Located on the Acadia National Park Carriage Trail system, this home allows you to explore the park right from the back door! We have a new construction, 3400 sq ft home within steps of ANP. Walk our private trail right onto the Carriage Trail System. You are also just a quick 12 min drive right into downtown Bar Harbor or a 1 mile walk to Seal Harbor Beach or a mile walk or bike ride to the infamous Jordan Pond House! Enjoy the perfect location away from it all with quick access to the highlights of Mount Desert Island. The is a large home with every amenity you could hope for. With one bedroom and full bath on the main floor and four bedrooms and two baths on the second floor, there is plenty of room for your whole family. The large great room features a beautiful wood paneled vault ceiling and quiet views into Acadia National Park. The dining room has seating for12, plus more seating at the large kitchen island. The kitchen is designed for cooking and has lots of space for multiple cooks to work together. We have outfitted the kitchen with all the essentials! If you don't want to spend your time eating indoors, take advantage of the large grill and enjoy dinner on the large deck looking into the park. The front porch is the perfect spot for a quiet cup of coffee or listening to the ocean during a storm. The unfinished basement is ready for play and relaxation with couches, games and a large screen tv. Reservations will be fully refundable until final furnished photos are posted in mid May. Seal Harbor is the secret gem of Mount Desert Island, located just a quick drive to Bar Harbor, but well outside the hustle and bustle so you can escape from it all. This home is as close as you can stay to the park without camping! The great room looks back into the serene woods of Acadia and you can enjoy our private trail that takes you right to the Carriage Trail system. You can walk, ride or run to the famous Jordan Pond House and never have to fight for parking! It is also a short walk to shops in Seal Harbor, The Lighthouse restaurant and Seal Harbor Beach. Northeast Harbor is also a short drive away where you can find more quaint shops and restaurants. Seal Harbor has a stop on the Island Explorer Route for convenient access during peak season. Our home also has a Level 2 EV charger available for guest use for a small additional fee. Pets will be considered. Please reach out to discuss with us before booking.
Property manager
Jennifer Tamedl
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
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Pet-friendly
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Pet must be pre-approved by host prior to booking.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Security Deposit Required of up to $1000. Minimum age to rent is 25.
Renter Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking. For last-minute reservations, agrmnt must be signed before check-in info will be sent.
NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 07:00 AM.
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Seal Harbor
Located in Seal Harbor, this holiday home is on a lake. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Seal Harbor, ME
What's nearby
Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Otter Cliff - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
Thunder Hole - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 3 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 27 min drive
Choco-Latte - 14 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 9 min drive
The Upper Deck - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Carriage Road Cottage- Walk to Jordan Pond House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Carriage Road Cottage- Walk to Jordan Pond House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carriage Road Cottage- Walk to Jordan Pond House?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Carriage Road Cottage- Walk to Jordan Pond House located?
This family-friendly Seal Harbor holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Naturalist's Notebook and Carriage Roads. Acadia National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We visited with three families each with a child under five. The house was extremely well equipped with high chairs, pack and plays, children's games and best of all, a basement where the kids could go be kids and adults could get a little quiet. The house is in a great location to the park, easy to get carriage trails, hikes and a short walk to seal harbor. Would definitely stay again.
Perfect location - wish we'd booked for longer than 4 nights
The property was beautiful, brand new. It's very close to Bar Harbor, super convenient. Had fun playing ping pong and corn hole in the basement. Property has 3 bathrooms, but only the master has a connected bath. The downstairs bath was next to the room with the murphy bed, which wasn't ideal. FYI, for those of you flying in, there is NO shampoo, laundry detergent, or Keurig cups, so you must stop at the grocery. We loved our stay, and if we'd stayed longer, we would have walked more on the carriage road (or rented bikes). The carriage roads were very peaceful. The front porch has 3 rocking chairs (a great place for a cup of coffee in the morning. We would stay here again absolutely!
Chris M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Tamedl
Why they chose this property
Our family has been vacationing on Mount Desert Island for over 30 years. Seal Harbor is the BEST spot on the whole island, so we were thrilled when we had the opportunity to build our dream vacation home here. We are in a very quiet section of the island with quick access to trails, easy access to the best beach on the island, all while being just a short drive to Bar Harbor!
What makes this property unique
You can walk right out the back door and into the park!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests