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Oceanview Cottage

Hard Aground - Southwest Harbor, Maine

Hard Aground - Ocean View - Pet Friendly! SWH

Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

8 guests
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

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.

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 In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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 In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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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Reviews

John
October 2025 · Airbnb
We’re big MDI fans and try to get in a visit once or twice a year. We decided, kinda last minute, to get in a visit for the week beginning with Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend and were fortunate to find Hard Aground available. It was our first time staying there and we found it well appointed with plenty of room for the two of us and our dog. (It could easily accommodate two families, so we didn’t use the upstairs.) The property has huge yard, a beautiful view of the water, and is very quiet. While located in Seawall, it’s only a few minutes to Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor and ANP are less then 30 minutes away. And of course, it’s near some great hiking like Ship’s Harbor and the Western Mountains. As an extra bonus Charlotte’s is close by for lobster! Our host Robin responded quickly to any questions, and we would definitely rent Hard Aground again!
Leigh Ann
September 2025 · Airbnb
Great spot for our family + dogs to relax. Robin’s home is lovely and comfortable throughout and she shared lots of helpful info about the area. Terrific layout for our family’s group of five adults. Enjoyed being able to take in the sunrise from indoors or outside. Kitchen is equipped very nicely. Beautiful, laid back coastal trails are close by and the modest drive to mountainous hikes, quiet waters for paddling, etc was well worth it for our adventure seekers.
Tracey
July 2025 · Airbnb
Cannot say enough about our visit to Hard Aground. It is a unique and beautiful property. One of the nicest places that we have stayed with Airbnb . Such a peaceful setting and wonderful place for our family to connect and create new memories. Abundant wildlife… We saw deer every day in the yard. The kitchen was well supplied with modern appliances, and we were able to make a wonderful meals for our family together . Robin went out of her way to make us comfortable. We were traveling with a baby and she went over and above to made sure that all of the needed items were accessible and available. Waking up to the view of the water every morning was a special delight! We would definitely stay here again if traveling to the area. It’s a gem!!!
Rachel
June 2025 · Airbnb
Our party was four adults and two children and we spent six nights in this home. Robin responded very quickly to our questions and provided clear, detailed information. This is an older house with lots of character and charm. It was also extremely clean, fresh and comfortable. The house has a great layout with four bedrooms and two full baths. The views of the water were excellent. The pictures and description in the listing are accurate but do not fully capture how lovely this home is. The location is peaceful and very quiet. It is close to the restaurants and shops in Southwest Harbor and less than 30 minutes from the Bar Harbor and the main entrance to Acadia. We preferred Southwest Harbor because it isn’t as hectic as Bar Harbor but offers the best of the Maine coast and the feel of a small town. I highly recommend Robin’s house and would look to stay there again in the future.
Kevin
June 2025 · Airbnb
We loved our stay. The location was beautiful, peaceful, and private, and the big back yard was a huge hit with our two dogs. Also, Robin was as responsive as could be, and her house and check out instructions were crystal clear and reasonable. We highly recommend this property for anyone looking to either explore Acadia and/or just get away from the hustle and bustle.