Inn at Southwest in Southwest Harbor, Maine - $885,000
The Inn at Southwest, built in 1884, is a gorgeous Empire era Victorian that's been beautifully renovated over the years. It's one of the most photographed inns on Mount Desert Island and one of the oldest lodging establishments in town that has hosted guests since the 1920's.
The inn has 7 guest rooms, all with private baths, king or queen beds, some with gas fireplaces/stoves, spacious with comfortable furnishings and soothing colors.
Situated in the heart of the village, it's a great location to stroll to dinner, the lobster pier, the marina, the shops, the library or even around to the Manset shore to take in the view of the mountain range of Acadia. The town of Southwest Harbor is thought to be a historically romantic icon of seafaring coastal life. It is ranked as one of the top ten commercial fishing harbors in the state of Maine. Some of the world’s most spectacular sailboats and yachts are built by more than ten boat builders on the island. The small but vibrant town has the perfect mix of harbor life, history, Maine crafts, local artists, shopping and restaurants to fulfill a tourist’s needs. Southwest Harbor is a wonderful home base for exploration of the island.
Mount Desert Island is 109 square miles and is the second largest Island on the eastern seaboard, outranked only by Long Island (Martha’s Vineyard takes third). It was discovered in 1604 by a French explorer named Samuel de Champlain. He named the island “Isles des Monts Deserts” which translates to “island of bare wilderness peaks” for the smooth granite mountain tops formed by the glaciers. He then named the island’s tallest 1,532 foot peak Cadillac Mountain.
The island is separated from the mainland by Frenchman Bay (off the eastern coast near Bar Harbor), Mt. Desert Narrows, and Western Bay. The island’s rugged topography is a result of glacial action. It is split into two sections by the beautiful deep blue waters of Somes Sound (the only Fjord on the east coast). Acadia National Park (the only national park in New England) covers 41,000 acres - about 65% of the entire island. That means that no matter where you are on the island, you are only a few minutes from Acadia National Park.
Stay tuned as I will bring you plenty of photos and videos of the inn, the area and the thriving town of Southwest Harbor!
Picasa Photos
History of the inn
Virtual Tour
Floor Plans
Inn's Website
Download a Listing Package, MLS information
Pictures of Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
The inn has 7 guest rooms, all with private baths, king or queen beds, some with gas fireplaces/stoves, spacious with comfortable furnishings and soothing colors.
Situated in the heart of the village, it's a great location to stroll to dinner, the lobster pier, the marina, the shops, the library or even around to the Manset shore to take in the view of the mountain range of Acadia. The town of Southwest Harbor is thought to be a historically romantic icon of seafaring coastal life. It is ranked as one of the top ten commercial fishing harbors in the state of Maine. Some of the world’s most spectacular sailboats and yachts are built by more than ten boat builders on the island. The small but vibrant town has the perfect mix of harbor life, history, Maine crafts, local artists, shopping and restaurants to fulfill a tourist’s needs. Southwest Harbor is a wonderful home base for exploration of the island.
Mount Desert Island is 109 square miles and is the second largest Island on the eastern seaboard, outranked only by Long Island (Martha’s Vineyard takes third). It was discovered in 1604 by a French explorer named Samuel de Champlain. He named the island “Isles des Monts Deserts” which translates to “island of bare wilderness peaks” for the smooth granite mountain tops formed by the glaciers. He then named the island’s tallest 1,532 foot peak Cadillac Mountain.
The island is separated from the mainland by Frenchman Bay (off the eastern coast near Bar Harbor), Mt. Desert Narrows, and Western Bay. The island’s rugged topography is a result of glacial action. It is split into two sections by the beautiful deep blue waters of Somes Sound (the only Fjord on the east coast). Acadia National Park (the only national park in New England) covers 41,000 acres - about 65% of the entire island. That means that no matter where you are on the island, you are only a few minutes from Acadia National Park.
Stay tuned as I will bring you plenty of photos and videos of the inn, the area and the thriving town of Southwest Harbor!
Picasa Photos
History of the inn
Virtual Tour
Floor Plans
Inn's Website
Download a Listing Package, MLS information
Pictures of Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
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