Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms7
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms5
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay5 - 7 nights
Vacation home with 7 Bedrooms + Office, 5.5+ Baths. (Sleeps 14)
Tucked against the hill amid towering spruce and pine trees, 'Hidden House' enjoys a quiet location with lovely ocean views. Once the home of a Harvard president, this traditional summer cottage creates a comfortable spot for up to fourteen people. Located on exclusive Ox Hill and within walking distance of lovely Seal Harbor beach, you'll love the charm and history of this delightful home.
First Floor
-Dining room with views and a table that seats up to eight (or more with extra leaves).
-Large Living Room with fireplace, French doors to deck and wonderful views.
-Spacious fully equipped kitchen with small breakfast table.
-Three bedrooms on main floor as follows: One bedroom with queen bed and full bathroom adjacent. Two smaller bedrooms (one with double bed the other with one twin bed) and full bathroom adjacent. Study with an additional twin bed and adjacent half bath.
-Charming sleeping porch with doors leading to front deck.
Second Floor
-Four bedrooms total as follows: Master bedroom with water views, fireplace, queen-size bed and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds, views and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds and sink. Bedroom with queen bed and adjacent bath with tub.
Deck
Front deck with furniture, partially glassed-in area, gas BBQ and views of Seal Harbor, the islands and beyond.
Appliances
Standard kitchen appliances including microwave oven and dishwasher. Washing machine and dryer. TV/DVR/DVD. Wi-fi internet.
Keywords: Ideal for large family get-togethers
Property Manager
Rosemary Hopkins
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Feb 22, 2018
About Rosemary Hopkins
We live in Palo Alto, California for most of the year, but I have been spending part of my summers in Seal Harbor since I was 12 years old. Now we use the house for yearly vacationing with our children and grandchildren.
Rosemary Hopkins purchased this House in 1954
Why Rosemary Hopkins chose Mount Desert
My father, who was President of Harvard University at the time, purchased the house from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in 1954. It has served as the ideal family vacation gathering spot ever since.
What makes this House unique
Large, comfortable home in a prime location with all the amenities one needs for a relaxing time with friends and family. Proximity to Acadia National Park allows for unlimited opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, etc. Seal Harbor itself is a protected harbor popular with Maine lobstermen and summer home owners.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 queen
- Bedroom 42 twin/ single
- Bedroom 52 twin/ single
- Bedroom 61 double
- Bedroom 71 twin/ single
- Office1 twin/ single
- Queen Size Beds (3), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (7)
Bathrooms
- 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, tub
- Bathroom 4toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 5toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 6toilet
Location Type
- Ocean View
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living Room
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Itemswell stocked- spices, oil, vinegar, sugar, flour, etc ..
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 14 people
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Toys
Outside
- Balcony
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Attractions
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain climbing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- deepsea fishing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Canoe and 2 kayaks available plus 2 bikes
3 Reviews
Latest reviews
Maine vacation
I am sorry the house was not opened properly. We changed to new cleaners this year, and clearly they failed to do the routine opening- this won't happen again !
Great house
Perfect Spot For Relaxing With Family And Friends
Location
Hidden House is located on Ox Hill in Seal Harbor, close to the carriage roads and hiking trails of Acadia National Park.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rental agreements and payments are handled by the Knowles Co., Northeast Harbor, Maine