CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!

Walking distance to yacht-filled Seal Harbor Beach, Island Explorer shuttle, coffee shop, restaurant. Seconds from NP entrance, Jordan Pond, Park Loop Road, 14 minutes to Bar Harbor. Minutes to NE Harbor, SW Harbor, Bass Harbor. Located in quaint Seal Harbor, summer home of Rockefellers, Martha Stewart. Central to popular hiking, Carriage Roads, MDI points of interest and Lobstah! Great vacation base!

The space
Cottage is spotless and beautifully decorated, newly renovated, inspired by its surroundings to give you a sense of place within Maine. Listen on a quiet night and you can hear the bell buoy, barred owls and ocean waves from the house! Local books, maps, guides and other essentials to make for a relaxing retreat in the mountains and on the coast, you can smell the salty sea! Walk or bike to Acadia from our front door!

We can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests. Our cottage is perfect for adult couples or friends traveling solo or in pairs, adults visiting alongside siblings/ senior parents , senior couples or friends. Not suitable for children or those traveling with animals.

Cleanliness is a TOP priority to us and we hold ourselves to a VERY high standard. The bedrooms will be prepared with freshly laundered sheets and a freshly laundered duvet for each bed, we launder the duvets after EVERY GUEST.

What to expect in the cottage:

High Speed Wi-Fi is provided- 100 MBPS
NO TV and that is on purpose, MDI is too beautiful to miss, there is so much to see and do, get outside!

Bedrooms:
High quality mattresses
Luxury sheets
4 pillows per bed
Ceiling fan
Privacy shades
Closet, drawer storage and hangers
Suit case rack
Smart speaker
USB Charging outlets
Extra comfort amenities
***Air Conditioning from Memorial day-mid Fall ***AC window units in bedrooms only.

Bathroom:
2 sets of bathroom towels per guest (body towel, hand towel and wash cloth)
Microfiber makeup towels
Travel size hair dryer
1 set of toiletries that includes travel size body wash, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and bar soap per 2 guests
3 hooks plus a towel rack for drying towels
3 rolls of toilet paper during your stay
Hand soap is provided in the bathroom

Kitchen:
Lightly stocked pantry basics (olive oil, salt, pepper, some seasonings such as Italian, steak, garlic, cumin, curry, etc.)
A variety of assorted coffee and teas for Keurig
Pots and pans provided
Utensils, dishes for dining and serving
Cutting boards, knives, strainers etc.
One roll of paper towels
Dish soap (that will keep in the home)
Dishwasher pods
Trash bags
To-Go cups and lids
USB Charging outlets
Smart speaker
Cook books

Living Area:
No curtains or shades on first floor windows
No AC on first floor
Beach bag provided
Beach towels provided

Home Exterior:
Patio area with 4 Adirondack chairs
Porch with bench and pillows
Large exclusive driveway
Storage shed with lock and key for bikes and outdoor sports equipment
***Outside setup is seasonal***

Neighborhood:
Situated in the quaint local village of Seal Harbor. The local beach and park is a 5 minute walk down the street! You can walk to Jordan Pond, hiking trails and Carriage Roads from homebase. The cottage is centrally located to everything Mount Desert Island has to offer- boat cruises, restaurants and top park attractions are all under 14 minutes! Lakes, mountains and beaches are just a few minutes away and you can easily bring bikes and ride to Jordan Pond under 1.5 miles. Bike storage is available on the premises in a shed with lock and key. You can access the network of Carriage Roads 1/2 mile from our door or walk to the park shuttle, the Island Explorer, if you do not feel like driving.

We are a NO PARTY home and DO NOT ALLOW PETS, ANIMALS or additional guests beyond the 4-person limit, that we have accepted, to enter the home or stay. The cottage is meant to be used as a quiet peaceful oasis on the coast. The cottage is not recommended for children as the home is not kid-safe. All policies are firm and non-negotiable.

Safety:
Guest safety is a top priority.
4 Smoke detectors new, updated and maintained
4 Carbon monoxide detectors new, updated and maintained
2 Fire extinguishers on property
Fully stocked first-aid kit in bathroom closet

***We take COVID-19 very seriously and are taking extra precautions to ensure our guests safety. We commit to following Airbnb COVID cleaning protocol. The house will be ventilated, thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between guests. **We launder duvet covers, bath rugs and have removed all decorative pillows and throw blankets off of the beds to ensure all bedding that guests will come in contact with have been 100% laundered from one guest to the next.*** Also, we kindly ask that guests remove shoes upon entering the home to prevent the spread of germs. We take your health very seriously and have posted Maine CDC guidelines in the home to promote a clean space.

NO smoking inside the house of ANY kind. No vaping, no cigarettes and no marijuana or illegal drug use on the property.

Our cottage is our pride and joy and we look forward to sharing it with respectful, clean guests! We look forward to hosting you and hope you love your time on MDI as much as we do!

Guest access:
Whole house, backyard, storage shed, outside patio areas.
Other things to note
Private driveway on site.
2-Night Minimum during the winter season
7 Night Minimum during peak season, Sunday-Sunday