Black Dog Rentals

01/03/2026

***2/15/26 Update: Lease pending**

New build, year round, pet friendly, 2br/1ba apartment set back off Main St in Southwest Harbor across from the marina.

~650sq.ft, 2 bedroom (including loft) chalet style apartment with ocean views from the main floor and loft bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings with skylights, radiant floor heat, heat pump/AC, laundry hook up, and very large deck with covered parking underneath plus 1 more parking spot in the driveway. The garage is for the owner and not part of the unit.

Construction started 5 weeks ago and completion is planned for April 1st to May 1st, 2026. There is an option to move into our 4br/1.5ba furnished winter rental next door while construction is being finished starting immediately.

Radiant floor heat, limited WiFi, trash removal, water/sewer, and plowing included. Tenant pays their own electricity and higher speed internet if desired. $2200/mo when the $200 on-time cash discount is applied. Ideal situation would be to rent to quiet, non roommate couple, that are working on the Quietside or at least MDI.

Locally owned and operated with year round owners sharing the driveway next door. Happy Black Lab visits to be expected. More pictures to come as progress is made.

10/02/2025

The park is still open including reservations to Cadillac. We have very few openings but still have the 20-23rd available in our 4 br unit Breakwater, and 27-31 available in both our 3br unit Osprey Nest and Breakwater!

UPDATE TO CADILLAC MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS via Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Cadillac Mountain Reservations

Cadillac Mountain will be resuming its normal operations tomorrow (Friday, October 3) and will reopen to vehicle reservations.
All existing reservations will be honored.
Vehicle reservations can be made at recreation.gov.

Below is what we know at this moment. Friends of Acadia has created a webpage that is planned to be regularly updated as the shutdown progresses, with information that can be shared publicly. Please note that this information is subject to change, and we will update you as things progress.

Park Operations During the Shutdown

Staffing: Most park employees will be furloughed. Acadia National Park will operate with a limited "skeleton crew" necessary for essential operations and public safety.

Trails and Carriage Roads: Will remain open to visitors.

Park Campgrounds: Will remain open to visitors.

Visitor Centers: Hulls Cove Visitor Center and Sieur de Monts Nature Center are closed.

Acadia Gateway Center: Will be open and staffed by the Maine Tourism Association, but no park staff will be present.

Island Explorer: The Island Explorer will continue to run normal routes through October 13th (the originally scheduled 2025 end of service date) on the fall schedule.

Facilities & Services:

Trash and Restrooms: Will generally remain open and maintained on a relatively normal schedule.

Park Loop Road: Will remain open.

Commercial Operations: Wildwood Stables and Jordan Pond House will continue to operate as they are run by concessionaires.

Programs: Educational and ranger programs will be paused.

Permitted Events: Events for which permits have already been issued that do not require park staff will be allowed to continue.

Gift Shops: Gift shops located at Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and Acadia Gateway Center will remain open.

Entrance Fees:

The Sand Beach Entrance Station is open but unstaffed. Visitors can currently enter the park without a park pass.

*****Important Note on Park Passes*****
Third-party vendors are not restricted from selling park passes at this time. The Bar Harbor Chamber is a vendor and will continue to sell our current supply of passes at our Visitor Information Center (corner of Cottage Street and Main Street).

How Buying a Pass Helps: Park pass fees are being used to help sustain Acadia's operations during this time and support keeping the park open to the public. Buying a park pass helps continue to support these operations.

The Bar Harbor Chamber Visitor Information Center is open seven days a week from 8 am to 4 pm. Passes available are: $20 weekly individual (walking/biking), $35 weekly vehicle, and $70 annual Acadia National Park passes.

We ask that you and your staff share the following general guidelines with visitors to help preserve the park and ensure a positive experience during this time:

Be Patient with Rangers: Acadia is operating with a very limited staff during the busy fall foliage season. Please be patient and respectful of their reduced capacity.

Follow "Look Out for ME" Principles: The Maine Office of Tourism has expanded on the Leave No Trace principles. It is crucial for everyone to do their part to maintain the beauty and integrity of the park with minimal staff available.

