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1. Quietside Quarterdeck: Dual King Wings, Bunk Room, Fire Patio & Pet-Friendly

Quietside Quarterdeck: Dual King Wings, Bunk Room, Fire Patio & Pet-Friendly
Southwest Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"The house was so spacious with clever use of space. The thoughtfully stocked snacks in the kitchen were much appreciated after a long drive. The instructions to park and enter were perfectly detailed. I really appreciated not having a long list of mandatory cleaning instructions upon check out, creating less stress. We enjoyed our time in the park and with family. 100% recommend!"
United States
Kim A.
The price is CA $337
CA $1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Quietside Quarterdeck: Dual King Wings, Bunk Room, Fire Patio & Pet-Friendly

2. 7 mins to Acadia, water views and walk to town

7 mins to Acadia, water views and walk to town
Southwest Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"worked for us; walkability & proximity to perfect small town a real plus"
United States
barry k.
The price is CA $368
CA $734 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
7 mins to Acadia, water views and walk to town

3. Welcome Aboard! Cozy Docked Houseboat

Welcome Aboard! Cozy Docked Houseboat
Southwest Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
The price is CA $454
CA $646 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Welcome Aboard! Cozy Docked Houseboat

4. Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in Southwest Harbor

Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Cute house. Great area. "
United States
Karren Y.
The price is CA $419
CA $906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in Southwest Harbor

5. Spacious Seven Peaks Ridge: Quiet Side Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Fire Pit & Deck

Spacious Seven Peaks Ridge: Quiet Side Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Fire Pit & Deck
Southwest Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Spacious house. We enjoyed our setting in the woods. We hope to come back next year! Fabulous host- communication was quick and efficient."
United States
Nancy C.
The price is CA $507
CA $1,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Spacious Seven Peaks Ridge: Quiet Side Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Fire Pit & Deck

6. Red Finn Cottage@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Red Finn Cottage@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Southwest Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"Definitely recommend to those looking for a place to stay in the Acadia/bar harbor area! Very cute and clean and had everything we needed. Even snacks (:"
United States
Emily D.
Red Finn Cottage@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

7. Great Harbor Inn Clarks Quarters

Great Harbor Inn Clarks Quarters
Southwest Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Thanks. We enjoyed our time."
United States
Ed L.
The price is CA $424
CA $698 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Great Harbor Inn Clarks Quarters

8. 7 Minutes to Acadia, Steps from Town, Harbor Views & Air Conditioning

7 Minutes to Acadia, Steps from Town, Harbor Views & Air Conditioning
Southwest Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great communication, house was clean and well situated near the small town of southwest harbor where you can easily walk to get a coffee or a short drive for a great loster roll."
United States
Robert C.
The price is CA $552
CA $1,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
7 Minutes to Acadia, Steps from Town, Harbor Views & Air Conditioning

9. Phoenix Aerie: Birds-Eye Harbor Views, Maritime Loft, Harbor Watch Sunrise Deck

Phoenix Aerie: Birds-Eye Harbor Views, Maritime Loft, Harbor Watch Sunrise Deck
Manset
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Great home base for exploring with our extended family!"
United States
Tabitha A.
The price is CA $495
CA $1,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Phoenix Aerie: Birds-Eye Harbor Views, Maritime Loft, Harbor Watch Sunrise Deck

10. Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit

Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit
Southwest Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. The house is as advertised: quiet location and short drive to Southwest Harbor. The house is clean and well kept. Overall great stay!"
United States
Michael H.
The price is CA $1,975
CA $3,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Peaceful private woodland home, open and airy, with ocean views and fire pit

11. GREAT WHITE@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, A/C, SEAFOOD,

GREAT WHITE@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, A/C, SEAFOOD,
Southwest Harbor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"This was such a perfect spot for my college friends and I to stay for the weekend. So close to Acadia and so much space for a large group of people. I cannot recommend this location enough, and hope to come back in the future. "
United States
Madison D.
GREAT WHITE@ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, A/C, SEAFOOD,

12. 7 mins to Acadia, water view, & walk to town!

7 mins to Acadia, water view, & walk to town!
Southwest Harbor
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great place for exploring Acadia. Would stay again !"
United States
Rodney D.
The price is CA $644
CA $1,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
7 mins to Acadia, water view, & walk to town!

13. Chickadee Hollow: Rustic Eco Camping near Acadia National Park!

Chickadee Hollow: Rustic Eco Camping near Acadia National Park!
Surry
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Lovely communal campsites close to the action in Ellsworth and Acadia. Well-equipped space for cooking and dishes. Neighborhood is cute and quiet, and we enjoyed hearing the nearby roosters in the morning!"
United States
Emily M.
The price is CA $44
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Chickadee Hollow: Rustic Eco Camping near Acadia National Park!

14. Little Brook Cottage Mount Desert Island “Pet Friendly”

Little Brook Cottage Mount Desert Island “Pet Friendly”
Tremont
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
"We loved our stay at little brook cottage! Robbin was a fantastic host and very good with our dog! "
United States
Amir Ali P.
The price is CA $195
CA $503 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Little Brook Cottage Mount Desert Island “Pet Friendly”

15. “Low Tide” cozy studio for two!

“Low Tide” cozy studio for two!
Tremont
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Nice quiet location , very clean!"
United States
Jeff
The price is CA $315
CA $392 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
“Low Tide” cozy studio for two!

16. Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park

Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park
3.0 star property
Bernard
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"It was really nice and super clean. We are family of 3 and visited Maine for 4 days and ir was super convenient. Everything was clean and nice and we relly enjoyed our stay."
United States
Devjyoti
The price is CA $324
CA $634 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park

17. Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
3.0 star property
Bar Harbor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Perfect spot"
United States
Hanorah
The price is CA $302
CA $469 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

18. “Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME

“Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME
Tremont
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Everything was great. We loved our stay!!! Would definitely stay here again."
United States
David F.
The price is CA $378
CA $1,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
“Brookshire Cottage” Acadia National Park “Pet Friendly” Mt Desert Island ME

19. Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
3.0 star property
Bar Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)
"Highly recommend this place!"
United States
Sarmila
The price is CA $293
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

20. Acadia Suites

Acadia Suites
3.0 star property
Trenton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"One picture in the description showed water so I thought the property was on water. Otherwise everything else was great and as described."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $238
CA $466 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Acadia Suites
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Find out more about Southwest Harbor

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Southwest Harbor. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Southwest Harbor?

Yes, there are vacation rentals close to popular points of interest in Southwest Harbor, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. The waterfront and seafood restaurants are several reasons why visitors like Southwest Harbor. While you're here, grab a bite or have a drink at the bars.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Southwest Harbor?

House near Acadia National Park: You might want to consider this vacation rental near Southwest Harbor, which is located in a national park and offers a fireplace, air-conditioning, and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, a dishwasher, and an oven, so you can cook with friends or family. Our travelers also rate Maine Forest Home · Downtown SW Harbor 3 Minute Drive · Near Acadia Trails as a favorite home for rent in Southwest Harbor.

How many vacation rentals will I find in Southwest Harbor?

Expedia has 121 vacation rentals for your stay in Southwest Harbor.

What’s there to see and do in Southwest Harbor?

Acadia National Park and Beech Cliff Loop are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Wendell Gilley Museum is one of the cultural attractions. While here, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Long Pond are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Southwest Harbor like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few weeks or just a few days in Southwest Harbor. Vacation rentals feature extras such as laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and busy reception areas while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular option for a family getaway.