New listing add. pictures, new decor & couches coming soon! Please reach out for additional info! Hard Aground is an ocean-view home where you can enjoy picturesque views of the Windward Way, Cranberry Island & the abundant wildlife of this quiet location. The property is updated through out! On the main level, you will find a room with king bed with water views, bedroom with a full bed, and a shared bathroom with shower. Up stairs 2 add. queen beds & bath. See add. details for full description Hard Aground is a family-friendly ocean-view home uniquely positioned right outside Southwest Harbor. Enjoy picturesque views of the Windward Way and Cranberry Island from the wood deck, dining, living, primary bedroom, and upstairs bedrooms. Guests will also enjoy the abundant wildlife of this quiet location. Deer and different types of birds often come to graze in the open fields each morning and evening. The home has recently been updated with a galley kitchen boasting granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, Keurig and drip coffee maker, toaster, full pots and pans for cooking and hopefully anything else a family might need; there is dining/breakfast room with windows on each side for stunning views plus outdoor seating for dining. The family room has views out over the deck to the water, door to the deck, and tv for nightly movies. On this main level, you will find a room with a king bed overlooking the lawn with water views, another bedroom with a full-size bed, and a shared updated bathroom with a walk-in shower and laundry. The upstairs is cozy, with two bedrooms with water views, queen-sized beds, and an updated bathroom with a bathtub. The property comes with two dedicated parking places. Many people choose to stay in Southwest Harbor during their visit to Acadia National Park for its convenient location and more relaxed pace. Southwest Harbor is situated just west of the southern entrance to Somes Sound on Mount Desert Island. It is the largest municipality on the island's southwestern "quiet side." The town is a hub of activity, with various great restaurants, shops, galleries, and eateries worth exploring. Some of these include the charming Little Notch Bakery, the renowned Red Sky, the local favorite Peter Trouts, The Cygnet Gallery, Cornerstone Gallery, Beals Lobster, Sawyers, Cafe Dry Dock, Tom Cat Tide, The Store, Southwest Cycle, and many more! Many come to Mount Desert Island to visit Acadia National Park and enjoy its beauty. You can get a yearly pass to the park or pay as you go. Our suggestion is to get the yearly that you can visit other national parks. Some of our favorite trails, which are mostly easy and dog friendly, are Asticou and Jordan Pond Path, Little Harbor Brook Trail, Carriage Trail Loop, Wonderland, Ship Harbor Trail, Echo Lake Trail, and many more. Our suggestion is to download the All Trails App and search for your skill level. Other exciting things to do is to go on a whale watching tour, ride the ferries to neighboring islands like Cranberry or Little Cranberry and explore those. Venture out to Northeast Harbor and visit the Maine Street Mercantile for amazing shopping and Nor’Easter for a bite to eat. Visit the bustling town of Bar Harbor and the smaller villages around the island. You can do all this by car or use the Island Explorer buss.