10/10 Excellent
Janice R.
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janice R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Apartment
Exquisite apartment in historic antique- walk to beach!
Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Acadia National Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Acadia National Park
- Place, Thunder Hole
- Place, Cadillac Mountain
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Exquisite apartment in historic antique- walk to beach!
Newly renovated and tastefully decorated second floor apartment in historic Seal Harbor Village. At the edge of Acadia National Park, you can walk to the nearby sand beach as well as hiking trails. This exquisite gem of an apartment will have you longing to return year after year. Please note from mid-May to mid-September, we only rent by the week, from Sunday to Sunday because our cleaning company is not available other days in high season.
SECOND FLOOR: Enter via stairs from the street into an open Living/Dining/Kitchen with soaring ceilings and full kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances. Dining table for four. Well appointed Living area with comfortable seating and smart TV. Queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, and next door a charming bedroom with two twin beds. Second full bathroom off the hall with tub and shower as well as washer dryer. Sleep sofa in LR.
OUTDOOR SPACES: Front balcony overlooking Main Street and back deck nestled in the treetops with glimpses of the water.
AMENITIES: AC, Heat, internet, Smart TV, off-street parking for one car, gas grill on back deck.
SECOND FLOOR: Enter via stairs from the street into an open Living/Dining/Kitchen with soaring ceilings and full kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances. Dining table for four. Well appointed Living area with comfortable seating and smart TV. Queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, and next door a charming bedroom with two twin beds. Second full bathroom off the hall with tub and shower as well as washer dryer. Sleep sofa in LR.
OUTDOOR SPACES: Front balcony overlooking Main Street and back deck nestled in the treetops with glimpses of the water.
AMENITIES: AC, Heat, internet, Smart TV, off-street parking for one car, gas grill on back deck.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Only non-mobile babies or Children over 3.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Seal Harbor
Located in Seal Harbor, this apartment is in the mountains and by the ocean. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Seal Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Otter Cliff - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
- Thunder Hole - 21 min drive - 11.9 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 5 min drive
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 25 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 7 min drive
- Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 27 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Suze W.
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suze W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Duilio P.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Duilio P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location!
Thomas C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam H.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay when visiting Acadia
Sam H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen R.
9 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful apartment
Helen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lee R.
9 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Lee R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
James K.
19 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent starting ingredients for a wonderful vacation!
James K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie W.
21 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodations!
Stephanie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
THOMAS L.
9 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best
THOMAS L.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Slatyfork, WV L.
19 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Apartment
A guest from Slatyfork, WV L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ray F.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Ray F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Seal Harbor
Melissa R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki G.
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite modern apartment
Vicki G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Nicole H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
David R.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Apartment!
David R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
1 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and casual elegance
Sarah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sandy S., Portola Valley, USA
5 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for visit to Acadia National Park!
Sandy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nadine and Michael R.
16 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nadine and Michael R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
5 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Starr S.
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starr S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara e.
3 August 2025
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Sara e.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda Z.
21 July 2025
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Amanda Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
30 June 2025
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Seal Harbor
Nathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn A.
23 June 2025
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Idyllic Stay
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About the host
Hosted by Karen Pierce
Karen and Matt Pierce are long term summer residents of the town of Mt. Desert. Matt's ancestral family has enjoyed Acadia since the 1870s and were instrumental in founding Acadia National Park.
Our son and daughter-in-law co-own the building with us and run the Rusticator, a beautiful home design studio and decor shop on the first floor. We are in charge of the Nest. We are avid boaters and love to explore the wilderness. But we also love to read, play games and do puzzles when the weather isn't so great.
We've set up the Nest so that our guests can have great access to the waterfront and the park, while enjoying a hot coffee and doing a crossword puzzle on the morning deck if they prefer.
Our son and daughter-in-law co-own the building with us and run the Rusticator, a beautiful home design studio and decor shop on the first floor. We are in charge of the Nest. We are avid boaters and love to explore the wilderness. But we also love to read, play games and do puzzles when the weather isn't so great.
We've set up the Nest so that our guests can have great access to the waterfront and the park, while enjoying a hot coffee and doing a crossword puzzle on the morning deck if they prefer.
Why they chose this property
The Nest is new, convenient and perfect for active recreation or quiet reflection. You can walk to the next-door restaurant or library, carry your kayak to the beach, bike the carriage roads of Acadia National Park or hike its mountains. Enjoy your coffee on the morning deck overlooking Main Street or sun bathe on the back deck in the afternoon.
Grill your dinner and enjoy the sunset while listening to the ocean waves. Walk on the village green and sit on the bluff overlooking Seal Harbor. Get on a ferry and visit the Cranberry Islands, drive to Bar Harbor to shop, or work on our commercial speed internet while your loved ones have popovers at Jordan Pond house. All these opportunities are 10 minutes or less from the Nest.
Or sleep in on our comfortable queen-size bed in our enhanced sound-proofed rooms.
You'll love every minute!
Grill your dinner and enjoy the sunset while listening to the ocean waves. Walk on the village green and sit on the bluff overlooking Seal Harbor. Get on a ferry and visit the Cranberry Islands, drive to Bar Harbor to shop, or work on our commercial speed internet while your loved ones have popovers at Jordan Pond house. All these opportunities are 10 minutes or less from the Nest.
Or sleep in on our comfortable queen-size bed in our enhanced sound-proofed rooms.
You'll love every minute!
What makes this property unique
The Nest is a unique property on Mt Desert Island. First, it is newly renovated and exquisitely designed for easy living. Built in 1880, the building was moved in 1910 to its current location. In 2019 and 2020, we completely restored the building from the studs out, so while the property retains the charm of the 1880s, it has every modern convenience, including a full kitchen, washer and dryer, commercial speed internet, heating and air conditioning with an en-suite master bedroom and lovely second bedroom with a private deck.
In the past, the building at 10 Main St has been a marketplace, a social club and a vacation residence. Today, the Rusticator store on the first floor is a beautiful and eclectic design studio and the Nest is a stand-alone apartment. We've plenty of maps, books, games and TV so that you can plan your events while staying at the Nest.
we hope that you enjoy our jewel of an apartment,.
In the past, the building at 10 Main St has been a marketplace, a social club and a vacation residence. Today, the Rusticator store on the first floor is a beautiful and eclectic design studio and the Nest is a stand-alone apartment. We've plenty of maps, books, games and TV so that you can plan your events while staying at the Nest.
we hope that you enjoy our jewel of an apartment,.
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