Southwest Harbor Vacation Rental farmhouse

Comfortable, Modernized, 1880s Farmhouse with Ocean Vistas

Description Farmhouse, 1270 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, rural, internet access, satellite or cable, TV, DVD
Doug and Betsy Arntzen
+1 207-667-4503
+1 207-266-7753
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Southwest Harbor vacation farmhouse rental SW HBR: 3BR 2BA Cottage with island views and ocean access. Sleeps 6

SOUTHWEST HARBOR: Cable Crossing Cottage The cottage is 500 ft. from a rocky-gravel ocean beach, in a neighborhood of historic homes. A picket fence encloses the front yard, and there is a full-length back deck overlooking a 14-acre wildflower field to mountains and islands of the bay. Mid-June through mid-October, catch the free Island Explorer Bus at the end of the driveway to access towns throughout Mt. Desert Island and to access points in Acadia National Park; the bus accommodates bikes. Picture a day beach combing, sight-seeing, or hiking in Acadia National Park, and returning to the tranquility of 'The Quiet Side' of the Island to enjoy your home away from home. One guest wrote: 'Your cottage feels as though someone really lives here and loves this place - the lovely old furniture, pictures, and the books. I especially loved the bookshelf - what a wealth of local information. I wish I had more time to read them all! Everything we needed was here!
Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Comfortable, modernized 1880s farmhouse

Comfortable, modernized 1880s farmhouse

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Ocean access 500ft from cottage

Ocean access 500ft from cottage

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Overlooking a field to the bay at breakfast

Overlooking a field to the bay at breakfast

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Panoramic view of field, ocean, islands from deck

Panoramic view of field, ocean, islands from deck

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Walk out living room onto deck; gas grill

Walk out living room onto deck; gas grill

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Deck overlooks wildflower field

Deck overlooks wildflower field

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Comfortable wood stove ambiance

Comfortable wood stove ambiance

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Seating near the fireplace; door to front yard

Seating near the fireplace; door to front yard

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - First floor master bedroom, and sunny kitchen

First floor master bedroom, and sunny kitchen

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Microwave, coffee maker, washer, dryer, dishwasher

Microwave, coffee maker, washer, dryer, dishwasher

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Views of ocean and islands from the Green Room

Views of ocean and islands from the Green Room

Southwest Harbor farmhouse rental - Cozy, sunny, twin-bed Blue Room, with ocean view

Cozy, sunny, twin-bed Blue Room, with ocean view

Location: Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport: Bar Harbor Airport 13 miles / Bangor International at 52 Miles
Nearest Ferry: CAT Ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 14 Miles
Nearest Train: Portland, Maine at 175 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Interstate 395 / 95 at 47 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 150.0 Metres
Car: recommended
The Cottage is 2.5 miles from the fishing and yacht-building village center of Southwest Harbor, population 1,900. Acadia National Park and area towns co-mingle on Mt. Desert Island, so there is a trail a short distance from anywhere on the island. Two Acadia National Park trails are within walking distance of the Cottage; the rest are within a (free) seasonal bus ride or short diving distance. The cottage is a 500ft. walk to the tidal ocean where you can beach comb, swim (very refreshing), or launch kayaks. There are many kinds of attractions in the vicinity. You can wander along beaches, explore shops, museums, galleries, microbreweries, hear live music (many kinds), attend live theater, eat a wide variety of cuisine, cook your own lobster (instructions available at the Cottage), or you can hike or bike on the Park trails throughout Mt. Desert Island, take guided tours, visit islands by ferry or mail boat, or explore Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, or other towns on the island.

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Rental Rates for this vacation farmhouse rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine

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Additional information about rental rates

  • $950-1900/Week
  • Bookings:
    E-mail or phone us with the dates you want to book. We will answer any questions, and send you a standard rental agreement.

    Rental Terms:
    Your reservation is made when you send 50% of rent with a signed agreement. The remainder of rent is due about 3 months prior to vacation, and a $500 refundable security deposit and 7% Maine lodging tax are due 1 month prior to your vacation.

