House in Southwest Harbor, ME
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Pack your bags for a relaxing getaway to Southwest Harbor! 'Hidden Elm' is a wonderfully preserved 4-bedroom, 2-bath home situated just 3 minutes to Acadia National Park and 10 to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. With space for 8 guests and 2,170 sq feet of polished living space, you'll enjoy all the comforts of home, including 5 flat-screen cable TVs, a massive deck and gas grill. With shopping and excellent lobster restaurants steps away, this is the ideal choice for families and friends!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed
Approach the entrance to this beautiful home and admire the large well-kept yard and landscaping. You're sure to spend quality time on the immense front porch, where you'll enjoy morning cups of coffee, evening cocktails, and cookouts over the first-class gas grill.
After your travels, settle down in the living area on a plush couch and turn on the gas fireplace to get cozy. Turn on the large flat-screen cable TV and gather together for a cozy evening at home!
As dinnertime approaches, make your way into the kitchen which comes fully equipped with stainless steel appliances. While the steaks are sizzling on the gas grill, pull up a chair to the breakfast bar to prepare a few sides. Savor dinner with the group around the impressive dining room table.
As your eyes begin to grow heavy, retreat to the primary bedroom outfitted with a welcoming queen bed, large flat-screen cable TV and a completely tiled en-suite bathroom. When the others are ready, they can climb under the covers of the additional queen and 2 full beds.
-- THE LOCATION --
Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the endless adventure just steps from the property. Explore Acadia National Park which offers 47,000 acres of natural beauty as well as hiking and biking trails, spend a day at Echo Lake Beach or venture down to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse nestled on sea cliffs with ideal photography vantage points.
Explore downtown Southwest Harbor, where you'll find a plethora of unique and specialty shops. Be sure to try Maine's famous cuisine at local favorites, including Red Sky Restaurant, Sips or Thurston's Lobster Pound.
This property is perfectly situated to experience all the wonders of Mount Desert Island. Play a round at Causeway Golf Club, rent a kayak at Maine State Sea Kayak or discover the amazing Wendell Gilley Museum less than a mile away.
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed
Approach the entrance to this beautiful home and admire the large well-kept yard and landscaping. You're sure to spend quality time on the immense front porch, where you'll enjoy morning cups of coffee, evening cocktails, and cookouts over the first-class gas grill.
After your travels, settle down in the living area on a plush couch and turn on the gas fireplace to get cozy. Turn on the large flat-screen cable TV and gather together for a cozy evening at home!
As dinnertime approaches, make your way into the kitchen which comes fully equipped with stainless steel appliances. While the steaks are sizzling on the gas grill, pull up a chair to the breakfast bar to prepare a few sides. Savor dinner with the group around the impressive dining room table.
As your eyes begin to grow heavy, retreat to the primary bedroom outfitted with a welcoming queen bed, large flat-screen cable TV and a completely tiled en-suite bathroom. When the others are ready, they can climb under the covers of the additional queen and 2 full beds.
-- THE LOCATION --
Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the endless adventure just steps from the property. Explore Acadia National Park which offers 47,000 acres of natural beauty as well as hiking and biking trails, spend a day at Echo Lake Beach or venture down to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse nestled on sea cliffs with ideal photography vantage points.
Explore downtown Southwest Harbor, where you'll find a plethora of unique and specialty shops. Be sure to try Maine's famous cuisine at local favorites, including Red Sky Restaurant, Sips or Thurston's Lobster Pound.
This property is perfectly situated to experience all the wonders of Mount Desert Island. Play a round at Causeway Golf Club, rent a kayak at Maine State Sea Kayak or discover the amazing Wendell Gilley Museum less than a mile away.
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
Amenities at Southwest Harbor Home-3 Min to Acadia Natl Park
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Southwest Harbor, ME
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Excellent stay from start to finish. HIdden Elm is a beautifully restored and expanded 1909 residence. As another reviewer noted, the furnishings and appointments are really amazing--truly like a real, cherished home rather than an Ikea-slick pure money rental. There is original, local artwork on every wall, a restaurant-quality gas range in the kitchen, and a master bedroom with a massive antique sleigh bed and a shower big enough to have a party in. Four separate outdoor decks, a top-end gas grill, and ample parking. Thoughtful touches abound, like a $25 gift certificate to a local gourmet shop, a pound of great coffee awaiting, and towels like a luxury hotel's. We were a family of three couples and a toddler, and Hidden Elm is big enough for all to come together, and for each to find separate space and peace as well. Though quiet and private, the house is also only 3 minutes' walk from downtown Southwest Harbor (don't miss the Little Notch Bakery) with its restaurants, shops, library, ice cream parlors, and more. Proximity to Acadia National Park made hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and climbing easy. Michael and Libby proved to be attentive, gracious, friendly hosts. We will return for sure.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
What an amazing property. Easy walk to downtown for breakfast, Beal's for dinner, close to Acadia. Clean, neat and very welcoming. It felt like being home. We brought our dog...I think that after 2 days she thought she was home or at least acted like she owned it. I can't thank Libby and Michael (property managers) enough for the little things that made this a special vacation. 7 adults...3 sons, a daughter, boyfriend and my wife and I havent had a family vacation together in 10 years...what an amazing trip. Sum up our stay in one word...WOW!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Terrific stay in this lovely home. Location is excellent—short walk to the Causeway and even shorter to the village. Easy check-in and very kind host.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
It was great to stay in a quieter area of Desert Island and still have the ability to get to the heart of Acadia within 30 minutes. It was the perfect spot for accessing lots of hiking and sight seeing options. We also loved that we could walk into Southwest Harbor for breakfast, dinner, snacks and shopping. The house was spacious and was relaxing for our family of 6 and our 2 dogs :) We would absolutely stay here again!
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10.0Outstanding
(33 Ratings)
"Excellent stay from start to finish. HIdden Elm is a beautifully restored and expanded 1909 residence. As another reviewer noted, the furnishings and appointments are really amazing--truly like a real..."
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