Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me | Cottage in Southwest Harbor

10.0 (12 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Manset Cottage | Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me

3 Bedroom Cottage in Manset, Southwest Harbor

The newly built, custom cottage is located on the 'Quietside' of Mount Desert Island, just minutes from downtown Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and Acadia National Park. Designed and built by a well-known local builder, everything is handmade, including cabinetry, tables, lamps, ships ladder to the loft, bed frames, and more. Ideal for couples and families, there are two bedrooms downstairs with attached bathrooms and a sleeping loft upstairs.
The large covered porch has mahogany floors and dining and sitting areas, with the option of screened-in or glass windows. Custom cabinetry throughout, radiant floor heat in bathrooms, white-washed pine board walls, rustic pine floors, and a western red cedar exterior complete the look.
55-inch LG TV, WiFi/cable, high-end kitchen appliances with gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, and mahogany counter tops. Weber grill outside, Sono speaker in living and kitchen area.
Close to downtown Southwest Harbor, you will find an array of fine dining, cafes, coffee bars, and famous lobster pounds. Acadia National Park is only a quick 5-minute car ride with several hikes to choose from for all levels of hikers.
The location is less than 1 mile from area restaurants, galleries, shops, tennis courts, library, and playground. You can walk downtown, however there is a slight stretch without a sidewalk. It is only a five-minute drive to Acadia sites like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Seawall Beach, Somes Sound, and Echo Lake.
Bar Harbor is a 20-30 minute drive, depending on traffic.
The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking Southwest Harbor with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean, propane powered vehicles provide island visitors with free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in town shops and restaurants. The closest stop is less than 1 mile from the cottage in downtown Southwest Harbor. There is a bike shop downtown called Southwest Cycle where you can rent bikes daily or weekly. The Island Explorer has racks for you bikes so you can bring them with you everywhere on the island.

Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me is located in Manset. Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This Cottage features Entertainment, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Marsden Cottage - custom-built exquisite cottage located in Southwest Harbor, Me has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Manset has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Manset, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Music library
  • Stereo
General
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1140 sq ft (106 sq m)
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Aug 2, 2025 04:17:48 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The cottage was the perfect place for a family base camp. The location was ideal for the park visits and ocean time. We would come back again for sure.
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