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Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

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On the beach
Dining
Property grounds
Property grounds
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Seal Harbor, ME
  • Place, Naturalist's Notebook
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunters Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 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.

Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

Tucked against the hill amid towering spruce and pine trees, 'Hidden House' enjoys a quiet location with lovely ocean views. Once the home of a Harvard president, this traditional summer cottage creates a comfortable spot for up to fourteen people. Located on exclusive Ox Hill and within walking distance of lovely Seal Harbor beach, you'll love the charm and history of this delightful home.

First Floor
-Dining room with views and a table that seats up to eight (or more with extra leaves).
-Large Living Room with fireplace, French doors to deck and wonderful views.
-Spacious fully equipped kitchen with small breakfast table.
-Three bedrooms on main floor as follows: One bedroom with queen bed and full bathroom adjacent. Two smaller bedrooms (one with double bed the other with one twin bed) and full bathroom adjacent. Study with an additional twin bed and adjacent half bath.
-Charming sleeping porch with doors leading to front deck.

Second Floor
-Four bedrooms total as follows: Master bedroom with water views, fireplace, queen-size bed and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds, views and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds and sink. Bedroom with queen bed and adjacent bath with tub.

Deck
Front deck with furniture, partially glassed-in area, gas BBQ and views of Seal Harbor, the islands and beyond.

Appliances
Standard kitchen appliances including French-door refrigerator, electric stove an oven, microwave oven, and dishwasher. Washing machine and dryer. TV/DVR/DVD. Wi-fi internet.

Keywords: Ideal for large family get-togethers

PLEASE NOTE: WEEKLY RENTALS ARE BOOKED FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY.
WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON MONTHLY RENTALS.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Acadia National Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 14 minutes from Bar Harbor Whale Watching
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

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

No open fires, except in living room fireplace (note: firewood is provided)
NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
We welcome use by large family groups.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: We welcome use by large family groups.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time, and the house was perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Maine home. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at Hidden House. The first one was June 2022 (family of 12). This time (August 2025) we had only 10 of us. Both times we had a wonderful time! Love the location, 7-10 min walk to the beach or 2 minute drive; close to Jordon Pond and other park loop road attractions; beautiful view. Love the house . . . vintage but comfortable and wonderful to have the whole family in one house. Thank you Rosemary for another wonderful stay!
Seal Harbor Beach
View from House
View of house from driveway
Kitchen fun
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! It accommodated our large group . The house was well worn and needs some TLC but it had everything needed and all worked well for our stay. Quiet neighborhood. Classic Maine vacation house !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House

We loved our stay in the Hidden House. House is so spacious and so comfortable; a beautiful old house with tons of personality in a gorgeous location. Natural beauty is everywhere and the view of Seal Harbor is spectacular.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore house

Great location house was plenty big for our large group but it definitely in need of some updates
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the view!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was so roomy and accommodating for our family. The view was amazing and working from the desk in the main bedroom or grilling on the back deck was such a delight while looking over the harbor and islands. One thing to note is the driveway is a bit challenging as it’s gravel and on a hill, and to access the house you do need to make your way up several stairs or a steep pathway - great exercise, though! Everything worked out well for our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

Hidden House is a graceful, comfortable home that embodies the charm of the legendary "summer cottages" on MDI. It has a very very large deck with great views over Seal Harbor, a huge kitchen and great beds. The hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Heaven

We love this house! It’s perfect for an intergenerational family vacation - spacious bedrooms and lots of space to gather. The location is perfect too; we walked to the beach and ice cream shop, rode bikes into the park, and it’s an easy drive to the other towns on MDI. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house shows its age and lack of tender care.

The property manager was responsive and flexible to accommodate our schedule. The house is located in a great spot. Unfortunately, it shows its age. A very small investment, e.g. replacing a missing shower curtain or a stained bedsheet, would make a difference. Much more would be needed to justify the rental price.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Live like the rusticators

Fabulous old house with lots of character and space. All ages loved it. We didn’t need a thing except food. Park minutes away and not as crowded as we had expected. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden House was exceptional!!!!

