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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free WiFi
Balcony or patio
Explore the area
Bar Harbor, ME
Atlantic Brewing Company
Place, Atlantic Brewing Company
2 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
8 min drive
Cadillac Mountain
Place, Cadillac Mountain
26 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
10 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
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free
Whether you're hiking Acadia National Park, exploring Bar Harbor, or discovering the quieter corners of Mount Desert Island, SeaStone Cottage offers a peaceful, comfortable place to come home to at the end of the day.
Nestled on a wooded lot in the quiet village of Town Hill, this pet-free, 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests. Its central location makes it easy to explore every part of the island. You're just 4.5 miles (about a 9-minute drive) from the Hulls Cove entrance to Acadia National Park, 7 miles from downtown Bar Harbor, and only 3.5 miles from Somesville and Southwest Harbor on the island's scenic "quiet side."
You'll also be less than a mile from Atlantic Brewing Company, the Town Hill Market, and a stop for the free Island Explorer shuttle, making it easy to enjoy the area without worrying about parking.
Inside, the 1,120-square-foot home features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area designed for gathering after a day of adventure. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals, or you can enjoy outdoor cooking on the gas grill. Start your morning with coffee on the private deck, dine outside surrounded by gardens, and spend the evening relaxing under the stars.
Guests especially enjoy the home's library, stocked with Acadia guidebooks, local authors, maps, menus, magazines, novels, and board games for rainy days or quiet evenings in.
As a Mount Desert Island native, I've also created a welcome binder filled with my favorite restaurants, hikes, scenic drives, local businesses, and lesser-known places that visitors often miss. It's designed to help you experience the island like a local.
SeaStone Cottage is owned, managed, and personally cared for by our local family. We take pride in providing a spotless, thoughtfully prepared home and are always happy to answer questions or offer recommendations before and during your stay.
The cottage has a private entrance, parking for two vehicles, and exclusive use of the deck and yard during your visit.
Please note that the walk-out basement level contains a separate apartment with its own private entrance and parking area. This space is used by the owner as a property management and massage office and is not part of the vacation rental. The two spaces are completely separate to provide privacy for both guests and the owner.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
Property Registration Number VR2R26-183
Property # 489237
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 deadbolt lock
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
About the neighborhood
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Shell - 5 min drive
Thirsty Whale - 13 min drive
Aloha - 13 min drive
Jordan's Restaurant - 13 min drive
Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free?
As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free on Jun 1, 2027 start from $285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quiet 3BR Cottage • 9 Min to Acadia • Sleeps 6 • Pet-Free located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and within 6 mi (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Bubble Rock and Garland Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The location was perfect. Close enough to Acadia and Park Loop Road, as well as Bar Harbor… but far enough away to not be in a congested area. The description was accurate and the property had everything we needed.
Tricia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Seastone Cottage. We appreciate you choosing our home for your Mount Desert Island adventure and hope to welcome you back again someday.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We truly enjoy helping guests make the most of their time on Mount Desert Island, and we're grateful you chose Seastone Cottage for your stay. It was wonderful hosting you, and we hope to see you again.
Our stay has been perfect. Everything is clean, organized, exactly as described. Location is great - 15-30 minutes from everything we wanted to do (except Schoodic of course). Thank you so much for a lovely stay. It was exactly what these three ladies needed for a week together. Highly recommend.
Michelle Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was a pleasure hosting the three of you, and I’m so glad Seastone Cottage was the perfect home base for your week together on Mount Desert Island.
I love that you were able to enjoy so many different parts of the island while still coming back to a peaceful, comfortable place at the end of the day. Creating a clean, organized, and welcoming space for guests is something I truly care about, so it means a lot to hear that it was exactly what you needed.
Thank you again for choosing us, and I hope you’ll have the chance to return for another island getaway someday!
We enjoyed out stay at this unit and would use it again. The unit was clean, quiet and secure. While not in walking distance to town, it was easy drive to get where we needed to be. We would stay here again.
Kathy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and found Seastone Cottage to be a clean, quiet, and comfortable home base for exploring Mount Desert Island.
