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Escape to the Barn Loft, surrounded by 5 acres of fields and trees with views of Acadia's western mountains. This spacious open concept living area features a full kitchen, dining space, two bedrooms and two full baths; perfect for six guests. Take in the scenery from deck seating or cozy up indoors with cable and WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"

The "Barn Loft" designed by owner/builder was recently completed for the 2023 fall season. Located adjacent to the owner's residence in town Southwest Harbor this property is off the street and surrounded by 5 acres of fields, trees, and views of Acadia's western mountains providing the perfect country escape feeling.
Second floor, completely furnished, spacious open concept living area with full kitchen, dining, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Master bedroom with king bed and en suite, guest bedroom with 2 double beds.
Maximum occupancy for 6. Cable, WIFI, heat pump, and deck seating.
It should be noted that due to the second floor location, this property would not be suitable for anyone who cannot manage a lengthy staircase, or for small children as the staircase is open (no door, no gate).
The heat pump provides heat and air conditioning and is located in the open living area. Bedrooms do not have air conditioning units however, they do each have fans and thermal blinds.
Sorry no pets, and no smoking.
Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, marina, bus route, and minutes away from Acadia National Park, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating.
This property truly is the perfect escape.
About the host - Wes is a 6th generation Southwest Harbor native whose passion is spending time outside. He and his wife Dawn decided to start their dream project, so, they began with building the barn in 2020. They are very excited to offer the "Barn Loft". The couple's love of the outdoors is the inspiration of their project. They want to provide a relaxing place for vacationers to escape and enjoy the beauty of the quiet side of the island and all that Acadia National Park has to offer.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 21 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not leave any dirty dishes.
Used towels and bedding can be left in the hall.
Please take all trash to the brown trash bin at the top of the driveway (on the right).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Southwest Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Southwest Harbor travel guide
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and wetlands
    Acadia National Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bar Harbor, Maine USA
    Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    23 min drive - 17.2 miles
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    Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    25 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain showing landscape views, a sunset and mountains
    Cadillac Mountain
    28 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House
    29 min drive
  • Shell
    10 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier
    17 min walk
  • Archie’s Lobster
    5 min drive
  • Circle K
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Construction The "Barn Loft" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Construction The "Barn Loft"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Construction The "Barn Loft" located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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NEW Construction The "Barn Loft" Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the stay was great. The loft was clean, the rooms comfortable, and the kitchen had all the essentials for daily meals. The location was quiet but only a short walk to main street or down to the dock. We enjoyed the view and watching the wildlife from the deck. Overall a wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the loft and the location. Perfect for our trip to Acadia national park. The house was clean and they had great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our weekend getaway to ANP. It was very clean and quiet. We especially enjoyed the fire pit on the deck in the cool evenings after long days of hiking. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean apartment walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The barn loft was great for us! Very comfortable and well supplied. We stayed here to visit Acadia and the location worked well for us. The owner did such a good job creating this space.Southwest Harbor was a good choice since its near ethe park but quiter than Bar Harbor. I would highly recommend the barn loft!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place: clean, comfortable, and the kitchen is well-stocked. We enjoyed sitting by the fire table on the deck in the evening and watching deer in the yard. Southwest Harbor has restaurants but is quieter than Bar Harbor which we liked. It is close to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Barn Loft!

Our family had a great stay at the Barn Loft. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and in a beautiful area! Close enough to Acadia to enjoy all the park has to offer but without all the congestion. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for our family of four. We loved being on the quieter side of the island and enjoyed the nearby hikes (Flying Mountain, Acadia Mountain, Beech Cliff, Ship Harbor and Wonderland). The house was immaculate and comfortable. We especially loved the outdoor seating and fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn Loft

Very comfortable and convenient to Acadia. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn Loft at Southwest Harbor

Amazing place to stay. Location is perfect. Host was awesome. Highly recommend this place for your next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southwest Harbor Barn Loft

The place was amazing. Accommodations were clean and close to a lot of attractions. Host were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend the Barn Loft for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Enjoyed our stay! Lots of beautiful scenery in the area. Dawn was responsive and informative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to Maine

We stayed for 3 nights and visited Acadia National Park, the barn spacious,very clean and close to everything and I definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis in the desert

Great place to stay on Mount Desert Island. Very responsive hosts and convenient location. Lots of green around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!

A great place to stay for our Acadia exploration. New, clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The place had everything we needed! Very highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend!

Everything about this rental was wonderful. The newly-renovated space--so open and comfortable. We loved being able to walk to restaurants and across the "causeway" to a great hike in Acadia at Flying Mountain. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and truly enjoyed being on the quieter side of the island. It's immaculately clean and comfortable. We did some cooking and enjoyed wine on the deck.It's an easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We ate at Thurston's Lobster Pound. Really good. And we went on a lobster boat tour with Jason Clark, who is located in Southwest Harbor.You will need to bring your own soap or body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Everything else we needed was there. I would definately stay here again if we're back on MDI.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New and cozy

We had a great time at the Barn Loft. It was very clean and new. Great location and about 20 mins to Acadia National Park. Hosts were great and we will be recommending this place to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MDI marathon weekend

This was the perfect place to stay for our groups MDI marathon weekend. We were super close to the finish line in Southwest Harbor, which is more peaceful than Bar Harbor. Both BH and SWH have plenty of great restaurants and Bar Harbor is only a 15 minute beautiful drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sweta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good new loft

Nice place - clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to check out Bar Harbor and Acadia!

Roomy and beautifully done! The hosts were spot on and friendly . Nice kitchen, deck and clean . Short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor . The little Southwest Harbor town itself around the corner and had a few restaurants and shops to offer . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accomodations were very nice and comfortable. Although there was warning about the steps, they were quite steep, and a lot of them; not all older adults may be able to manage them with a suitcase. One person in the second bedroom felt it was initially hard to fall asleep due to people talking outside, but we had the windows open. The person in the master bedroom did not hear anything. Convenient, less than 5 minute drive, to restaurants. Twenty minutes to the busier part of Acadia. About 5 minutes to featurs on the "quiet" side of Acadia. Overall, we enjoyed the stay very much and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above and beyond!

My daughters and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was better then we could have imagined. So cozy, this place is a jewel. I can’t encourage viewers enough to snatch up this great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awayfrom the craziness of Bar Harbor

This was the perfect location for the 2nd half of our Maine trip. With 2 beds/2baths, there was plenty of room for us to stretch out. P)]We could 】〕【⁹【9⁹⁹ to downtown SW Harbor where there were fun shops and restaurants. It was a lovely 1/2 hour drive to Acadia. We'd happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week in Acadia

The "Barn Loft" was a GREAT place for 4 of us to spend a week exploring Acadia. It is in a great location and was clean and in wonderful condition. The fire pit on the deck was a nice surprise! Dawn was a wonderful host and very responsive to my questions before we arrived. The check in process was very easy. We will probably be booking again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024