2027 availability opens in February. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.

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A view of a forested area with a body of water and a sailboat in the distance.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a garden with rocks and plants.
A room with wooden beams, a dining table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and large windows with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden cabinets.
A wooden interior with a white door, a kitchen counter, and a view of a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Seal Cove, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1 Popover

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is near theme parks and by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 4 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 22 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 25 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2027 availability opens in February. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2027 availability opens in February. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI. on 17 Oct 2027 start from NZ$2,369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI. located?

This family-friendly Seal Cove cottage is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Seal Cove Pond and Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just what we needed, the basic needs were all covered and we enjoyed the cottage and the grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property overlooking the bay just a short walk down to the water Very good shower and sweet small kitchen with everything we needed. Loved sitting on the deck in the evening. Fire already laid in woodstove. Great hosts!!!Super private situated above the other cabins.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy little cottage. The perfect getaway for me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay for a week! Loved the beautiful property and stayed warm with the wood stove. Great proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor without being in the thick of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia cottage

Very quaint sweet cottage cabin with an ocean view. Perfect for our base while exploring Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for a more perfect spot to spend our vacation! Popover cottage is tucked away in its own little private corner of the property—so quiet and peaceful amongst the trees and just a short walk to the water/kayaks/the perfect sunset viewing spot. Sheila could not have been kinder—very responsive and caring. The cottage is well appointed and there are very thorough notes, suggestions for hikes and other activities, etc. We went to bed hearing the loon’s song on the water and woke up to beautiful sunrises. A few important FYIs: the cottage is located down a shared steep gravel driveway. Be sure you have good brakes and go slowly to avoid unexpected close calls with other guests. The cottage is tucked back amongst a tree-lined (and charmingly clam shell marked!) narrowing path and because of this, you park your car a few paces from the cottage. A very short walk but, if arriving after dark, you’ll want to be sure to have a flashlight to light your way. We found the entire experience magical—we made so many memories. We definitely hope to return! Thank you, Sheila!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and exceptional for the price

Perfect cottage for a quietside retreat. Comfortable space and fairy tale wooded setting near the water. Many travelers we met in Bar Harbor were jealous when they heard about our dreamy coastal rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect little cottage for my husband and I on our recent Acadia trip! We aren’t fans of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, so staying on the other side of the island was just what we wanted. It got us away from the crowds, but still kept us close enough to where we could easily visit Acadia every day. The cottage was very clean, quiet, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed spending our mornings here relaxing on the porch and our evenings making dinner together listening to music. We went hiking in a Acadia nearly everyday, which was an easy 15-20 minute drive. There’s also a lot of great restaurants near by. Our favorites were the Travelin Lobster and The Chart Room. We would definitely return to this property! It was such a lovely time, I still miss it even though weeks have gone by:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Spot for a Girls’ Trip!

My best friend and I stayed here for a girl’s trip in September and it was awesome. Communication with the property manager was great and was very helpful. The cabin was gorgeous and I enjoyed the nature we were surrounded by. One thing to know about this place is that the doors do not lock. I wish this was mentioned in the listing. As two women staying in the woods this made us nervous, but we did not have any issues. We loved our stay in Seal Cove and it will always hold a special place in our heart.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
So while we enjoyed our stay here, it was not entirely what we were expecting.The sunset view is only really available by sitting on the deck at the table and each time I sat out there to enjoy the views, I would find a small tick on me which was a deterrent from me going out there.The listing said parking available but there was no mention that there would be a walk to the cabin on a forest floor. Coming from Florida for a week for 3 people we had 2 large, heavy bags with us. Had it not been for my husband, I would have been super frustrated having to lug the luggage on my own without prior knowledge. Thinking as if it's a single mom with kids.I don't think the cottage is ideal for families with kids, but instead better suited to couples and mostly adults. While my son loved the row boat and enjoyed rowing my husband around, there was no way to actually access the rock beach other than going down a ladder into the water first. My son came across tide pooling and would have loved to have been able to find treasures on the beach during low tide. Also listed was enjoying fishing but when I inquired, no poles were available. You should definitely consider adding poles for use. Also, the fact that there was no TV or AC would have been awesome to know. The AC I understand after being there, but coming from Florida I wasn't aware that most homes wouldn't have AC so it was a little shocking in the start.Never been asked to clean a house with chemicals and cleaning supply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an incredible property. Very well maintained and equipped. Friendly, generous, and helpful hosts. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful way to experience MDI

We found the location was great for us! Secluded on the quiet side of MDI, yet a good launching point for all the exploring we wanted to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon getaway!

