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Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

Locally owned, maintained and occupied by an Island family of several generations, Breakwater (Formerly Black Dog Watch) is a large apartment in a newer duplex on an elevated property across the harbor, offering wonderful views of Southwest Harbor, Manset shore, and the Cranberry Isles. Park your cars on the property and walk 5 minutes to all that Southwest Harbor has to offer by being right on Main St. The pier is directly across the street along with 2 restaurants within throwing distance. The house offers WiFi, cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney + for evenings and rainy days. Breakwater can sleep 8-10 people with 2 king sized rooms, 2 rooms with a set of twins, and an optional futon and couch. The 680 sq. ft. deck also overlooks the ocean with deck furniture, picnic table, and new Weber gas grill for enjoying warm summer evenings.

We are avid animal lovers and welcome well behaved and well mannered pets after discussing your pets with us ahead of time. We reserve the right to deny pets if necessary. We lost Maggie, or orginal Black Dog in '23, but our new little black girl Lucy lives next door with us now. If you can't bring your pets and want a visit, I'm sure Lucy can schedule some time into her busy schedule for you to throw the ball for her. We also have a little "bobcat" named Lily that likes to perform acrobatics on various hand rails across the property.

The Island offers a free bus service through the Island Explorer that has pick up locations just walking distance from the house. Explore all our Island has to offer without touching your car for your entire trip.

There are also several paddle board, kayak, canoe, bike, and scooter rental shops for you to enjoy the Island even better. Golfers will enjoy the x3 18 hole golf courses on the Island including The Causeway Club right in Southwest Harbor plus one more just off the Island in Trenton.

You won't have a hard time filling up your vacation with activities in Southwest Harbor, only a hard time trying to do them all.

This apartment can be combined with our 3 bedroom apartment, Osprey Nest for a total of 7 bedrooms if availability exists.

Property manager

Luke Damon

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside on the large deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,320 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Please discuss your pets with the us first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

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

A great base for Acadia National Park

Would strongly recommend this spot! It was super clean and our host Luke was very friendly. Cute dog, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

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

Great stay

Everything was wonderful thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

First trip to Acadia

Perfect location for family vacation. Close enough to all attractions yet far enough away for peace and quiet. Great views, super clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Fun with family

Luke the owner was friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay. Great place to come back to in the evening after exploring during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L., Pewaukee, WI, USA

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

Accommodations were great

The place was well stocked and had everything we needed. The location right in Southwest Harbor gave us a great view of the harbor and in close proximity to restaurants and the town. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are in close proximity where we spent several days. The owners were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband and daughter stayed three nights and it was perfect for them. Luke and Jackie were very friendly and responsive, the condo was clean, cozy and comfortable, and the location was close to hiking, kayaking, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Relaxing hideaway

Nestled above a small harbor in Maine is a lovely little home that overlooks the harbor. Down the way and around the corner, you can find the freshest lobsters in town. Our hosts were awesome at communicating with us and were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We felt completely at home. The home was close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We had a wonderful stay. Many thanks to Luke and Jackie.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia L.

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

Great spot for family vacation

We stayed at Breakwater in October 2023 with two young families. The apartment is well stocked and worked well for two couples with three kids under 4. Luke was super accomodating and provided us with pack n plays and a high chair, and was also very responsive. Location is great - walk across the street to the harbor to check out boats and birds, or walk down to the village for breakfast or dinner. We loved our stay in Southwest Harbor and at Breakwater. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our Maine vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Great Vacation at the Black Dog Watch

We had a great time at the Black Dog Watch! The place is well-equipped, the furniture is comfortable and the location is perfect. The ocean views from the front porch cannot be beat, and offers a great place for grilling and outdoor meals. The location is great and allows for easy access to SWH and anywhere on the Island. We enjoyed getting fresh bread every morning at Little Notch Bakery and getting lobsters at Thurstons Lobster Pound in Bass Harbor. It was a wonderful, seamless rental experience and we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Multi-generation family vacation for 6

Nice place with a nice view. Two grandparents, three adults, and an infant. We didn’t even need to use one of the bedrooms. We were pleased with the arrangement of the bathroom and half bath both being accessed from the living room area and available without having to go through anyone’s bedroom. Nice location within easy walking distance of Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants. Short drive to hiking trails, museums, and Acadia National Park. Very nice hosts provided helpful tips for hikes, restaurants, and groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel F.

