so overall convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy place
The owner/manager, Christine is very considerate and responsive. Great place to view sunrise! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, perfect cottage on the "quiet side" of the island!!
My husband and I found the cottage perfect for us! It was our first time in Acadia and we are so glad we found this place! It was equipped with everything we needed and had a view of the harbor. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit and walking into the small town nearby. We ate nearby several times and really loved coming back to this cottage at the end of a busy day hikin and exploring!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
SWH Cottage
Great property with water views. About a 15-minute drive to Acadia/Bar Harbor. This was a perfect location and house for my wife and me.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
We had a wonderful view of the harbor from the house and we were within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The owner was easy to reach and did a lovely job decorating the house and making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021