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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Seal Harbor, ME
- Acadia National Park18 min walk
- Thunder Hole21 min drive
- Cadillac Mountain24 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Single Bed
Office
1 Single Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
We welcome use by large family groups.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved 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
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 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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Seal Harbor
Located in Seal Harbor, this holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Seal Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Otter Cliff - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
- Thunder Hole - 21 min drive - 11.5 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 7 min drive
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 28 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 13 min drive
- Vacationland Coffee Roasters - 25 min drive
- The Upper Deck - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rosemary Hopkins
We live in Palo Alto, California for most of the year, but I have been spending part of my summers in Seal Harbor since I was 12 years old. Now we use the house for yearly vacationing with our children and grandchildren.
Why they chose this property
My father, who was President of Harvard University at the time, purchased the house from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in 1954. It has served as the ideal family vacation gathering spot ever since.
What makes this property unique
Large, comfortable home in a prime location with all the amenities one needs for a relaxing time with friends and family. Proximity to Acadia National Park allows for unlimited opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, etc. Seal Harbor itself is a protected harbor popular with Maine lobstermen and summer home owners.
Languages:
English, French
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