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Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore

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Open Dining Room, Living Room and Kitchen
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Loft above living room
Loft above Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore

This outstanding property offers peacefulness and beautiful views as well as gorgeous sunsets overlooking Blue Hill Bay. This property is located right on the ocean minutes away from Acadia National Park.

In addition to all the amenities, there is an accessible dock, with kayaking, rowing and canoeing. In early May and mid to late October the dock may not be in the water. There is a path from the cottage that takes you down to the rocky beach. The main driveway leads you down to where the pier and dock are located. It is a less than 5 min walk. This is where the kayaks, canoe and rowboat are located. The dock has 2 ladders where you and access the ocean for a swim. Please enjoy!

This cottage built in 1989, will make you feel right at home. It has 2 bedrooms and a loft. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other bedroom has two extra long twin beds that can be combined to form a king bed.. There is a loft with two twin beds a single, and a day bed. There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

There is a fully stocked kitchen, a deck with an outdoor shower. A full bath and a separate small room with a 2nd toilet. Also, many games and books for your use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Start load of laundry sheets or towels) don't overload washer. Return keys to lock box

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 214096vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is on the waterfront. Atlantic Brewing Company and Somes Sound are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Long Pond - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore on 17 May 2026 start from £294, 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 at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Seal Cove Pond. Long Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have picked a more perfect place to stay for my first time in Maine. The cottage was lovely and very comfortable. The views and property were astounding. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place! I’d like to go back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheng H.

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

Very nice owner and stay

Nice hidden gems with great view, great hospitality and great value. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on the Quiet Side

We had such a good time at the cottage. Really enjoyed the deck for sunset and watching stars and lightening bug show each night!
Sunset on the deck!
Enjoyed the kayaks off the pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Its such a special place. Sunsets are the best!
Verified

8/10 Good

john f.

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

always a good time

been going there for years
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is amazing. Yes it is a cottage so don’t expect anything fancy but it was well. Taken care of this family loves their home and you will too. We were there for a week beautiful sunsets deer walking across the front yard eagle flying overhead, quiet and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
always a great time although the tennis court had not been readied for use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Quiet

A little out of the way but nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john f.

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

ferguson family

we have been staying at this property for over 25 years and always enjoy ourselves. the accomodations fit us just fine. we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James D.

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

Oh the views!

This truly is a cottage. Do not expect a fancy retreat. However the place is very clean and comfortable. The views from the deck are amazing and the location is very quiet and secluded. There's a lot of space when you take into account the loft area. The furniture and the beds are very comfortable. We very much enjoyed our stay and it make a great location to explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Totally peaceful

We arrived after dark to this isolated cottage.The night sky was amazing & the Big Dipper huge. The morning views from the deck were delightful. Inside was a simple well-stocked family retreat home. Clean. Comfortable beds and linens. Great shower. Gas fireplace. Books & games galore. We fell in love with the place during our 4 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Thank you for your nice review. Im glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyeong M.

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

Beautiful place

The cottage is a hidden gem and it was unexpectedly pleasant place. This cottage feels like home with beautiful surroundings and unbelievable sunset view. Outdoor shower was special. Kitchen is well stocked including lobster pot so we enjoyed cooking lobsters. Everything is included like life jackets with Kayaks, and boat and very thoughtful setup. The cottage seems loved by owner and visitors for long time and have histories. Loved stay there and we made beautiful family memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leann B.

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

Respite

It wasn't the easiest place to find as it is definitely off the beaten path, but once you are there, it is peaceful, calming and a refuge from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. Can't beat the view of the sunsets from the back deck! Lots of birds and wildlife on the property too! A true nature lovers paradise in one of the most beautiful places in the world, MDI.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

We spent a week here at the cottage. It was very well stocked with linens, towels, and games. We made use of the kayaks and canoes daily, paddling out to various islands. It was wonderful to watch the sunset on the dock or at the cabin. We made trips into Acadia National Park, hiking Eagle Lake, Beehive, Jordan Lake, Gorham Mountain. Picked up groceries at Hannaford in Bar Harbor and cooked at the house. This was the perfect place for our family of 6 and would recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is perfect for gatherings, there’s tons of space within, though parking might cap at 2-3 cars. All the amenities are provided, the kitchen is well supplied with tools and pans. Only concern was the oven and toaster oven, looked a little like a prior project left enough grease where I decided not to risk it lighting during a meal prep. Bring a plug adapter for usb if you need it to charge things, had mine but saw no others there, again its a minor thing that all travelers should have on them nowadays. There are two places on Mt Desert Island that have the address, so be sure you are aiming for the one in Seal Cove. Property is a wonderful, roomy retreat. Any point on the island is at worst 30 minutes away so patience need not be a virtue.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

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

Amazing coastal view

The coastal view from the large deck alone is enough to make this a great place. Even the view up the drive is amazing. Would definitely stay again. I love staying on this side of MDI. Privacy, peace and quite, but close enough to Bar Harbor, hikes, etc on the other side (there is a neighboring sister property near by, but the cottage still feels very private). Only things to point out regarding the property description that need updating: the indoor fireplace/stove is gas (not wood burning) and I did not see any motor boat (maybe this is a seasonal issue as I was there in early June).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Beautiful and peaceful!

