Bright, spacious, views of Acadia from the Quiet Side, Booking for Summer 2022!

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Tremont, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach17 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center18 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in between the mountains of Acadia National Park and the coast of Mount Desert Island sits the Misty Mountain Retreat. Our spacious three bedroom, one and a half bath farmhouse includes a large eat-in kitchen plus dining room that accommodates 6 comfortably, a bright open living room, and a sunroom with comfortable seating. Enjoy views of Bernard Mountain from our back porch.

Enjoy some of the hidden gems of the quiet side or take a short scenic ride to one of the many popular landmarks of Acadia National Park:
6 minutes to Long Pond swimming area and dock, where you can get on the water with help from National Park Canoe and Kayak rental just across the street or take a stand-up paddle board yoga class from Acadia Stand up Paddle Boarding
16 minutes to Bass Harbor Light House
25 minutes to the entrance to Cadillac Mountain
14 minutes to down town Southwest Harbor
23 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor where you can enjoy endless icecream parlors, trinket shops, and restaurants.

EV charging available from 10am-5pm at the Seal Cove Auto Museum, just a few doors down, about a minute walk from the house. You could also talk to them about the possibility of charging overnight but your vehicle would have to stay behind the locked gate of the property.

Possibility of charging your electric vehicle at the rental if you have an extension cord, please message for details.

Property manager

Nicole and Andrew Johnston

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Must be approved in advance, $150 for one, $250/2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this farm stay is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

Tremont, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Long Pond - 7 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 17 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Shell - 11 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 22 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 17 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 11 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, spacious, views of Acadia from the Quiet Side, Booking for Summer 2022! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright, spacious, views of Acadia from the Quiet Side, Booking for Summer 2022!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, spacious, views of Acadia from the Quiet Side, Booking for Summer 2022!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright, spacious, views of Acadia from the Quiet Side, Booking for Summer 2022! located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Seal Cove Pond and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mona E.

4 Aug 2020

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

A wonderful time on Mount Desert Island

This was our first time on Mount Desert Island. A true discovery! Staying at Nicole’s and Andrew’s farmhouse was wonderful. Tremont is located on the more remote side of the island. So be ready to drive everyday when you want to explore all the hikes. But there are also beautiful hikes close by and our most favorite swimming spot was around the corner. The house is spacious, clean, and equipped with everything you need. The neighbors are friendly and during the nights you can hear the loons. Communication with Nicole was wonderful. She has a lot of recommendations and gets back to you immediately.

10/10 Excellent

James P.

8 July 2020

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

Lovely location, super clean and the most accomodating hosts

Bright and airy property with plenty of space for 4 of us to spread out and relax. We felt very confident that everything had been meticulously cleaned. It had everything we needed, except not enough time to explore every book in the interesting bookshelf! We love the quietside as it's close to SW harbor, Pretty Marsh is 5 mins up the road for beautiful sunsets and eagle sightings. It's close enough to the other side and the drive is always a pleasure anyway. We found some of the hikes were just as entertaining over here (Flying Mountain was an easy going favorite) and Beech was good too. Nicole and Andrew couldn't have been more willing to help. We arrived with almost no charge in our electric vehicle and between all of us figured out a way to plug into their tumble dryer outlet to get a higher voltage charge. I am very grateful for them allowing us to park on the grass every night to get a charge!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

24 Oct 2019

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

New England farmhouse, quiet and close to everything!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at this charming home! The property was easy to find and in a lovely setting that made you feel like you were really on vacation and not in the hustle and bustle of a tourist destination. It hands down has the most comfy beds of any VRBO listing we've used. There are plenty of towels, linens, and extra blankets. The kitchen was very clean and well stocked with anything you might need and we made good use of the laundry room with all our hiking clothes. With four kids ranging from 6 to 10 years old, it was a perfect house for us to spread out in and have space. And while we packed for the day each morning, we could turn the little crazies in the back yard to run off energy until it was time to go. If you have kids, you know what I mean! :) It is on the "quiet side" of the island so it feels very private. Yet it is close to all the main areas of interest including Acadia, and we didn't have to drive anymore than 20 minutes to go anywhere we wanted to go. As far as getting your money's worth for a relaxing, easy stay, this place would be hard to beat. I'm really hoping we can come back to this gem and enjoy more of the beauty of the area. One visit was not enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R., Sharon, MA, USA

20 Aug 2019

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

Fantastic owners, perfect location

The owners of this property were awesome! Whenever I had a question about things to do in the area or where to find something in the house they always answered quickly. The house was perfect for our family and we really really liked that it was on the "quiet" side of the island! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Q., 19350

19 Aug 2019

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

Stellar Location & Hospitality, Wonderful Home.

If you wish to explore Acadia & MDI, but do not want to be in the thick of the hubbub of Bar Harbor, Misty Mountain Retreat is for you! Fantastic hosts, proximity to great hikes, restaurants, swimming and more!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Nicole and Andrew Johnston

After living out west in the Rocky Mountains for over 10 years we decided to get back to our roots on the East Coast. It's not hard to understand why we chose Mount Desert Island for our home, we have the best of both worlds, mountains and ocean, not to mention an active tight knit community full of interesting events and activities. The perfect place for a sailor and an artist to settle down.

Why they chose this property

Listen to the loons on Seal Cove Pond while you fall asleep, watch the sunrise through the mist over Bernard mountain from your pillow. This stunning property offers unobstructed views with the comforts of a spacious and charming Farmhouse.

What makes this property unique

Close to the hidden gems of Acadia National Park. We'll let you in on all of our secret spots. Quick access to Seal Cove Pond Trails and Long Pond Fire Road, Pretty Marsh picnic area, Bartlett's landing and the Algerine Coast. Avoid the crowds and enjoy nature the way it should be. Experience the authentic Maine Coast.