    We are available any time, between the time you book and your vacation, to answer questions, provide insider info, and discus what is available at the Cottage and in the area.

    When all payments are received, we send you directions and arrange to welcome you at the Cottage.

    Saturday to Saturday rental week.
    Check In Time: 3:00 PM / Check Out Time: 10:00 AM.

    April - May $950 week
    June $1100 week
    July - August $1900 week
    September $1100 week
    October - November $950 week
  • $950-1900/Week

Fees

Tax Rate:
7.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation farmhouse rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine

Property Type:
  • farmhouse

Floor Area:
  • 1270 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • paper towels
  • laundry soap
  • soaps basic
  • restaurant dining guide
  • activities guide
  • towels provided
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • toilet paper

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • coffee grinder
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • spices
  • dish washer
  • lobster pot
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • woodstove
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet, Bed/Bath Ensuite
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, Tub, Clawfoot Tub; Separate shower
  • 2 full baths First Floor Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, This is off the first floor master bedroom. Second Floor Bathroom - Toilet, Tub, Shower, This bathroom has a clawfoot tub. The first floor bathroom is off the downstairs master bedroom, and is heated by the electric baseboard units in the bedroom. In early spring or late fall, we provide an electric radiator for this bathroom. The portable hair dryer is stored in this bathroom. The second floor bathroom, with a claw foot tub and separate shower, has its own heat. The iron and ironing board are stored in this bathroom.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double, Bed/Bath Ensuite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, Green Room with back stairs
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, Blue Room
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 6 people Bed/Bath Ensuite - Double, This is on the first floor, off the living room. Green Room - King, This room has door to back stairs. Blue Room - 2 Twin/ Single, This room has a door to adjacent sitting room. Sitting Room - Sleep Sofa /Futon, Futon converts to a double bed for flexible accommodations. First Floor: Downstairs is a master bedroom bathroom ensuite, containing a four-posted double bed, plus a full bathroom. Second Floor: There are three rooms, all with doors to the upstairs hallway, and all with views across a wildflower field to the mountains and islands of the bay. Every bedroom has a closet, a chest of drawers, a bedside table and lamp, a clock, a flashlight, and plenty of pillows and blankets. We make the beds prior to arrival; flannel sheets in the spring and fall. The Sitting Room and the Green Room also have books.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • books
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • books kids
  • music library
  • video library
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • toys kids
  • CD
  • radio

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • walkway to water
  • parking off street
  • parking
  • outdoor grill gas
  • deck wood
  • garage
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • sailing
  • mountaineering
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • golf
  • antiquing
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • fishing

Onsite Equipment:
  • thermos bottle
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • binoculars
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • forests
  • hospital
  • marina
  • playground
  • fitness center
  • pond
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library

Leisure Activities:
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • mountain climbing
  • whale watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • bird watching
  • beachcombing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • sound/bay fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: First Floor Layout: Two entrances, one from the driveway and one from the deck. Entrances open into Living room area which has a wood stove, and couch and chairs to seat six. There is a games closet, plus a TV/DVD/VCR, and CD/cassette player. This is an open area with Dining at the other end. The dining table is a drop-leaf gate leg table which opens to seat six to eight in front of a picture window. In the sideboard are placemats and flatware, and some glasses and dishes; most glasses and dishes are in the kitchen. Off this open area is the master bedroom bathroom ensuite through one door, and an equipped, recently modernized kitchen through another door. The kitchen has washer/dryer, cook books, and pots & tools to cook lobster. For outdoors: we have several umbrellas, many sizes of rain jackets, 6 pair of rain pants, kid's rain boots (toddler size), and a baby-carrier backpack (for up to 45 lbs).

