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Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia Natl Park & close to downtown Bar Harbor
Beachside holiday home with water park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71250 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bar Harbor, ME
- Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf3 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center5 min drive
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching11 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Ocean View
1 Queen Bed
Separate bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Queen en suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia Natl Park & close to downtown Bar Harbor
Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home for your Acadia getaway during the quiet time here on the island. From October through April, this home offers 2 bedrooms accommodating up to 5 guests, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and a large living room overlooking the ocean. The Queen bedroom has ocean and mountain views, and also has an attached full bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has a full-sized bed and a twin size bed.
There is no place on Earth like the solitude of the Maine coast. Come find your slice of serenity along the iconic rocky shoreline at Shellseekers Cottage. Privately located on its own stretch of beachfront in beautiful Mount Desert Island, and only minutes away from downtown village shops of Bar Harbor, this beach house offers an escape like no other. Take in that fresh ocean air from your secluded deck overlooking Frenchman's Bay and the granite summits of Schoodic Mountain in the distance. For beach lovers, take a stroll down the woodland path from your back door, and descend the staircase to explore the quiet rocky beach, home to sea caves and rock sculptures. The ocean has been the artist here.
"Shellseekers" gets its name from the bountiful treasures that flow in and out with the tides. Because this stretch of shoreline has no public access, the sand dollars, sea glass and shells are plentiful at low tide. This is an ecologically rich and unique coastline at your fingertips, offering solitude, seabirds, and the occasional sailboat. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the series of trails that wind down, from the ocean views through the mossy woods. An enchanted forest can be discovered, and added to from the treasures you find on the beach below.
Acadia National Park, which is MDI's crown jewel, is right at your fingertips. The park entrance is 2 miles from your front door. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, you will enjoy the miles of coastal walks, mountain hikes, cross country skiing, all in close proximity.
Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home.
There is no place on Earth like the solitude of the Maine coast. Come find your slice of serenity along the iconic rocky shoreline at Shellseekers Cottage. Privately located on its own stretch of beachfront in beautiful Mount Desert Island, and only minutes away from downtown village shops of Bar Harbor, this beach house offers an escape like no other. Take in that fresh ocean air from your secluded deck overlooking Frenchman's Bay and the granite summits of Schoodic Mountain in the distance. For beach lovers, take a stroll down the woodland path from your back door, and descend the staircase to explore the quiet rocky beach, home to sea caves and rock sculptures. The ocean has been the artist here.
"Shellseekers" gets its name from the bountiful treasures that flow in and out with the tides. Because this stretch of shoreline has no public access, the sand dollars, sea glass and shells are plentiful at low tide. This is an ecologically rich and unique coastline at your fingertips, offering solitude, seabirds, and the occasional sailboat. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the series of trails that wind down, from the ocean views through the mossy woods. An enchanted forest can be discovered, and added to from the treasures you find on the beach below.
Acadia National Park, which is MDI's crown jewel, is right at your fingertips. The park entrance is 2 miles from your front door. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, you will enjoy the miles of coastal walks, mountain hikes, cross country skiing, all in close proximity.
Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Property Registration Number VR2R24-125
About the area
Bar Harbor
Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bar Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- West Street Historic District - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
- Village Green - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 19 min walk
- La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - 10 min drive
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Stewman's Lobster Pound - 10 min drive
- Jordan's Restaurant - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sherri
Your hosts Sherri and Ed live locally nearby and have many years of experience traveling and adventuring all over this island, and love to share their knowledge with fellow travelers. We even have a few secret spots so don't hesitate to inquire. Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home base as you create your own memories while traveling to one of the most unforgettable landscapes on the planet. We hope to see you where the mountains meet the sea.
Languages:
English
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