Ruth and I just got home from a wonderful week with Anny and Wendell on the "Quiet Side" of Mt Desert Island. Anny's Place is just a couple of miles from either Bass Harbor, or Southwest Harbor. Their home is immaculate and comfortable. They made us right at home, with occasional wine or muffins. There was even a Jacuzzi tub and a heating pad when I threw my back out! Apart from opening their home to us, Anny and Wendell were great sources of local color and knowledge. We had no problem at all with the neighbors, pets, or noise of any kind. We will definitely choose Anny's Place when returning to MDI.

The house is very nice. There are good restaurants 5min away by car, and it is located on the quiet side of the island. Anny promptly showed me the best places to visit around, and all went good.

Loved Anny's hospitality. She also gave the best tips for seeing Mount Desert Island that we would never have found on our own. She offered us some breakfast pastries and juice on her own accord. Very friendly and cool pets.

Very welcome

Ann was a lovely hostess who even allowed us the opportunity right away to enjoy a steam shower in her BEAUTIFUL bathroom. She went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of and comfortable. The room was nice, clean, and private. We had a nice stay!

Room was exactly as shown on the photo. Anny gave us a very warm welcome, helped us find a nice restaurant for dinner, prepared coffee in the morning and pointed us to great spots in Acadia to explore.

Anny Was amazing. Very warm home and provided helpful information. Made accommodations for us to be comfortable. Sweet pets.

Anny was a great hostess and very thorough in showing us her island. It was a very pleasant stay despite the less than ideal weather. We did not get to see as much as we'd like due to the rain but we are definitely planning out next trip back and hopefully "our" room is still available then.

We had a great time at Julie's Little House on Seawall! This was our first visit to Maine and the accommodations were just what we were looking for. The neighborhood was quiet yet the national park hikes we did were not far away. We enjoyed cooking fresh seafood for ourselves in the well equipped kitchen. The juice and coffee were appreciated on our first morning, as we got in quite late at night and stores were closed. The binder of information that Julie provided on area attractions was helpful, especially the detailed hiking guide! Our only regret is that our vacation went by too quickly! Thank you Julie for providing a perfect place to stay.

We met Julie on our final day as we were preparing to leave her delightful house. She was a great host in that she stayed right on top of our communications and had absolutely everything prepared for our arrival, including basic provisions (in the refrigerator) for the next morning's breakfast. The house is on the "quiet" side of Acadia National Park, but it was an easy drive to anywhere on the island...and there are maps/signage everywhere. The road on which Julie's house sits was a bit busy during the day, but quiet at night. This lack of headlights helped in viewing the beautiful star-filled sky! We would not hesitate to return. Thank you, Julie.

Not quiet. The cottage is cute, well appointed, super clean, and accurately portrayed in the pictures. It is situated right on Seawall, which is a busy street in the summer. I had asked the host if I should be concerned about noise and she said she hadn't had any complaints. It's true that even the most recent reviews don't mention the cars that go by steadily during the day. The nights were quiet, which was appreciated.

' Review Julie's little house is bigger on the inside! We fell in love with the place from the moment we arrived. It served as our home base as we explored Acadia and its surrounds. The fully appointed kitchen was a real treat as was the calming, spa-like atmosphere that Julie created. The location provided for easy navigation to nearby hikes, beach, Bar Harbor and Cadillac mountain. And, the night sky was absolutely brilliant with stars! Julie is a great host and Jim and I highly recommend her "house" to other visitors.

Julie's house was an excellent home base for exploring Acadia. We loved staying on the "quiet side of the island" far away from the crowds of Bar Harbor. Incredible hiking trails, two great lobster pounds, and multiple scenic shore walks are all a quick drive from her cottage. The kitchen was well appointed and we really appreciated the welcoming gift of fruit, juice, and coffee. In short, Julie's house is the perfect home base for exploring Acadia and the island.

Julie's little house is perfect for an outdoorsy stay in Acadia National Park. Cozy and nicely decorated with plenty of space for 3 or 4. Worry not, her listing is very accurate!

Julie spared no detail in making us feel super welcome and at home in her Little House- this was the perfect romantic retreat for us! The Little House is immaculately clean, and the location is fantastic. We love to cook and grill, and Julie has provided a terrific grill and tools for it, and after visiting Beech Hill Farm for amazing organic produce and dairy, we would meet Ray the Fishman (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays he parks a truck loaded with coolers on 102 just East of Seawall...) and make some amazing food! Julie even provided a little cooler for us for a day out on the water. Communication with Julie was always easy and quick, and when she couldn't be there she had Tom taking care of the Little House and checking in on our needs (thanks, Tom!) Southwest Harbor and "the quiet side of the island" is where it's at for MDI- so many great little finds- trails right off the road at Acadia Mountain/Echo Lake are perfect light hikes, Thurston's Lobster Pound is one of the best spots on the whole island! We can't wait for our next trip to Southwest Harbor and Julie's Little House!