Further details for this vacation farmhouse rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine

Amenities: Wireless internet access throughout Cottage. First Floor: Open living/dining room with wood stove (wood provided) and electric heat. Closet with board games, poker chips, Scrabble dictionary, and some yard games. Shelves of local books, references, guides/maps. Door to covered deck, back yard, field, and gravel lane to the beach. Modern, recently renovated Kitchen. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, blender, wide-slot toaster, coffee grinder, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, tools and pots for cooking lobster, cook books, spices. Second Floor: Three rooms - Green Bedroom with king-sized bed and door to back stairs. Rack of 'take one/leave one' paperbacks. Sitting Room, with shelf of youth fiction children's books, and a futon couch which converts to double bed for sleeping versatility. Full bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower. Other Amenities: All linens and towels, weather-station radio, iron/board, hair dryer, videos/dvds

Activities: Deck: Outside table and 6 deck chairs, 4 portable beach chairs, gas grill. There are many kinds of attractions in the vicinity, and we have an organized box of brochures and maps describing them, plus area guide books. Wander along beaches, explore shops, museums, galleries, microbreweries, hear live music (almost any kind), attend live theater, eat a wide variety of cuisine, cook your own lobster (instructions available at the cottage), or hike or bike on the Park trails throughout Mt. Desert Island, take guided tours, visit islands by ferry or mail boat, or explore Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, or other towns on the island.

Location: The village of Southwest Harbor has specialty food, wine, and art shops, plus restaurants from casual to fine dining. It is a working fishing harbor, and also home to yachts and other pleasure craft. Our area, Mt. Desert Island - an island accessible by bridge, has botanical gardens, museums, libraries, cyber cafes, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, microbreweries, bookstores, antique shops, health food stores, vegetable stands, live music, live theatre, festivals, country fairs, and acres and acres of the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. Our area offers rentals, guided tours, or do-it-yourself opportunities for hiking, bicycling, sea kayaking, sailing, fishing, whale watching, golf, tennis, lake or ocean swimming, visiting islands, learning history, studying ecosystems, and exploring Acadia National Park. The Park is located throughout Mt. Desert Island, co-mingling with the towns. This makes for the unusual opportunity to access the Park from many entrances.

Other Activities: Acadia Nat. Park: hike, kayak, canoe, rock climb, whale watch, visit islands; museums, microbreweries, live theater, live music, art galleries

Reviews for this vacation farmhouse rental in Southwest Harbor, Maine

Rating
5 out of 5

A Wonderful Farmhouse!

greyrock2 Paxton, MA
Review Submitted: December 18, 2007 Date of Stay: October 2007
We rented this house (2 couples) and really loved it. There was plenty of space and fwe felt right at home. We especially enjoyed hanging out in the livingroom with a nice fire in the woodstove. The view from the dining area was beautiful- across the meadow to the ocean. We also enjoyed strolling down the dirt road to the pebbly beach for a nice long walk. I would highly recommend this place!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Slice of Heaven on the Quietside

Michael & Jeanne Houston, Texas
Review Submitted: October 12, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
This beautiful farmhouse fulfilled all of our vacation dreams. Surrounded by fall leaves, quiet farms and quaint cottages, words can't describe the serene beauty of this special place. We enjoyed the farmhouse immensely - from the cozy bedrooms overlooking the ocean to the fully (and thoughtfully) stocked kitchen. The view of the ocean from the back of the house was stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset. The easy walk down Cable Crossing Road to the ocean was a daily routine for us. Our 2-yr.old grandson immediately discovered the collection of well worn walking sticks off the back porch, and used his favorite each day as we made our way to the water to explore the tidal pools and the apple trees. We also treasured the wood burning stove each night as lows dipped in the 40's (cold for Houstonians). Doug and Betsy are the ultimate hosts, as they truly anticipate your every need. A fully stocked game closet made for fun evenings around the fire, and the kitchen contained everything we needed and more - including a rolling pin when we decided to make a homemade apple pie! This didn't feel like a "rental place", it felt like a home with every possible personal touch included. They even provided a full binder of information for local restaurants and activities, instructions on all of the amenities of the home, local menus, etc. We brought along a laptop computer to look up local information, but never needed it! If you are compelled to be "wired", the house is equipped with wireless internet. We originally planned to eat most meals out, but enjoyed the home so much, we cooked breakfast and dinner in each night, and visited restaurants in SW Harbor and Bar Harbor only for lunch. Our lobster boil at the house was less expensive and far surpassed the one we had at Thurston's Lobster Pound our first day there. The "quietside" is exactly that - removed from the tourists and cruise ship crowds that flood Bar Harbor. We could not have found a better place for our "Fall in New England" adventure, and we could not have been blessed with better hosts. Thanks for everything, Doug & Betsy! It was everything we hoped for and more.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Outstanding vacation home!

