3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor - Town Hill

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Front view of the house in May, lilac tree in bloom. Parking to the right.

New deck May 2023 overlooking parking area and backyard.

Full open concept kitchen & breakfast bar. Windows overlook the deck & backyard.

Open concept kitchen/living area. Granite countertops, tile floors, 2-seat bar

Full fridge with ice machine & water dispenser, gas range & oven

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park8 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)10 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center13 min drive
Village Green14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

SeaStone Cottage is geared towards vacationers who want to get the most out of their adventures on Mount Desert Island. We offer flexible scheduling, great rates, a relaxed atmosphere and local flair! SeaStone Cottage is perfect for honeymooners, families, business travelers and backpackers.

On a budget? Or just looking to spend more time with the family? Dine in with our fully furnished kitchen, or cook out with our backyard gas grill. Come and relax! Enjoy coffee on the deck, read in the gardens, and soak your cares away in our giant master Jacuzzi tub.

Nestled amongst a pine wood forest in a private 5-home condo development, SeaStone Cottage is centrally located for your convenience. We are just 4 miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park, 7 miles from Bar Harbor, and 3.5 miles from Somesville, Southwest Harbor and the quiet side of the island! We are also located less than one mile from the Atlantic Brewing Company and the Town Hill Market, known for its delicious homemade sandwiches and snacks, and where you can access the free Island Explorer shuttle.

Take the bus or drive to Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, or Bar Harbor.

We offer:
- customized vacation planning assistance
- local advice and expertise
- a library of brochures, guidebooks, menus and everything you need to plan your own perfect vacation getaway!

The rental unit is 1,120 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open-concept kitchen and living area. It features a private entrance and parking for 2+ cars. The private deck and side-yard offer outside dining for 6, gardens and flower plantings. Enjoy grilling or dining outdoors with the propane BBQ, and end your evenings relaxing under the stars.

Inside the home our visitors love the full kitchen and the home library filled with guidebooks, local authors, brochures, maps, menus, magazines and novels. As an Island native, I have also included a binder filled with local tips, suggestions, can't-miss opportunities and all of my family's personal favorites from restaurants, hikes, tours, and hidden-gems. On rainy days, or evenings in, play one of the many board/card games or enjoy a movie. We have a VHS collection, or you can stream a free movie from our Roku or from your own streaming service.

Below the vacation rental unit is a separate walk-out basement apartment with private entrance and additional shared parking. This apartment is not available as a part of the vacation rental.

Property manager

Amber Howard

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

24x14 Sunroom-Big Windows & Knotty Pine-Feels Like Nature is All Around You!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property has not been child proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$200 fee for smoking inside.

Third party booking is not permitted. The individuals who have made the reservation must be the ones who will stay at the property after booking.

Check out is by 10am. Guests who fail to check out by 10am will be charged a $25 fee and an additional $25 for each additional hour they are over.

Permanent staining, breakage, or loss of property will result in a replacement fee and owner reimbursement for any additional cleaning at $25/hour

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 8 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive
Village Green - 14 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬13 min drive
‪Thirsty Whale - ‬13 min drive
‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Beds, 2 Baths - Minutes From Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Bubble Rock. Garland Farm and Thompson Island Information Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

29 June 2024

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

Fun in Arcadia

Very convenient location to both Bar Harbor and South Harbor. Not far from the Carriage Trails and many hikes. The house was very clean, quiet and was a peaceful place to relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

26 June 2024

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

Perfect spot

This kind of is spacious pristinely, clean, and absolutely perfectly appointed. The property owner has thought of everything. There are helpful notes to guide your usage of the property. The bookshelves are full of hiking books, art books, points of interest, reading, and games for the family. We will definitely Look forward to staying at this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqulyn S.

9 June 2024

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

Bar Harbor vacation

Our stay here was pleasant and comfortable. The house was clean and cozy and not far from town. It had everything we needed. Check in and out was simple.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina J.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Plesant

Very clean, cute, quiet, and had the essentials needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

10 Oct 2023

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

Great place to visit

Loved the unique location in bar harbor. Very close to all the hiking trails in Acadia.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy N., Tampa FL

26 Sept 2023

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

Bar Harbor Stay

Great location. Great place to stay. Great response from host.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy F.

17 Sept 2023

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

September Getaway

The property matched the listing. Lack of kitchen table/chairs is the only observation I missed when booking. Not a big deal for adult groups (Breakfast bar with seating for two exists.) It was great that a hard sided cooler was provided!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

9 Sept 2023

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

Couldn't have asked for a better place!

Was perfect had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

6 Sept 2023

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

Excellent location

Excellent location for touring the island!! It was hard to believe though how many people don't know how to open casement windows and a lot of the window cranks were broken. With AC at times the house got hot not being able to open all the windows. Overall our stay was very nice and enjoyable!! Thank you Amber for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

3 Sept 2023

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

August/early September in Maine!

