Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

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A wooden deck with a potted plant of red and pink flowers, a railing, and a building with a porch.
A wooden cabin with a window and a door, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers.
A rustic lodge with a stone exterior, a wooden staircase leading to a porch, and a flag on the roof.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a wood-burning stove, and a television.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a poster.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Acadia National Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 24 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage on Jun 26, 2027 start from $750, 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 Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Seal Cove vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with old Maine charm. Nice porch with an ocean view and the wood burning stove kept us warm for our late sept stay. Communication with the host was seamless and timely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was cozy and rustic with cute decor. Well stocked kitchen and linens. The screened in porch was awesome and could see Seal Cove from the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful Maine cottage with good space, very clean, near the harbor, beautiful sunsets and so quiet. The listing mentioned laundry as an amenity which is misleading. There is no washer or dryer. Other than that, wonderful setting and access to Acadia National Park. The host is incredibly responsive and super helpful. Many great places for lobster nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2026
Hi Chad, So glad you enjoyed your time at Seal Cove. Our sincere apologies for the miscommunication about laundry facilities. We've had this property listed on VRBO for years indicating that there is a coin operated laundromat nearby, and it seems that the app changed that information setting without our knowledge since last summer. Thank you so much for helping us locate that error. We've updated the listing accordingly, and are reviewing the rest of the details to ensure accuracy. Best, Petraglia Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my favorite rental I’ve ever had. It was really clean, comfortable, and well stocked with cooking equipment. It’s rough enough that I wouldn’t have worried much if I’d had kids with us, but nice enough that I could imagine living there. The layout of the bathrooms is unconventional/funny, but with 5 adults, it worked well. Getting the kayaks to the cove would mean carrying them down a slightly wobbly staircase, so we brought them to other locations. It’s kind of an ideal quiet side location- convenient driving to most places on the island, but away from crowds. It’s not fancy, just *really* nice. Exactly what I want in a Maine cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Maine get away

Lovely stay, wonderful camp that felt like we were in a treasured family home, on the quiet side of MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2022
We are so pleased that you enjoyed our summer cottage - our treasured home away from home for three generations of our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed our time on MDI tremendously. The house was full of charm and we enjoyed sitting on the porch and looking down into the cove.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hi Brad and Pattra We are pleased that you enjoyed your vacation. MDI is a special place. Should your travel plans have you returning to MDI we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet cottage

Lovely cottage, well stocked pantry, very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family get away

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was convenient to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. It was well stocked and had plenty of room to spread out. We really enjoyed sitting on the decks and looking at the beautiful scenery. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2022
We are pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Seal Cove Cottage. Thank you for choosing our home. We always leave the Cove feeling replenished and inspired.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved every minute. Authentic coast of Maine. Hot days, cool eves, lobster industry early am wake up

Excellent cottage, all the fixin’s, quiet & private, homey and rustic. Well seen to by owner and local support. We’d do this again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
It was a pleasure getting to know you through every step of this journey! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Maine and more specifically at Seal Cove Cottage. We will welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, charming, well appointed cottage by the sea

We were really enjoyed walking down to the shore and even swimming in the ocean. Met some neighbors who were friendly and helpful. Beautiful spaces in the house for sharing time outdoors. Bedrooms were lovely. The decor and supplies beautifully attended to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They had us with the HUMMINGBIRDS this time! Our 2nd time staying at Seal Cove Cottage, as it would be the only place we would want to be. After having to sell my mom's place elsewhere on the island, we found the Cottage in 2023, and I swear it literally healed any remaining sadness. The house, the location, the sense of what Maine is - is all here. For those visiting/staying for the first time, you will find a well-outfitted home that has plenty of kitchen and pantry items, games, books, binoculars, etc. We brought our own beach/swim towels, which is the only thing I can think of that would be helpful to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed week on the quiet side of MDI

3 adults in their 80’s, one 79, thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful location on Seal Cove in a charming summer cottage. Lovely view but wish the water was closer. The stairs down to the beach are quite steep for older adults with bad knees. Lots of deer and a porcupine who came by daily. Everything in the cottage was as shown and listed on the site. Beautiful cool weather made our week very special. A wonderful location for those seeking peace and quiet and beauty!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect peaceful getaway

Our families enjoyed our stay in Seal Cove. We spent the days fishing, hiking, bike riding, and relaxing. Evenings we spent in Bar Harbor or playing games on the screened in porch. We were too tired to go to the fireworks on the 4h after a day of deep sea fishing but we’re happy to watch the neighbor’s display over the cove. Everything we needed was available in the house. Upstairs room got hot but the fans helped. Would have loved a fire pit out back. Overall highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
So glad you had a good vacation on MDI. Your week sounds idyllic! Should you ever return to Mt. Desert we will be pleased to have you stay with us again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage!

