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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Southwest Harbor cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 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

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in the cottage: WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Parking on site

    Kitchenette

    • Blender
    • 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
    • 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 mall
    • Near the bay
    • Near the marina
    • Near the ocean
    • On the waterfront

    Things to do

    • Basketball nearby
    • Birdwatching nearby
    • Casino 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

    • Garden

    Policies

    Check-in

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

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    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
    Onsite 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 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. Onsite 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 each accommodation.

    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

    How close is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. to the airport?

    This cottage is 13 mi (22-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

    Does Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. have an airport shuttle?

    Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

    How close is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. to the beach?

    This cottage is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 14 mi (64-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    Does Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. offer free breakfast?

    This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

    Is there a casino at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

    No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    Is there free parking at Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage.?

    Free parking is not available at this cottage.

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

    This cottage does not have a pool.

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

    There are no spa services available at this cottage.

    How close is Summer special! Adorable Whale's Tail guest cottage. to downtown Southwest Harbor?

    This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Manset.

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

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Mike B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Spectacular Host and Location
    Christie was a first class host and made the entire experience a pleasure. She was flexible and made our stay a real pleasure. The home was incredibly charming and in an incredible location close to the restaurants in south harbor. We were very comfortable in the home and had everything we could ask for in our stay. It was nice being on the quiet side of Acadia and we enjoyed the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The property was clean and well appointed. We were very comfortable and it was very quiet as we like at night. We would love to stay again.
    Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Nancy H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Whales Tale
    Very cute Place right at start of working pier. Fabulous resteraunt accross the street. we were visited by a deer in the yard each morning & evening. The Host is unbelievably accomadating!
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jennifer L.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Nice place to lay your head after Acadia visit
    Christy was great! The place was just the right spot to go back and forth to Acadia. Whales Tail was clean and the right size for a couple. Visit the Upper Deck next door during season
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    A breath of fresh air!
    This little cottage oozed pride in ownership and real thoughtful concern and consideration for the guests. From the comfy beds to the warm inviting charm this place was perfect. Thankyou Christie and Tom.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Becky S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great Home Base for Acadia activities
    The Whale’s Tail is a clean, comfortable home away from home for couples or small family groups. The bed ( we used downstairs only) was comfortable and we had a wonderful time!
    Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Julie K., Dublin, Ohio

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Wow
    We had a wonderful time at this property. It is convenient to everything that the area has to offer. Hiking Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor Bass Harbor and Winter Harbor. We hit them all. I give it five stars all the way around thank you. We will will be back.
    Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah K.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Will be back!
    What a great place! Had everything we needed to be a perfect home base as we explored Acadia and the surrounding areas. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful and the accommodations were just right for our needs. The outdoor cooking and dining area made it easy to enjoy the view of the marina and harbor. We will definitely be back!
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Alex K.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Wonderful Place!
    Really great host an truly wonderful place in a prime location! Highly recommend!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathleen W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Cute Cottage
    Very clean and charmingly decorated
    Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

    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