Kristina's Guidebook
Food scene
Walking distance from the apartment and I think has some of the most delicious food in town! Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24 locals recommend
Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2
326 Main StWalking distance from the apartment and I think has some of the most delicious food in town! Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A short drive from the apartment. Located on the manset shoreline with a view of the harbor. It’s definitely a locals favorite.
25 locals recommend
Peter Trout’s Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdA short drive from the apartment. Located on the manset shoreline with a view of the harbor. It’s definitely a locals favorite.
Probably the most popular lobster pound around!! A 5 minute drive from the apartment. This is a working dock where the lobstermen unload their catch of the day. Open for lunch and dinner! Honestly it’s a must!
87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdProbably the most popular lobster pound around!! A 5 minute drive from the apartment. This is a working dock where the lobstermen unload their catch of the day. Open for lunch and dinner! Honestly it’s a must!
A short walk from the apartment. This is a working dock where the fisherman sell their catch of the day! Sits right on the water with a beautiful view of a working harbor.
71 locals recommend
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdA short walk from the apartment. This is a working dock where the fisherman sell their catch of the day! Sits right on the water with a beautiful view of a working harbor.
Catch the mailboat from the upper town dock and head out to a beautiful island for a fantastic dinner!! I definitely recommend if you have time that you must go here!
19 locals recommend
Islesford Dock Restaurant and Gallery
1 Main StCatch the mailboat from the upper town dock and head out to a beautiful island for a fantastic dinner!! I definitely recommend if you have time that you must go here!
Right across the street from the apartment. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and also has a nice little bar.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Drydock & Inn
357 Main StRight across the street from the apartment. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and also has a nice little bar.
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick St
Asticou Inn
15 Peabody DrWalking distance from the apartment. A beautiful upscale restaurant! Sits over looking the water. If it’s just a drink and light dinner your looking for definitely go to the bar on the dock!
23 locals recommend
The Claremont Hotel
22 Claremont RdWalking distance from the apartment. A beautiful upscale restaurant! Sits over looking the water. If it’s just a drink and light dinner your looking for definitely go to the bar on the dock!
Yum yum yummy! Pizza, sandwiches and baked goods! Everything made from scratch and open all day. Literally a couple feet from apartment.
32 locals recommend
Little Notch Bakery and Café
340 Main StYum yum yummy! Pizza, sandwiches and baked goods! Everything made from scratch and open all day. Literally a couple feet from apartment.
Geddy's
19 Main St
Galyn's
17 Main Street
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage StVery very busy place but a beautiful spot to have lunch and do the walk around Jordan Pond!
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdVery very busy place but a beautiful spot to have lunch and do the walk around Jordan Pond!
PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main St
Abel's Lobster
13 Abels LaneWhile in Maine you must try popovers!! Walking distance from apartment. This is by donation only and is a fun place to go have popovers in the morning!
13 locals recommend
The Common Good Soup Kitchen
19 Clark Point RdWhile in Maine you must try popovers!! Walking distance from apartment. This is by donation only and is a fun place to go have popovers in the morning!
Probably the best view around! Sit outside on picnic tables and enjoy a fresh lobster right off the owners boat! Lots of games for kids to do. One of my kid’s favorite places. BYOB
8 locals recommend
Archie's Lobster
90 Tremont RoadProbably the best view around! Sit outside on picnic tables and enjoy a fresh lobster right off the owners boat! Lots of games for kids to do. One of my kid’s favorite places. BYOB
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
51 Rodick StRight across the street! Serving breakfast and lunch 7am to 1pm Thursday thru Monday
Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, USA
Right across the street! Serving breakfast and lunch 7am to 1pm Thursday thru Monday
Walking distance from the Airbnb and probably one of our more popular restaurants that’s loved by the locals!!
Harbor Table
Walking distance from the Airbnb and probably one of our more popular restaurants that’s loved by the locals!!
Across the street by the post office is a fabulous burrito place!! Grab a huge burrito and a yummy cocktail!!