We had a wonderful time in the Seal Cove Cottage. The property is exactly how looks and is described. It was clean and comfy with a beautiful view. The kitchen is well equipped; the front porch is lovely and bug-free with a custom mosquito net. We loved eating dinner out there every night. And the star gazing was AMAZING! Our family enjoyed exploring MDI and were so happy to come home to the cottage in the afternoons/evenings. Ginger was super responsive. She sent great recommendations for coffee, lobster, hikes, sites as well as stuff like getting groceries (before coming onto the island).
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Seal Cove Cottage and we're able to take in many of the very things that make MDI such a wonderful place. We hope you will be able to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Didn't want to leave

This cabin is beyond charming. Rustic (in just the way you want a cabin to be rustic), full of curiosities and history, beautifully decorated, on a lovely cove, on the quiet side of MDI. My husband, 3 children and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We had dinners on the screened in porch out back, played board games, read, went tide pooling and kayaking in Seal Cove, and of course explored/hiked Acadia and MDI in general. The kitchen had everything we needed. There is no laundry on site but we knew that ahead of our stay and were prepared for that. Lisa was a fantastic host and very quick to respond to any questions during our time there, including restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Just a couple issues

We were locked out of the house when we first arrived. Cabin is old and some windows don’t open or need to be propped up. Couches smell of cat urine. But location was pretty and private. My kids enjoyed the cove and husband enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
This rustic turn-of-the century cottage was constructed prior to the invention of window weights and therefore uses push sticks and Victorian window stops to hold the windows up. There are screens on all operable windows of which there are many. We do not allow pets so we will investigate the new couch odor issue. Thanks for letting us know. The access issue was resolved within minutes of receiving your email as we immediately contacted our local caretaker and cleaner to resolve the issue. All guests have our cell phone numbers.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great Maine house. Suited our family of two adult couples and their mom well. It is, as others have noted, well stocked. My favorite was the Kitchen Aid coffee grinder from way back when. The only negative was a neighbor’s dock needed repair and for the whole week a barge parked in front of our water view and seemed to add some polution too.We have been to Acadia many times and loved hiking our favorite spots. I brought my EV and note to other EV owners: let’s try to get more VRBO owners to install chargers. I’d pay extra for that. There was no super charger on Acadia so to charge quickly one had to drive 30 minutes to Ellsworth. The ability to slow charge overnight would have been great.
The repair barge
No barge and a lovely sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage off the beaten path

We loved our stay at Seal Cove! It has a real rustic cottage feel, so if you’re looking for air conditioning and stainless steel appliances- this place isn’t for you. Sunsets were beautiful from the screened in deck. Short walk down to the bay. Getting kayaks into the water does involve a very steep wooden stairwell, so was only possible because we had two strong people to bring them down and up. Something to consider if you plan on boating. That being said, we kayaked right from the property, through the bay and to an uninhabited island. We were able to walk around and look for shells, etc. really beautiful. This cottage is on the quiet side of MDI so it is not touristy and crowded (which we loved) and it is only a 10-15 minute drive to Southwest Harbot where there are shops and restaurants. Most major Acadia trails were about 25-30 minutes away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet side perfection

Our family has been coming to Acadia for 17 years. The home we used to rent is no longer available, so we were delighted to find this beautiful cottage on the quiet side of MDI in Seal Cove. There are so many highlights to love! Coffee in the mornings, dinner in the evenings, and lounging/reading in between on the screened in porch. Cozy evenings around a roaring fire in the wood-burning stove. The upstairs “princess” bedroom our daughter fell in love with, including its own special reading nook. And all of our favorite quiet side activities near at hand through the week. Lisa and family were super helpful in answering all of our questions and arranging extra kindling to help us get those evening fires going. We look forward to renting again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Too Perfect

