Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 442.0 sq m

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Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Echo Lake Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪20 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Yurt Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yurt Sleeper Sofa (Queen Sized)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

IF THIS YURT IS FULLY BOOKED FOR YOUR DESIRED DATES, PLEASE TRY OUR OTHER YURT LISTINGS (or Tiny Houses) ALL LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY:

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Acadia Yurts offers visitors the most unique way to stay on Mount Desert Island. Seven fun, eco-friendly Yurts and two Tiny Houses will bring you as close to nature as camping, with all the amenities of home. Located on 5 acres of lovely wooded land, surrounded by Acadia National Park property, Acadia Yurts offer a peaceful retreat for your group (up to 4 guests per 24' Yurt, 6 guests for the 30' Yurt or 2 guests per Tiny House). Acadia Yurts is also ideal for large groups traveling with accommodations for up to 34 people on 1 site.

In addition to yurt or tiny house living, the Wellness Center at Acadia Yurts offers on-site yoga, an infrared sauna and a flotation tank, all available for extra charge. Prices available upon request.

A yurt is a tent-like circular fabric structure with a wood lattice frame that originated among the nomadic tribes in Asia. These permanent, colorful structures have thick canvas exterior walls that include reflective insulation and a high efficiency heat pump/AC unit so you can be comfortable during any season. Yurts are quickly becoming a new vacation experience that vacationers are enjoying throughout the US from cliff side views in California to ski lodges in Colorado. This is a memorable place to stay while enjoying the beauty of Acadia!

Property manager

Karen Roper

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Families welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Within Reason

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets allowed in Flying & Sargent Yurts

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For health & wellness this property is non-smoking

Guests will maintain peace and quiet, suitable to the location of the premises at ALL times, regardless of quiet hours.

Guests WILL maintain strict control of their dog(s) w/ a leash at all times. Constant barking is prohibited. Dog(s) may NOT be left alone in the yurt.

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

Note from host: Within Reason

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬7 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

29 October 2024

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

Fantastic in nature

The yurt was beautiful and well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the property and the accessibility to things like the pantry, garbage, laundry, etc. Didnt get to enjoy the firepit or the yoga classes but will definitely be coming back! Location was great as well and decent distance to Acadia and Bar Harbor

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

coco b.

25 October 2024

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

Will be back!!

All the comforts of home!! Quiet location, minutes from Acadia, couldnt have asked for anything more!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

21 October 2024

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

Bliss and Paradise

My wife and I stayed at Acadia Yurts for 5 incredible days. The property is beautiful and well maintained, quiet and peaceful, perfect for a week of relaxing and decompressing. It's a short 20 minute drive to Bar Harbor and 30 minutes from Acadia National Park. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

12 October 2024

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

Ready to live in a yurt forever

My dogs and I had the best week at Acadia Yurts. It was comfortable, clean, warm, and I loved being able to see the starts through through skylight at night! We had everything we needed, and nature right outside the door. The shared pantry was a fantastic idea, and we also appreciated having access to laundry. Time to set up Acadia Yurts 2.0 for people who want to live there permanently!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Cleary M.

29 September 2024

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

Awesome visit for our 1st annual family national park trip

We traveled to ME to visit Acadia National Park (about 20-30 min drive depending on where you are visiting in the park). Given we were traveling with our 18m old, we weren't brave enough to camp but glamping was the perfect hybrid and the Acadia Yurts & Wellness Center was the perfect getaway. There was plenty of room both inside and out for our 18m old son and our 2 mini schnauzers to explore on grounds and we loved the proximity to the park without being in the heart of Bar Harbor (also a 20-25 min drive). We frequented Bar Harbor but also were able to check out some of the cuter "lil sibling" neighborhoods such as SW Harbor and NE Harbor which both had great restaurants and excellent ice cream shops. Recommendations from our stay: definitely try the blueberry pie at Side Street Cafe and enjoy ice cream at the Salt Shop in SW Harbor. The scones at Colonel's in NE Harbor were delicious. With an infant, make sure you research hikes in advance - we recommend Jordan Pond Loop (my favorite hike) as well as the Carriage Roads and Ship's Harbor. There were many more on our list that we didn't have time to get to. Our hosts - Karen and Aaron - were so communicative and delightful. We wished we had a chance to check out the massages, floats, and yoga available onsite but also ran out of time!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

25 September 2024

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Awesome return visit!

