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Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain

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A wooden deck with a chair and a door to a house.
A room with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe with shelves, and a small table with a bottle.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a dishwasher, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Naturalist's Notebook
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Detached Guest House - Seasonal

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain

Situated on a quiet neighborhood street in Seal Harbor, this home enjoys proximity to both Seal Harbor's sandy beach and the Stanley Brook entrance to Acadia National Park. Walk or hop on your bike, and be on the Park Loop Rd or carriage trails within minutes! Beautiful view of Day Mountain from front deck. Small villiage of Seal Harbor is a 5 minute walk. Home recently remodeled while maintaining it's original character. Electric Heat Pump and Propane Stove insert for cooler nights, hardwood floors throughout, large flat screen internet TV with high-speed internet, fully stocked kitchen, B-Que grill and wood burning fire pit (wood provided) in back yard, Adirondack chairs for lounging on Deck, two bikes provided for touring Acadia carriage trails. FIRST FLOOR: Walk into the Living Room with propane fired wood stove for off-season use, large Smart TV and seating for up to five people. Just beyond is a small dining area with table that seats up to six. Kitchen overlooking the small deck and nicely landscaped, fenced-in back yard. SECOND FLOOR: Tucked under the eaves, a Primary Bedroom with Queen and a smaller Bedroom with Full size Trundle bed for guests (bottom twin bed rolls out from under its mate). Bedrooms share a Full Bath with combined tub and shower. Please note that neither bedroom has a bedroom door, but are visually separated. A privacy screen is provided to separate the two spaces. GUEST HOUSE: Seasonal studio (Spring through Fall) available with Queen size bed, heater, closet and storage space for luggage. Perfect space for second couple or older children. OUTDOOR SPACES: Attractive wrap-around deck with furnishings. Wood burning fire pit (wood provided), propane grill in the back yard. For those traveling with their dog, there is an excellent fenced dog space next to the Guest House, complete with small dog house! NOTE: Laundry is located in the basement, accessed by interior trapped door, or exterior stairs through a storm door.


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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet 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 personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4380716vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Naturalist's Notebook - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bracy Cove - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carriage Roads - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jordan Pond - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Bracy Cove and Carriage Roads are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Bruce A Haines

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