This quintessential island Maine home is so perfect, you will never go anywhere else on the island as you will never ever want to leave it. If you know classic Maine homes, you could walk into this home with your eyes closed and know where you are. The smells of pine, ocean and beech rose and sounds of your steps on the old wooden floors, familiar clicking of the door handles and flick of the light switches make this home everything it means to be in Maine. The property is beautiful. The beach is 30 seconds away. It’s so incredibly peaceful and still close enough to all the things anyone would want to do. Plenty of games and books and all the home feel is included. You will need nothing more here. And if you do, it’s easy enough to figure it out. Now, to plan a 2x as long stay the next time ❤️!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2023
You so eloquently described our cottage and its locale the way our family sees it. I hope you will return for a longer stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week at Seal Cove

We loved our week at Seal Cove. The house was as pictured, charming and handsome, full of character. The sunset views were stunning. (Tip- go to the seal cove picnic area for an especially beautiful sunset view). We cooked family meals and appreciated the fully stocked kitchen. It had everything we needed. We ate most dinners on the back porch. The beds and bedding were comfortable. The birds! We loved listening to the birds, and especially enjoyed the hermit thrushes that sang to us in the morning. We appreciated nearby parks especially Ship Harbor, Wonderland, and Pretty Marsh. It felt easy to head to the east side of the island for a few hours (or more). We ordered several times from Hodgdon's Seafood, which was delicous. We rented kayaks that we were able to use in Seal Cove. Things to note: the stairs are steep and narrow, which wasn't an issue for us but could be good to know. The house was warm in the afternoons when we were there but there were several fans available. We thought it was the perfect location for rest and recreation. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good but a bit quirky

This property is definitely on the quiet side, pretty far away from most of the action. If that’s what you want, as we did, the place is great. There’s a nice view of the cove from the dining area and the back patio. It’s a quick walk down to the cove. Hodgdon’s seafood is also a quick walk and their food is wonderful! The house itself is a-maze-ing, as in, it’s a maze. All of the bathrooms are downstairs. The bathroom in the queen bedroom is two rooms: one for a shower and one for a toilet and sink. Then there are two more toilets in two separate rooms, one without a sink, and plus a room with a separate shower. The kitchen is overstocked, something I never thought I’d say about a rental, e.g. there are two crockpots. Every cupboard and drawer is crammed with stuff, making it difficult to find things and nearly impossible to find spots for any food or cooking gear that you bring. The things they have are good, there’s just too many of them. All in all a good, but not perfect, stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our Seal Cove Cottage on the Quiet Side of MDI where you were able to walk to the beach, a local seafood vendor and enjoy nature at your doorstep. Rarely do we hear that our kitchen supplies are too generous- we will review our stock and remove any uneccesary duplicates. We hope you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place for our family to explore MDI

This charming, quirky, cottage was the perfect place for our family to explore MDI. It is on a quiet road leading to Seal Cove, but still close enough to everything on the island that you can explore easily. As some of the reviews mentioned, the set up is a little quirky, but it just added to the historic charm for us. My 7 year old daughter loved the attic room upstairs and we loved that we could see the water from the master bedroom downstairs! It was hot when we first arrived, and I was worried because not all the windows open, but it was never an issue. We could get a lovely breeze through the house and the August nights were cool. We even got to enjoy the wood burning stove on the chilly mornings and evenings! Our kids loved that it was just a five minute walk down to the water. We walked down to skip rocks, watch the birds, and take out our paddle board (we brought our own, but there was a nearby place you could rent.) As the listing shows in the photos, the cove is a beautiful and peaceful place to watch the sunset. We ate dinner on the screened in porch every night, which was one of my favorite parts. It’s a 12 minute drive to Southwest Harbor on Seal Cove Road (don’t be intimidated by it not being paved - its really well maintained.) We explored so much of this island and can’t wait to go back. Would 100% stay at Seal Cove Cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late summer retreat

Very charming place on the quiet side, great location at the head of seal cove. Biking, hiking, kayaking, sunsets, star gazing, home cooked meals. If there wasn't so much to see and do on MDI, we would've never left. Hope to enjoy it again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous House in Gorgeous Location

I hate to advertise how special this place is for fear that everyone else will want it. This is a classic, cozy Mountain Desert Island cottage, with a view to die for and a very peaceful setting, close to nature. We’ve been coming to MDI all our lives and this has to be one of our favorite stays. We enjoyed paddle boarding in the cove only steps-away and hiking the mountains nearby. This place has so much to offer. Hope to return again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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