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Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia

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A lakeside view with mountains in the background, two green Adirondack chairs, and a clear sky.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a window with a plant.
A stone bridge with a stone wall on one side, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
A two-story house with a front porch, a front door with a wreath, and a number '50' on the door.
A staircase with a black handrail, wooden steps, and a black and white patterned rug at the bottom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Acadia National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carriage Roads
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jordan Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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 Twin 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

Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia

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.





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 673100
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 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
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

Mount Desert

Mount Desert is home to this vacation home. 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Naturalist's Notebook - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carriage Roads - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bracy Cove - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jordan Pond - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬3 min drive
  • Aloha
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Co - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Sustainable Holiday In the Heart Of Acadia on Mar 31, 2027 start from $438, 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 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?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage, neatly furnished with everything needed for a relaxing week at Mount Desert Island.
A short hike to beautiful Jordan Pond
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is in a perfect location for Acadia National park as well as Bar Harbor. The home owner was very helpful and answered all of our questions very promptly. The home is beautiful and was perfect for our stay. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2025
Thank you so much, Sue, for your kind words. You and your friends were absolutely perfect guests and just delightful. We'd be very happy to welcome you all back on your next trip up to Maine. Best wishes for many happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

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

Acadia family vacation

We loved the house and neighborhood. Great access to the carriage roads, hiking trails and the beach at seal harbor. The house was very comfortable for relaxing after a long day’s hike. Jordan pond road was a convenient base to explore bar harbor, northeast harbor and southwest harbor from. Rosemary and Charlie were the perfect hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Perfect Stay in a Beautiful Spot

I loved my stay here! The house was just as described, walking distance to Acadia and carriage roads, and a beautiful home immaculately maintained. Located in a neighborhood of locals who knew each other and walked dogs and kids in the mornings and evenings. Felt like home. Grilled burgers on the patio to the sounds of a babbling Stanley Brook. I was warmly greeted on arrival by Rosemary whose emphasis was ensuring that I would enjoy my stay. I would stay there again as my absolute first choice on MDI, it was perfect for me. Thank you to Rosemary and Charlie for such a great spot and warm hospitality.
Patio over Stanley Brook
Eagle Lake, a fairly easy bike ride entirely on carriage roads from the house. Rental bikes from Acadia Outdoors Center just up the road from the cottage. They also have coffee, fresh baked muffins, gelato, and gifts. Worth a stop!
Dining Room table
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilma W.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Robert J.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooks G.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace Z.

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Matchak

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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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