Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia NPark and close to downtown Bar Harbor

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Shellseekers Cottage, welcoming you to one of the quietest neighborhoods in B.H.

Shellseekers is privately sited on a quiet side rd. Easy to love the peace here.

This queen sized bed has both ocean and mountain views. With en suite.

This bedroom with a full-sized bed and twin-size is at the other end of the home

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Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Bar Harbor, ME

Bar Harbor Whale Watching10 min drive
Village Green10 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center13 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)14 min drive

We had an amazing time at Shell Seekers! The house was perfect for our two families with kids and the beach access and v...

Holly K.

Oct 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Ocean View

1 Queen Bed

Separate bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Queen en suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home for your Acadia getaway during the quiet time here on the island. From October through April, this home offers 2 bedrooms accommodating up to 5 guests, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and a large living room overlooking the ocean. The Queen bedroom has ocean and mountain views, and also has an attached full bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has a full-sized bed and a twin size bed.

There is no place on Earth like the solitude of the Maine coast. Come find your slice of serenity along the iconic rocky shoreline at Shellseekers Cottage. Privately located on its own stretch of beachfront in beautiful Mount Desert Island, and only minutes away from downtown village shops of Bar Harbor, this beach house offers an escape like no other. Take in that fresh ocean air from your secluded deck overlooking Frenchman's Bay and the granite summits of Schoodic Mountain in the distance. For beach lovers, take a stroll down the woodland path from your back door, and descend the staircase to explore the quiet rocky beach, home to sea caves and rock sculptures. The ocean has been the artist here.

"Shellseekers" gets its name from the bountiful treasures that flow in and out with the tides. Because this stretch of shoreline has no public access, the sand dollars, sea glass and shells are plentiful at low tide. This is an ecologically rich and unique coastline at your fingertips, offering solitude, seabirds, and the occasional sailboat. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the series of trails that wind down, from the ocean views through the mossy woods. An enchanted forest can be discovered, and added to from the treasures you find on the beach below.

Acadia National Park, which is MDI's crown jewel, is right at your fingertips. The park entrance is 2 miles from your front door. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, you will enjoy the miles of coastal walks, mountain hikes, cross country skiing, all in close proximity.

Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home.

Property manager

Sherri

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number VR2R24-125, 1508

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar 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 Village Green. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

West Street Historic District - 9 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min drive
Village Green - 10 min drive
Shore Path - 11 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 3 min drive
Geddy's - 10 min drive
Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 10 min drive
Stewman's Downtown - 10 min drive
Thirsty Whale - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia NPark and close to downtown Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia NPark and close to downtown Bar Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia NPark and close to downtown Bar Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia NPark and close to downtown Bar Harbor located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

30 Apr 2024

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

Great Views

Wow! the views were amazing as soon as we opened the front door, loved the trail going down to the beach, we went down every low tide. Found lots of shells. Saw a bald eagle fly over as well. Close to town and the park. Great vacation :)

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful home and perfect location

We had an amazing time at Shell Seekers! The house was perfect for our two families with kids and the beach access and view were amazing. You are minutes from Acadia and Bar Harbor which is so convenient. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari E.

20 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing stay at Shellseekers

We stayed here for 5 nights while exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We absolutely loved Shellseekers Cottage! The location was perfect - near to Bar Harbor downtown, restaurants, and Acadia, but in an out-of -the-way private area. The beach access was great and our dogs especially enjoyed exploring during low tide. The view from the deck is gorgeous and a bald eagle came and visited for a couple hours one foggy morning. The beds in the cottage were some of the most comfortable we have encountered in all our travels, and the cottage was super clean. There were plenty of towels and extra fleece blankets, which was nice. All in all, Shellseekers was the perfect base for our adventures and we would definitely come back if our travels bring us back to Bar Harbor in future!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

5 July 2023

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

Perfect property on private beach

House was perfect for our family. Very clean - close access to Bar Harbor and carriage roads, but without the chaos of being in town. Short walk to a private beach with amazing caves and views. Found some sea glass and lots of sand dollars. Sheri had amazing communication and offered some fabulous local tips that were some of our favorite spots/hikes. A+ stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

5 Oct 2022

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

Location cannot be beat!

We had a wonderful first trip to MDI! While the house is not fancy, its immaculate, warm, comfortable, and perfectly located for all the things we wanted to do on our trip. The deck, views, and private beach were particularly great. After longs days of hiking and biking we loved coming back to the house to walk on the beach and enjoy the quiet of the back deck. We have never seen so many stars!! Furnishings were comfortable (including the beds), linens were great, and the host was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend, and hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sherri

Your hosts Sherri and Ed live locally nearby and have many years of experience traveling and adventuring all over this island, and love to share their knowledge with fellow travelers. We even have a few secret spots so don't hesitate to inquire. Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home base as you create your own memories while traveling to one of the most unforgettable landscapes on the planet. We hope to see you where the mountains meet the sea.

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