Title: Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway Cabin with kitchen, near Acadia National Park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73540000/73532600/73532535/499f1674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73540000/73532600/73532535/44b90387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73540000/73532600/73532535/f7beaa5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73540000/73532600/73532535/bebbe439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73540000/73532600/73532535/61906b8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway provides a firepit and more. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this cabin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway If you're looking for a beautiful cabin in the woods of Acadia on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island, you've found it! A perfect spot for couple's getaways, solo travelers, families of 3 & friends. Cute, cozy & charming, Poet's Cabin is Hygge-inspired & newly renovated w/ Brentwood queen bed, sleep sofa, stainless oven, dishwasher & microwave. Serene porch to relax on. Private yet convenient setting - close to the ocean, downtown Southwest Harbor, Seawall Beach, Bass Harbor Light & Echo Lake. Poet's Cabin is a one bedroom, one bath classic "A-Frame" cabin. The interior decor features beautiful pine wood walls and Acadia-inspired art throughout the house. The loft bedroom (full standing height) features a brand new queen-sized Brentwood bed and storage, and the living room features a new velvet sleep sofa for multiple sleeping options. The living room also features a live-edge walnut wood breakfast bar with two comfortable seats with a view of the woods, as well as a new Roku TV with excellent, 500 mbps fiber optic wifi internet throughout the house. The cabin has a full kitchen with a full sized refrigerator with freezer, and brand new stainless steel appliances including electric stove/oven, dishwasher, and microwave. There is also a warm and powerful Rinnai heater for making it cozy. The cabin also has a 3/4 bathroom, including stall shower, sink, and brand new toilet. Finally, the cabin has a large front deck with a cedar gliding loveseat, built-in table with seating, and easy parking for two cars. Additional Amenities - May through Oct only: \- 2 inflatable stand-up paddleboards w/ electric, portable pump, paddles, lifejackets, & carry bags. \- 2 hybrid road bikes w/ helmets & lock. \- A cast-iron firepit w/ ample firewood provided. \- A gas grill. As guests, you will have the whole house to yourselves. Southwest Harbor is one of the most beautiful towns in Maine and is located right in the heart of Acadia National Park. Watch beautiful sunrises or sunsets over the ocean, hike world-class trails, visit a sand beach, kayak on a tree-lined lake, eat at a classic Maine lobster shack - there are so many amazing adventures on Mount Desert Island! The house is easy access to the following and more: just over one mile from downtown Southwest Harbor, less than one mile from Cable Crossing Road, less than two miles to Seawall Picnic Area and Beach, three miles to the oceanfront, family friendly hikes of Wonderland and Ship Harbor, and approximately four miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Additionally, the house is a 20 minute drive through the heart of Acadia National Park to downtown Bar Harbor. AARP states that Poet's Cabin is one of the top eight affordable vacation rentals by a national park in the country! (VRBO doesnt allow us to hyperlink, search AARP "8 Affordable Vacation Rentals by National Parks".) Please note, the stairs going up/down to the loft bedroom are very steep and should be used with caution. Also, there is a new Ring camera (just installed) on right side corner of the porch outside. It only faces externally and is on a passive setting so we can check weather conditions and snow plowing. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding 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 (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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 800 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28410000/28402300/28402217/b86a0576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Brook Cottage Mount Desert Island “Pet Friendly” Tremont - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=28402217&PinnedHotelID=28402217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133800/27133710/3ac36ed7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Cottage with Ocean Access Seawall - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 190 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=27133710&PinnedHotelID=27133710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966100/95966055/b8ed40f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Convenient 1 BR in Center of Acadia! \[Willowbrook\] Somesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=95966055&PinnedHotelID=95966055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35765300/35765221/3adc3284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acadia Quiet side Studio. 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Please leave any used towels in a pile in the shower. - Please place all used dishes in the DW and start DW. \- Bag all trash from trash bin & bag all recyclables from the recycling bin (commingled). Place these items in the appropriate outdoor containers bins. Bigger cardboard can be separate in outdoor bin. \- During cold temps, leave Rinnai heater (downstairs heater) set to level 3 warmth setting - Please turn off all lights & the TV - Don’t forget to sign our Poet’s themed “guest book” before you leave! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please see rental agreement section for additional information on house rules and the rental agreement ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Please contact us for event related information ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5 Note from host: Please contact us for event related information Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.264244,-68.30681&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sfemGpd%7C_L%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FS%40WBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBU%40SDUBSDUBSDSDSDSDUDSFSDSFQDSFQFSHQFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQJOFQJMHQJMHOJMJMJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJILKLKLGLIJKNGLILGLGNGLGLGNELGNELENCNELCNELANCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBNBL%40NDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLFLFNHLHLHLHJFLLLHLHLJJJLLJJJLLJJLHLLLJNHLJLHNJNHNJNHNHNHPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPFRFPDRFRFPDRDRFTDRBRDRDRBTDRBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40TBR%40V%40T%40R%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTARAV%3FRATATATCTATCRATCTCRCTCTERCRERETCRERGRERERGPGRERGPGRGPGRIPGPIPGNIRININIPILKPILKPILKNILKNMJILKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMHMJKHMHMHMHOHMDMHMFOFMDODMFMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOEMEMGOGMIMEMIOIKIMIMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKKKOKMKOIMKOIOKOGOKQIOIOGSIOGQIQGQGSIQGSGQESGQESGSESESESESEUCSESCSEUAUCSCUCUCSAUAUCSAW%3FUASAW%3FSAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gPqsCGzqBKUy6b29gLWcfX-7YPI=) Southwest Harbor, ME #### What's nearby - Wendell Gilley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 5 min drive - 5.8 km - Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 6 min drive - 6.2 km - Echo Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km - Long Pond - 8 min drive - 6.8 km #### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive - ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬24 min drive - ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Poet's Cabin - Year-round Acadia A-Frame Getaway located? > Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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