These principles are:

Know Before You Go
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Respect Maine Culture and Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Others

09/04/2025

Main Street Southwest Harbor overlooking the marina and walkable to a dozen restaurants. We had a 3 week booking cancel recently that opened our entire September starting 9/6. We've booked 1 weekend already but have dropped prices due to the last minute availability.

Owned and operated my an Island family of more than 100 years. Book direct and save the 15% Airbnb/VRBO fees.

Check out our availability dates and reviews below. Reach out here or email [email protected]

airbnb.com/h/breakwater-swh

https://www.vrbo.com/743560

07/15/2025

For anyone thinking about moving to Mount Desert Island after a great summer vacation, I recommend seeing how you like our late fall, winter and spring.

We have 2 turn key units available off Main St in Southwest Harbor for Nov 1 2025 - April 30th, 2026 +/- a week or so.

We also still have some short term availability in late August and October!

Osprey Nest: https://www.airbnb.com/h/osprey-nest

https://www.vrbo.com/3469750?unitId=4042881

Breakwater: https://airbnb.com/h/breakwater-swh

https://www.vrbo.com/743560

07/14/2025

***10/14/25 UPDATE, Breakwater available again, renters moved to Southern Maine.

2apartments available for 6 month lease from November 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026. We have some small flexibility to start a week or so earlier and potential to negotiate an extension to May 31st for a different rate. Pets considered.

The property is on Main St. Southwest Harbor, ME overlooking the marina. Walkable to several year round businesses including restaurants, pharmacy, hardware store, community center with gym, etc.

Fully furnished with all utilities included: Heat, electricity, hot water, 500 MBps WiFi, Cable/Streaming services, water/sewer, trash removal, and plowing. Owner shares the driveway and has it plowed and sanded for every storm, you will only need to shovel your steps.... shovel can even be provided.

-**** RENTED**** “Osprey Nest" (shown in pictures)2nd floor, 3br/1ba apartment with excellent winter sunshine through the southern exposure windows and amazing views of the marina and across to the outer islands. $2250/mo for 6 month lease, *** On-time cash discount of $250/mo available for $2000/mo discount rate.

-**** AVAILABLE**** -"Breakwater", 1st floor, 4br/1.5ba apartment with huge deck, recently renovated kitchen and amazing views of the marina as well. $2500/mo for 6 month lease. ***$300/mo On-time cash discount available for $2200/mo discount rate.

06/23/2025

*** July 8th - July 12th Direct Book Special ****

2 nights: $500/night, $1000 total
3 nights: $450/night, $1350 total
4 nights: $400/night, $1600 total

Osprey Nest is our 2nd floor 3 br unit with amazing elevated views of Southwest Harbor, the Manset shore, across to the outer islands, and of course the osprey nest across the road. Enjoy coffee in the morning and your choice beverage in the evening on our deck with rail side seating, deck furniture, gas fireplace and Weber grill.

We are at the edge of the village center and walkable to over a dozen restaurants and even more shops. There are also dozens of hiking trails within 5 minutes of our property including some of our favorite mountains: Acadia, Beech, Flying, and Mansell. The free Island Explorer shuttle service has an unofficial stop across from our driveway for leaving your car at our property and exploring or splitting your group up.

Locally owned and operated by an Island family for more than 100 years. We’d love to have you stay with us on the Quietside.

Book direct and save the 15% Airbnb/VRBO fees, but look at pictures and reviews here:

Osprey Nest: Elevated ocean views, walk to town

05/28/2025

*THIS WEEKEND SPECIAL* 5/28-6/2, 2 day minimum.

Just had a cancellation for this weekend in Osprey Nest, our 2nd floor 3 br unit with amazing elevated views of Southwest Harbor, the Manset shore, across to the outer islands, and of course the osprey nest across the road. Enjoy coffee in the morning and your choice beverage in the evening on our deck with rail side seating, deck furniture, gas fireplace and Weber grill.

We are at the edge of the village center and walkable to over a dozen restaurants and even more shops. There are also dozens of hiking trails within 5 minutes of our property including some of our favorite mountains: Acadia, Beech, Flying, and Mansell. The free Island Explorer shuttle service has an unofficial stop across from our driveway for leaving your car at our property and exploring or splitting your group up.