Very cute cottage with nice amenities including an easy to use grill and information about Acadia national park. Shower/bath was very nice.

It is a lovely bedroom for 2 people. The room is clean and well decorated. We just spent one night there but it was a good experience. Marty is supper nice lady, she left the door for us even we arrived late.

Southwest Harbor is a secret escape and very Special Place to be. The Bee-hive is Great. Marty is a lovely host. The Room was spacious, cozy and comfortable and clean. Love to Come back one day.

Clean room, convenient location. Great place to stay.

We had a great weekend at the Drydock Inn. The connected cafe is also very tasty. The location was good, it's close to the bass harbor lighthouse and our sail Acadia cruise left out of the harbor just down the street.

The small, attractive but unpretentious town of Southwest Harbor proved to be the best location for our stay on Mount Desert (bustling Bar Harbor being too busy for us and Northeast Harbor a bit too refined). The Dry Dock is a hotel and restaurant right in the heart of town. Our room was immaculate and beautifully restored with kitchenette, comfy beds, flat screen TV, air conditioning. In short, every amenity one could need. We ate at the restaurant both nights, others having closed after Labor Day, and couldn't have been happier with our dining experiences. The restaurant's staff and the quality of the food were exceptional. Our only disappointments were the lack of a view (our room, the only one with two double beds, faced a brightly lit alleyway of trash cans and other not so appealing necessities) and the lack of a host to answer our questions, make us feel at home, and give us recommendations for our visit. Still, the Dry Dock put us close to all we wanted to see and do and gave us a cozy retreat at day's end.

The Drydock is a beautiful little inn, gorgeously decorated... The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The best parts, though, in my opinion, were the BED and the SHOWER. That was the comfiest bed I've ever slept on (and I'm pretty intense about how comfortable my own is)! And the water pressure in the shower was fantastic. It was in a great location, and it was a great birthday trip for my friend and I. I would gladly stay here again if I had the chance.

The Beehive room in the Drydock Inn was spacious, exceptionally clean, and well appointed. We didn't get to meet Marty in person, but her staff was very friendly and responsive. The inn is conveniently located to several restaurants in Southwest Harbor, including Beal's Lobster Pier that serves fresh lobster pretty much right off the boat :-) The location is a short drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

This was the coziest inn I've every stayed in! Very private, with great service. Just a half hour away from Acadia, so Bar Harbor is very accessible. I had a great stay and highly recommend it!

Really enjoy our visit to Mount Desert Island and Acadia park: so much things to do!! Carol was a perfect host. She gave us many tips on what to do (it was raining on one morning and we did'nt prepare for that) Everything was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Perfect to start a day of hiking! Carol even made muffins for us with her own rhubarb! Thanks Carol!

We enjoyed staying in Carol's place. She provided lovely breakfast, was very helpful in giving us information and tips about Acadia. She took us even to a few of her favorite places, very special. We had a great time. Thank you Carol. Heleen & Anne

Carol is definitely the most energetic and nice and thoughtful lady I ever met. I expected one room while Carol provided a separate bedroom,a separate living room,and a separate bathroom which are all clean and spacious. And she also provided us delicious breakfast at her lovely kitchen. She also respects our privacy. We can't drive so Carol not only pick up us at the airport and also drive us back to Bangor bus terminal which really helps us a lot. She is also a very good tour guide and knows everything about the island. She drives us to the most famous spot on the island even the top of Cadillac mountain where shows us the most beautiful full view of the island. She also take time to teach us Golf and take us to see the lovely park and taste delicious lobster. We really had a nice stay with Carol and I will definitely recommend her as your first choice.

We had a great stay with Carol, who is a very good host. The attention to detail was immaculate, and we really appreciated all the little things she'd done to ensure we were comfortable. We had our own little private space (bathroom, bedroom and living room), with everything very clean. The bed was one of the best we have ever slept in! Carol made us amazing breakfasts worthy of any traditional BnB, complete with homemade muffins! The location is also a great base from which to visit Acadia, away from the tourist traps of Bar Harbor, but with all the island highlights easily accessible. Southwest Habour is a charming little town with some really good restaurants - Carol can advise!

