After three days of camping in Acadia N.P. my family (husband + 2 little kids) found the Harbor View Motel in Southwest Harbor. We were delighted to find a clean, comfortable, large room with a private deck overlooking the harbor, all at a reasonable rate. The staff was very friendly, especially to our exuberant children, and allowed us to park... more

Friends recommended this spot and it was delightful. The cabins are perhaps 50's era; they are very comfortable and maintained. We enjoyed having the kitchen with its fridge for picnic food from the great deli in town, and the porch for our take-out lobster and corn from the lobster pound to enjoy with nice wine and the onset of evening. more

We've been in cottage #19 for one night during Columbus day weekend 2008. We had a very kind service at desk. Our cottage was simple, old fashioned, but nicely located right in front of the harbor, so we could enjoy the sunrise right in our lounge. If you are looking for a simple place to stay, those cottages are very... more

My wife and I travel to Southwest Harbor regularly and enjoy it's "quiet side" atmosphere to that of Bar Harbor. While we have stayed many times, we have decided that the rooms on the second floor of the main building are the best (footnote: we have never stayed in a "cottage" there). The second floor rooms have both a sleeping... more