Flying Mountain yurt was a perfect get away. Well appointed, conveniently located and so comfy! This was our second time staying and we’ll definitely be back again. Karen and Aaron are great hosts and communicators. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele R.

4 August 2024

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

Great place to stay while visiting Acadia!

My husband, myself, our kids (10yo girl & 4yo boy), and our dog stayed in the flying mountain yurt for a week. The kids absolutely loved it, and so did my husband and I! The place was exactly how the pictures showed it in the listing. The yurt was very clean and had enough space for all of us! We cooked in the kitchenette multiple times while we were there and also used the outside barbecue. The kids loved exploring around the yurt grounds and also loved all the games in the red barn! Location of the yurts is great… We loved Southwest Harbor! Beautiful little downtown, which you are only about 10 minutes away from. The location was also great to explore in and around Acadia… which we did a lot of!!! The wellness center is absolutely beautiful! I was able to take a yin yoga class with Karen, which was wonderful! I wish I had more time to use more of the wellness amenities! Karen was a very responsive and accommodating host! We would definitely stay again if/when we come back to Acadia!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

15 June 2024

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

Swope Annual Vacation

My husband, our 3 teenage kids (15, 16, and 16), and Pepper the pug rented out the two pet friendly yurts. These were perfect to have a nature feel but with amenities to suit a day of sweating from adventuring in Acadian National Park! The owners were so friendly and tentative and would text back whenever we reached out. It’s nice and secluded from all the madness of the harbor areas but still a quick drive to any and all area attractions. My kids enjoyed getting the complimentary coffee and supplemented with hot chocolate on the stove! Our dog barks at chirping birds, which we were worried about, but each yurt had a peaceful sound machine so we just cranked that up a bit and she felt right at home! 20/10 recommend!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

12 June 2024

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

Camping Made Easy

This property gives you the experience of camping but with all the amenities of home. The yurt we stayed in had everything we needed including upgraded WiFi as cell reception throughout Acadia is spotty. The location is perfect for a quiet get away, yet just minutes away from park trails, a coffee shop, grocery store and local restaurants. Lastly the owners are extremely friendly and welcome sharing their knowledge of the area. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

29 May 2024

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Great getaway

Lovely stay! I am recommending this glamping experience to all my friends!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

25 May 2024

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

Literally steps from Acadia

Best I could have imagined. Steps from the park to take a morning run. Acadia Yurts was so relaxing and park owners super attentive. Some noise from local business but otherwise felt like we were staying right in Acadia National Park.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

18 September 2023

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

Amazing

Beautiful property nestled in the woods! The Yurt is so spacious and comfortable; having all the amenities of a fine hotel!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxane G.

30 July 2023

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Nice place to make the most of Desert Island

The place was clean and well equipped. We liked that we could cook our meals to save during the trip. The site was quiet and relaxing. Thanks for accepting dogs in some of the yurts, it changes everything for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny M., Wilbraham, MA

23 July 2023

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

Lovely yurt

We have been wanting to get back to Acadia for years and we were thrilled to have stayed in Acadia yurts. It is in a nice quiet location surrounded by hiking trails, the sound and ponds/lakes for kayaking. Main Street of Southwest harbor was close by so if you wanted to go out to eat or shop it was minutes away. Our yurt was adorably furnished and so comfortable and clean. The owners thought of everything and were so accommodating and helpful. We also did a few yoga classes on premises which were great. We would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

18 July 2023

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

First stay in a Yurt.

Better than I imagined. Just like home. Roomy. Quiet. Private. Great location on the quiet side of the island. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S., Washington DC USA

2 July 2023

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Peaceful yurt in the woods

Our stay in Flying Mountain Yurt was a magical experience. The location on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island lived up to it's name, especially compared to the more hectic places in Bar Harbor. It was easy to get anywhere on the Island within 30 minutes of driving including multiple hiking trails, marinas and beaches. Restaurants in Southwest harbor were fantastic. The yurt looks just like the pictures and my husband and I were grateful for the fully functioning bathroom and kitchen with running water. The bed was comfortable, complete with down pillows and comforter. The dehumidifier and heat pump were a welcome luxury. We loved hearing the rain on the dome and canvas roof. Highly recommend this place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., Osceola Mills

15 June 2023

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Wish we would have stayed longer

Since we first pulled up we were pleased. It only got better. the entire place had a feel good vibe to it and it definitely added to the charm of the Yurt. We will be back to enjoy more time in Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor, and Acadia. Thank you for adding to the great time we had in Maine.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

8 June 2023

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Dreams Do Come True

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Acadia Yurts! The property and the owners are wonderful. The grounds are quiet, accommodating, and just overall rejuvenating. The yurt itself was clean, well-stocked, and felt like we were home. Proximity to the park and Bar Harbor was perfect. We cannot wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

6 June 2023

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Fun, relaxing and different!

