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Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine

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A modern house surrounded by dense forest and a grassy area.
A forested area with a view of a lake and boats. There is a wooden deck with a chair and a small table.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table with a laptop, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A view of a beach with people walking along the shore, trees in the foreground, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Seal Harbor, ME
  • Place, Bracy Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Thuya Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Seal Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Seal Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bracy Cove - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thuya Garden - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬9 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine on 13 Dec 2026 start from £1,914, 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 Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shorefront Cottage in Northeast Harbor Maine located?

Nestled on the beach, this Seal Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bracy Cove and Acadia National Park. Thuya Garden and Asticou Azalea Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning ocean views! Excellent communications from host.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house with a great setting!

Everyone in our family loved this place. The view is exceptional and it is close to Northeast Harbor as well as Bar Harbor. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home and location was beautiful

This was a great house, very spacious for our family. And of course amazing views! Highly recommend visiting!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

What a beautiful setting and home! Our 3 young adult children had their own spaces and there was excellent communal space as well. The master bedroom is gorgeous. The host was very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect spot to unwind after a day in busy Bar Harbor or hiking in Acadia. The views are spectacular! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Seals Repose. The location was close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The view was amazing, getting up every morning to a view of the water made my vacation!! Our host, Michael, was very responsive and provided timely details. We had everything we needed. I would 100% recommend staying here for anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

The property was well maintained and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are very likely to stay at this property again. My husband and I have fallen in love with Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to relax

We loved the location of the Sea Harbor house. It was close to Bar Harbor and other smaller towns. We enjoyed the view from the house. Those big picture windows gave us a great view of the trees and the water. It was a very comfortable and clean house. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view, everything we needed.

This house was perfect for our needs and the view was picture perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a meal or two and the family room and living room were very comfortable. We even had a memorable time sitting on the beach watching the stars and listening to the waves. It’s location close to one of the Park entrances was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Consistent with other reviewers!

I cannot add much to the other reviews! The location is excellent and gave us easy access to Acadia national park as well as Bar Harbor, and Northeast Harbor. The house has large windows that let in a lot of natural light. The homeowner provides outdoor seating so you can enjoy the spectacular views. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical location

The pictures can’t do this location justice. Wake up every morning to lightly rolling your waves and island views. A quick drive to Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and Bar Harbor. Mike was great and easy to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

A wonderful place to stay, my daughter worked remotely for 2 days and loved the upstairs office area, our family enjoyed walking the private cove beach area to start out our days and would return each day after our hikes and enjoy the house. Micheal was very responsive and helpful. Thank you again for allowing us to make your house our home for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location x3

Short walk to many trails. Beautiful views from the property - saw otters and many seabirds. Wifi/Internet sufficient for remote work (we were able to have several video calls at once). Short drives (<15min) to Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Kitchen had all of the equipment needed to cook for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect property for my family of four. The location was perfect for accessing everything Acadia has to offer. Trails, carriage roads, and Northeast Harbor were within minutes of a drive, and Bar Harbor was easy to get to. The house was comfortable with beautiful views of the coast throughout. The beds were extremely comfortable and the water pressure in the showers were amazing! Our kids loved walking down to the rock beach and searching for sea glass, crabs, shells, and anything else they could find. We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you, Mike! We will be back.
Kids looking for snails on the rock beach.
Looking for sea glass.
View from the chairs. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Relaxation

My daughter and I wanted to enjoy a girls trip of hiking and relaxation. We certainly achieved both by staying here. From booking to checking out, everything went smoothly and efficiently. Communication was excellent, so much so, I feel I've made new friends. The house and location were perfect to explore everything Acadia has to offer. Crisp mornings started each day, sitting on the Adirondack chairs watching the tide go in out. We found some beautiful pieces of sea glass and listened to the harbor bell daily. If you are looking for peace and quiet, relaxation and tranquility then you'll find it here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for Acadia exploring

My family and I had a wonderful week at a beautiful place. Loved the location--far enough away from Bar Harbor that you had some peace, but close enough to multiple areas of the park. A few mile drive to Jordan Pond. Loved the view. Gorgeous view from the house/deck of the islands off the coast. Saw a seal swim by one day. Had a barred(?) owl in the yard one day as well. Loved the fact you could walk out your door and hike trails which can connect to Acadia. We did that one day and hiked to Jordan Pond. (avoiding the parking nightmare over there...) Loved the library in the house as well. Communication was great--probably the best I have had throughout my bookings with VRBO. Do bring bar soap, shampoo, and napkins/paper towels. No need for coffee filters, as of the time we left there were about 50 ;) Hope to be back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay, but not great

