Half-Day E-Bike Rental — Southwest Harbor
Half Day, Full Experience
Southwest Harbor sits at the center of Acadia's quiet side — the part of the island most visitors never reach. Your half-day rental puts you on a premium Cannondale Mavaro Neo 1 e-bike with a Bosch mid-drive motor and a 750Wh battery that handles every hill between here and Bass Harbor.
About This Experience
Southwest Harbor sits at the center of Acadia's quiet side — the part of the island most visitors never reach. Your half-day rental puts you on a premium Cannondale Mavaro Neo 1 e-bike with a Bosch mid-drive motor and a 750Wh battery that handles every hill between here and Bass Harbor.
From our store at 16 Village Green Way, you can ride directly to the Seawall along the shoreline, loop out to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, or climb into the western mountains toward Beech Mountain and Long Pond. The roads are quieter, the views face west across Blue Hill Bay, and the pace is yours.
Every rental starts with a thorough e-bike lesson so you feel confident from the first pedal stroke. We'll fit your bike, adjust the saddle and handlebars, walk you through the motor's assist levels, and hand you a detailed trail map with our recommended routes marked.
What Makes It Special
Ride Straight from the Store
No car needed. Pedal directly from our Southwest Harbor shop onto quiet roads leading to the Seawall, Bass Harbor Head Light, and the western mountains.
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
One of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine, perched on a rocky cliff at the southern tip of the island. An easy ride from our store.
Bosch Mid-Drive Motor
The Cannondale Mavaro Neo 1 uses a Bosch Performance Line CX motor that delivers smooth, quiet power on every hill. You set the effort level.
The Quiet Side
Fewer crowds, wider views, and roads that feel like they belong to you. Southwest Harbor is where locals ride.
On the Trail
What's Included
Premium E-Bike
Cannondale Mavaro Neo 1
Helmet
Cannondale Junction MIPS
Lock
Trail Map
Routes marked with distance and difficulty
Phone Holder
E-Bike Lesson
Controls, gearing, and route tips
Good to Know
Battery Range
The 750Wh Bosch battery lasts 30–50 miles depending on assist level and terrain — more than enough for a half day.
No Attachments
Pull-behind trailers and child seats are not compatible with the e-bikes.
No Pets
Pets may not accompany you on the e-bike rental.
Free Parking
Free public parking beside our store on Village Green Way.
Riding Ability
Comfortable riding a bicycle on gravel and paved roads. No prior e-bike experience needed.
Meeting Point
Island Time Store — Southwest Harbor