The peaceful setting in Town Hill is one of the things we love most about the cottage. It’s nice to be away from the busy areas while still being just a short drive to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and the island’s many attractions.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Great place to stay as location was close to Acadia and a short distance from Bar Harbor. Beds were comfortable and outside was very nice. Kitchen was stocked fairly well but there is no dishwasher.
Judy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your beautiful photos of Seastone Cottage and the fall foliage! The colors on Mount Desert Island are truly special, and your pictures captured the peaceful setting of the cottage so well.
I’m glad you enjoyed the convenient location, comfortable beds, and outdoor space. One of the things we love most about our home is that guests can spend the day exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor, then return to a quiet place surrounded by the pines.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for helping future guests get a glimpse of their own island getaway. It was a pleasure hosting you!
Great property. Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed for our stay. Our family played board games, read the provided books, slept great in clean comfortable beds. Water pressure is excellent!
The house had everything we needed. It was close to everything we wanted to do. It was clean and quiet. You definitely can not beat the location if you want to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Robin A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Seastone Cottage and found it to be a clean, quiet, and convenient home base for exploring Mount Desert Island.
The location is one of the things we love most about the cottage. Being tucked away in the peaceful village of Town Hill while still being just a short drive from Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the island’s many attractions gives guests the best of both worlds.
Thank you again for choosing us!
The check-in process and communication from the owner was excellent. The kitchen had everything you'd need for a week's stay and internet access was easy and uninterrupted. The home was about 15 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and was easy to get to.
Verified traveler
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m glad you found the check-in process easy and communication helpful throughout your stay. Creating a smooth arrival experience and being available when guests need recommendations or assistance is something I truly value.
I’m also happy to hear that the kitchen and internet made Seastone Cottage a comfortable place for your week-long visit. One of the benefits of the cottage’s location in Town Hill is that guests can enjoy a peaceful setting while still being just a short drive from Bar Harbor, Acadia, and the many places to explore around Mount Desert Island.
Thank you again for choosing us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope you’ll have the opportunity to visit the island again!
The rooms were as advertised and all was clean. We did have limited towels until we discovered the beach towels. After that we were good. The Host was responsive and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!!!
Chris C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at Seastone Cottage and found the home clean, comfortable, and well maintained.
I appreciate your feedback about the towels and will continue looking for ways to make sure guests have everything they need for a comfortable visit. Thank you again for staying with us, and I hope to welcome you back to Mount Desert Island in the future!
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
The house was in a great location for accessing activities, with Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, and the other towns on MDI within a short drive. The house was clean and quiet, with a good selection of reading material about local attractions.
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was well appointed with all the amenities we needed for our stay. We enjoyed the evening patio and was able to see fireflies in the evenings. The unit was super clean and comfortable. Our communication with the property manager was prompt. Thanks for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed our visit to Acadia NP and Bar Harbor.
Patrick D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! I'm so excited you saw the fireflies! We love being here in the peaceful woods, under the stars at night!
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.
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!
We spent a week in this great home while hiking and biking Acadia National Park. It was the perfect distance from the park and Bar Harbor. Amber was a great host and her property was exceptionally clean and very comfortable for four adults. If we ever vacation in that area again I will look to book this exact same home
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.
Emily R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Amber
SeaStone Cottage is owned and managed by Amber, a local island resident. Amber lives in Bar Harbor with her family and works as a massage therapist. In her free time you can find her hiking in the park, paddling on one of Acadia's majestic lakes or working in her garden.
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 offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful wooded setting and one of the most convenient locations on Mount Desert Island. Nestled among the pines in the quiet village of Town Hill, you'll enjoy a relaxing retreat while staying just minutes from many of the island's most popular destinations.
Located just 4.5 miles from Acadia National Park, 7 miles from downtown Bar Harbor, and 3.5 miles from Somesville and Southwest Harbor, SeaStone makes it easy to experience every side of the island without spending your vacation in the car.
Start your day with a swim at Echo Lake or Long Pond, hike the Beehive or Acadia Mountain, relax on Sand Beach, explore the shops and restaurants of Bar Harbor, or watch the sunset from Cadillac Mountain. Whether your perfect vacation is filled with adventure, great food, scenic drives, or quiet moments in nature, you're never far from your next destination—or from returning to the comfort of SeaStone Cottage at the end of the day.
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