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Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia

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The newly renovated house 2018
Mudroom / entry way
Mudroom closets
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Seal Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Children's bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia

Bright and airy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home (sleeps 6-7) with modern amenities just steps away from Acadia National Park trails & Seal Harbor beach. The house is on a quiet neighborhood street next door to Acadia NP. It has a new great room with fireplace that was added in 2017-18. The upstairs master bedroom has a queen bed and master bath with a claw foot bathtub. 2 bedrooms are on the first floor. One has a queen size bed. The children's room has a twin over full bunk bed. The first floor full bath has a tub/shower and washer & dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave & toaster. Enjoy sitting on the patio and taking an outdoor shower. Also included are internet wifi & local telephone, entertainment system, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, towels & bed linens. The house is conveniently located to Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor, a 10 minute drive in either direction.
Seal Harbor beach and the carriage trails are an easy bike ride or walk from the house.
Jordan Pond is 1 mile away.

Information to all the activities the area has to offer in addition to shopping and restaurants is available.

Children welcome
No pets/smoking

Property manager

Jocelyn

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
No parties

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Seal Harbor is home to this cottage. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Seal Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Otter Cliff - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Thunder Hole - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haiku House - your gateway to Acadia located?

Situated in Seal Harbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Bracy Cove and Carriage Roads are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Beautiful home with well equipped kitchen. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
Haiku House was an ideal home for our family trip to Acadia. The location can’t be topped with its proximity to the park, stables for carriage rides, town and beach at Seal Harbor, and access to the roads to get you wherever you want to go. The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We walked down to Seal Harbor several times (the way back is up a hill!). So much beauty right on your doorstep. Do be aware that the stairs to the upstairs room are quite steep. They were fine for most of the family members and the other two downstairs rooms and bathroom were easily accessible for all. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicky b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near Acadia
We really enjoyed our stay at the Haiku House. We had never been to the area and weren't sure where we wanted to be but we really appreciated the closeness to the south end of the Acadia and the ease of getting to other areas. Lots of space, well-appointed and just an overall lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seal Harbor Maine Home
My wife and I plus another couple stayed at Haiku House for three nights in October 2023. The home is beautifully furnished, comfortable, and clean. It has a full kitchen plus washer and drier. Plus it is located on a quiet street in about 1/2 mile from the sea at Seal Harbor and the Acadia National Forest. Bar Harbor is only about a 10 minute drive away. Would definitely stay there again if we get back to Seal Harbor with a group of 4. Check in/Check out was very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home on the doorstep of Acadia
Amazing house, beautifully decorated, Clean, everything you need for a lovely family trip. Walked to beach with little kids. Biked into Acadia with kids in tow, straight from the driveway. Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idealistic stay in Maine
The property, the host, the location - all amazing. Couldn't have been a better experience in Maine. If we ever return to the area, this stay will be out preferred choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John V., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home, Great Location
The Haiku House was the perfect place to stay for our trip to Acadia. It is close to the park, as well as the amenities of Bar Harbor, but it is far enough away to be wonderfully quiet and relaxing. Thank you Jocelyn!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haiku House Sept. 2021
This is a pretty house, very clean, beautiful artwork. The master bed is very low, just a side-note. It had all the needed amenities, upgraded kitchen, laundry room, convenient entry mudroom. Our favorite thing was the outdoor shower! And the invitation to write your own haiku in their guest book. My husband and I fully enjoyed Seal Harbor, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting close to carriage roads
A lovely and stylish home, perfect for exploring Acadia. About 15-18 minutes to Bangor. You can walk to Jordan pond or rent bikes in Seal Harbor and bike there easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Size
The house was a great size for 6 adults, 1 toddler and 1 infant to interact comfortably. There is only 1 shower downstairs for guests, I wasn't able to depict this from the listing photos but it didn't cause any issue. The master has a claw foot tub which we didn't use, no shower. We stayed during a high-heat weather week and it was challenging to keep the house at a comfortable temperature without AC or ceiling fans. Overall the design of the house was attractive, the size was great and the location worked well for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Acadia Adventure
Great Location! We rented bikes from just down Jordan Pond road and bikes through the Carriage roads. We explored and did several great hikes. We enjoyed all of the books in the house library. Acadia is amazing. We would consider re-visiting again during the September fall season and staying at Haiku again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful gateway to paradise
