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CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!

CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!

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Bright and airy coastal cottage by the sea.
Spacious dining area with beautiful morning sun and sea breeze.
Wake up to views of Barr Hill, a mountain of spruce and fir.
Enjoy the outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs and lights *seasonal
Street view of Jordan Cottage.

Overview of CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Seal Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationJordan Pond5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCadillac Mountain23 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Jenn
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only
Home is not kid safe

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed
READ RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A FULL SET OF HOUSE RULES, THANK YOU!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Seal Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and near 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seal Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 13 min walk
  • Jordan Pond - 5 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive
  • Thunder Hole - 19 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Havana - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Lobster Company - 12 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CONDE NAST TRAVELER NAMED *BEST* IN ACADIA! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Bracy Cove and Carriage Roads are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seal Harbor Cottage
Overall, we throughly enjoyed our stay at the Jordan Cottage. This was our first trip to MDI and not out last. The cottage’s location was ideal for us being that we brought our bikes to ride the carriage trails. The central location made it ideal to navigate around the island. Negatives about the cottage would be: 1. No blinds at the windows on the lower level. There are neighbors next door who could see in at night. 2. No television- knew this going in. But feel like we are all adults and can turn on and off the tv when we desire. 3. The bathroom sink is way too small - especially with the faucet that is too big for the sink. 4. The black makeup towels are very hard to use on your face. Not absorbent. 5. Very loud squeaking front door. My husband, being the Mr Fix It that he is, fixed the problem!! He also washed the dirty glass hurricane globe to the light fixture over the kitchen table. Took it down and washed it!! You are welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Half Moon Bay, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Very relaxing and quiet location, minutes drive from hiking trails. Extremely clean and well maintained unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely superb
The cottage was very clean. Cute. Quiet. Private. Jenn was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Long Wintery Weekend
The property was clean, warm, inviting and full of natural light and space. There was no unnecessary clutter yet the manager did leave plenty of information including guide books and recipe books in the kitchen. We especially loved the handmade Jordan Cottage book with all the suggestions and stories about the area. Far enough from the town you felt like you were in your own woodsy cabin yet close enough for any creature comforts you would need! We went in the off season looking to just unplug and the cottage and location allowed for that to the letter. Great for out doorsy folk and those looking to just say inside and snuggle with a book. Tons of hidden gems to discover in the town and perfect home to come back to at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy and great location!
This is the second time we stayed here. We loved the access to nature and the proximity to friends we were visiting. It was such a perk to be able to go to the beach which is a 1 minute drive. Visiting in the winter months there was no traffic or tourists and many of the Bar Harbor restaurants were closed, but it didn’t matter. It was still beautiful and serene and we kind of liked it like that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jenn

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I LOVE the coast of MAINE! I am a National Park enthusiast. Lover of all ships and the high seas, I could stare at the ocean for days! I adore spotting wildlife, especially whales, sharks, seals and loons. My picture perfect day consists of biking Acadia's pristine Carriage Roads, stopping off at my favorite spots along the way, followed by an oceanside sunset dinner with wine in hand. I aim to live simply, eat healthy and practice gratitude.

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