We had a very enjoyable stay at Carol Nelson's home. She contacted us in advance of our trip to welcome us and provide directions, including how to avoid some road construction near her home. When we arrived, she showed us to our accommodations, hosted us with wine and hors d'oeuvres, helped orient us to Mount Desert Island, and gave us good recommendations for restaurants and things to see and do. Our bedroom was large and comfortable, and the bathroom was right across the hall. Carol also provided us with Wi-Fi access for our laptop, which was very helpful. We had a delicious breakfast of bagels, muffins, and fruit the next morning, and Carol even gave us some fruit to take on our trip. We stayed with Carol only the one night, but we enjoyed our stay and would recommend her home to others.

We loved our stay with Carol. The bed was great and the room was quite roomy. Carol was a big help with finding the hidden local places to explore as she shared her favorite spots with us. Great value. The only disappointment we experienced at all was that the sunroom and the deck were unavailable for use. However we often had the living room all to ourselves at the end of a full day of exploring and that was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

There is nothing negative to report about our stay. Carol was most welcoming and charming, and an interesting conversationalist too. The space was roomy, and was sparkling clean and comfortable. It was like staying in a long time friend's home with all the welcoming elements. The bed was fabulous, and the bathroom and shower excellent. The house is in a wonderful SW Harbor location, and we highly recommend Carol and her lovely home for your stay in the area. We shall return.

Carol's place was perfect for exploring Acadia and MDI. We had a ton of private space and the bed was heavenly! Carol helped us pick out our activities and was full of wonderful suggestions.

The Spruce cottage has responded very well to our expectations viewpoints. Clean, spacious and warm, it has allowed us to explore the region of Southwest Harbor bicycle and hiking in the mountains as well as the Acadia Park in the same way. We have met Andy the night before we left, but we were very well served remotely before. A likely next visit will certainly allow us to get to know. Jennie and Andy thank you. Diane and Ronald Ste-Adele, Quebec.

Jennie and Andy were fantastic and gracious hosts. The Spruce Cottage was everything we hoped for and more! The location is very quiet and private, not at all like the bustling over-run Bar Harbor area. The small town is nearby (5 minute drive), and there are lots of options for eating out (without the hassle of the Bar Harbor restaurant scene). The area sights are more low-key but just as spectacular. The cottage itself is so relaxing and perfect. All the creature-comforts of a getaway house in the countryside, with a quaint old-school feel but without any griminess. Super-clean, super-comfortable, and bucolic. Everything from the bed linens, the bathroom, the kitchen, floors, sofas (should I go on?) were impeccable and tidy. Plus, you step outside to a pond with a waterfall, a deck, the grill all at arms reach (even with a tiny model lighthouse). There's no air-conditioning, but you don't need it! Who knew? We were actually there on the hottest day of the year (a boiling 90 degrees) but the house stayed perfectly comfortable with no humidity. I think the surrounding trees and the sea breeze keep everything ultra-comfortable and the temperatures steady. When we come back to Acadia, this is the place we want to stay next time. Can't imagine a better place to be.

This was a fabulous cottage - a very relaxing retreat complete with a duck and her ducklings by the pond just nearby. Everything needed was thoughtfully on hand - including picnic ware. The hosts were EXTREMELY helpful! We left a bag in the cottage and they went to considerable trouble to help solve our problem and ship it to us in Boston. This was my only my second experience of airbnb and I am impressed! The special effort that Andy put in to returning our bag was exceptional. I strongly recommend this cottage and these hosts - a special place hosted by special people.

My family and I booked Jennie and Andy's property for a few days to explore Acadia National Park and we could not be more satisfied! The cottage is beautiful and the surroundings are as well. The private driveway is one of my favorite parts! The cottage is well supplied and very clean, including a very cute patio area with a picnic table.

great house in a great location. the house is very spacious, clean, well maintained. the host are near and helpful. great stay.

Pure delight in the woods, just as described. Lovely, solidly built cottage, easy to find and warmly welcomed. Excellent communication from our hosts. Big sleeping rooms, bigger common room, perfect retreat from a day hiking, as well as shelter from the storm (we were there for the back part of a hurricane). We are so pleased to have found the Spruce Cottage on the "quiet side" of the Island to serve as our home base to treat our young daughters to what Mt. Desert has to offer.

