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10/10 Excellent
YEAN T.
8 July 2025
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YEAN T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!
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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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About this property
New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!
- What an opportunity to spend your family vacation in a vintage historic inn turned single family home. Built between 1857-61 by a local captain, Jacob Shop Mayo. He built this home for his family on this location so that he could oversee his ships in the harbor. Located just a few minutes walk into the village of Southwest Harbor on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. This home has many historic features but has been nicely updated to accommodate a larger family or group. Each of it's five bedrooms has it's own bathroom, and many feature sitting areas and outdoor access to either decks or the garden area. Dining and living area can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Kitchen has 2 dishwashers, ranges, & refrigerators to make meal times a breeze! This historic home has many outdoor areas to enjoy as well. The shared garden area will also have Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Charm is this house's middle name, your family will love to come back again and again to this little piece of heaven that we call Southwest Harbor! Please be patient with photos, we will update as we're able to get them... former family is in the process of moving on to new adventures!
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 5.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Southwest Harbor travel guide
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What's nearby
Acadia National Park2 min drive - 2.9 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co20 min drive - 28.3 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center21 min drive - 26.2 km
Cadillac Mountain31 min drive - 34.0 km- Wendell Gilley Museum10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)21 min drive
Restaurants
- Archie’s Lobster5 min drive
- Milagro's16 min walk
- Circle K14 min walk
- Little Notch Bakery13 min walk
- Jordan Pond House29 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! located?
Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in Southwest Harbor
Our family of 10 stayed at the Captain Mayo House and we had a wonderful time. The house is really amazing, so many rooms! The kitchen was great, 2 stove, 2 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers. All of the dinnerware and utensils were very nice. The pancake mix is to die for! Most of the furnishings are brand new including the matresses. We slept well!
It is a one block walk to downtown Southwest Harbor, many little shops and one store dedicated to artisans from the area.
We ate at Beals Lobster Pier (185 Clark Point Rd) and Eat A Pita (326 Main St), both were very good. I am not sure if Eat a Pita is still the name, but the address is correct. We also ate at the Colonel's in Northeast Harbor, short drive away.
You must not miss Jordan Pond in the park, a great experience and pop-overs!
I highly recommend this property to make great family memories!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike A.
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Spacious home with lots of room for family to gather! Walking distance to shops and a few nice restaurants.
Mike A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christian A.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very spacious and nice. Great place for large groups visiting Acadia
Christian A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain Mayo House, wk of 7/23
Nice quiet location and neat old house. Convenient to Acadia park and Bar Harbor area, but removed from the high traffic tourist areas.
Sean M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom S.
1 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super central and spacious
Perfect central spot for our family reunion. Lots of gathering spaces and easy walk to town. Great for rainy day puzzling and board games as well as jumping off spot for all of Mt Desert Island. Some low ceilings and narrow stairs, but that just adds to the charm. 10/10, will return.
Tom S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Faye H.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen and bathrooms are extremely well stocked, deco is classic, classy and well furnished Lots of private and quiet spaces for 9 of us. Love the double frig, cooking ranges, and lobster pot cooking. Our host Christi is most responsive and accommodating for our needs . Thank you for a lovely home and great customer service.
Faye H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Iris G.
6 Sept 2025
Iris G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025