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Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage

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Amazing views in a tranquil setting
Launch your kayak from the beach or play ping pong in the boat house
Relaxing on the porch and watching the harbor
Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the harbor
View from the front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Thuya Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage

This enchanting family cottage on the shores of Northeast Harbor captures wonderful views of the open ocean beyond. Relax on the porch and watch the boating activity in the harbor, or enjoy some wonderful meals on the stone patio with an awning for shade. Walk down well maintained paths to the shore and boathouse easy access to launch your own kayak from a private stone beach. Enjoy a fun-filled cookout at the boathouse, do some beach combing, or simply curl up with a good book in a sunny corner. Walking distance to Thuya Gardens, Asticou Terraces and trail to Eliot Mountain. Minutes away from the entrance to Acadia National Park which provides hiking trails with magnificent views and numerous carriage trails great for mountain biking.

Property manager

Virginia Peabody

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat our home with the care and consideration that you would treat your own. The fireplaces may not be used. The kayaks may not be used.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Northeast Harbor

Located in Northeast Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Thuya Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Heap North, A Charming Northeast Harbor Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Northeast Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thuya Garden and Acadia National Park. Asticou Azalea Garden and Bracy Cove are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeana A.

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

Lovely Home, Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful 5 day stay. Plenty of bedrooms with comfortable beds. The home is beautiful and charming with gorgeous views of the harbor. Communication with the host was easy and promp. Canbackhelpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Biking Club!

This was our second stay at this property and we would definitely stay here again! It's beautiful, unique, a little quirky, and perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Beautiful Charming home

Family vacation to enjoy Acadia, Mount Desert Island and lobsters. Gorgeous view and wonderful boat house! Plenty of room. We loved it!! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

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

Still fabulous!

This was our second stay at this property, and we’re already hoping to stay again in 2025. The house gives you lots of little spaces to divide if you come with family. It has beautiful views. The property owners have supplied everything that you need, although we wished it had a full-size grill. it’s very well located. I think the biggest endorsement of a great rental is that we came a second time, it’s still fabulous, and hope to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Picturesque!

We had a wonderful family vacation! Sometimes a house is just a place to stay on a vacation, but this house truly made our vacation! The views are amazing, the side porch for outdoor dining was perfect, and the home felt so authentic and antique. We absolutely loved it! A wonderful location- near to Acadia, Bar Harbor, etc but with such a view and the harbor right there, you hardly feel you need to go anywhere. The boat house was damaged by recent storms, but I could see once that is up and going again, that that would only add to the house’s greatness. There is a second house that shares a side yard. No one was there the whole time we stayed, so we had the yard to ourselves. But I could see it wouldn’t be as private if someone else was right next door. Just an fyi to check on before booking! We are already dreaming of a return trip. It is a lovely historic home that we all fell in love with! Especially the charming upstairs bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

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

Perfect home away from home for the weekend

We stayed at Shell Heap North for Memorial day weekend (we come to Acadia every Memorial day to bike the carriage trails, hike, and kayak). This home was perfect for us in so many ways. It was exactly as described on the listing, complete with sunset views, a kitchen that was well equipped with everything we needed and more, comfortable beds, plenty of little nooks where our extended family could separate and find quiet time to read or study, the house was well supplied and clean. We felt as though the house was ready for us, and we were welcome. I had a few communications with the owner before we arrived, and she was always prompt and gracious with her replies. We absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful spot to stay a little outside of Bar Harbor (as is our preference) and we had no trouble driving 15 into town when we wanted to take advantage of what Bar Harbor offers. Thank you Virginia and family for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Old Maine Charm in a Fantastic Location

A great private location on the harbor away from all the commotion downtown, but an easy 15 minute drive to get there. Easy access to main attractions of the park. The boathouse was a fantastic feature on a rainy day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brookes M.

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

Charming Perfection

Pictures do not do justice!!! The house is so incredibly charming and much bigger and beautiful than expected! We knew it would be great, but it exceeded our expectations. Has every amenity you’d ever need. We cooked most nights during our time there and there was everything we needed and more. The beds were super comfortable and house was very clean. We definitely will be back! Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

audrey n., sacramento, ca

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

Step Back in Time and View the Harbor

The location and views are fantastic! The interior of the house is truly a step back in time. My 72-year brother-in-law said it reminded him of his childhood and he loved it. If you wanted a modern, newly renovated home, you only need to go out on the porch and take in the postcard view. You can also hang out on the very private beach. We felt like this was a very Maine experience for our first visit to the picturesque state. The nearby Ascticou Inn has a great view and good food. We also loved Milk & Honey in the town of Northeast Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Quirkington Abbey

This house is a feast for the eyes; full of little quirks that we absolutely loved! It’s like stepping back in time, totally well appointed and impeccably clean! Beautiful location also; apart from the bustle of Bar Harbor but convenient to the carriage trails. And the view is spectacular; hope to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Great house!

We had a great time at Acadia staying at this house! It was like staying at your Grandma’s house!! Everything you could ever need is there. You can just feel the history and love in the house. Beautiful house with a fantastic view and beautiful grounds! Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy!! Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jed D.

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

So special

Inside the out, this is a very special place. This was our second visit, and we hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jed D.

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

Just lovely

Wonderful old house. Extremely well supplied. Convenient location. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb H., Alpharetta

One of our Favorite Vacations!

We enjoyed a multi-generation vacation at Shell Heap North and could not have chosen a better location. The house itself is charming - but it was hard to spend time inside! We LOVED the private beach - watching the boats and the birds, playing ping pong... or just relaxing. The porch is another perfect outdoor spot. The yard is great for Bocce (unless you accidentally overthrow and have to chase the ball down the hill!) and we enjoyed dinner on the outside dining table every night. It probably helped that we had great weather - especially compared to Atlanta - so enjoyed all the area had to offer. There are far too many great hikes to enjoy in a single vacation - and the ones we went on were beautiful! Kayaking is always fun (I'd rent a couple to have at the house next time.) We went to Bar Harbor a few times but prefer the quite of Northeast Harbor. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

A perfect Maine summer vacation spot

We loved staying here. The location is perfect—close to hiking trails in Acadia park and Northeast Harbor Village, and convenient to other nearby towns and Bar Harbor. The view of the harbor from the porch is fascinating from morning to night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

Beautiful home with all accommodations!

My family ages 2-50 yrs old stayed comfortably in this home. Beautiful porch, nice dining area for large family, games, wifi, clean rooms, and quick to respond to our questions/issues. Wish we stayed longer, highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Peabody

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Why they chose this property

The house is located in a peaceful setting. The ideal place to relax at the end of a busy day. We love cooking meals together. So, the kitchen is often the hub of activity at the beginning or end of the day.

Languages:

English, French