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Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore

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Open Dining Room, Living Room and Kitchen
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Loft above living room
Loft above Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seal Cove, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore

This outstanding property offers peacefulness and beautiful views as well as gorgeous sunsets overlooking Blue Hill Bay. This property is located right on the ocean minutes away from Acadia National Park.

In addition to all the amenities, there is an accessible dock, with kayaking, rowing and canoeing. In early May and mid to late October the dock may not be in the water. There is a path from the cottage that takes you down to the rocky beach. The main driveway leads you down to where the pier and dock are located. It is a less than 5 min walk. This is where the kayaks, canoe and rowboat are located. The dock has 2 ladders where you and access the ocean for a swim. Please enjoy!

This cottage built in 1989, will make you feel right at home. It has 2 bedrooms and a loft. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other bedroom has two extra long twin beds that can be combined to form a king bed.. There is a loft with two twin beds a single, and a day bed. There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

There is a fully stocked kitchen, a deck with an outdoor shower. A full bath and a separate small room with a 2nd toilet. Also, many games and books for your use.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Ginny Lane

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 43 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seal Cove Cottage by the Shore located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Seal Cove Pond. Long Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calista G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Totally peaceful

We arrived after dark to this isolated cottage.The night sky was amazing & the Big Dipper huge. The morning views from the deck were delightful. Inside was a simple well-stocked family retreat home. Clean. Comfortable beds and linens. Great shower. Gas fireplace. Books & games galore. We fell in love with the place during our 4 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyeong M.

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

Beautiful place

The cottage is a hidden gem and it was unexpectedly pleasant place. This cottage feels like home with beautiful surroundings and unbelievable sunset view. Outdoor shower was special. Kitchen is well stocked including lobster pot so we enjoyed cooking lobsters. Everything is included like life jackets with Kayaks, and boat and very thoughtful setup. The cottage seems loved by owner and visitors for long time and have histories. Loved stay there and we made beautiful family memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Quiet

A little out of the way but nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john f.

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

ferguson family

we have been staying at this property for over 25 years and always enjoy ourselves. the accomodations fit us just fine. we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann B.

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

Respite

It wasn't the easiest place to find as it is definitely off the beaten path, but once you are there, it is peaceful, calming and a refuge from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. Can't beat the view of the sunsets from the back deck! Lots of birds and wildlife on the property too! A true nature lovers paradise in one of the most beautiful places in the world, MDI.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

john f.

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

always a good time

been going there for years
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

We spent a week here at the cottage. It was very well stocked with linens, towels, and games. We made use of the kayaks and canoes daily, paddling out to various islands. It was wonderful to watch the sunset on the dock or at the cabin. We made trips into Acadia National Park, hiking Eagle Lake, Beehive, Jordan Lake, Gorham Mountain. Picked up groceries at Hannaford in Bar Harbor and cooked at the house. This was the perfect place for our family of 6 and would recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sawney B.

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

Nice location, not the cleanest

The owner had a good response time. It was nice there were odds and ends available (paper towels, soap, etc). Good internet. Great view. We did not find a kayak which was disappointing. We found a rowing kayak but not something that you could take out by yourself. Also there was no boat. The place was also not very clean. I dropped something and looked under the couch.. gross. The couches were kinda gross and old. The rug in the living room was visibly dirty and when I played on it with my son, I had pet hair all over me…. We didn’t bring a pet. The dishes in the cabinet were also dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Perfect quiet getaway!

We loved our stay in Seal Cove! Perfect place to access Acadia with a quiet reprieve at the end of the day. We enjoyed visiting Seal Cove Pottery nearby as well and exploring the shore at low tide. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Evanston, IL USA

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

Incredible location

Wonderful cabin on the ocean. Many amenities and deck made the stay wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Patti H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great views, but Cottage issues.

Pros - Great views. Cottage on quiet side of island. Cons - Cottage needs a thorough cleaning (dust, spider webs, pantry dirty, some pots and pans dirty, etc).TV did not work, no big deal to us - but might be to others. Broiler element missing from oven. No motorized boat as stated in ad (main reason we rented cottage) and grassway to water needed mowing so could not use. No storage for guests food, Odds and end towels etc left in dryer wet when we arrived so had to dry and put away. Screens on back door would not stay on. Not the rental we were expecting at all - but we made the best of it and had a fantastic time. Loved the fresh lobster from Hodgens!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl K.

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

Excellent

Fantastic place. Fantastic time. Remote. Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

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

Amazing coastal view

The coastal view from the large deck alone is enough to make this a great place. Even the view up the drive is amazing. Would definitely stay again. I love staying on this side of MDI. Privacy, peace and quite, but close enough to Bar Harbor, hikes, etc on the other side (there is a neighboring sister property near by, but the cottage still feels very private). Only things to point out regarding the property description that need updating: the indoor fireplace/stove is gas (not wood burning) and I did not see any motor boat (maybe this is a seasonal issue as I was there in early June).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

AMAZING!!!!