Haiku House provided an excellent location for easy access to the many harbors and trails of Mount Desert Island and NE Harbor. It was also the ideal destination for post-sight seeing relaxation in a lovely, spacious home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Birmingham, AL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Location on the Island
My husband and our friends recently stayed at Haiku House and it was wonderful. We've visited MDI multiple times, and Seal Harbor is our favorite - you truly cannot beat the location. It's extremely quiet, and you can be on the Park Loop Road in just a few minutes. The house was very well appointed. We had everything we needed (there were even coffee filters! dishwasher pods! spices! If you travel a lot, you know that is NOT always the case!) We enjoyed lounging on the comfortable couches after a long day of hiking, and I loved taking a super hot bath in the clawfoot tub in the evenings as well. The beds were great - comfortable, plenty of pillows, cotton sheets. They had lots of books and maps about Maine and Acadia which we found helpful - we were there for a quick visit so it was nice to not have to pack or purchase all of those things. We would stay here again with friends or when we return with our children. Thank you for such a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pavla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable rental
The house was very beautiful, comfortable and in impeccable condition. The area is very quiet and just a few minutes from the beach and Acadia. The owner is very responsive and attentive to every detail. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location away from the crowds
We had a wonderful time in the Haiku house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The house and Jocelyn were both exceptional. The cleanliness and location of the house were perfect for our family getaway. The house is close everything and we can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful oasis of calm and beauty in Acadia
We had 3 generations (grandchildren, parents, grandparents) staying at the Haiku house for 3 nights. The house was perfect for our group. Nicely appointed kitchen (we ate-in, every night) and lots of games to play after supper. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kimball p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful home in a nice location that is close to a nearby beach (Seal Harbor) as well as an Acadia entrance. Also a huge plus as the home came with bikes (bring your own helmets) and very easy access to the carriage roads! About 10-15 minute drive into downtown Bar Harbor. The kitchen was beautifully stocked and the beds were quite comfortable. No central AC and during the day the upstairs bedroom warmed up quite a bit (large fan available) but always cooled off nicely for sleep and so I would not consider this a problem at all. There were two distinct conversation areas with separate TVs and this allowed for a nice separation of kid and adult time when needed. Overall we very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot for a Family
This wonderful home is in a great location, with access to everything but away from the crowds. The beach at the end of the street is a delight for kids. The home is bright, sunny and very comfortable and clean. The only improvements I can suggest are that the beds for adults are a little on the small side; we would have loved one of the bedrooms to have a king bed and having laundry soap on premise would have been nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mira P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haiku House
The home is lovely and in my opinion better than the photos. The home is very clean. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics. We really enjoyed our time at the Haiku home. The road is quiet with little traffic. It was nice to wake each morning to the birds singing. The floor plan was nice as well. The large great room leads to the entryway and then just before the countertop in the kitchen. To your left bathroom, yellow room and lime green room with a common sitting area and tv just outside of green room. To the right you walk the length through the kitchen. Which is quite long and spacious. Then there is a staircase to master room and bath. The laundry was nice and convenient to have. Great proximity to Jordan Pond, Bar Harbor, Sand Beach, Asticou Gardens, etc. Great location where nothing is too far. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Wonderful!
We all enjoyed our time in Seal Harbor; our stay at the Haiku House was wonderful. It was a perfect setting. Our family so enjoyed all the space; it is lovely. Acadia is a special place and we were so very happy to be able to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Perfect house in a great location!
Everything was very clean, and owner was very welcoming and responsive by email. We particularly enjoyed staying in a quieter location than Bar Harbor. Small touches like games for kids and hiking maps were appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

mengyang x.

Clean and new
The house is big and clean, good option for 5-6 people. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

great location
very clean and comfortable, quiet and very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Memphis, TN

Great house....with all the amenities in beautiful Acadia
Our stay at the Haiku House was perfect. Jocelyn provided us with all the information we could possibly need about the area from activities - to restaurants - to favorite spots. Our family of 6 was very comfortable - a well stocked updated kitchen, comfortable beds, tons of board games to keep the children entertained....and just a mile from the south entrance of Acadia. It is about a 20 minute drive from the bustling center of Bar Harbor - but we enjoyed getting away from all the traffic and tourists. I definitely recommend the Haiku house for anyone visiting the gorgeous island of Mount Desert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

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