Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain

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A wooden deck with a chair and a door to a house.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a dishwasher, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A room with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe with shelves, and a small table with a bottle.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Naturalist's Notebook
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Carriage Roads
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Detached Guest House - Seasonal

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Seal Harbor

Located in Seal Harbor, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Naturalist's Notebook - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bracy Cove - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carriage Roads - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬27 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Co - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming Cottage in the Shadow of Day Mountain located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Bracy Cove and Carriage Roads are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect rental for couples. It's close to the National Park (we hiked from the house onto the carriage roads all the way to Jordan Pond). It was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Clean and cozy cottage. Best part was access to Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, especially for a couple. We loved the location!!! Quiet neighborhood very close to Acadia Natl Park. The only challenge was the laundry facilities; the ceiling is very low (crawl space). We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Finding the washer dryer was difficult but other than that everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you, Dalton. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay. For future renters, there is a binder on the kitchen counter that provides instructions for all the appliances in the house. The last sentence in the listing on VRBO also provides directions to the basement which is where the washer and dryer are located.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough good things about this place. I packed extra things because most rental places do not provide household essentials and if they do it's never enough or you just really wouldn't want to use it. This place was so well stocked with everything that I didn't have to use anything I brought with me. It was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The yard was perfect for our dog. The grill was a plus too. Bruce was also helpful and quick to respond. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Cozy and and the perfect size and layout for our small family. In a quieter section of MDI but 2 minute drive to Acadia entrance and close to everything. Would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house; clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, and cleanest basement for washing clothes ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia National Park stay

The house was lovely and clean. Our host provided clear instructions as well as a binder filled with all kinds of information on the area. It was a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean, this cottage was a great choice, especially for one couple. Kitchen was well appointed. Really appreciated the location (quiet neighborhood and convenient to Acadia). As another reviewer mentioned, it was an easy ride to the carriage roads. We borrowed bikes from the house, and they worked well for us. Would stay at this cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Visit to Acadia National Park

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The downstairs living room, dining room and kitchen areas had plenty of space and had lots of windows. We also enjoyed the large deck, but there was often loud music playing at the basketball court in the park next door. The upstairs sleeping area was a little tight on space but the bathroom worked well for us. We also used the guest house for a bedroom. It was comfortable, but it needs window coverings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the highlights of Acadia National Park. The Precipice, Beehive, Sand Beach area is only a 15-20 minute drive and Jordan Pond is only a few minutes away. We were easily able to ride bikes to Jordan Pond to get on the carriage roads.The house is great! We were commenting that if we ever had a getaway house, this layout would be perfect. Probably one of the better stocked kitchens with supplies, pots/pans, etc. that we have ever stayed at. Laundry is good and washer and dryer were clean. Welcome binder, books, and maps were super helpful with finding things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An MDI GemWe are so glad we found this charming MDI cottage. The location, in a quiet Seal Harbor neighborhood, with great mountain views from the front porch, was the ideal home base for our hiking/biking vacation. It's a quick, easy and safe bike ride to the carriage road gatehouse near Jordan Pond House. It's a short, pleasant drive to the Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, and the quiet side of Acadia. The house was in immaculate condition when we arrived. It is thoughtfully and tastefully decorated, and outfitted with guests in mind. The beds and furniture are very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked (we cook). The yard and garden are lovely. Communication with Bruce was a pleasure. Kudos for the most comprehensive information book that we have found in any of our VRBO rentals. We would happily stay here again on our next MDI vacation.Pam & Bob G.Boston, MA
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and adult daughters were looking for a place to stay where we could easily hike into the park, and we were not disappointed. After dropping our bags in the house the first evening we walked up to Jordan Pond and back. Easy car access as well to many of the great hikes and climbs in the park. The beds were very comfortable although the sleeping space is relatively small in the main house. We weren't bothered by the limited divide between the bedrooms. The only bathroom is upstairs between them which does make it a chore for a person sleeping in the guest house to come in to use it at night. A very quiet neighborhood.The kitchen was clean and well stocked, and we used the outdoor grill and fire pit without any issues. The laundry facilities in the basement were clean and in good working order.Host interactions were easy and friendly.We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Thank you Michael and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce was a wonderful host and very responsive. The home was in a fantastic location, very clean and had everything we needed. The beds and bedding were very comfortable and they provided ample towels. I would 100% recommend staying at this lovely rental and I look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfy, and outrageously close to the park. Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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