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New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!

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A residential area with a grassy lawn, a wooden deck, and a view of a marina with boats.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a double sink.
A bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a bedside table, a lamp, and a fan.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a white dresser, and a lamp.
A white house with a blue door, black shutters, and a small porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Acadia National Park. .Accommodation features a washing machine, 5.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min walk
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

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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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

The closest beach to New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! is Echo Lake Beach (4.1 km).

Does New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

No, New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH!?

No, pets are not allowed.

New listing! New updared pictures! Stunning, Historic Captain Mayo House, SWH! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for our family!! We loved being on the quieter side of the island but still in walking distance of shops and restaurants. The house was wonderful, charming with tons of space and beautiful views (and a bathroom for every bedroom!). We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very spacious and nice. Great place for large groups visiting Acadia
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home Away

Our family of 8 adults and 2 kids enjoyed our family time in this beautiful tastefully decorated house. Bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone and also room for quiet time. Even great quality books and toys for our grandchildren. Short stroll to Main Street shops and Acadia NP. Kitchen well equipped with cooking utensils tho we ate out most of the time. Well recommended stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a little over a week in July and had a lovely stay! It was perfect for our group of 9. 4 adults, who took the 2 masters, and 5 older teens. We all appreciated how big the house was, yet comfortable. The family room was perfect for us all to gather, and we squeezed in around the long table. The kitchen had all the essentials, and then some! I have stayed at a lot of VRBOs, and I must say the kitchen had the best knives in any that I’ve stayed in. It is also a bit bigger than the pictures made it seem. We appreciated all the little extras: toilet paper, paper towels, random spices, etc. There are even two washers and dryers! Had a little bar too. Very easy walk to town for delicious ice cream, popovers, coffee, and little shops. Christie was also a great communicator. If we head back to Maine, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025