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The Bungalow

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This vacation home is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 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.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow is the perfect spot for your Acadia National Park getaway. Perfect for two people, this cozy, newly renovated and well appointed apartment will provide a relaxing spot to enjoy your vacation. Multiple park access points are within 2 miles, Bar Harbor and the Park Loop Road are 20 minutes away. Need accommodations for multiple families - 3 townhouses are also available on the property. 3 night minimum stay unless otherwise indicated on the calendar. Air conditioning recently added..
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

Property is also known as

The Bungalow Southwest Harbor
The Bungalow Private vacation home
The Bungalow Private vacation home Southwest Harbor

The Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little bungalow close to everything we wanted to see and do
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy spot to stay while visiting Acadia. Close to market, restaurants, hiking, Somes Sound & more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty D.

Liked: Location
We loved staying at the Bungalow for 3 days recently. It was clean and very comfortable. A highlight was a washer/dryer unit, so convenient. The bungalow is set back and in a good location to a grocery store and some restaurants. We hope it is available the next time we go to Mount Desert Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay! Conveniently located within walking distance to coffee and shops in Southwest Harbor, and a bed so comfy I took note of the mattress as we were packing up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariane T.

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

Great place to stay!

The property was very clean and comfortable and the location was amazing! We really enjoyed staying on the quieter side of the island and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Bungalow was a great place to stay for our visit to Acadia. It was clean, comfortable, had everything we needed, and two deer greeted us when we came back for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property to stay at if you plan on visiting Southwest Harbor. My wife and I were looking for a quiet property on the "Quiet Side of the Island" and we found this gem that fit our trip perfectly. We wanted a property that we could unwind at night after long days of visiting Acadia, eating lobster and taking plenty of pictures. The property was welcoming and cozy. We really enjoyed having a full kitchen to make our breakfast and dinner meats at. We would definitely consider staying here again next time we come out this way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our stay! Comfy, cozy, clean and convenient to access so many beautiful places on MDI. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

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

Great space in a good location

Cute place to stay in a good location for access to acadia and bar harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bungalow was a great place for us to stay as we explored Acadia National Park. It was clean, comfortable, and provided just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the bungalow and staying on the quiet side in general! Such a great area with good hikes, food, and shopping all nearby. The Bungalow had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn P.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We loved our stay in The Bungalow, it was a perfect location for us to see the entire island. Ingrid is the perfect host. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

Great SW Harbor Stay

The Bungalow was exactly as it was pictured & described!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda I.

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

Perfect spot to see Acadia!

Our stay was so great! The property is even cuter than pictured, perfect for a two person getaway. We were able to access everything we needed in the park and have a quieter retreat from bustling bar harbor. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kira B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, conveniently located near the heart of Southwest Harbor. Walkable to center of town and just a few minutes drive to trails, mini golf, grocery store, and a lake for swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Great spot!

This place was a great place to stay to explore Acadia and bar harbor area! The space felt homely and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Amazing Stay

Location was perfect for access to Acadia National Park. Super quiet in Southwest Harbor. Would love to stay there again. Great restaurants and bars nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and charming. Hostess thought of everything we would need. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Convenient location

The Bungalow was a perfect launching pad for our Acadia hikes with the added benefit of being close the very nice Southwest Harbor restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a lovely, clean little bungalow!! Only difficulty was the bed barely fit in the room and getting in/out was a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bungalow was a great way to see all Acadia has to offer while staying separate from the business of Bar Harbor. The unit is cozy and has plenty of stocked appliances. Southwest Harbor is a hidden gem and still close to any sights you have on your agenda.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Wonderful home away from home

The bungalow was a lovely home away from home with just enough of everything to make our stay on MDI very comfortable. Communication with host was stellar and made check in and out a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Comfortable landing spot

We enjoyed our stay in this clean and quaint unit. The bungalow met all of our needs and provided a central location to visit all areas of Mt Desert Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Acadia Visit

Good location close to the park entrance and to Bar Harbor , small but very clean. Worked good for the two of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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