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2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.

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A wooden deck with two white chairs and a grill, overlooking a lake.
A wooden deck with two white chairs and a grill, a door labeled "Boathouse," and a view of a lake.
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.
A room with large windows, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cottage is by the ocean. 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. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 19 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2026 has a few open weeks. Come see us on the Quietside of MDI. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Seal Cove Pond and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent holiday spot! The cabin was cute, cosy, and comfortable. The view was amazing with beautiful sunsets. It was very quiet and relaxing with access to a dock and water. Plus, it was close by Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing short of Amazing

Amazing atmosphere. If you enjoy the quiet and wilderness with amenities, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

This rental was wonderful for 2 ! Small but had everything we needed! Quiet & oh how wonderful the view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The water was visible from the boathouse. It was an excellent location. It was very clean and well furnished. The hosts were very nice and helpful if we needed anything. Unfortunately we were at the end of the season so we didn’t get to use the dock or boats. I would highly recommend this spot - it was a beautiful location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

The boathouse was bigger than I expected based on photos. Kitchen works, everything you need is there, limited counter space meant we swapped things out as needed. A seal came to visit most evenings as we sat on the deck! It was very clean, and stocked with salt and pepper etc which is always nice. Plan to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect serene cove-front boathouse for two

All aspects of this rental are amazing. Private property with a couple other larger cottages, shared dock, kayaks, and row boat. Mornings are silent except for nature, cove is like glass, just breathtaking. Perfect for couple getaway, or for in-laws along with adjacent rentals. Would definitely rent again. Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greater than great

It's exactly what we were hoping for when planning our honeymoon. A week of quiet, time in nature, and slow/adventurous days. The boathouse was more than what we hoped for. We arrived after dark, so we woke to a stunning view over the water. After a day of exploring the island, we were welcomed home with a pink sky. The sunsets are bonkers here! A bald eagle swooped by a couple times too! Sheila and Dave are top notch. We city folks locked ourselves out twice and they happily helped, knowing that locking the door wasn't necessary. They are kind, the place is beautiful, and access to Acadia was easy. The kitchen area is small, but we grilled each night and had the perfect amount of space for storing food for the week. (If you're seeing the sunrise on Cadillac, I suggest leaving the cabin 1.5-2 hrs before sunrise to get a good spot if you like to get places early; 1-1.5 hrs if you like to show up right as things are happening.) Enjoy! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Minimalist cottage steps from the ocean

Communication between Sheila and I was terrible. I had to message her 12 hours before our planned leaving time to get the address and other information. She then informed me she sent me multiple emails, from her personal email, informing us we needed to either be vaccinated or have a new covid test before coming. Since she decided to contact me with her personal email instead of Vrbo those went directly to my spam. With such short notice and her never deciding to further try to contact me through this site or my phone number, we settled on us being able to stay but to not have any use of the kayaks or dock. We made it work by bringing our own kayaks down but it was a bummer especially since the posting made it seem like the dock would be for our personal use and not a shared part of the property. Upon arriving we went down a single lane driveway to arrive at the cottage that was surrounded by three other cabins that aren't pictured at all in the listing. There was no separate parking for our cottage, it was simply a narrow stone loop driveway that was shared with the two other cabins, making it difficult to drive around. There were dirty dishes in the cupboards and the grill left on the deck was dirty and didn't work. However, David was great and was sure to help us with that issue immediately, by supplying a new grill the next day. The location itself was very convenient. It was directly on the ocean and we were able to go down and see crabs, starfish and heard seals at night. It was 25 minutes from all major attractions and was definitely on the quiestside of the island, which we enjoyed. However, it was not the secluded cottage we were hoping for and that the listing made it seem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront rental on Quietside of Acadia

Small, but comfortable rental for 2 on the water on the "Quietside" of Acadia. If you like nature and being away from the crowds on Ocean Drive, and Bar Harbor with charming Southwest Harbor only 20 min. away, check this place out for next season.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boathouse on Seal Cove

The property was even more beautiful than described! We had everything we needed in a very well organized space. The view was incredible.! The sunsets from our cabin were amazing. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Shelia was a perfect hostess. Hope we get a “ do over” on this fantastic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to return!

What a gorgeous property! We were so relaxed during our visit. It was everything we hoped it would be and convenient to the other activities on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We enjoyed our stay, the lodging was adequate.

Very good property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

A perfect couple's retreat.

The Boat House is a great place to get away. Nestled on a lovely cove on the quiet side of the Mount Desert Island, the sunsets here are spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boat House on Mount Desert Island, Maine

Great views, quiet and relaxing. Minutes from hiking trails and and lakes.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Boat House & Acadia

Absolutely beautiful & peaceful trip to Acadia National Park. Our stay at the Boathouse on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island was extremely comfortable and highly relaxing. A sanctuary to come back to after a days adventure hiking, biking, kayaking & paddle boarding. David & Sheila are wonderful hosts and people....a very special place...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding geraway

What a great place to stay! The peacefulness of this cottage is second to none. The view of the water rivals any on the island, and access to all of the islands features is nearby. We loved our stay and absolutely would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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