BUB'S BURRITOS
Across the street by the post office is a fabulous burrito place!! Grab a huge burrito and a yummy cocktail!!
Hiking
Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor Trail
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland Trail
Flying Mountain Hiking Trail
96 Fernald Point Rd
Acadia Mountain
Beech Mountain
Beehive Trail
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
Perpendicular Trail
Perpendicular TrailNeighborhoods
Southwest Harbor Maine is known as The Quietside of the island. Southwest Harbor is a working year round community. We have a busy working waterfront with many working boats that bring in the daily catch and we are known for our pleasure boats built right here in Southwest Harbor. If you want to hang where the locals are come to Southwest Harbor!
49 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor Maine is known as The Quietside of the island. Southwest Harbor is a working year round community. We have a busy working waterfront with many working boats that bring in the daily catch and we are known for our pleasure boats built right here in Southwest Harbor. If you want to hang where the locals are come to Southwest Harbor!
Northeast Harbor Maine is a classic Maine summer community. Beautiful summer homes are what make up the majority of this town. Northeast Harbor has a beautiful Main Street made up of high end boutiques. It’s got a beautiful marina full of pleasure yachts. It’s worth the visit just to see the beautiful homes.
24 locals recommend
Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor Maine is a classic Maine summer community. Beautiful summer homes are what make up the majority of this town. Northeast Harbor has a beautiful Main Street made up of high end boutiques. It’s got a beautiful marina full of pleasure yachts. It’s worth the visit just to see the beautiful homes.
Tremont Maine is where the locals live. We are known for the busiest working harbor and our fresh lobster pounds! We are also home to Bass Harbor lighthouse. If you want lobster and to get away from the hustle and bustle take a ride to Tremont to do some exploring. Definitely check out Thurstons Lobster Pound while in Tremont!
Tremont
Tremont Maine is where the locals live. We are known for the busiest working harbor and our fresh lobster pounds! We are also home to Bass Harbor lighthouse. If you want lobster and to get away from the hustle and bustle take a ride to Tremont to do some exploring. Definitely check out Thurstons Lobster Pound while in Tremont!
Bar Harbor is where all the action is at, if you want shopping and lots of food choices then Bar Harbor it is. Bar Harbor is the busiest town on the island. It’s got great boutiques, souvenir shops and lots of food!!! It’s a must while visiting the island.
284 locals recommend
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is where all the action is at, if you want shopping and lots of food choices then Bar Harbor it is. Bar Harbor is the busiest town on the island. It’s got great boutiques, souvenir shops and lots of food!!! It’s a must while visiting the island.
Cranberry Isles
Shopping
If you go to Thurstons for lobster this is located close by and owned by the same family! It’s one of my repeat go to places!
Slack Tide Shop
129 Bernard RdIf you go to Thurstons for lobster this is located close by and owned by the same family! It’s one of my repeat go to places!
Cute little boutique located right in town that’s owned by one of my dear friends! It’s a must stop!
Bramble and Stone
326 Main StreetCute little boutique located right in town that’s owned by one of my dear friends! It’s a must stop!
Cool As A Moose
118 Main St
Cadillac Mountain Sports
26 Cottage St
Spruce & Gussy
12 Mt Desert St
Kimball Shop & Boutique
135 Main StSightseeing
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse Rd
Seawall
Sand Beach
Thunder Hole
Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya DrCharlotte Rhoades Garden and Butterfly Park
191 Main StShort walk from the apartment.
Boat tours
Locally owned sightseeing cruises. Located 5 minutes from the rental in Bass Harbor. It’s a visitors favorite!
17 locals recommend
Island Cruises
12 Little Island WayLocally owned sightseeing cruises. Located 5 minutes from the rental in Bass Harbor. It’s a visitors favorite!
Highly recommend booking a trip with Jason! You can walk to the boat from the Airbnb!
Acadia Lobster Cruise
11 Apple LnHighly recommend booking a trip with Jason! You can walk to the boat from the Airbnb!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Island Explorer
Island Explorer is a free island wide bus service