Oceanview Cottage
Hard Aground - Southwest Harbor, Maine
Hard Aground - Ocean View - Pet Friendly! SWH
Southwest Harbor, ME, United States
Hard Aground is an ocean-view home where you can enjoy picturesque views of the Western Way, Cranberry Island & the abundant wildlife of this quiet location. The property is updated through out! On the main level, you will find a room with king bed with water views, bedroom with a queen bed, and a shared bathroom with shower. Up stairs 2 add. queen beds & bath. See add. details for full descriptions
Good to know
Hard Aground is an ocean-view home uniquely positioned right outside Southwest Harbor. Enjoy picturesque views of the Western Way and Cranberry Island from the wood deck, dining, living, primary bedroom, and upstairs bedrooms. Guests will also enjoy the abundant wildlife of this quiet location. Deer and different types of birds often come to graze in the open fields each morning and evening. The home has a galley kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, Keurig and drip coffee maker, toaster, full pots and pans for cooking and hopefully anything else a family might need; there is dining/breakfast room with windows on each side for stunning views plus outdoor seating for dining. The family room has views out over the deck to the water, door to the deck, and smart tv for nightly movies. On the main level, you will find a room with king bed overlooking the lawn with water views and smart tv, another bedroom with queen-size bed, and a shared updated bathroom with walk-in shower, and laundry. The upstairs is cozy, with two bedrooms with water views, queen-sized beds, both with smart tv’s, one with crib, and an updated bathroom with a bathtub. Outside guest can enjoy a propane fire pit, Adirondack chairs, sun loungers, outdoor dining and propane grill. The property comes with two dedicated parking places. Many people choose to stay in Southwest Harbor during their visit to Acadia National Park for its convenient location and more relaxed pace. Southwest Harbor is situated just west of the southern entrance to Somes Sound on Mount Desert Island. It is the largest municipality on the island's southwestern "quiet side." The town is a hub of activity, with various great restaurants, shops, galleries, and eateries worth exploring. Some of these include the charming Little Notch Bakery, the renowned Red Sky, the local favorite Peter Trouts, The Cygnet Gallery, Cornerstone Gallery, Beals Lobster, Sawyers, Cafe Dry Dock, Tom Cat Tide, The Store, Southwest Cycle, and many more! Many come to Mount Desert Island to visit Acadia National Park and enjoy its beauty. You can get a yearly pass to the park or pay as you go. Our suggestion is to get the yearly that you can visit other national parks. Some of our favorite trails, which are mostly easy and dog friendly, are Asticou and Jordan Pond Path, Little Harbor Brook Trail, Carriage Trail Loop, Wonderland, Ship Harbor Trail, Echo Lake Trail, and many more. Our suggestion is to download the All Trails App and search for your skill level. Other exciting things to do is to go on a whale watching tour, ride the ferries to neighboring islands like Cranberry or Little Cranberry and explore those. Visit the bustling town of Bar Harbor and the smaller villages around the island. You can do all this by car or use the Island Explorer buss. Please Note: Hard Aground is a private guest house situated on a larger estate. The main residence is located approximately one acre away across an apple orchard and is accessed by a shared driveway easement beyond the guest house. While Hard Aground enjoys its own private outdoor space and is not directly overlooked by the main residence, you may occasionally notice vehicles using the easement or limited activity associated with the estate.
Other Details to Note
Things to note: We love pets! Dog bowls provided. If your pet is over the weight limit please reach out to discuss.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Crib
- Fireplace guards
- High chair
Heating and cooling
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Waterfront
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Guest Access
Guest will be provided with a lockbox code before check in.
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Southwest Harbor, ME, United States
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