Things To Do!

Things to Do
Southwest Harbor
Chamber of Commerce
Find out about the quiet side of MDI

Island Explorer Shuttle
Free shuttle service around the island

Weather

Tide Chart

Acadia Woods Kennel

Acadia Magic
Links and area information on
activities, shopping and dining

Fall Foliage Information
Information for the leaf peepers



Check out some of our favorite activities:

National Park ServiceAcadia National Park Info on directions, rates and tours
Biplane Ride Over Bar Harbor Flight Biplane Tours A birds eye view of the island you'll never forget!
Acadia Mountain Guides Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing for all ages on our stunning pink granite
Sailing Sail Acadia Sail on a classic Downeast Friendship Sloop. Photos.
photo Southwest Harbor Cycle All your bicycling needs
A beautiful day for a paddle Maine State Sea Kayak Tours The perfect way to see the island is from the water!
Business Image Diver Ed A must do for the kids (young and old!). See guest photos.
Business Image Whale Watching Take in the local wildlife
Dolphin%20skulls Whale Museum After seeing whales in their natural habitat, learn a little more
Mount Desert Oceanarium Learn more about the sea
Business Image Downeast Nature & Bird Tours Take a tour and check out the Island's birdlife
Business Image Kebo Valley Golf Club Visit the 8th oldest golf club in the US!
Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden is just a short walk from Anna's!
Asticou Thuya & Asticou Gardens My favorite place on the Island
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden Best viewed in August, reserve your spot early.
Reel Pizza Movie Theater Sofas, great pizza and wine
boa horn Seal Cove Auto Museum Incredible collection of 'brass era' cars
Business Image Abbe Museum Learn more about Maine's Native American heritage
Wendell Gilley Museum Wendell Gilley Museum A delightful collection of bird carvings
Acadia Fiber Faire, May
Summer Festival of the Arts held in Southwest Harbor, July
Annual Craft Show at MDI High School in Bar Harbor, July
Maine Starlight Festival, September & October
Mount Desert Island Marathon, October




Ocean view, waves crashing on rocks

Hiking on Mount Desert Island

Contact Us

Anna's Quietside Cottages

Marc Chalfoun
PO Box 122
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679



Phone 207.266.8017

News & Updates

High season is booking up, call soon to avoid disappointment.

Availability:

May 27th - June 1st: Lookout, Rose, Tipi, Airstream

June 1st - 8th: Birdhouse, Bluehouse, Carriage, Lookout, Rose, Veranda, Hyewood, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

June 8th - 15th: Birdhouse, Carriage, Veranda, Pavillion, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

June 15th - 22nd: Bluehouse, Rose, Veranda, Hyewood, Minka

June 22nd - 29th: Americana, Birdhouse, Pavillion, Tipi, Airstream

June 29th - July 6th: Bluehouse, Rose, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

July 6th - 13th: Rose, Pavillion, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

July 13th - 20th: Americana, Birdhouse, Rose, Veranda, Butterfly, Hyewood, Pavillion, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

July 20th - 27th: Americana, Carriage, Veranda, Butterfly, Hyewood, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

July 27th - August 3rd: Airstream

August 3rd - 10th: Butterfly, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

August 10th - 17th: Lookout, Butterfly, Hyewood, Pavillion, Tipi, Airstream

August 17th - 24th: Pavillion, Tipi, Airstream

August 24th - 31st: Rose, Veranda, Butterfly, Hyewood, Pavillion, Tipi, Minka, Airstream

Call for availability August 31st onwards