Sunnymead
Southwest Harbor, Manset, ME 04679-
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 3 Doubles
This charming, sprawling shingled summer cottage with exposed beams and pine interior is comfortably furnished with many tasteful decorative touches. This home is well suited for a large gathering. Snuggle up in front of the fireplace in the living room, or enjoy the den looking out to the woods. The home also enjoys a direct right-of-way to the ocean and one of Mt. Desert Island’s best private stone and salt water beaches. An interesting note: Sunnymead was the inspiration and setting for the Judy Blume book, “Fudge-a-mania.”
FIRST FLOOR: Kitchen with all major appliances. Dishwasher is portable. Full Bath with shower off kitchen. Dining Room. Living Room and Den with comfortable seating area. Walk-though Bedroom with Double bed that leads to north set of stairs to second floor Primary Bedroom area.
SECOND FLOOR: In one wing: Primary Suite with Queen size bed, full bath and sitting/office area with private balcony. The other wing of the house, accessed by stairs from the Living Area, includes Bedroom with Double bed, Bedroom with King size bed, and Bedroom with Double bed. Full bath with large tub and separate shower.
OUTDOOR SPACES: Lovely yard with outdoor furnishings to include a lovely dining tent. A picnic table down at the beach is also a nice feature.
EXTRAS: Right-of-way to a private cobblestone beach with beautiful views of the outer islands and the mountains of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Take a short leisurely stroll from the house to enjoy beach combing for seaglass and watching the boating activity through Western Way as they venture between Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor and the Cranberry Isles.
NOTE: Please plan accordingly that check-in time for this home is 4 pm and check-out time is by 9 am on the day of departure.
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Property Details
- Max Occ: 8
- Location: Southwest Harbor, Manset
- Bedrooms: 5
- Setting: Shorefront Access
- Bathrooms: 3
- Pets: Considered
Interior Amenities- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washer
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Fireplace/Woodstove Partial Air ConditioningAir Conditioning Throughout- First Floor Bedroom
Exterior Amenities- Propane Grill
Charcoal GrillFire PitKayak/Canoe Tennis CourtDockPoolHot TubEV Charger
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Rates
Rents Saturday to Saturday
2026 Weekly Rates (USD):
Jun 13 – Jun 27: $3750
Jun 27 – Jul – Aug 29: $4750
Aug 29 – Sep – Oct 10: $3750Pets considered for an additional fee of $200 per pet, per week.
All houses are fully equipped, including linens and dishes. Refundable security deposit, 9% Maine State Sales Tax and a $35 booking fee are not included in the rates above.
Although rates and calendars are updated online routinely, prices and availability are subject to change without notice, pending owner confirmation.
Availability last updated on: May 28, 2026
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Mt. Desert Island’s second largest village, Southwest Harbor, features a charming Main Street with an appealing assortment of shops and restaurants. The neighboring village of Manset, which is along the southern shore of the harbor, tends to be rural in nature but features a number of excellent restaurants and boatyards, including Hinckley Yacht Yard and Morris Yachts, both of which boast an international reputation. If Bar Harbor is the ‘gateway’ to Acadia, Southwest Harbor is the gateway to Acadia’s westside trails and attractions, including Seawall, Ship’s Harbor, and Echo Lake, all between five and eight minutes from the village center.
I wanted to thank you for sharing your lovely Sunnymead with our family. It was a true pleasure. Our girls (10 and 13) were initially uncertain in the cabin but quickly fell in love. By the end of our stay, the girls were in love with the “cozy” sweet Maine cottage and didn’t want to leave. They enjoyed reading Fudgemania, going to the seawall and walking to the beach. The chickens and deer were an added bonus. The workspaces were perfect as well. The upstairs office provided a terrific place to work and the card table downstairs provided an added private workspace. We also loved the Blackstone grill and HUGE washer.
Sunnymead is a wonderful cottage. Very cozy, on a quiet lane, with beautiful grounds surrounding it. Our family had a fantastic visit. Loved every minute of our stay. Highly recommended!
We enjoyed this house and felt right at home–assuming our home had been decorated as creatively as this. Terrific location for going to local attractions. Everything you need is there. The beach was amazing and afforded many hours of fun for the little ones. Thank you for opening your home to our family.