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Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Seal Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Naturalist's Notebook
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jordan Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor

Relax with the whole family at this quiet, peaceful place in the center of Seal Harbor village. Acadia is literally across the street and the best carriage roads in the park are a short walk down the street in one direction, with Seal Harbor Beach a short walk in the other. Pemetic, Penobscot, Cadillac, and Day mountains are all accessible without even getting into the car. It is a short walk out the front door to Jordan Pond House, Wildwood Stables, and Seal Harbor Beach.

In classic Maine fashion, this handsome cottage was originally built in 1890 as a workshop for a local carpenter. It has since been lovingly restored and converted to a summer home in the best spot on the island for easy access to carriage roads, central peaks, and sailing in the Great Harbor.

A one-floor living space featuring an open concept kitchen, dining, and living space. The space is incredibly bright, with windows covering the entire western end of the building and plenty of southern exposure.

There is a large pullout couch and an oversized chair and ottoman in the main living room and a dining table that seats six.

The kitchen is clean, efficient, and outfitted with all of the necessary tools. All of the artwork featured throughout the house is by local artisans.

There are two bedrooms, both with oversized windows for plenty of light. The master has a queen bed with double closet. The second bedroom has a double and a twin bed with double closet.

Outdoors is a seating area with cedar Adirondack chairs made by a local craftsman and a Weber propane grill for your use.

There is plenty of parking for up to three vehicles. A full size washer and dryer are free to use as needed.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Naturalist's Notebook. Laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and a sofa bed are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and sofa bed
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 13 minutes from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Quiet/clean/well Furnished Village Cottage Acadia All Around You
Quiet/clean/well Furnished Village Cottage Acadia All Around You
Quiet/clean/well Furnished Village Acadia All Around You

Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, very comfortable and such a convenient place to stay if you're visiting Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. The property had everything we needed. Easy check-in and out. We're looking forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location which is close to everywhere you like to go. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seal Harbor

Great location for Acadia and Bar Harbor area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. After hiking or biking all day it was the perfect place to retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home conveniently located close to Acadia National Park

The property was well maintained and clean, the owner was very responsive throughout the booking process and was very helpful in finding nearby activities to keep my fiance and I occupied during our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for exploring Acadia. Away from the business of bar harbor but quick and easy drive to restaurants and shops. Within walking distance of e bike rentals which was a great way to explore the park. House was in a quiet area and very clean. Would definitely recommend/stay there again for my next Acadia trip. Michael was quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was quiet and the location excellent. I thought it was overpriced and it irritated me that there was a fee for my kids when the house is intended for 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia

Perfect quiet spot to enjoy Acadia NP area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hidden Cabin

He had a great stay. The location is a little more crowded than we expected but it was still pretty private. Accommodations were great otherwise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a good price

This is the best area for biking and beaching and Michael is a great host.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t be better!

Great location and place was better than the pictures! A great place to stay for the week and so close to Acadia National Park!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seal harbor home

Great location! Host very quick to respond to questions. Very quiet location. I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to heal

Took a week to recover and reenergize, and found all we needed in this cozy little hideaway! Close to everything, but hidden away perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect location for Acadia exploration!

This cosy, charming place tucked away in a neighborhood was a perfect base for us to explore the park by bike, on foot and so convenient to the other small towns of Mt Desert Island. It was a very memorable visit and we were delighted with its sunny and comfortable location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a few minutes from Acsdia

This place was so cute and made getting in to Acadia easy. My only complaint was it was listed for up to 6 people but there was an extra charge for more than 4 guests which wasn’t obvious until checkout. However we had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

wonderful place to stay

we had such a great time , the cottage is so cute and very clean. we had everything we needed! Nick is the best , a very great host and so nice to talk to. highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place in right in Acadia Backyard

The place was a perfect place to stay for a visit to Acadia. Within walking distance to the carriage roads and a very short drive to the entrance to the park. House was in a nice quiet location and the accommodations were everything we needed it to be. The owner was very friendly and helpful in making suggestions on hikes, food, and other adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable & quiet

I loved staying in the hidden cottage. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to Seal Harbor Beach, and central location to explore the east and west sides of Mount Desert Island. Simple and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seal Harbor in Sept.

The cottage came as advertised. Our host couldn’t have been more helpful. The property had everything we needed. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed.

This place is great. Exactly as described.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, quiet, comfortable house

Enjoyed having the whole house to relax in after our daily adventures around Acadia. Location worked well for us. Enjoyed the extras Michael provided above and beyond the usual rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024