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

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Interior
Room
A cozy interior with a wooden dining table, a kitchen area with a stove, and a living space with a sofa and chairs.
Outdoor dining
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with a wooden interior, a kitchen area with a sink and utensils, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yurt Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Yurt Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Long Pond - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big-Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 115 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place. Pictures were a great representation of the yurt. The hosts were very easy to communicate with whenever needed. We had a wonderful time disconnecting from our phones and spending quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed your time here and had a chance to slow down and reconnect. We’d love to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three of us visiting the area. We were surprised at the roominess in our yurt. Everything we needed. Karen was quick to respond to our messages. We had a great time in Acadia NP. (My niece was hoping for a quick walk to a beach and/or a hot tub, but really no complaints). Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Thank you for choosing Acadia Yurts for your visit! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your time here. We hope you’ll come back and see us again on your next trip to Maine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great… perfect setting and great family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genuinely one of the best places I have ever stayed. The yurt looked exactly like the pictures, if not better. The beds were super comfy, the yurt was very very clean. We had a small run in with a wasp nest near the trees by the yurt and the host was out and spraying the nest within less than an hour of being notified. The hosts were responsive, nice, and check in/out was very easy. The communal fire pit was great. The kitchen had even more than we thought (toaster, blender, baking sheets). Definitely planning on coming back. They also have a wellness center which we unfortunately didn’t get to check out but it looked great. Overall 10/10 would go again and highly highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always such an amazing experience and such a well kept property! Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for being such wonderful returning guests! We’re so glad Acadia Yurts continues to be a special place for you—it means a lot. Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Stay

The property was very clean, comfy and beautiful inside. We will absolutely stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
It was soo nice to meet you and your family Jessica!! We’re grateful you enjoyed our stay and look forward to hosting you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing yurt and responsive and generous hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our hospitality. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such an incredible experience! The Yurt was a fun and comfortable place to spend our time. It was quiet, but was also accessible to other island activities. We had a great time, and enjoyed being able to cook at “home”. The beds were very comfortable, including the pull out couch. Everything was very clean. Temp control was great, even as we experience temps between 45 and 60! Loved our stay here, and will absolutely be staying here again.
Pull out couch was very comfy, and there was plenty of room to navigate around d.
Kitchen was well equipped. We cooked at “home” for most meals, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay. The yurts are super cute, very clean and the property is beautiful. The owners are friendly & quick to respond to any questions. We highly recommend this property & are looking forward to going back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the yurt and the property, and that you felt well taken care of during your stay. It’s always our goal to make guests feel welcome and comfortable, so your kind words mean a lot. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The location was perfect. Not too far from most of Acadia's attractions. Check in and check out were very easy. Loved this yurt!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the yurt, the location, and the easy check-in process. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended for a family that doesn’t have camping gears but wants to enjoy camping experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the camping experience without the extra gear—exactly what we hope to provide. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice spot to spend a few nights in Acadia. The checkout process is a little tedious, I must admit, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our spot a nice place to spend a few nights in Acadia! We appreciate your note about the checkout process. For future renters, we ask our guests to collect laundry, removing trash/compost, putting dishes away, and sending a quick text when you’ve departed. This is meant to keep things running smoothly for future guests and are fairly standard for vacation rentals. That said, we’re always open to improving where we can, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Acadia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Stay

The yurt was extremely welcoming, peaceful, clean, relaxing, and all around amazing. The hosts were very helpful and responsive with any questions that we had. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
It was a pleasure to host you and your family and we are thrilled you had a lovely time! Thanks for allowing us to be apart of your Acadia NP adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

yurt stay

A wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
It was lovely to meet you and your family and share in your self care, Acadia exploration, family time together adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Check in was easy and the place was as advertised. Very beautiful yurt with all of the essentials. Unique stay that was totally worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yurting is fun!

Great location- great concept - fun stay near all the wonders of the Island, on the quiet side. Our way to vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are thrilled you had a great time and greatly appreciate your thoughtful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelorette weekend!

Exactly what we were looking for! A place to call home while we explored Acadia and Bar Harbor! Fit 6 girls comfortably with surprisingly no arguing over the bathroom! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that our yurt was the perfect fit for your trip and that it comfortably accommodated your group of six. It’s always great when everyone can enjoy their stay—especially without any bathroom battles! 😊 We’d be honored to host you again whenever your adventures bring you back to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Thanks again for choosing Acadia Yurts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Awesome Place to Stay!

The yurt felt warm and inviting for our fall getaway. The kitchen was adequately stocked with cookware and the couple of things we thought were missed were found available in the laundry barn.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2023
Kent, we are soo happy you found our yurt warm and inviting and that it was an awesome place to stay! Have a great winter and if your travels bring you back to the area, please keep us in mind
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on the quiet side of MDI

We had a great stay at Acadia Yurts! Kids enjoyed the loft and parents enjoyed the space of the larger yurt. Karen and Aaron are great hosts; always responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great experience near Acadia National Park!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for spending your vacation with us!! We are thrilled the yurt met everyone’s needs 😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

Our yurt was a great home base for our family to explore Acadia and MDI! It had everything we needed and we appreciated the amenities after long days spent exploring the park. Aaron and a Karen were great hosts and everything was as advertised. We definitely look forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thank you for the kind review of your stay! We are thrilled you had everything you needed and enjoyed our beautiful national park!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very special place!

The yurt provided an excellent home base for us while we explored Acadia and was the perfect balance of nature and comfort for our family! We loved our time there and would not hesitate to book again. Karen and Aaron do a wonderful job!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thank you soo much for taking the time to review your stay! We are thrilled you & your family enjoyed your time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing yurt! This one has a loft! The woodwork is exquisite. Super close to some Acadia fire roads on the “Quiet Side” of the island. Beds were super comfortable. Loved the light coming through the sky light.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the yurt’s cozy design and the natural light from the skylight. It’s wonderful to hear you got to explore the Quiet Side and nearby trails — we’d love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Acadia Location

The yurt, in addition to just being fun, was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The location was 30 minutes or less to everything on Mount Desert Island, but much quieter than the east side. Can't recommend enough and will certainly be back next time we're visiting Acadia!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review, we’re soo grateful you enjoyed your time at Acadia Yurts and we look forward to your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great spot! It was on the quieter side of the island which was really nice. The hosts thought about everything, even had a stool for our little kiddo to use to be able to reach the sink. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the quiet side of the island and that the little touches made your stay more comfortable. We’d love to host you again anytime—hopefully for a longer visit next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent lodging- would book again in a heartbeat!

Yurt felt like a cozy luxe home for the week. Spotless, roomy, everything you need for your Maine adventure week. Slept 4 of us comfortably with room for cooking simple dinners, playing board games, lounging. We have absolutely no complaints- its perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Thank you for providing such a kind and thoughtful review of your stay! We are thrilled you had what you needed to be cozy while enjoying the great Maine woods. Love the mention of the board games too- yay!
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