Waterfront vacation rentals in Southwest Harbor

This home is fantastic. it is in such a beautiful and serene setting. you get to watch the sunrises over the mountains in the back, and the outdoor shower is so amazing. inside is comfy and the bed was huge! great hosts as well. very attentive and helping.

Fantastic! Highly recommend this wonderful place. Right in the heart of downtown with plenty to do and see. Loved the modern touch on old charm!

This place was great and very clean. This is an Airbnb that beats a hotel every time. Close to Acadia, and has river access. Very nice place, and I definitely recommend staying here. Everything was high quality from the furniture to the silverware. Thanks again!

We had a lovely stay at the Downtown Harbor apartment in the middle of June. The view is beautiful and the apartment is attractive, clean, and comfortably furnished. Larry and Sharon were extremely accommodating and really cared about our experience. Highly recommended to singles and couples visiting this part of the Maine coast.

Stephen was very responsive and friendly! The place was a perfect location for our family and very close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The place was very clean and the heater was amazing. The view was beautiful and peaceful as well! I definitely recommend this place.

So peaceful but off season. So not sure how it would be with lots of traffic and people. But the private deck and entrance was wonderful. The water view couldn’t have been more up close and personal with the beautiful harbor. The place was clean and cozy. Perfect lighting. Didn’t watch tv once. A convenient common room for extra supplies or a cup of coffee. Staff was very friendly when we were checking out. No front desk attendant and none needed. They answer messages quickly!

I booked my stay a bit last minute but everything went smoothly and easily. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and easy to find. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom is on the smaller side which was fine for us but might be a little tight for some people. Overall had a great stay, no complaints, and would book it again if I needed a place in the area again. Thanks Derek!

This top floor apartment was perfect for our group of five. Two bathrooms and the balcony were a huge plus. The appliances were all new and modern. Would stay again!

We loved the location but we were already familiar with the area. It was so much fun watching all the different birds fishing for food. Seagulls, eagles. ducks etc. The house is set very close to the highway so the street noise could be annoying. If you are an early riser it's not a problem. There are no bedrooms on the ground floor so you need to be able to do stairs and they are quite steep. It is one of our favorite spots on the island and we would stay there again.

A super gorgeous place offered by one of the most friendly and responsive hosts I came across on AirBNB. We had a coupon of queries upon arrival and they all got addressed super swiftly. The location is simply stunning and the cabin is supporting the atmosphere immensely. We would come back any time to this quiet side of the park!

I wrote this while on GCI! Enjoy! The Winds changed without a word. The Wind changed and so did the temperature down seven degrees. It had been so quiet. It had taken a little time to get used to the silence once we arrived on the island. Eventually the silence was replaced by a constant easterly wind as the September temperature reminded me that summer here was wanning. Fall begins today, right on que and even though I felt in isolation I did not feel alone, as the winds, for sure, were making sounds like peoples chatter and for a moment I had to turn my head and listen to make sense of the mystery and the wonder I've experienced through mother nature. Look here and listen. Take a moment and live in it. There is so much to gain if you can just stop and listen. F.Michael Sokasits September 22, 2024

Our group of 5 adults loved our stay here. It was October and the fireplace was lovely - Keith provides plenty of wood and we had a toasty blaze every night. (I should clarify that there is also baseboard heat so we didn't actually need the fire for warmth.) The location is quiet and beautiful with deer outside the windows and the private pebble beach a minute walk away. The house was very clean and is a real, old-fashioned unfussy family cottage - a mix of comfy furniture from assorted eras for a cozy laid back non-Ikea experience. Just the sort of place for making Maine memories! We cooked in the whole time and the kitchen is well laid out and well supplied with utensils, cookware and dishware. Great to have the dishwasher and laundry for longer stays. Beds were comfy. Keith could not have been nicer or more responsive. Extra bonus: the little front bedroom has a view of Bear Island lighthouse. You KNOW you're in Maine.

John's place is absolutely beautiful and homey! The house has been totally renovated in the winter of 2025 and is very lovely, classy, on-trend in ways that make this seaside cottage feel so refreshed, current and relatable. And that's just the INSIDES! The deck overhanging the rocks to the shore is THE perfect place to hang out: start your day here with a mug of hot coffee. Have lunch and cocktails in the afternoon/evening while viewing the unspoiled, gorgeous bay. Nature and serenity are what this place is ALL about! Enjoy the total peace, privacy and happiness this home provides. It's a true gem!

