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Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

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Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

  • Tucked against the hill amid towering spruce and pine trees, 'Hidden House' enjoys a quiet location with lovely ocean views. Once the home of a Harvard president, this traditional summer cottage creates a comfortable spot for up to fourteen people. Located on exclusive Ox Hill and within walking distance of lovely Seal Harbor beach, you'll love the charm and history of this delightful home.

    First Floor
    -Dining room with views and a table that seats up to eight (or more with extra leaves).
    -Large Living Room with fireplace, French doors to deck and wonderful views.
    -Spacious fully equipped kitchen with small breakfast table.
    -Three bedrooms on main floor as follows: One bedroom with queen bed and full bathroom adjacent. Two smaller bedrooms (one with double bed the other with one twin bed) and full bathroom adjacent. Study with an additional twin bed and adjacent half bath.
    -Charming sleeping porch with doors leading to front deck.

    Second Floor
    -Four bedrooms total as follows: Master bedroom with water views, fireplace, queen-size bed and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds, views and private full bath. Bedroom with two twin beds and sink. Bedroom with queen bed and adjacent bath with tub.

    Deck
    Front deck with furniture, partially glassed-in area, gas BBQ and views of Seal Harbor, the islands and beyond.

    Appliances
    Standard kitchen appliances including French-door refrigerator, electric stove an oven, microwave oven, and dishwasher. Washing machine and dryer. TV/DVR/DVD. Wi-fi internet.

    Keywords: Ideal for large family get-togethers

    PLEASE NOTE: WEEKLY RENTALS ARE BOOKED FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY.
    WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON MONTHLY RENTALS.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No open fires, except in living room fireplace (note: firewood is provided)
NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Well behaved pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
We welcome use by large family groups.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: We welcome use by large family groups.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Seal Harbor, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Seal Harbor travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and a mountain in the background.
    Acadia National Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A lakeside house with autumn foliage, rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sky.
    Bracy Cove
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A coastal landscape with dense forests, rocky terrain, and a view of the ocean.
    Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    17 min drive - 20.8 km
  • A mountainous landscape at sunset with photographers capturing the scene.
    Cadillac Mountain
    28 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Naturalist's Notebook
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House
    7 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • Beal's Lobster Pier
    26 min drive
  • The Upper Deck
    26 min drive
  • Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Seal Harbor vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Hunters Beach and Bracy Cove are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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