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

Excellent stay and location

This was our first trip to Acadia and couldn’t have picked a better property. It was as described. We were very comfortable with how roomy the house was and ended each night on the deck with the fire-pit and great view of the dock across the way. The house was very clean and well-situated within short walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Luke is always accessible and extremely helpful with any questions and recommendations. It was relaxing to be on the quieter side of the island, with plenty of hiking trails nearby, but also close enough with a short drive to the Bar Harbor area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Bedford, TX

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

Great choice

We're so glad we picked this as our home base for our time in the Acadia National Park area. The location is terrific: a lovely view of the harbor, and close to the park but without the crowds of Bar Harbor. Luke and Jackie have provided so many nice touches and extras, from high-quality cookware, kitchen tools and spices, etc., to laundry detergent and dryer sheets for the washer and dryer (a great convenience). We also appreciated how clean the home was, plus the excellent guide books about the area. Thanks for a wonderful visit, and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Excellent experience

The property was spotless, in a great location with every amenity you needed. Luke was a gracious host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great Place!

Property was very clean and as advertised. Perfect size for us with 4 adults and 2 young children. Updated deck overlooking the water and restaurants within walking distance were nice to have. Property Manager was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Min H.

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

Great stay

Our family of four had a wonderful stay! We were conveniently situated within walking distance of many of Southwest Harbor’s shops and restaurants. The apartment itself was perfect, sparkling clean, well-stocked and thoughtfully appointed. Luke and Jackie are A+ hosts — excellent communications and suggestions.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Boston

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

Great return to Black Dog Watch

We just wrapped up our second visit to this property, and it was even better than the first. The space has been rearranged and updated and was plenty for our group of 7 and a dog. Luke was amazingly helpful and communicative. We could walk to the store and shops, or take a quiet drive to Acadia. Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Highly recommended!

Luke and Jackie's rental is a beautiful place. We needed something a little bigger with at least four beds and this place fit the bill. Everyone was comfortable with a real bed. The apartment was outfitted with everything we would need - even coffee! The view was lovely and we were minutes from Acadia. The apartment is dog friendly too! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Can't wait to return!

This property felt like a home away from home. Our entire group (an infant, child, parents, grandparents, and dogs) had plenty of room. Everything we needed was there! Beds were comfy, linens were good quality, and the space was very clean. Host was great too. We were all very impressed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

This was the perfect house for our senior ladies reunion. The beds in all four rooms were comfortable. It was so nice to have a complete kitchen to prepare meals when we felt like it, yet close enough to walk to town if we chose to go out. The washer and dryer made packing light and so convenient. This ideal location made exploring Acadia National Park a breeze. Sunrise from the porch was a bonus looking out over the bay. Luke and Jackie were very helpful prior to our trip and kind while we stayed. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

In-town, great view, great home!

We loved this spacious apartment for our Acadia National Park vacation. The apartment itself is big, open, and has a deck with a beautiful view perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxing. It's a three minute easy walk into the village of Southwest Harbor. When the National Park buses are running there's a stop directly across the street. Oh and so clean - our dog rolled tennis balls under every piece of furniture and I can tell you - there is not a speck of dust to be found!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shani L., SOMERVILLE

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

Excellent Stay

We had an awesome week with our dog at Black Dog Watch! Personally, we adore Southwest Harbor and this was a great home base. Owners were extremely helpful, responsive, and just good people (and their dog Maggie is a very good girl). We had everything we needed and would happily stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Perfect balance of comfort and convenience

This was our fourth stay in Southwest Harbor, and quickly became our favorite. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, with a great layout that gave the three generations of our family ample space without feeling disconnected. The location was fantastic - rentals where you can enjoy a quiet water view with your morning coffee while also being just a short walk into town are not easy to find, and this one was both and dog-friendly, too. Luke and Jackie were great hosts, letting us know they were around if we needed anything. We’re particularly grateful for their cooperation and excellent communication as we worked together to reschedule this trip from summer 2020. We had a wonderful experience and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

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

Great location from which to explore island.

Very easy rental. Dog friendly and responsive owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misty C., Kendallville

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

Great stay in Southwest Harbor

This was a great place for our two families to stay. 4 adults and 4 teenagers. Good sleeping arrangements. Good amount of space. The deck was nice to hang out in while we grilled or just relaxed. Good view of harbor. We would recommend some towels for the beach and a few more towels. Having washer and dryer helped. We washed towels daily!! Fully stocked kitchen allowed to cook many meals!! Luke was very quick to respond and very friendly and knowledgeable about the island!! Sea Wall was a short drive, lighthouse and hikes all around this location!! Great place to have a home base for exploring the island. Bar Harbor was only 30 minutes away!! Ask Luke for recommendations on restaurants before your stay!! It will save you some money and belly aches😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Very relaxing

Luke was a wonderful property manager. If there was any problem or question, he answers on the first ring and handles everything as quick as possible. Luke's place is very comfortable and has everything you could want. The view is great and you can walk to restaurants and shops. They call the Southwest Harbor the quiet side of the island, and it was easy to see why. It is much more family oriented than the Bar Harbor side. After going to the Bar Harbor side once, we limited a lot of our time to the quiet side. There is much to see and do on both sides. Beautiful scenery, even though it was foggy several days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021