Clean, close proximity. Loved Acadia National!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine L.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great home base for a week on MDI

Amber's neat and tidy home offers a convenient launch point to not only downtown Bar Harbor but also lots of other spots across MDI. We appreciated having the kitchen so that we could make breakfast and lunch at home, and even pack a few picnic dinners for enjoying at sunsets throughout the park. The kitchen and living area inside are not particularly large so if you are planning to host a large group dinner indoors this is not the space for you. However, there was also deck seating and backyard seating that could accommodate a larger group, whether permitting. It's more or less a 30 minute drive or shorter to most points of interest around the island. The bedrooms are a nice size and Amber provided extra blankets and towels that were also helpful to have on hand. It was easy to get in touch with Amber when we had a question about the trash, and Amber was also very communicative about some work on the deck that happened during our stay and making sure it wasn't inconvenient for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

16 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful relaxing house close to Acadia and Bar Harbor

We enjoyed being a short drive to both Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing evening after a day of hiking or shopping. Affordable and clean. We would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

16 Aug 2023

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

Great house, great destination

Our family of six had a superb experience at this rental. The home is well-appointed, the kitchen well-stocked, and the details all in place. We appreciated Amber's notebook of recommendations and used it often. When we had a difficulty, Amber responded in minutes and tended to it with great communication and kindness. She was a delight to work with. As for Acadia, it is a place of ridiculous beauty. We had a great time hiking together and seeing the views from many mountaintops. What a fantastic week we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jomie G.

13 July 2023

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

Great spot

We were visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor and this property was a great location for that. It was quiet and close enough to town for easy access to restaurants and to the park

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2023

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

Perfect spot!

This spot was perfect for us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rossi Z.

20 June 2023

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

From Midwest to Acadia

This place is easy to get to. The VRBO is clean and just the right size for 4 adults. It does share a driveway with some other houses.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

19 Oct 2022

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

Clean, quiet retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. It was one of the cleanest rentals I’ve been in and it instantly felt like home. Everything on the island is within a short drive of the house, and we loved exploring during our stay, especially with the amazing fall colors. It would have been nice to have seating for more than two at the bar as our family of four could not have dinner together, but we realize there isn’t much room in the small house for a proper dining table. (We would have loved using the outdoor table, but the weather was too wet during our stay.) In addition, the mattresses, while not uncomfortable, were very noisy. And the master tub was tough to get into and out of, especially after running the marathon! Overall, this was a great, clean, and quiet place to stay to experience MDI.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

jon l.

5 Oct 2022

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

clean,comfortable, good value

nice property, quiet, easily accessible to Acadia and other attractions....lots of info about the area, well stocked kitchen. Only drawback no washer/dryer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G.

30 Sept 2022

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

Excellent Accommodation!

Excellent accommodations! Upon arrival, we experienced a little difficulty with the WI-FI code, but once the problem was resolved, our online connection was excellent! This cozy and comfortable property helped to make our visit to Mount Desert most enjoyable!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Del S.

24 Sept 2022

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

Centrally located

This property was centrally located to Acadia and Bar Harbor. House was clean, nice kitchen with everything you need to cook a meal. The appliances in the kitchen were nicely updated. The beds were a lot to be desired, not enough washcloths for the four of us. They did supply body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The on suite bathroom was nice but slippery. I did not like the oversized tub. Too hard to get in and out of, the other bathroom was fine. There was not enough water pressure for the showers. The furniture in the main room was very uncomfortable and desperately needs updated. There needs to be tables in this room with lamps, we had a hard time relaxing because of the furniture. The driveway need to be lit up a little, we missed it at least 3 times. Over all we give this house 6 out of 10, mostly because of the comfort of the beds and the furniture.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delia W.

17 Sept 2022

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

Acadia comfort

Great place for the $. Private, extremely clean. Updated kitchen and every comfort you can think of. Close to town and park. Older house with plenty of room and all amenities. Giant book of helpful hints and restaurants. Felt safe and super clean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

maria h.

15 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Like the property, very clean and good location to both entrances to Acadia. Only big complaint was beds and sofa not very comfortable . Other than that enjoyed the stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

25 Aug 2022

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

Vacation

It’s a spacious house that accommodates our family. Everything is clean and well prepared. We found our stay enjoyable and will recommend this house for people visiting bar harbor area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy N.

21 Aug 2022

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

Close to Acadia

Very convenient location. The house was clean. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

5 Aug 2022

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

gemstone

very well maintained, had everything we needed the only concern was getting into shower in the master bedroom. putting a railing can be suggested as an easy fix

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amber Howard

SeaStone Cottage was purchased in the spring of 2013 by Amber Howard, a local island resident. As the daughter of a stone mason, Amber decided to pay homage to her heritage and name this property after the stone cairns that guide hikers through Acadia National Park. With SeaStone Amber hopes to share her love of adventure and travel, all on the island she first experienced as a little girl. Amber continues to live and work in Bar Harbor at one of the local restaurants and as a massage therapist. Her family lives nearby and often helps with gardening, maintenance and property management.

Why they chose this property

Mount Desert Island was selected as the 25th best island in the world by Travel & Leisure. Sand Beach was featured as the Destination of the Day by The Huffington Post. Acadia National Park was rated as the 2nd best for biking in the country. And Bar Harbor's Town Square was honored as one of the most beautiful by Travel & Leisure.

This island is known as 'Eden,' and I hope that while you visit with us you are able to Live, Travel, Adventure, and experience this amazing place and come to love it as I have.

What makes this property unique

SeaStone Cottage is in the ideal location for those looking for a complete vacation experience on Mount Desert Island. Spend your morning swimming in Echo Lake, or jumping off the secluded cliffs into Long Pond. Enjoy the view of Somes Sound from the top of Acadia Mountain. Hike the Beehive in the afternoon, or if you're daring take a chilly dip at Sand Beach. End your evening in Bar Harbor enjoying dinner or watching the sun set from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Don't forget to end the night with some ice cream while you enjoy live music in the Village Green, or a cocktail at any of the local watering holes. Wherever you go, you are always just minutes away from SeaStone!