The location of the house was okay, not directly on the water but nice big windows in the living room brought in a lot of light and views of the water. The house was dated and carpets had spots and stains. The screen door on the slider actually fell off when we tried to use it because there was so much dirt and mold in the tracks. There was only a small charcoal grill and it was dirty!! Full of water from the rain and old charcoal. We cleaned the windows looking out on the water becasue they were so dirty, the toilet paper holder in the bathroom was coming out of the wall, the placemats on the dining room table were so outdated they were crispy and faded to a diffferent color. It was little things like this that turned us off but we had a good time and we made it work.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
We do not understand this outlier review, as all our other reviews from 2023 are 5’s - consistent with years of previous VRBO “5” reviews, seen below. In addition, all the 2023 VRBO reviews comment on cleanliness and how much guests loved the house. Further, the guests who came the next week (October 28th to November 4), texted us “we had a very nice stay this week. Thank you! Howard” (Nov 4, 5:54 AM). These guests also wrote in our guest book: “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The view was spectacular and the house cozy. This house is conveniently located near Bar Harbor, as well as, towards Acadia National Park. There were also several lovely places to eat. Wonderful location, we enjoyed our time here! Thanks!” This outlier review ignores the fact that Tropical Storm Philippe battered the island days earlier, leaving debris, and that the guests also experienced continuous rain and wind in their first three days of their stay. A subsequent examination of the screen door track revealed no mold and that a small, broken plastic wheel, on the bottom of the screen, caused its dislodgement. This was quickly replaced. It also ignores that the photos on VRBO clearly show the style and attributes of the house and its furniture, and that the house is 75 feet from the private beach (Town of Mt. Desert Ordinance). These guests never contacted us during the week, although they had multiple opportunities and suggestions to contact us if they needed anything. We heard nothing throughout the week about any issues (including where alternative placemat sets were located).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this stunning property! The house was clean and lovely with comfy beds and updated bathrooms and the yard was just stunning! My husband and 2 daughters woke up each morning to sit on the stone patio, drink coffee and bird watch while I headed down the very short distance to the beach and hunted for sea glass and listened to the waves. The location of the house was perfect for quick access to Acadia National Park trails and to Bar Harbor. The owner, Mike, was very kind and friendly. He and his wife stayed in communication during our stay and offered many tips on what to do and where to eat. My family will definitely be back! We give this property the very highest rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia Home with Great Views

We loved the location. Peaceful with great views of the harbor. The home was comfortable and had everything we were looking for. Its location was removed enough from Bar Harbor to avoid the hustle/bustle but close enough to go in for dinner if we wanted to. Also, very close to other towns that have dining options. There are several off the beaten path hiking trails in close proximity that we really nice with varying degrees of difficulty. Enjoyed hiking without seeing other hikers. Beds were very comfortable. WiFi and the TV's worked well in the evenings when we were ready for inside entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Setting

We enjoyed our stay at Seal's Repose...a nice quiet spot to land at the end of a day on the trails or after the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

Once again we had an amazing stay. The location of this home is just the best. Access to park trails, Bar Harbor, great restaurants and more is right at your fingertips. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need. Nothing beats waking up in the morning and having coffee with the Atlantic Ocean right in front of you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Everything was great it was a nice starting point for adventuring around MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location location

Great house with an unbelievable location. We loved the great access to Acadia and enjoyed kayaking in the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seals Repose vacay

The house was perfect for our group of 4 adults. The views from the house were just spectacular! We were in a great location - quiet area, but not too far away from all that we wanted to do. Loved our week there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Words can not adequately describe the feeling when we pulled in the driveway. The view simply takes your breath away. That is until you enter the house and realize the view from inside is even more amazing. And don’t get me started on the master bedroom. You don’t even need to lift your head off the pillow to see the view. The house is open and filled with natural light. I was able to set up my sewing machine. And quilt away with the view right in front of me since we had a couple of cold rainy days. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need. We were so comfortable and immediately felt at home. The house’s location is perfect. So close to Acadia National Park, beautiful hiking trails, Bar Harbor, golfing and so much more. Within 2 days of being there we cancelled our fall vacation and booked another week here in September!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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