Boreal Cottage: Serene home in seaside village, steps to Acadia National Park

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Side entrance with easy access to private yard and outdoor BBQ

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Seal Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park16 min walk
Thunder Hole19 min drive
Cadillac Mountain23 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)25 min drive

Great location. Kid friendly - toys for kids and pack and play cribs available. Only wished for more seating/lounging fu...

Teresa R.

Oct 30, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

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

Upstairs full bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Boreal Cottage is nestled in the charming seaside village of Seal Harbor. Located minutes from Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park and a short walk to Seal Harbor Beach.

Our home is a true Maine craftsman’s house with a spacious lawn. We've created many memories with family and hope our guests will do the same! The cottage features natural blends of wood throughout to offer guests an inviting place to relax after a day of hiking, kayaking, whale watching, or lobster feasting. We provide high-speed WIFI to work from home, app-service TV, and plenty of books/ games to wind down with family/friends.

First floor: The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has plentiful counterspace and storage with a pass-through pantry to the formal dining room. The master bedroom and ensuite bathroom are designed for a convenient first floor location with easy access to washer/dryer.

Second floor: There are two spacious bedrooms with a full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has a set of twin beds. A pack 'n play is also available for babies.

Outdoor: There is an outdoor picnic table, bench, and grill to enjoy the fenced-in, tree-canopied yard. A safe, public playground is also 2 minute walk down our low traffic road at the Acadia Oceanography Institute schoolyard.

Property manager

Crystal and Mark

Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack 'n Play crib available.

Events

No events allowed

Please adhere to listed # of guests only.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed indoors or 20' from house.

No candles or open flames. Fireplace use is PROHIBITED during active seasons. If fireplace is used, guests will lose their security deposit.

Reservations are for listed guests only. Please do not try to bring extra overnight guests into the cottage without asking ahead of time.

To minimize dirt/sand in the cottage, please do not wear outdoor shoes inside. Outdoor shoes can be taken off in mudroom or kitchen tiled area.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: Please adhere to listed # of guests only.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Seal Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 cycling and mountain biking.

Seal Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 16 min walk
Otter Cliff - 11 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive
Thunder Hole - 19 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 5 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 8 min drive
Havana - 12 min drive
Bar Harbor Lobster Company - 12 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boreal Cottage: Serene home in seaside village, steps to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boreal Cottage: Serene home in seaside village, steps to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boreal Cottage: Serene home in seaside village, steps to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boreal Cottage: Serene home in seaside village, steps to Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Seal Harbor cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Hunters Beach and Bracy Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

25 May 2024

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

Perfect cottage for a family vacation in Acadia

We absolutely loved our street in the cottage. It was perfect for our trip to Acadia. Loved the location and authentic charm. The owners communicated well, everything needed was provided and it was clean. Would stay again if we have the privilege of returning. Great trip!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly & Travis B.

24 May 2024

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

Practically in Acadia NP

If you want a beautiful home near all of the area’s attractions that’s got everything you need for little ones, look no further. Spacious, clean, adorable, and with friendly hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth K.

18 May 2024

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

Comfortable and homey for 3 generations!

We loved our stay at at Boreal Cottage. It was set up wonderfully for us, our two children (4 and nearly 2), and my husband's parents. The kids were excited about the house toys and books. We loved the amount of natural light in the space and the furnishing were comfortable. The access to Seal Harbor was ideal for an easy adventure that still felt restful when the kids were worn out. The access to the park was also wonderful - we spent a lot of time in the Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake areas, enjoying every view and climb! We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

7 May 2024

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

Acadia Is amazing

Close drive to park! Very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Johnston Iowa, USA

30 October 2023

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

Iowans to Bar Harbor

Great location. Kid friendly - toys for kids and pack and play cribs available. Only wished for more seating/lounging furniture in TV room, only small Couch available but large dining room table available. I very much enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023