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Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

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This isn't Photoshop!  Late July sunset over the cove toward Blue Hill Bay.
Our spacious four bedroom cottage faces west offering spectacular sunset views!
Rosa rugosa in full bloom
A lovely aerial view of the cove. The cottage sits at the head of the cove .
An August sunset photo of the cove. Zoomed in and shot from the front deck.

Overview of Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Seal Cove, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEcho Lake Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center22 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

Welcome to Seal Cove, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. This spacious turn of the century shingle-style cottage is set with a westerly view overlooking Blue Hill Bay just steps from the water at the head of the cove, with deeded access for kayaking and beachcombing along the inner reaches of Seal Cove. The private setting includes lawn and gardens with a backdrop of wood and meadows. Located on the westerly side of Mount Desert Island, the cottage is close to Acadia National Park. Closeby are some great trails including Acadia Mountain, Seawall, Western Mountain and access to Seal Cove Pond. From the Cottage it is only a few minutes to Southwest Harbor and twenty-five minutes to Bar Harbor. We know you will enjoy the quietude and privacy of the western side of the island.

Property manager

Lisa Rapp
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min walk
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 16 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 26 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min drive
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound - 9 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 24 min drive
  • Hansen's Outpost - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dana D., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good but a bit quirky
This property is definitely on the quiet side, pretty far away from most of the action. If that’s what you want, as we did, the place is great. There’s a nice view of the cove from the dining area and the back patio. It’s a quick walk down to the cove. Hodgdon’s seafood is also a quick walk and their food is wonderful! The house itself is a-maze-ing, as in, it’s a maze. All of the bathrooms are downstairs. The bathroom in the queen bedroom is two rooms: one for a shower and one for a toilet and sink. Then there are two more toilets in two separate rooms, one without a sink, and plus a room with a separate shower. The kitchen is overstocked, something I never thought I’d say about a rental, e.g. there are two crockpots. Every cupboard and drawer is crammed with stuff, making it difficult to find things and nearly impossible to find spots for any food or cooking gear that you bring. The things they have are good, there’s just too many of them. All in all a good, but not perfect, stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Too Perfect
This quintessential island Maine home is so perfect, you will never go anywhere else on the island as you will never ever want to leave it. If you know classic Maine homes, you could walk into this home with your eyes closed and know where you are. The smells of pine, ocean and beech rose and sounds of your steps on the old wooden floors, familiar clicking of the door handles and flick of the light switches make this home everything it means to be in Maine. The property is beautiful. The beach is 30 seconds away. It’s so incredibly peaceful and still close enough to all the things anyone would want to do. Plenty of games and books and all the home feel is included. You will need nothing more here. And if you do, it’s easy enough to figure it out. Now, to plan a 2x as long stay the next time ❤️!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Happy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet side perfection
Our family has been coming to Acadia for 17 years. The home we used to rent is no longer available, so we were delighted to find this beautiful cottage on the quiet side of MDI in Seal Cove. There are so many highlights to love! Coffee in the mornings, dinner in the evenings, and lounging/reading in between on the screened in porch. Cozy evenings around a roaring fire in the wood-burning stove. The upstairs “princess” bedroom our daughter fell in love with, including its own special reading nook. And all of our favorite quiet side activities near at hand through the week. Lisa and family were super helpful in answering all of our questions and arranging extra kindling to help us get those evening fires going. We look forward to renting again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Late summer retreat
Very charming place on the quiet side, great location at the head of seal cove. Biking, hiking, kayaking, sunsets, star gazing, home cooked meals. If there wasn't so much to see and do on MDI, we would've never left. Hope to enjoy it again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House in Gorgeous Location
I hate to advertise how special this place is for fear that everyone else will want it. This is a classic, cozy Mountain Desert Island cottage, with a view to die for and a very peaceful setting, close to nature. We’ve been coming to MDI all our lives and this has to be one of our favorite stays. We enjoyed paddle boarding in the cove only steps-away and hiking the mountains nearby. This place has so much to offer. Hope to return again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rapp

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Our family is based in the Philadelphia area.

Why they chose this property

Seal Cove Cottage is a family property purchased decades ago. Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are indeed beautiful and continue to draw our family back for memorable summer vacations. Our cottage, located on the "quiet-side" of the island on a sizeable lot with privacy and wonderful ocean views. It offers comfortable accommodations and water access for kayaking and swimming, with hiking and biking trails nearby. The Seal Cove Town Dock is visible across the cove and Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Bernard and Pretty Marsh are close by. Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor are just a short island drive away.

What makes this property unique

We love having our breakfast on the open "morning deck" and refreshing, end-of-the-day drinks on the screened front porch while we watch the sunset over Blue Hill Bay. The water view through the large westerly facing windows is a joy any time of day and in all seasons. In the summer we watch the lobster boats return to the dock with their day catch. Kayaking in the cove is great fun and often the "kids" will set up for a game of badminton on the front lawn or stay up late playing board games on the front porch. Our quiet location, down a dirt lane, off the town road is just the spot to rejuvenate your spirit.

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