Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

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Entire apartment

View of the marina and breakwater from Bedroom #4

Sunny section of extra large deck overlooking the marina and breakwater

Shady section, a great reprieve from the sun on hot summer days

Picnic table and chairs. Weber grill for family BBQ's, Lobster cooker available

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10123 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center18 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Locally owned, maintained and occupied by an Island family of several generations, Breakwater (Formerly Black Dog Watch) is a large apartment in a newer duplex on an elevated property across the harbor, offering wonderful views of Southwest Harbor, Manset shore, and the Cranberry Isles. Park your cars on the property and walk 5 minutes to all that Southwest Harbor has to offer by being right on Main St. The pier is directly across the street along with 2 restaurants within throwing distance. The house offers WiFi, cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney + for evenings and rainy days. Breakwater can sleep 8-10 people with 2 king sized rooms, 2 rooms with a set of twins, and an optional futon and couch. The 680 sq. ft. deck also overlooks the ocean with deck furniture, picnic table, and new Weber gas grill for enjoying warm summer evenings.

We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. Maggie the Black Dog lives next door with us, so if you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Maggie can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her.

The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.

There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.

You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.

This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.

Property manager

Luke Damon

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please discuss your pets with the us first.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only allowed outside on the large deck.

Quiet hours are between 10pm and 7am. Please refrain from playing loud music, television, or elevated conversations between these hours.

No dogs allowed on the beds. Please bring a bed for your dog to sleep on.

Check out by 10am. Please strip the sheets from the beds, start a load of towels in the laundry, start the dishwasher, and leave the door unlocked.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 30 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 22 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 3 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 7 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned located?

This family-friendly Southwest Harbor apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wendell Gilley Museum and Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia L.

24 Oct 2023

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

Great spot for family vacation

We stayed at Breakwater in October 2023 with two young families. The apartment is well stocked and worked well for two couples with three kids under 4. Luke was super accomodating and provided us with pack n plays and a high chair, and was also very responsive. Location is great - walk across the street to the harbor to check out boats and birds, or walk down to the village for breakfast or dinner. We loved our stay in Southwest Harbor and at Breakwater. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our Maine vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Pewaukee, WI, USA

9 Oct 2023

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

Accommodations were great

The place was well stocked and had everything we needed. The location right in Southwest Harbor gave us a great view of the harbor and in close proximity to restaurants and the town. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are in close proximity where we spent several days. The owners were very responsive to our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

19 Aug 2023

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

Great stay

Everything was wonderful thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2023

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

Multi-generation family vacation for 6

Nice place with a nice view. Two grandparents, three adults, and an infant. We didn’t even need to use one of the bedrooms. We were pleased with the arrangement of the bathroom and half bath both being accessed from the living room area and available without having to go through anyone’s bedroom. Nice location within easy walking distance of Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants. Short drive to hiking trails, museums, and Acadia National Park. Very nice hosts provided helpful tips for hikes, restaurants, and groceries.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel F.

23 Jul 2023

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

Excellent stay and location

This was our first trip to Acadia and couldn’t have picked a better property. It was as described. We were very comfortable with how roomy the house was and ended each night on the deck with the fire-pit and great view of the dock across the way. The house was very clean and well-situated within short walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Luke is always accessible and extremely helpful with any questions and recommendations. It was relaxing to be on the quieter side of the island, with plenty of hiking trails nearby, but also close enough with a short drive to the Bar Harbor area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Luke Damon

Luke and Jackie met in Bar Harbor in March of 2009 and got married in July of 2013. Luke had just got home from 3 months at sea and was going out with some friends for a drink. Jackie saw the first new man she had seen all winter and claimed him immediately. You know.... storybook love story at a pub on a Maine island in winter!

Luke and his family have been on MDI and have fished the waters for generations. Luke was a Merchant Marine Engineer for several years sailing large ships all over the world until he met Jackie and came home from sea. He is now an engineer at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor and helps run the utility plant there.

Jackie is originally from Downeast Maine but has been in the MDI area for over 15 years. She has worked in several restaurants in the area and can give you excellent suggestions for varying types of cuisine and wine. She is now a dental hygentist and practices in a Southwest Harbor and Ellsworth office.

Luke and Jackie love to hike all over MDI with their black lab, Maggie and son Cole. They will be happy to give advise of what to do while you're here and where to go.

Why they chose this property

Luke and Jackie have been looking to move back onto MDI for 2 years and finally found this amazing property which they both (miraculously) liked! All the amenities of living in town while having an amazing view of Southwest Harbor and shorter commutes to work is all it took for them to make the easy decision to buy this house. Since it's just the 2 of them, they decided to share the property with all the visitors that enjoy their Island as much as they do.

What makes this property unique

The sunrise over Islesford and Great Cranberry Island from bedroom #4 (or the deck) is amazing! If you're not a morning person, you can at least set your alarm, open the shades, enjoy the view, and go back to bed!

The 52 ft deck with 2 entrances to the apartment is by far the spot where most folks spend their time. 1/2 of the deck is shaded by a 2nd story deck above, and 1/2 is open and sunny with a full southern exposure, all while overlooking Southwest Harbor. Several cedar chairs are provided for lounging along with a cedar picnic table and Weber grill.

We have all the advantages of all the other Main street property with a sidewalk going right into town so you can park you car and walk to the market, pub, restaurant, or playground. However, we are a B lot so we have buffer from the road to dampen any traffic noise and not worrying about the kids or the dog being too close to the road. Being on the side of a hill we still have a great view without our front neighbors obstructing the Harbor.

We have a double lot so we have a little more room than most Main Street properties for parking. 2 spots are provided and we can accommodate more with prior arrangements for either more cars, or a trailer.