Had a great stay at Acadia Yurts. The location is perfect, the yurt is clean and the owners are super nice. Loved the wellness center and happy I was able to take part in the offered yoga class with Kristen (awesome teacher!) and try out the infrared sauna. Happy to have this experience. :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda V.

6 June 2023

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

Cozy Dog Friendly Getaway!

We loved our stay at Acadia Yurts! The yurt was so cozy and comfortable. Karen and Aaron included everything you could need while here and are very responsive if you have any questions. Great location in the woods for privacy but not too far from any hike. We loved being able to bring our Golden with us too!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

30 May 2023

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Great place to stay

Our stay with Acadia yurts was wonderful. It was beautiful and nice to be out of the craziness of Bar Harbor,but close enough to enjoy it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

19 May 2023

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Lovely

Beautiful place

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

18 May 2023

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

Quiet Retreat

We loved the experience of the Yurt at Acadia! Coming back to the Yurt after a day of hiking was a beautiful treat! I especially loved the nights it rained.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

12 May 2023

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

Cozy home away from home

Great place to stay!! The yurt is amazing/ loved the natural light and the beauty of the surroundings. Karen and Aaron thought of everything- from the sound machine, ear plugs (neither which was needed) to the puzzle in case you need an activity, and the kitchen! I have a hard time sleeping away from home- but I did great in the yurt. So clean and the bed was comfy! Stay here on the Quiet side! We brought our dog too- and had an amazing time!!! Thanks to Karen and Aaron who were super responsive and gracious hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Philadelphia, PA

6 May 2023

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

Another wonderful stay

This is our second time staying at the yurts. This time we took my parents with us and got them their own yurt. Everyone in the group enjoyed our stay, even if we lost power for a few hours due to a storm the night before. It's the perfect stay to enjoy nature and still have the comforts of home. Our dog enjoyed his visit too.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Roper

Aaron is an Maine native. He was born and raised across the bridge in Trenton and grew up attending local Bar Harbor schools. He has worked in the restaurant industry for the past 15+ years beginning as a prep cook in high school then moving toward general manager. Aaron's favorite extracurricular activity is learning all he can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As often as he can, he trains locally and loves sharing this passion with others.

Karen is a transplant. Originally from Chicago she made her way to Maine in 2009 and fell in love immediately. In Acadia she enjoys hiking, trail running, yoga, and long walks on the carriage roads. Karen has been teaching yoga locally for over 6 years and now brings her practice to the Wellness Center (located on site at Acadia Yurts). Karen is also a licensed massage therapist and offers services onsite.

As a couple we have done quite a bit of traveling and through that we have narrowed down the particular way we like to travel. The biggest factor for us is having a furnished kitchen in order to prepare health minded foods to nourish our bodies and support all our outdoor activities. The idea for Acadia Yurts has been brewing for quite some time. Friends of ours live off the grid in a yurt and we greatly appreciate the rustic, romantic feel of the yurt but wanted some of the comforts of home- running water, heat, electricity. From there Acadia Yurts was born. We deeply hope you enjoy our home as much as we do!!

Why they chose this property

This property is a stones throw to Acadia National Park with hidden gems around every turn. Acadia Yurts is the most unique way to stay on MDI. We bring you local knowledge, passion for living mindfully and a desire to share our favorite place with you and your loved ones to create lasting memories.

What makes this property unique

- Completely unique dwelling
- Amenities of home including furnished kitchen, bathroom, heat, and furnished living spaces
- Proximity to Acadia National Park
- Located on quiet side of MDI to assist you in slowing down and reconnecting to yourself and loved ones

Languages:

English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Yurt Sleeper Sofa (Queen Sized)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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