Our once in a lifetime family vacation was made exceptional certainly by the location of Bar Harbor, Maine but next in line was the incredibly quaint and beautiful Hidden House near Seal Harbor. The turn of the century construction, the wood work, the views of the Harbor, the fascinating books selections, the history, the true feel of an authentic Maine Harbor home made everything perfect for our family. The rooms were decorated perfectly, not overdone but tasteful. The range of diverse rooms as well allowed our adult children and wives to feel they had a personal room for them different from the others. Beds were comfy, baths attached were well located and everything was very clean. The kitchen was amazing and had dual sinks which accommodated our large group with the up to date appliances a real blessing. The surrounding neighborhood was very quiet and quite beautiful away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. But what made it special was the incredible hosts Dave & Rosemary Hopkins. They went out of their way to help us secure their property being flexible on the dates after we'd lost another property for some crazy reasons. They saw our special need and took care of us from the very beginning. Communication was exceptional, clear, thorough and prompt. All in all we'd definitely come back to their home and know we'd be receiving class A service and an incredible property with amazing charm and character. Highly, highly recommended _ it was an amazing location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Avon

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden House Heaven

Our family had a wonderful stay at Hidden House. In truth, it was much more spacious than our 7 family members needed. We loved spreading out, and we didn't even use 3 of the 7 bedrooms. Great porch, well- equipped kitchen (and we had a couple serious cooks among us), lovely views, peaceful, comfortable, great location for easy access to ANP, Bar Harbor, NEH, etc. We have been coming to MDI for decades and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

Very comfortable home with plenty of space, plus a large deck with great views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Roy R.

Good

Property is good, but aged... furniture is well used.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location to everything Mt Desert Island has to offer. Plenty of space for a large family. Though take note is you are traveling with anyone elderly or handicapped it does take a flight of steps to get in and out of the home. My mom walks with a cane and she struggled a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seal Harbor: Quieter and Better

On this, our first trip to Acadia National Park, my original inclination was to find a property in or near Bar Harbor. I'm glad I failed. Hidden House, with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms was perfect for accomodating our large family gathering (10 adults, 2 children). AND, Seal Harbor is full of charm and not full of bustling tourists. We loved the area. Hidden House is within an easy walk of the beach, and the Seal Harbor "high street" has several high-quality shops. Two especially helpful features: we were able to get all twelve of us around the dining room table, and the living room was also large enough for us to sprawl out and hang out together. The house is old, meaning not everything is perfect, but the perfection of the layout, and the workability of the houes for our group more than compensated for a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Marsha G.

Great location!

Character of the old house did not disappoint! Wavy glass windows, vintage doorknobs, screened door in the kitchen. Lovely! The location was great and the trails to the beach area are wonderful for exploring. Woke up with a turkey making it's call daily! Lots of wildlife to be seen! The house does need a little refreshing and updating. Wonderful time for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Leawood, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful stay!

Better than even expected to stay in this majestic home full of history and comfort. Very welcoming for large groups as the home was built solidly and with zones to contain privacy and noise. Heat very responsive! Beautiful views across the huge south deck with wicker seating, tables and very nice grill. All the appointments were very welcoming. Rosemary was extremely responsive! The home is magical! We are grateful!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

September in Seal Harbor

This is such a great location. We were able to walk to the trails and the ocean. The views were beautiful. The house was neat and clean. We used the kitchen and the two sinks were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Maine Get Away

The only little issue was the house was not clean when we arrived for check in-but a cleaning crew was sent right over and after a couple of hours we were all set. Location great, house size perfect for 10 people: meals, game playing, relaxing on the deck, enough space for all. Easy drive to Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor. Walk into the park no problem. Would stay there again especially with a group this size,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vandana p.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 parents and 5 teens to Acadia

Pros: This home has a superb location for families visiting Acadia National Park. It was within walking distance of a free Island Express Shuttle to downtown Bar Harbor and a 0.2 mi drive to one entrance to Acadia. The home has many many rooms and beds. Great home and would rent again! Rosemary, the host, was excellent at communicating with us and the house was as promised in the description. There is a great view of the water as the house is located on Ox Hill which overlooks Seal Harbor....just beautiful. My husband and I would drink our morning tea on the front porch and head our for a walk along the harbor every morning....quiet, peaceful, friendly people. Cons: Poor wifi and cell service (we have verizon) is almost absent at the house. Dated kitchen and house. For us, the cons meant we spent more time disconnected and truly together as a family. The age of the home was noticeable but nothing was uncomfortable....I think it fit in with the charm of being in New England. Overall...5 stars and I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful classic Maine house

Everyone in our family, from 2 to 68 years old, loved this house. There were days when we didn’t want to leave for planned activities in the park because it’s such a great place to hang out. There were 11 of us and plenty of space to sleep and spread out. We ate all but one meal outside on the porch, and the kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Communication with the hosts was always quick and easy. Would recommend or stay here again with hesitating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular view and ideal location

Beautiful Seal Harbor summer cottage with privacy and gorgeous views of Seal Harbor. This is a home that retains its original character and interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Special Place!

Hidden House was everything we had hoped for. Lots of space for family to gather together or to spread out if desired. Lots of charm and character. It's old so not everything works perfectly but the owners were quick to address any little issue that popped up. Loved the comfortable family feel of the place and loved being in Seal Harbor! Planning to visit again in a few years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022