Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Mount Desert, ME

Acadia National Park
‪3 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪17 min drive‬
Cadillac Mountain
‪22 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Join us in the Heart of Acadia! Enjoy the beauty and serenity of lovely Seal Harbor while surrounded by Acadia National Park. Sunscape borders the park and with an entrance onto the carriage road system just 200 yards away, Acadia is at your fingertips -- you can literally walk out the door and straight into the park. With Seal Harbor beach and Jordan Pond just short walks away and Bar Harbor just eight miles away, Sunscape is the ideal location for your Acadia adventure.

Sunscape is a 3 BR/2 BA home, completed in 2014, & owner-built--a classic New England design but constructed with sustainable materials and to the highest contemporary standards, including solar electricity and hot water. The house is beautifully furnished including a fully equipped kitchen and every convenience. Relax on the outdoor granite patio overlooking Stanley Brook or rock on a classic New England front porch after a fun day of hiking , biking and sightseeing.

We look forward to welcoming you to Acadia and are happy to provide additional information.

Property manager

Rosemary Matchak

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mount Desert

Mount Desert is home to this holiday home. 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Otter Cliff - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 13.7 km
Thunder Hole - 22 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬29 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬27 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪The Upper Deck - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia located?

Situated in Mount Desert, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carriage Roads and Acadia National Park. Naturalist's Notebook and Jordan Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

9 July 2024

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

A once in a lifetime experience

Flawless vacation home in the heart of Acadia. The owners have created and maintained a masterpiece that combines comfort and convenience while adhering to a philosophy of environmental sustainability and harmony. From the soothing sounds of a backyard-babbling-brook to the delightfully comfortable beds, it is challenging to motivate yourself to walk out the front door and begin any number of great Acadia adventures. Walk to Jordan Pond House; Seal Harbor beach; or the Island Explorer bus-stop in less than 30 minutes. A few decent options for food and drink near the home, but easy to hop on the bus (in season) for even more excellent choices in Bar Harbor. Or you can choose to utilize the fully equipped kitchen and cook yourself a nice meal. The options and possibilities offered by the home and the area will accommodate any vacation style. The owners care for their home and ensure that your family will have an enjoyable and safe stay. Book it, you will not be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

3 Oct 2023

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

Exceptional experience

The property is lovingly maintained and offered by a proud owner, who goes the extra mile to enable a gracious and relaxing retreat in a beautiful locale.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Robert J.

27 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful time at Sunscape

We can’t say enough good things about our stay at Sunscape. This solar-powered house is lovely, comfortable, and immaculately kept, nestled in woods adjoining Acadia National Park. You can walk onto a park carriage road, or to a nearby pond. Bar Harbor is a short drive from the house. Rosemary and Charlie are wonderful hosts, kind and full of helpful information. We hope we will be able to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

3 July 2023

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

Delightful

The house is immaculately clean, with clear instructions for its use, and comfortably fit our family of 3 (two adults and one toddler). Seal Harbor is the perfect location for access to Acadia and everything the area has to offer, and it’s also close to Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and other coastal Mt Desert Island towns. We were also able to catch one of the local free buses from Seal Harbor and Jordan Pond. Carriage trails for biking are also within a short walk, and several hiking paths are accessible from the property as well. Rosemarie and Charlie were exceptional hosts and the location is as social or as secluded as you want it to be. We’ve been coming to Acadia for over a decade and this has been one of this best visits to date.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

18 July 2022

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

Absolute gem in Seal Harbor, ME

Wonderful stay. Great home and extremely nice host. Very close to carriage trails and Jordan Pond.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

4 July 2022

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

Perfect vacation home.

This is a great house. It is close to Acadia National Park and Seal Harbor. We had a wonderful vacation in Maine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Marietta, GA

19 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful house in great location

We really enjoyed our stay. House is everything you could want. It is in a great location (we walked to Jordan Pond House and the carriage roads are even closer). Kitchen is fully equipped, bedrooms/baths were great and the outdoor area has a grill and great seating area overlooking a creek. Couldn't be happier with the accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

13 Oct 2021

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

Fall in Maine

The location, property, and hosts were excellent. It is practically in Acadia Park and so close to great hiking and carriage trails. The house is super clean and charming, away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. My family and I feel lucky to have found this place. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

29 Aug 2021

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

beautiful home

The house was exactly as listed. Beautiful, incredibly clean and comfortable with lovely details in all the decor. The owners were very friendly and available for anything that we might have needed. They really put so much love and attention into the home and it shows from the minute you walk in the door! My family had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wilma W.

14 Oct 2020

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

Fall in Acadia

This home is perfect in every way. The house felt brand new and was immaculately cleaned. They have literally thought of every detail. The location was convenient and peaceful. I wish I could rate it more than five stars! Charlie and Rosemary are incredible hosts. We are seasoned travelers and this was our best VBRO experience yet!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

7 Oct 2020

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

Great Location for Park

This is a wonderful property and very convenient to the park, with only a short walk to the carriage roads for a bike ride or hike, and also close to Jordan Pond and the coast. The property is immaculate with tasteful and simple decor and a wonderful view to the quaint patio and woods of Acadia beyond. The owners are a wonderful and kind couple who live just up the road if any issue were to arise. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

28 Sept 2020

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

Amazing Home and Location!

