Chickadee'S Nest At Southwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Maine
Southwest Harbor Maine Bed and Breakfast near Birdcarving Museum
Located on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island, our quaint village is surrounded by Acadia National Park, and right in the midst of some of the finest lobster fishing in Maine. Seawall picnic grounds, and many Acadia hiking trails are just a short drive from our door. Rent a kayak and paddle around SW Harbor into Somes Sound or out to the Cranberry Islands. The Great Harbor Marina, just a short walk from your door, offers fresh baked breads, Off-Broadway Cabaret Theater, Maine outfitters, and a view of floating slips with some of the world's finest sailing craft built right here in Southwest Harbor. Our sunrises here are spectacular!
Guest Quarters (Chickadee's Nest) is in the Annex of our cedar shingled summer house. With its queen bed, chaise, old fashioned wardrobe, large closet, cable TV, half bath, and all windows with a glimpse of the harbor, your sleeping quarters are well equipped for your holiday comfort. The downstairs sitting room's informal ambience is charmingly furnished in Country Decor; there are loads of books and games for the occasional rainy day; your microwave, small refrigerator, toaster oven and coffee maker provide ample space and facility for breakfast and lunch prep; your full shower/tub bath on this floor.
Private Guest entrance is accessed through the rock garden & picnic yard. A gas grill is available to you for suppertime cookouts. Parking is provided. Complimentary, freshly baked blueberry muffins or scones will be delivered to your door your first morning in residence.
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Owners: William & Barbara Fleming
Open Since: 35947
We Accept: Checks
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10 (weekdays only)
Inncentives™ Discount for InnSite Users: Rates are weekly:
June : $350
July through Labor Day Week:$495
Sept $350
For weekly rentals we require one weeks deposit, or one-half rent for the period, whichever is greater one week after reservation is made. Balance is due two weeks before arrival. Checkin: Saturdays between 3-6pm, Checkout: Saturday by 10am. Deposit is refundable only if we can re-rent the space for same period. Daily rates: Only as available. If you find yourself in MAINE FOR THE WINTER, ASK ABOUT RENTAL OF THE WHOLE HOUSE or owner's quarters w/kitchen, for the six-month winter period of Oct.15 - May 15
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: one suite/1+1/2 private baths
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: none
Dates Closed, if Any: Oct. 16 - May 14
Location: In small town, Near beach, On bluff, On wooded site, On island and On ocean/river/lake
Amenities: Television in room, Antiques, Down comforters, Sitting room/library, Patio, Private porch, Picnic grounds, No smoking, Crib available and Suites available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries and Aquarium
Water Sports: Sailboat rentals, Kayak rentals, Canoe rentals, Fishing charters and Fishing
Daredevil Sports: Mountain climbing
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis, Horseback riding and Bike rentals
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Theatre, Concerts, Farmers market and Crafts
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves, Apple/berry picking, Birdwatching, Stargazing and Beach
Rides & Tours: Horse-drawn carriage rides, Whale watching, Scenic airplane flights and Excursion boats/cruises
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
Professional Innsitters Association, * Davis Agency, Assoc. Member, B&B Assoc. of Virginia, * L. S. Robinson, Agcy., * Southwest Hbr./Tremont C of C, * Evergreen Bed & Breakfast Club
Area Attractions:
Acadia National park, Wendell Gilley Birdcarving Museum, Oceanarium, Dysart Great Harbor Marina, June - Festival of the Kayak, Oktoberfest & Food Festival, Ellis, Hinckley , Morris & Williams Yacht Companies, Bass Harbor Light House
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 10 miles of Chickadee's Nest at Southwest Harbor.
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