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Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views.

Holiday home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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Nestled on the shore of Western Way, Apple Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with spectacular scenery and easy access to Acadia National Park activities. Enjoy ocean views from the large living room or relax on the deck with a gas grill, surrounded by gardens and nature sounds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views.

If peace and quiet in your own home are what you desire, Apple Cottage is the perfect retreat to bring the family and escape it all. Nestled on the shore of Western Way, the house offers the visitor plenty of privacy and access to the ocean's edge, surrounded by spectacular scenery. There is easy access to every activity Acadia has to offer, even free public transportation, in season, right from the end of the driveway. Easy convenience to the park, shopping, free public transportation in season, and all the other activities here on Mt Desert Island. About two hundred yards from the coastline. Delightful character with a large yard and gardens surrounding. Wander down to the water's edge, or enjoy nature from the deck, listening to the endless chatter among the birds and the sounds of the nearby ocean. A great place for kids and adults to explore all that Mount Desert and Acadia National Park have to offer.

Sit on the deck and enjoy fresh lobster while viewing sailboat races and passing boats. The house is a short distance from the favorite Acadia National Park hiking trails, Wonderland and Ships Harbor and just a five minute drive from the delightful village of Southwest Harbor. Within a short distance there are the many recreational opportunities of Acadia National Park with its extensive network of hiking trails and carriage roads. There are many opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, sail and to explore the many delights of Mt. Desert Island.

Streaming TV, WiFi, gas grill on new deck and much more.

Layout: Large, attractive living room with ocean views and wide sliding door access to deck. Separate kitchen. Dining table accommodates 6. The primary bedroom has a queen size bed. The second bedroom has a set bunk beds for two adults (or two children). The oversize bath includes a walk in shower. Washer and dryer, TV, central heat. Kitchen has dishwasher, stove and refrigerator and microwave.
The deck has reading area and chairs, gas grill and dining table with sun umbrella and chairs,
Amenities: The Island Explorer, a free island-wide bus system, stops within a short walk from the house and it can accommodate bikes. The house is located near renowned Acadia National Park, close to Southwest Harbor village center with shopping, restaurants and lobster pound. Sailboat, motor boat, bike and kayak rentals available locally. Half hour from Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor.


Keywords: Oceanfront. Beach access. Great views. Acadia National Park. Good Value.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Snorkelling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. located?

Located in Seawall, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wendell Gilley Museum and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Charming, 2BR Oceanfront cottage with stunning views. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this home for several days for our tour of Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. Found it a little further away from the things we were interested in but overall Pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and comfortable with great views. Lovely hostess who provided a great deal of information about the area and answered all of my questions. Truly a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apple and Sand Dollar is a wonderful setting that accommodates our family very well. We have visited ANP and SWH for decades. It a favorite place for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Apple Cottage. The ocean view is gorgeous. We love listening to the lobster boats early in the morning. Sunrise and the star lit night skies are dramatic and a welcome delight after urban life.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

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

Private with great view

Great location only about 25 min from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Amazing back deck and view to wake up and retreat to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corene K.

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

Maine cottage getaway

We loved the cottage and it was a great way to explore Acadia! This was our first trip to Maine and we can’t wait to come back. Mt kids loved playing in the ocean just a mins walk from the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean. Beautiful view. Abundance of wildlife (and sea glass, too!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved our stay with our two kids (5 and 7). The cottage was well maintained, a great location, and a tremendous view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Beautiful Apple Cottage

We had a lovely time at Apple Cottage. Very comfortable and in a great location. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and such a kind host! It was our first family road trip and I was a bit disorganized to say the least Anne was so patient with me. We look forward to coming back, the location is perfect for families and the views are spectacular. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

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

Apple Cottage

This was the third time we have stayed at Apple Cottage and have enjoyed it each time. It's always our first pick of places to say while vacationing at Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Charming location and views

Small cottage was great home base for exploring this majestic island. Works well for families with small kids that want to be outdoors a lot. Owner was responsive and quickly tended to our needs during the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mai V.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Apple cottage. The cottage was spacious for a family of four and very quiet. The location was superb, with beautiful coastal and natural surroundings. Watching from the porch the sunrise over the water was something. Would come back again if we have a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

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

Quietude cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was the perfect size for our family and gave us easy access to all of Acadia NP. It's located on the quietsude if the island which we really appreciated at the end of full days of hiking around ANP.. My kids really enjoyed the easy access to the water to investigate all the tides pools at low tide as well. Would definitely stay here again if we had the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

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

Wonderful!

The location was central to everything! The house was simple and very clean! We had everything we needed. Anne got back to us right away and provided a great deal of information. We LOVED our time in Maine and Apple Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen S.

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

Beautiful stay with nature

Had a wonderful week with great weather! Apple Cottage is perfect for us!! Enjoyed our visits with the deer! So graceful! Had a surprise visit by a gaggle of 14 turkeys! Great place to relax but close enough to visit the parks. So happy that Seawall was fixed!! Great place to picnic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

2nd stay at Apple Cottage

This was our second stay here at the Apple Cottage. My husband and I returned this year with my mother. She was in awe of the view as much as we had been. We spent most of the time on the deck taking in the view and watching the deer if we weren’t out visiting the park. It was as lovely as the first time we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

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

Plan to Return!

Location is great on the quiet side of the island and numerous eateries are location fairly close by. The deck is a fabulous location for enjoying your morning coffee while watching the boats go by. Access to the beach is excellent and there is beauty in the simplicity of the layout of the cottage itself. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with a great ocean views. Due to some miscommunication the 2Br cottage we rented had not been cleaned. A call to the host resulted in a very quick, in person, 10 minute response. After apologies, the solution offered was to move us to the much larger and gorgeous 3Br ocean front cottage next door. The “Sand Dollar” cottage is a beautifully restored Maine “shingled cottage” that deserves a “10.” The location on the “quiet side” of MDI could not be better with easy access to restaurants, lobster shacks, hiking trails and other Acadia NP amenities. Plus, just a pleasant 30 minute drive to the much busier Bar Harbor with its shops, restaurants and cruise ship crowds if that is your thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Peaceful

Home was quiet & peaceful. Had 2 dears visit us each morning & evening
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Acadia Visit

Loved the quiet location with a view of the water. Property was clean and had everything we needed. It was a great base for visiting Acadia NP and a cozy retreat for those inevitable foggy, rainy days; so much nicer than a hotel room. Host responded immediately when we our access code didn't work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Apple Cottage was beautiful. It is oceanside and set on a property that is secluded and peaceful. Deer visited us morning and evening, adding to the relaxed feeling. It was on the quiet side of Acadia but close enough to all of the Park to make hiking and other activities accessible. We plan to return in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

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

Lovely Maine Vacation

Apple Cottage is a cozy, quiet, waterfront cottage that made a great home base for our visit to Acadia NP, Bar Harbor and other nearby sights. The kids enjoyed hunting for sand dollars and sea glass during low tide on the rocky shore in front of the cottage. Anne is a great hostess and provided detailed information on hikes, things to do and places to eat. She was very attentive to questions both before our trip and when I had quick questions while we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen S.

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

Loved it

Enjoy the location of the property it was right on the water. We watched it fishing boats come and go. Also, enjoy the ducks and sea fowl. Roaming deer feeding on apples daily in the yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Lovely quiet little slice of heaven

My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and making our first trip to Maine. This home was just what we were looking for, Close enough to various locations of Acadia National Park but tucked away from the crowds. The deck with the view of the water while observing the visiting deer was our favorite place to be after waking with our morning coffee or returning after hiking or visiting Bar Harbor. We enjoyed our time at Apple cottage and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023