We loved this home, its location, and the owners, Rosemary and Charlie! The carriage roads of Acadia NP are literally a 2 minute walk from the front door, and it is a very short walk to Jordan Pond. So, we could leave the car parked in the driveway and just walk magnificent Acadia. The home is a new, beautifully-constructed and maintained, energy-efficient masterpiece. Our stay exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Lenox, MA

9 Aug 2020

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

Lovely house, great location

We had a wonderful stay at Rosemary and Charlie's property. The house is immaculate and very tastefully decorated. We could walk to the carriage roads just a few doors down, and in the other direction could walk into the small cute town/harbor. Our hosts left us a few treats from their garden. I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James C.

20 Oct 2019

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

Wonderful home in a wonderful location

Beautiful property that is perfect for relaxation and discovering Acadia. I hope to return

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

15 Oct 2019

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

Lovely, peaceful, perfect!

This is a well made, well furnished and well equipped home with lots of light and plenty of room in a great location. The grounds are so pretty with a creek behind, and the home is beautifully decorated and perfect for a comfortable stay in Acadia. We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

9 Sept 2019

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

Didn't want to leave

When we go on vacation, we like to stay in a place that's nicer than our own home. This place is in immaculate shape and it's very easy to get comfortable. It matched our expectations and it was hard to leave. The owners have an eye for detail. We also enjoyed the quiet, leafy neighborhood and close proximity to the Jordan Pond House and biking and hiking trails.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

6 Aug 2019

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

Perfect!

Lovely home in a great little neighborhood. Close to everything you’ll want to do and explore. Friendly and kind owners willing to help with advice on things to see and do. Loved the little creek and woods in the back. Just so relaxing. House was super clean and had everything you would need. Owner is an artist and beautiful touches of artwork in the home. Would absolutely stay here again! A mile walk to Jordan Pond to the north and a mile walk to the south to Seal Harbor beach. Cute cafe on the walk to Seal Harbor. Short drive to Bar Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brooks G.

16 July 2019

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

Perfect spot with everything we needed!

The owners are accommodating and lovely people!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace Z.

9 July 2019

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

Beautiful house in Seal Harbor!

It was so nice to come home to a beautiful house after our adventures in Acadia National Park and surrounding area every day. The house looks as shown in the pictures. We specially love that it is so close to the entrance of the park. Rosemary and Charlie are lovely hosts. We will be recommending this house to all our friends and relatives.

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

3 July 2019

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

A wonderful stay in Seal Harbor

We loved this house! The location is as good as it gets--easy access to the park, carriage roads, a family-friendly beach, and nearby towns. The house itself was immaculate and well-stocked with kitchen equipment, books, games, puzzles, etc. As if all of that wasn't enough, Rosemary made us feel like family. From our very first conversation, she was a warm and responsive host, ensuring that we had everything we needed. We're eager to plan our return trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

2 July 2019

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

Perfect - in every way!

Sunscape was the perfect home for us during our vacation. From the beauty of the home and surroundings to the hospitality and attention from Rosemary and Charles. The location is ideal. We loved riding our bikes and walking right from the house. As well as being so close to other areas of intersest. The coffee shop and small restaurant in Seal Harbor are within walking distance too and served us well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

1 June 2019

Treasure of Bar Harbor/Seal Harbor/Acadia

We booked this wonderful property based upon the pictures provided and were not disappointed. The property was built in 2014, but looked like it was newly constructed. The owners (Rosemary and Charlie) take great pride in their home and were excellent in their communication with us prior to our arrival. The home is beautiful inside and out and was immaculately cleaned prior to our arrival. Small details like a welcoming gift, coffee in the fridge, and a well appointed kitchen made us feel welcomed from the start. The bathrooms are well stocked with ample supplies and towels, and we used the washer/dryer to make short work of our laundry. The wifi signal is strong and reliable which was awesome because our cell signal was not weak at best. The 3 bedrooms are nicely appointed and the beds were comfortable after a long day of hiking in the Acadia National Park. We walked the neighborhood in the morning and down to the coffee shop in Seal Cove. Along the way we encountered wild turkey and deer. Look for sea glass at low tide. The carriage road is less than 100 yards from the house and gave us access to trials and Acadia in our backyard! Overall, the owners and this property exceeded our expectations and we plan to book again when we return. Thanks again to Rosemary and Charlie for their warm hospitality and sharing their home with us!

10/10 Excellent

sean c.

17 May 2019

Great escape

Rosemary has provided this home with all the right touches to make you feel welcome from the second you arrive. From the decor to the well equipped kitchen made my stay very stress free a true great escape

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

James G.

19 Oct 2018

Great location for an Acadia vacation

We had a great stay in Seal Harbor. The house had everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen. We were a short drive to Bar Harbor, the park, and lots of hikes. The owners were very responsive and clearly take very good care and pride in of their property. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

9 Oct 2018

Great place

Thank you Rosemary & Charles, we had a great time

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Matchak

We live three doors up the street from Sunscape, and will be available to answer your questions and meet any needs. We want you to have a wonderful and are happy to share whatever information we can.

Why they chose this property

To build a house was a lifetime interest--and we did it. We are sure you will appreciate the thought and effort that went into our endeavor, and find yourself immediately at home! We visited Acadia National Park for years and were fortunate to be able to eventually live here year round. For us to live among mountains, forests and lakes all while being on the ocean is wonderful almost beyond words. We built a home of classic design but with sustainability and comfort as our priorities.

What makes this property unique

Seal Harbor Beach: 1 mile
Jordan Pond: .8 mile
Carriage Roads: .1 mile
Stanley Brook (stone Bridge): .2 mile
Bar Harbor: 8 miles
Bangor: 45 miles

Languages:

English

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