This property is absolutely beautiful!! 2 million dollar views from the deck of Seal Cove! Our family had so much fun just exploring the property and walking along the coast line. It was a absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful sunset from the deck on our last night there. I cannot say enough about the beauty and tranquility of this property! The cabin itself was very comfortable and we felt right at home from the instant we walked in. There were also lots of extras, such as shampoo, hand soap, laundry detergent, small kitchen gadgets and even some cooking staples. The cabin was very clean w7thv
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

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

Rustic Maine

Absolutely loved staying here. Booked the cottage for 9 nights and had various friends come stay 2-3 nights with us at a time. Everyone loved it. Amazing views. Kitchen had everything needed to prepare food. Kayaking in the cove was an adventure. During our stay we saw various birds, jelly fish, seals (from the kayaks), deer, and turkeys. During the off season, that side of the island was basically empty. Do be aware that the cottage is small (for 8 people) and rustic. If that's your thing, it's perfect; if it's not, it might be disappointing. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Heather M., Leominster, Ma

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

Location, location, location

Pros: This residence is off the beaten path down well maintained dirt roads, overlooking a marsh with sunsets and wildlife. I saw deer every day, fox, turkeys, a pileated woodpecker etc. It is 30 mins from Bar Harbor & Acadia, 15 mins from Southwest Harbor. It is quiet, easy to get to, private and perfect for walking my dog . The queen bed (the only one I used) was firm but comfortable. If you like softer mattresses, you may have a hard time. The great room was perfect. It was large, gorgeous views, plenty of seating. The wifi was good enough for me to work (with Video teams calls). The sheets, blankets and towels were clean, smelled fresh and soft. All the bedroom windows have room darkening shades and curtains. Cons: The ad says check in is at 4. I got there at 5 and the cleaners were still there until almost 6. The ad says the kitchen is well appointed (and it is for potware, silverware, plates, glasses, knives, etc), but there were no paper towels, no Pam, no olive oil, no dishwasher detergent or sponge (there is a dishwasher and dishwasher soap but I'm alone and didn't use enough dishes to waste the water). There were no towels in the bathroom, I had to go looking. Ginny said she would ask the cleaners to bring me papertowels...I checked in on Saturday and they didn't come back until Tuesday so I bought my own. I bought some Dawn and a sponge for doing the dishes. It took some hunting to find the ceiling fan control (behind the microwave) and I wish there was a gate on the deck along the building where it narrows for my dog. I just laid one of the wooden chaise chairs on its side to block it off. I also wish there was a shade/curtains in the door windows.. it was cool at night and the only heat source is in the living room but the door window is close to the bedroom and the added privacy would have been nice. It was HOT on Saturday when I got there and I only found 1 small square fan. I can't IMAGINE what the loft must be like in the heat of summer. There doesn't appear to be any a/c or any other fans. There are many small lamps around the house that create ambiance and add light, but I would say it's not bright even when fully lit. The carpets could use replacing (stains/rips). Summary: I would 100% stay here again, I would just bring my own stuff in anticipation of it not being there. The Cons, for me, are more annoyances and inconveniences because they forced me to go back out shopping again. But the location was breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Beautiful

My family and I went during the most beautiful time of the year. The fall colors were so vibrant and the view from the deck of the cabin made it even more enjoyable. Loved sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful scenery along with the many deer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

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

A perfect getaway

We had a wonderful time at our stay. The location was beautiful right on the water, the cottage was quaint but roomy and had personal touches all over by the owner. I really enjoyed looking at the lovely artwork of the surrounding scenery. My wife, my dogs and I can’t wait to return to Maine and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

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

Great location, cleanliness not great, and no usable TV

The property is in an amazing location. Incredible sunsets, away from the crowds and bustle of Bar Harbor and the rest of the island. And yet not too far from a grocery store, restaurants, etc. The layout of the cabin and the deck were great. The beds were reasonably comfortable. And the location was SO quiet and peaceful. Note, though, that the walls are very thin....if a person in one bedroom is talking, you can hear it in the next bedroom as if they were in the room with you. However, nearly every surface was sticky and/or dirty. The bathroom didn't appear to have been cleaned. The dishes, pots, and silverware all appeared to have been put away dirty. All rugs and furniture were stained and dirty. And no one appears to have ever cleaned/vacuumed under or behind furniture. In addition, the listing states that the property has a TV. There was a TV, but there was no remote to actually turn the TV on. I contacted the listing agent, and she replied, "We don't generally watch TV when staying there." At least the internet was a speedy enough to stream news and shows, we had a pretty good cellular signal, and the water pressure was incredible. All the appliances appeared to be in good working order (although dirty), and there was plenty of hot water for three people to take showers. Still, despite the TV and the cleanliness, I would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous Property

This property has been the best we ever rented. Plenty of property to explore and walk our dogs. The cottage was great and plenty of space. Was very well equipped with supplies. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

melissa c.

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

Fabulous setting, "adult camping"

I was very glad to have read all the prior reviews, so I was prepared for most of the pros/cons...the view and setting were spectacular. The cottage is spartan, not an issue except for stained curtains, threadbare towels , etc. The oven is in desperate need of a thorough cleaning. The twin beds in both downstairs rooms are quite uncomfortable and have rubber mattress pads than make quite a bit of noise while tossing and turning! We were here for 2 weeks and will definitely return to the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

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

Perfect getaway cottage!

Ginny's cottage was simply wonderful. Cozy and clean with UNBELIEVABLE views! The area is beautiful, quiet and secluded; we loved playing tennis on the clay court, reading on the porch, and meandering around the tide pools at low tide. 35 minutes to Park Loop Rd in Acadia and even closer to SW harbor hiking. Would not hesitate to recommend her space for anyone traveling to MDI!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R., Sheboygan, WI

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

A beautiful getaway

Loved this cottage for our 20th anniversary trip. We spent a couple hours exploring the tide pools right outside our door at low tide. Although this location is quiet and secluded, it was easy to get to all of the hiking trails and restaurants on MDI. Not a perfect view of sunset from the deck, but it was from the driveway. I took off one star for cleanliness because of the stained pillows and linens. They were clean, but stained, and definitely need an update. Other than that, I'd book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald P., Acton maine

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

Peaceful Autumn Day's

Great place. To stay wonderful view of the bay at night and morning.Was well stocked with everything you needed for cooking.Walking along the roads seeing wild life especially the many deer in the area.Many things to keep you busy in southwest harbor , away from the crowd's of Bar Harbor

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