This is a beautiful property, tucked away in gorgeous Seal Cove. For location and view, it really doesn't get much better. You're close to Southwest Harbor's cute restaurants, but you get your own cove to enjoy! It was restful and lovely. The reasons we awarded 4 stars instead of 5 was that: from photos we thought there was a double bed, but there were only twins which we ended up pushing together; the cottage was a bit dusty/cob webby; and finally we felt some of the furniture (especially deck furniture and pillows) were tired and due for an upgrade. Otherwise, the view, location, and remoteness of this place can't be beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We take suggestions from our renters seriously and is a lot of the time how we know when we can improve things. Some of our deck furniture is getting old and weathered so we can put that in our budget for next year. I'll get some new pillows and I'll mention to the cleaning lady to make sure she cleans in all the nooks and crannies. Thanks again for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

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

A beautiful getaway

Loved this cottage for our 20th anniversary trip. We spent a couple hours exploring the tide pools right outside our door at low tide. Although this location is quiet and secluded, it was easy to get to all of the hiking trails and restaurants on MDI. Not a perfect view of sunset from the deck, but it was from the driveway. I took off one star for cleanliness because of the stained pillows and linens. They were clean, but stained, and definitely need an update. Other than that, I'd book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

melissa c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous setting, "adult camping"

I was very glad to have read all the prior reviews, so I was prepared for most of the pros/cons...the view and setting were spectacular. The cottage is spartan, not an issue except for stained curtains, threadbare towels , etc. The oven is in desperate need of a thorough cleaning. The twin beds in both downstairs rooms are quite uncomfortable and have rubber mattress pads than make quite a bit of noise while tossing and turning! We were here for 2 weeks and will definitely return to the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Hi Melissa, I am so sorry you thought the mattresses were uncomfortable. This is our first complaint about them but I will look at them in the spring when I am there and get new ones if needed. Thank you for the feedback. Not sure why the rubber mats were on the beds. You would have been fine to remove them while you were there and I will make sure the cleaning lady does not put them on in the future. I will also have her clean the oven and check out the stained curtain. I hope you had a good time and will return again. Best Regards, Ginny
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sawney B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location, not the cleanest

The owner had a good response time. It was nice there were odds and ends available (paper towels, soap, etc). Good internet. Great view. We did not find a kayak which was disappointing. We found a rowing kayak but not something that you could take out by yourself. Also there was no boat. The place was also not very clean. I dropped something and looked under the couch.. gross. The couches were kinda gross and old. The rug in the living room was visibly dirty and when I played on it with my son, I had pet hair all over me…. We didn’t bring a pet. The dishes in the cabinet were also dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We get mixed reviews about the cleanliness of the cottage. Some say it was so clean and others say not. I will definitely get with the cleaning crew about this. We are in the process of update furniture so stay tune! I'll have to ask the caretaker about the kayaks. We should have had 5 down by the pier. I hope you had a nice stay. Ginny Lane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Perfect quiet getaway!

We loved our stay in Seal Cove! Perfect place to access Acadia with a quiet reprieve at the end of the day. We enjoyed visiting Seal Cove Pottery nearby as well and exploring the shore at low tide. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Incredible location

Wonderful cabin on the ocean. Many amenities and deck made the stay wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patti H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great views, but Cottage issues.

Pros - Great views. Cottage on quiet side of island. Cons - Cottage needs a thorough cleaning (dust, spider webs, pantry dirty, some pots and pans dirty, etc).TV did not work, no big deal to us - but might be to others. Broiler element missing from oven. No motorized boat as stated in ad (main reason we rented cottage) and grassway to water needed mowing so could not use. No storage for guests food, Odds and end towels etc left in dryer wet when we arrived so had to dry and put away. Screens on back door would not stay on. Not the rental we were expecting at all - but we made the best of it and had a fantastic time. Loved the fresh lobster from Hodgens!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl K.

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

Excellent

Fantastic place. Fantastic time. Remote. Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

AMAZING!!!!

This property is absolutely beautiful!! 2 million dollar views from the deck of Seal Cove! Our family had so much fun just exploring the property and walking along the coast line. It was a absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful sunset from the deck on our last night there. I cannot say enough about the beauty and tranquility of this property! The cabin itself was very comfortable and we felt right at home from the instant we walked in. There were also lots of extras, such as shampoo, hand soap, laundry detergent, small kitchen gadgets and even some cooking staples. The cabin was very clean w7thv
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

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

Rustic Maine

Absolutely loved staying here. Booked the cottage for 9 nights and had various friends come stay 2-3 nights with us at a time. Everyone loved it. Amazing views. Kitchen had everything needed to prepare food. Kayaking in the cove was an adventure. During our stay we saw various birds, jelly fish, seals (from the kayaks), deer, and turkeys. During the off season, that side of the island was basically empty. Do be aware that the cottage is small (for 8 people) and rustic. If that's your thing, it's perfect; if it's not, it might be disappointing. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

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