Andy and Jennie were great hosts, quickly answering questions about the property but also giving us our privacy. We had a great time at the cottage, which is exactly as described. The cottage itself has so much charm, and is full of comfy furniture and blankets to spare. The kitchen is well-appointed; we had all the things we needed for cooking. There's a binder full of info on local businesses and things to do as well as some notes on the cottage itself. Also a nice touch: a Little Free Library just a few feet away! The area itself is picturesque and quiet, a refreshing respite from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor.

The cottage was better than described! We had a wonderfully peaceful and comfortable stay for four nights in the heart of the Fall. The place is beyond clean. The kitchen was well supplied with all the equipment anyone would need. The bathroom had amenities we don't have at home! And the king bed in one of the bedrooms is one of our requirements, rarely offered through Airbnb. All instructions were clear and written out. (I can see our son and his wife and grandson coming up here for respite…I'll recommend!)

Definitely felt welcome! Neat/clean room. Great homemade breakfast!

Loved the inn, Dora and Southwest Harbor. Would return in a heartbeat! Plenty of "extra mile" touches throughout the entire stay. Thanks so much!

Great B @ B with a fantastic breakfast. Location is perfect for visiting Acadia National Park & surrounding coastal cities. Close to great restaurants. Host was very gracious & was able to direct us all tourist spots & restaurants.

Ok, let me just start out by saying there is a reason that Inn at Southwest gets 5 stars and they are the number one B&B in Southwest Harbor...Dora and Daniel are beyond the perfect hosts and the Inn is gorgeous. Dora was there to welcome us, provide fresh home baked cookies and show us around; Daniel was providing the best breakfasts I've ever had at a B&B. The best. I mean, who serves two course breakfasts? Poached pears with real vanilla beans in the sauce or grilled peaches with homemade whipped cream? And followed by, yet again, homemade sausage and blueberry lemon-cream cheese pancakes. Well, Daniel and Dora do! This is my first time visiting MDI and we picked the right side of the island by staying in Southwest Harbor. We'll be back to the quiet side and to the Inn at Southwest. Thank you Dora and Daniel for your hospitality and making our stay so memorable. You're the best!!

Dora graciously accommodated my late arrival; including the availability of home baked cookies, teas and cold drinks that are actually left for guests each day. The house is immaculate and beautifully designed 1800s home, bedroom spacious and comfortable. I loved being able to sit on the porch and around the fire at night. What distinguishes the Inn is Dora's charm and Daniel's exquisite food preparation which is worthy of any 5 star restaurant! The convenience of the location to visit Acadia and to be away from congested Bar Harbor itself while enjoying all that Southwest has to offer including better lobster, bakery and coffee shops! The resources available at the inn were great as I was a first time visitor to MDI.The bike riding loop from Bass Harbor around and up to Town Hill and back to South west made for a scenic 35 mile bike ride thanks to the kind assistance from wonderful bike shop across from the inn. I highly recommend a stay.

Thank you for staying in this wonderfull places! It was awesome and very beautyfull! Dora & Daniel are very frendly and helpfull. The breakfast was awesome too and fresh. We would definitely come back!

Dora and Daniel were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our stay, the delicious breakfast and meeting other wonderful guests. We highly recommend staying there!

The Inn at Southwest exceeded our expectations in just about every way. The inn itself is a very well-preserved mansion with intricate attentions to detail, such as classic literature on the bookshelves, crochet sets for the lawn, complimentary walking sticks for hiking, and tastefully selected relaxing music lightly playing in the parlor. The rooms each have their own personalities, and were all large, comfortable, well-decorated, quiet, and relaxing (we stayed in two of them). The location is central to everything in Southwest Harbor, and you can easily walk to all downtown restaurants and shops. At night, there is a communal outdoor fireplace with chairs where we enjoyed sitting and getting to know the other guests of the inn. The real stars of the show, however (besides the inn itself), are Dora and Daniel. Dora took all steps to ensure that our stay was peaceful and easy. Daniel's multi-course breakfasts (included with the price of the room) are the stuff of dreams. On one day, we were treated to fresh local berries in a limoncello syrup with fresh mint and lemon sorbet, followed by eggs Florentine with a poblano-pepper-and-potato hash and crispy kale, accompanied by freshly baked cinnamon bread. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. We eagerly look forward to our next opportunity to stay at the Inn with Dora and Daniel!

We loved this space and location, and Deborah was a great hostess. We'll definitely be back!

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Deborah's carriage house is beautiful and the perfect size for two people looking to spend some time in Acadia. The kitchen is well-stocked with cooking tools, and we had everything we needed to do all of our cooking. Deborah was prompt with responses, and kindly left plenty of guides and pamphlets on the area for guests' use. I would definitely recommend staying here!