The cottage was very nice and beautifully located right on the water. The view from the upstairs bedroom was incredible. While we were out and about most of our stay, there was plenty of room for us to spread out and relax inside the cottage, and the kids loved exploring the rocky shoreline. The kitchen was well-supplied, and Kathleen stopped by to introduce herself and drop off extra salt and pepper she had noticed was low after the previous guests. Then she left us to relax and enjoy our stay, but assured us she was right next door if we needed anything at all. There was a set of paper instructions that requested guests to perform additional check-out tasks beyond what was in the AirBnB listing including washing and drying towels and bedding before the 10AM checkout. We thought this was a bit much, but we did our best to accommodate these requests and help out. The location of this cottage on the calm side of the island was excellent. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

We had an excellent 5-night stay, with three adults and three young children. The house is very nice, and the location, right on the water, is excellent. The grounds are kept immaculate. The location is very private, except for the additional AirBnB rental unit downstairs, which detracts only a little bit. There is a great park with a playground only a three minute walk from the house, great for young kids. Highly recommended, would definitely stay here again.

This is an amazing find! We have been to 37 states and have stayed in countless air bnbs, and this is quite possibly our favorite. The location is gorgeous! The house is packed with amenities, which we super appreciated as a family of 5. The view every morning and evening was stunning. We were able to kayak from the house, have campfires, see the stars at night, enjoy the view and TV while hot tubbing, sip tea from the balcony, hike the nearby preserve, watch the wildlife and experience the amazing tides. We would 100% stay here again and hope to after we catch the other 13 states. If you're on the fence, just book it!!

Great home in a great location. Very spacious and clean and Corey was very responsive. We had 0 problems with there being a restaurant down stairs. Beautiful views of the bay and a near by field where we watched little kittens playing with each other! It was adorable. We slept great and felt right at home!

The photos don't do this place justice. It was spacious and squeaky clean. Beautiful views of the water. For a busy marina it was pretty quiet. During the day there would be people just outside the unit talking but nothing disruptive. Great price for a beautiful place. Only about a 25min drive to Bar Harbor. We would definitely stay here again.

We rented both the Toddy House and Rocky House for a week for our family of 12. The houses were as described and in pristine condition. We loved the fact that they were close together, so the late night group could stay up socializing, while the children could be put to bed without distraction. The Toddy House had a pool table which provided lots of late night entertainment. It also had a large open common area to accommodate our group, and we spent a lot of time on the screened porches. We really liked the access to the water with the dock, the canoes and kayaks, and the super cool fire ring. We are the type of family that asks a lot of questions, and Mark was quick to answer and take care of any questions or issues we had. We spent a great deal of time at Acadia, and while the drive was about 45 minutes to get there, it was not a problem at all. We would definitely return to 3Havens if we decided to take another vacation in this area. Mark and Laurie were excellent hosts.

Great location and clean. As noted in the description, the walls are thin, but we had no issues. The internet connection is spotty, in case you are planning to do some remote work, but we weren't, and had a great time.

We had a wonderful stay in Ted's place. It has amazing views and the unit is well stocked with all necessities. Highly recommended!

What a beautiful location and house. There’s nothing better than sitting in the living room or front porch and being able to see the Belfast Bay. The house is very clean and neat. Beds are comfortable, shower is very hot. Don’t miss the sunrise in the mornings. Overall this is one of our favorite places we have stayed in Belfast.

Patrick's place was exactly as described. We'll appointed. It was in a private and serene location. Views of the ocean from the deck and windows facing the ocean were spectacular! Patrick was extremely responsive from booking through departure. Would definitely recommend this location to anyone not wanting the hustle and bustle of the Bar Harbor area. Utterly enjoyed our stay💖✨️

This place is absolutely amazing. It was larger than expected. It looked smaller in the pictures. Everything in the apartment was squeaky clean and we had every single thing we needed, from pots and pans to board games. Great ocean view from the porch, the living room and from one of the bedrooms. I loved seeing the boats pass by. So peaceful! I stayed there with my elderly mom, my teenage daughter and her friend for 4 days. There was so much to do! We enjoyed both the outdoor and the indoor pool. The kids took advantage of the Health Club by playing ping pong, badminton and going to the video game room. They also spent several hours playing chess in a very nice room near the lounge area that had a gorgeous ocean view. We had dinner at the Italian restaurant in the resort and were impressed by the amazing view. Great service. We also enjoyed the long walk to the lighthouse right next to the resort, and loved going to Camden, such a charming little town, 10 minutes away. The hostess, Laurie, was very accommodating, super nice, and communicated with me frequently, making sure I had all the answers I needed. I would definitely go back there! Glad to have made such wonderful memories! We didn't want to leave!