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Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

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Hidden House on Ox Hill
View from Hidden House
Another view from the house
Front entry
Living Room with fireplace

Overview of Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Seal Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationThunder Hole19 min drive
  • Popular LocationCadillac Mountain25 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)26 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
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.

Property manager

Rosemary Hopkins
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No open fires, except in living room fireplace (note: firewood is provided)
NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: We welcome use by large family groups.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 14 min walk
  • Jordan Pond - 7 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
  • Thunder Hole - 19 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 28 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Hansen's Outpost - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seal Harbor, Acadia Natl. Park - 'Hidden House' - Large Ocean View Summer Home located?

This family-friendly Seal Harbor holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Naturalist's Notebook and Acadia National Park. Hunters Beach and Bracy Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden House Heaven
Our family had a wonderful stay at Hidden House. In truth, it was much more spacious than our 7 family members needed. We loved spreading out, and we didn't even use 3 of the 7 bedrooms. Great porch, well- equipped kitchen (and we had a couple serious cooks among us), lovely views, peaceful, comfortable, great location for easy access to ANP, Bar Harbor, NEH, etc. We have been coming to MDI for decades and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
Very comfortable home with plenty of space, plus a large deck with great views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

3/5 Okay

Roy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Property is good, but aged... furniture is well used.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location to everything Mt Desert Island has to offer. Plenty of space for a large family. Though take note is you are traveling with anyone elderly or handicapped it does take a flight of steps to get in and out of the home. My mom walks with a cane and she struggled a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seal Harbor: Quieter and Better
On this, our first trip to Acadia National Park, my original inclination was to find a property in or near Bar Harbor. I'm glad I failed. Hidden House, with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms was perfect for accomodating our large family gathering (10 adults, 2 children). AND, Seal Harbor is full of charm and not full of bustling tourists. We loved the area. Hidden House is within an easy walk of the beach, and the Seal Harbor "high street" has several high-quality shops. Two especially helpful features: we were able to get all twelve of us around the dining room table, and the living room was also large enough for us to sprawl out and hang out together. The house is old, meaning not everything is perfect, but the perfection of the layout, and the workability of the houes for our group more than compensated for a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Hopkins

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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.

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