This cottage was perfect for us. We came for a week for our honeymoon and never wanted to leave. It was so cozy & cute. We would go out during the day to enjoy some hikes & lobster and come back at night to watch a movie on our laptop by the fire. It was amazing! Sheila was an awesome host as well, very accommodating. We loved every second of our relaxing Maine honeymoon :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A drop out week

With this beautiful cottage we had a great place to spend awesome vacation days. It offered enough for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Beautiful

It was a great vacation nest, very comfortable, perfect for 2. Would go back anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet side waterfront oasis

The Popover was truly the perfect stay. We are active travelers the enjoy having a quiet, comfortable, place to come back to at the end of each day. This perfect cottage was nestled just up from the water on the quiet side of Acadia, allowing us a launching point each morning for whatever fishing or hiking we had planned that day. The sunsets, the solitude, and the over all experience of our week spent here cannot be put into words. My husband enjoyed grilling on the deck each night and wouldn’t stop saying how comfortable the bed was (yes, it’s lofted but he’s 6’5” and still enjoyed it). The cabin had everything we needed to cook, relax, and was easy to find. You really are tucked into the woods to the point you only see the ocean out in front. We were only minutes away from all the quiet side hikes, restaurants, and convenience of the owner’s dock/kayak use was a HUGE bonus. The hosts were so gracious anytime we had questions. We will no doubt be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Popover cottage is charming and cozy!

Our stay at the Popover cabin was a true retreat. The cabin was clean, cozy, and VERY comfortable (no, honestly it was the MOST comfortable bed). The kitchen was tight but everything worked great and we cooked at home and enjoyed the outside patio for a few nights. The Popover is located on a wonderful property that is secluded from the main roads and has access to the lake with kayaks and beautiful sunset. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fell in love with MDI!

It was a great place to stay while we exploded the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adventure Awaits!

Our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids 10 and under) enjoyed our visit at the Popover Cottage in Seal Cove, ME. We arrived and there was a lovely wooded path (short distance) we walked in order to get to the cottage. We loved it. The air was fresh, smelled like pine. The cottage felt remote and had a beautiful view overlooking the water. The loft bed was comfortable. I cannot speak about the pull out sofa since my husband and I used the loft bed, but our kids (all 3!) slept soundly on it. The kitchen was adequate for our needs. The hot plate came in handy and we were able to fit all our food in the dorm size refrigerator (with a little effort and creative placement of containers). The deck was a lovely setting for meals and our kids loved exploring the surrounding woods. There was one window fan we placed in the upstairs loft window which helped on the two really hot days we were there. We really enjoyed the kyaks available for use. It was great that we didn't need to drive anywhere to rent these.... instead we had a lovely, private family outing on the water. Kids loved this. Also, the swing in the woods made a special memory for them. The owners, Sheila and Dave were friendly and accommodating. During the day we explored Acadia and it was more beautiful than we imagined. It was a perfect adventurous get-away for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, quiet and beautiful!

We loved our stay at the Acadia Popover Cottage!! The popover was clean and comfortable for our family of four. The children slept on the very nice pullout and my wife and I slept up in the loft. The kitchen is small, but functional. We were able to cook a nice vegetable dish in their plug in Wok. There is a real nice porch to sit on and watch the sunset! There are really nice chairs and tables and the porch gets nice afternoon sun. There is also a very nice dock you can relax on and swim, although the water can be cold! There are a few kayaks you can use, plus a row boat. It’s great to sit at in the morning sun. We found the host family to be very accommodating! They are extremely nice and welcoming. Our kids were able to play with some of the other children on the property and they played very well together. I’d definitely recommend this place if you have children. Overall highly recommended and if we ever make it back to Acadia we’d love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Our Perfect Retreat

We have been vacationing regularly at Mount Desert Island for the past 25 years and consider it 'a piece of heaven that dropped from the sky'. It wasn't until we stayed at the Barnacle, last summer, we grew a further appreciation of the Island. The setting is tranquil, and the spirit is extraordinarily peaceful. The views are breathtaking, especially in the early morning mist. The deck, which overlooks the bay, was the perfect setting for reading, doing yoga, playing cards or having our meals. The house was spotless and perfectly suited with games, comfortable furnishings and a well equipped kitchen. The private pier offered us the use of kayaks and a nice place to lounge on the bay. Dave and Sheila even took all the renters out on their sail boat one evening. Area restaurants were terrific and all our shopping needs were close by. Our children didn't even notice the fact there was no TV. It was the perfect vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A piece of heaven

This will be our 3rd summer coming back to Rabbit Hole with our family, and we intend to come back every year for as long as possible! Truly a spectacular setting that we find to be so invigorating and grounding. Nothing but fresh air, nature's beauty and quality family time. Our days are usually full of hiking and biking around Acadia National Park, heading back to the cottage to swim and use the canoes at the dock, then eating dinner on the porch watching the sun set over the water. Couldn't be better! The cottage is rustic, which we love, and always clean and well-equipped. The owners are very friendly and helpful too. Our kids love it as much as we do! We highly recommend the Barnacle Landing Cottages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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