Locally owned and operated by an Island family for more than 100 years. We’d love to have you stay with us on the Quietside.

Cancellation just happened, so dates might not be available on Airbnb/VRBO yet but for direct booking with us the price Is :
2 nights: $400/night ($800 total)
3 nights: $375/night ($1125 total)
4 nights: $350/night ($1400 total)
5 nights: $325/night ($1625 total)

https://www.airbnb.com/h/osprey-nest

https://www.vrbo.com/3469750?unitId=4042881

07/01/2024

***PRICE REDUCED FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS, 3 day minimum*****
We had a cancellation and a move of dates that have opened up our next 2 weeks in Breakwater, our 4 bedroom apartment overlooking the marina in Southwest Harbor.

Huge deck looking down on the harbor on Main Street. Walk to more than 10 restaurants within 5 minutes of us and 30 total spots to eat within a 5 minute car ride. We also boast more than a dozen trailheads of Acadia within 5 minutes as well.

Bring a group of friends or extended family along with your dog and visit us on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island.

* July 6th-July 20th available with discounts included on listing. Extra discount for 7 day stay

Book direct with us and save the 15% Airbnb upcharge (about $600 extra)

Owned and operated by a 4th/5th generation island family. We're next door for any assistance and tips of where to go, what to do, and where to eat.

Breakwater: https://www.airbnb.com/slink/UDBk6bxe

Ocean view, walk to village, big deck, 4 br, grill

07/01/2024

We have the next 2 weeks suddenly open up for Breakwater, our 4 bedroom apartment overlooking the marina in Southwest Harbor. We're offering some strong discounts through Airbnb but if you book directly with us you can save the extra 15-18% Airbnb mark-up (about $600 extra savings).

Huge deck overlooking the harbor and walkable to about a dozen restaurants, playground for kids and plenty of little shops. Dozens of Acadia's trailheads are within 5 minutes of the property and we have lots of suggestions for all ages, abilities and aptitudes!

Saturday July 6th to Saturday July 13th
Saturday July 13th to Saturday July 20th.

Locally owned and operated by a 4th & 5th generation Island family.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8677990?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=aa25f052-0e9e-4234-ae1f-964f3b4167e8

06/12/2024

We just had folks move their 4th of July week stay to later in the summer. Saturday June 29th to Saturday July 6th is available so you can watch the fireworks from your own deck as they shoot off from the middle of the harbor in Southwest Harbor. No fighting traffic after the show to get the kids back to bed! Save $600 for a week this summer if you book direct vs Airbnb or VRBO.

Locally owned and operated by a 4th generation Mount Desert Island family. Walk to more than a dozen restaurants from the property with 30 different spots to eat within a 10 minute drive
We also have a few other weeks available still this summer. Grab them before they are booked!

View other available dates here and save the Airbnb fees by booking direct

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/53621201?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=3b5d86c1-d69b-465f-b333-2f1e9ca017c0

06/05/2024

4 br apartments available for 6 month lease from November 1st, 2024 to April 30th, 2025. We have some small flexibility to start several days earlier and potential to negotiate an extension to June. Pets considered.

The property is on Main St. Southwest Harbor, ME overlooking the marina. Walkable to several year round businesses including restaurants, pharmacy, hardware store, community center with gym, etc.

Fully furnished with all utilities included: Electric, heat, hot water, 300 MBps WiFi, Cable/Streaming services, water/sewer, trash removal, and plowing. Owner shares the driveway and has it plowed and sanded for every storm, you will only need to shovel your steps.... shovel can even be provided.

-****RENTED****"Osprey Nest", 2nd floor, 3br/1ba apartment with excellent winter sunshine through the southern exposure windows and amazing views of the marina and across to the outer islands. $2250/mo for 6 month lease.

-****RENTED**** “Breakwater", 1st floor, 4br/1.5ba apartment with huge deck, recently renovated kitchen and amazing views of the marina as well. $2000/mo for 6 month lease including cash discount, $2250 without.

07/24/2023

Added more deck furniture and propane fire tables to both apartments to enjoy in the evenings!