THL Washington, DC suburbs
Review Submitted: September 9, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We had a wonderful time at Cable Crossing Cottage. We really felt at home there. Walking to the ocean each morning at low tide was a tremendous event. Picking the crabs and mussels and throwing rocks in the water was so much fun.

Doug and Betsy were wonderful hosts. Betsy, esp., went out of her way to answer all our questions and make us feel at home.

Southwest Harbor turned out to be a much nicer location for our group than Bar Harbor. SW Harbor is not as busy or touristy as Bar Harbor, and the restaurants and shops were even better close to the house.

Acadia National Park is truly delightful, the perfect vacation spot for people of all ages. The hiking, biking, etc. was so relaxing and fun. I highly recommend this house and this locale.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Cable Crossing Cottage is the best!

LazyRiverMan Mullins, SC USA
Review Submitted: June 17, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
Charged with finding the "perfect" cottage on Mt. Desert for three couples, I read ad after ad until I ran into Cable Crossing Cottage. It immediately felt right, and was presented for approval. Some concern was voiced over the size listed, but we were soon agreed. Correspondence with owners Doug and Betsy convinced us we had made the right choice. They readily answered all questions and were decidedly friendly and obviously eager to make an enjoyable holiday their priority.

Cable Crossing Cottage is not for those looking for a new condo or new home. It is as advertised -- a true, original 1890 farmhouse. However, Doug and Betsy have taken great care in restoring the house. Upon our arrival, we found a home offering modern conveniences but with all the charm and ambience of another time. Features such as a beautifully glazed claw foot tub, original wooden door and window moldings, and an unpainted picket fence covered in mosses lent a feeling of have stepped back in time. In restoring the home, Doug and Betsy have been meticulous in choosing the perfect combination of wall colors and daring painted original plank flooring showing beneath area rugs. These features blend seamlessly with new washer and dryer, gas range, refridgerator, counter tops, sinks, and on-demand hot water heater.

There are two comfortable bedrooms upstairs -- each of which can be set up as king size beds -- and a very spacious bath between the two. Both rooms offer beautiful meadow, ocean, mountain, and island views in combination with a well lighted airyness found throughout the cottage. The downstairs offers three entrances serving the picket enclosed front yard, parking convenient side yard, and front porch. The downstairs has large expanses of ocean side glass designed to accentuate the fabulous views while in no way conflicting with the period feel of the farm house. An open floor plan with sitting area and dining (w/view) for six combined with a master ensuite bedroom and roomy kitchen make up the downstairs. Extending the living area outside, a large front porch facing the sea offers dining for six and a beautiful gas grill perfect for evening meals. Completing the home is an open face wood stove for those chilly Maine evenings and a cellar well stocked with seasoned firewood.

The clincher is the hospitality. Games, CD & DVD players, full island reference materials, lobster cooker, etc. etc. Doug and Betsy have really thought of it all!!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC36433 Minyama Queensland Australia
Review Submitted: August 30, 2005 Date of Stay: August 2005
We were very privliged to have stayed in the beautiful Cable Crossing Cottage for a fortnight in May. Coming from Australia we were made to feel totally at home, with everything we could possibly need provided for. It was wonderful to watch the ever changing vista over the mountains and water from this beautiful spot! Thanks Doug and Betsy
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