See all properties
Entire home

Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2'

Holiday home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

Photo gallery for Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2'

Living room
Living/Dining Room
Master bedroom
Second bedroom
Bedroom #3

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
Seal Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2'

Hidden House II is a charming, three bedroom cottage nestled into the hillside of Seal Harbor. Located adjacent to the larger Hidden House (see VRBO® Listing #58867), Hidden House II (also known as "Little Hidden House") is a tastefully furnished, single floor, DeckHouse-designed summer cottage with sleeping accommodations for up to six.

Tucked against the hill amid towering spruce, pine, and fir trees, "Little Hidden House" enjoys a tranquil setting just a few minutes walk from Seal Harbor beach and Acadia National Park. Enjoy hiking the mountains of Mount Desert Island, sea kayaking the waters of Frenchman's Bay or a day at Sand Beach - all just minutes away!

PLEASE NOTE: WEEKLY RENTALS ARE FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY.
WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON RENTALS OF 1 MONTH OR MORE.

Keywords: Acadia National Park, Seal Harbor beach

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Welcome to Seal Harbor!
Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE PLEASE

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
View more Holiday homes in Seal HarborOpens in a new window
Map
Seal Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Green - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2' pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park - 'Hidden House 2' located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Bracy Cove and Hunters Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our fifth year at HH 2 .. plan to be back again next year … Missy and now Susan have always been great ! Very quiet and secluded ..Everything is just perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Central to everything on the island. House was comfortable and clean and had all the essentials, however it is basic and nothing fancy. True to the pictures.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well stocked and the openness to the community spaces, living room a dining was great. We liked how the bedrooms and adjacent bathrooms were on either side of the living room, for privacy. There were comfortable spaces to sit in bedrooms and living room.The seclusion of the house, the wooded lot contributed to the quiet.The owner/host of the house was available when we needed her.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House is a little gem of a contemporary ranch, so don't expect the latest fixtures and appliances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great home base for Acadia

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect home base for exploring Acadia. Everything was as described. We were pleasantly surprised to find plenty of food storage containers and cooking supplies.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suyan S.

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

great place to stay

We all love the place and enjoyed the stay. It is clean and have all we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Great place to stay...

and we are looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect for our family of 6

Wonderful stay! Perfect location for us to be close enough to Bar Harbor but still have our own peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great home for an Acadia getaway. Very comfortable, well stocked home in a lovely location. Returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

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

Great week at Hidden House II

Terrific house in an ideal location for exploring Acadia National Park and surrounding area. The home was beautiful and light filled and had everything that we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Colin B.

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

House in the woods

this was my third time up in the bar harbor area. It was great to stay in a new location, this house in the woods in seal harbor is right up the road from a beach and easy to get to surrounding trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara E.

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

Clean and convenient

The house was very clean and the location was ideal. Great place for our JRT! Not too close to road and private. Exactly as described and pictured.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

The Perfect Location!

I really cannot say enough about this home and its location. My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 youths) and our two dogs (windsprites) spent a week in the house and were so sad to leave! The space was perfect- 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full baths and a large open common area with kitchen, dining, and living spaces. We could not find the key initially, but the owner was very responsive on the Vrbo chat and let us know where it was. We were a short walk to an amazing public beach (Seal Harbor) and a short drive from all of the amazing peaks in Acadia - we hiked 4 of them during our stay including the iconic Cadillac Mountain. The house is also an easy drive to Bar Harbor for lots of great restaurant options. I really cannot say enough about this property and its location. It is in a quiet neighborhood too - do not hesitate you cannot beat this property!
Little Long Pond just down the road.
Red squirrels everywhere!
Seal Harbor beach
Seal Harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Hidden House 2

Fourth year and again , perfect ! So much history and reminders of Mr Pusey in this house . Owners are wonderful … looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce g.

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

Quiet and comfortable

The house and property were up to our standards
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great hidden house

A great house on The Hill in Seal Harbor. Easy downhill walk to the library and beach. Open concept house with lovely view of the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Hidden House ll a hidden gem

Great location with easy access to Acadia National Park. Easy drive into Bar Harbor. The house was well equipped, Wi-Fi was excellent and the open layout of the house worked well for us. The owner was very responsive. Would definitely stay at Hidden House ll again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wonderful location

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Hidden House II. The space worked well for me, my daughter and our dog, and we were close to many Acadia hikes throughout Mount Desert Island. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, it was the best home base. We would gladly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

One week stay

We had a fantastic time at hidden house 2. Rosemary is a fantastic host and very responsive. The house is exactly what we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

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

So close yet feels so far away

What a home! Comfortable and cozy and super clean, with everything you need. It’s away from the hubbub of Bar Harbor but only takes 10 minutes to get there or NE area. Wonderful hikes are also so close, and can walk down to seal harbor beach or the cute little block of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bourcard N.

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

So good i don't want to leave a review

Want to keep this place secret and all to myself. But also feel compelled to help out the wonderful owners.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto L.

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

Spacious and Close to Both Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor

We enjoyed our stay at this Seal Harbor rental. The kitchen had everything we needed. The open floor plan was spacious with a large dining table and plenty of couch seating. We loved that we could get to our favorite hikes in any direction in 20 or so minutes. In the evening we had great stargazing right on the property.

8/10 Good

Donald B.

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

Hide House II

Very good. WiFi could use some improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Great quiet location

If you want to be close to everything but avoid the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, stay here. We were 15 minutes from Bar Harbor and 5 minutes from entrance to Acadia. The backyard is a quiet little oasis. The House is a little older, but no issues. It was clean and well kept. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Home Away From Home, Only Better

This house is in a wooded area, yet with houses close by. It's very quiet there. Also, it's very dark at night. The house is clean and well stocked. It was very comfortable. This was our third time staying there. We recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Green

Host profile image
My husband and I live in Palo Alto, California for most of the year, but I have been spending part of each summer in Seal Harbor since I was a young girl. Now we go there to spend time with our children and grandchildren. It is the perfect spot for relaxed family time in a beautiful national park setting.

Why they chose this property

My father, who served as President of Harvard University for many years, built this house for my mother and himself to enjoy in their retirement years.

What makes this property unique

Very livable home in a quiet, secluded location close to the national park and all its features and activities.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Holiday Rentals