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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Yurt Kitchen and Skylight
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 442.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Echo Lake Beach
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

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

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

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:

VRBO Listing #663097 (Cadillac Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #671843 (Flying Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #671844 (Sargent Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #790508 (Beech Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #790510 (Dorr Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #971564 (Norumbega Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #971565 (Beehive Tiny House)
VRBO Listing #1616882 (Precipice Tiny House)

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Families welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
Within Reason
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets allowed in Flying & Sargent Yurts
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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.

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.
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 1.7 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. 144 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and quiet, comfortable, family friendly feel with great on site wellness activities as well as close access to all the major Acadia sites
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a neat experience staying in the yurt. All the comfort of home nestled in nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Incredible Experience

This was the most amazing experience. Everything was perfect. We had everything we needed and was able to take a five minute drive to a nearby IGA for food and supplies, and had lovely restaurants nearby. We enjoyed the short drive to the bottom of Long Pond for hiking and a peaceful, beautiful place to read and sit to start and end our days. The campground was just so peaceful and beautiful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J.

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

Fun and Beautiful place to stay

Loved it! Such a fun place to stay! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Anniversary Trip

My husband and I stayed for our 3 year anniversary. We had an amazing time. Owners are great people
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Highly recommend!

We had a great time glamping! Everything was wonderful and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve m.

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

Champlain Yurt

Beautiful setting, quiet, easy in and out. Very well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Nana’s Birthday Celebration

Lovely location and my children & families having yurts across ‘street’ and next door it was like having our own compound.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony p.

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

Super time in Acadia

What a great experience ... staying in a Yurt. Location was good. Karen & Aaron were very helpful, courteous and accommodating. The yoga class was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirk D.

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

Great Family Stay!

This yurt had everything we needed and much more room than a hotel room. Very peaceful area and not far from the main road at all. This gave the camping feel yet had the nice amenities to go with. It was away from the park loop road which we thought it was going to be an issue, but we spent half of our time on this side anyways so it worked out for the location. The host gave lots of good places to go also in their book. If I went to Acadia again I would stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

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

First time staying in a yurt and we loved it!

This was the first time that my bf and I stayed in a yurt, and we both loved it! The yurt was very clean and much more spacious than I was expecting. The week we stayed had cooler temps and the heater in the yurt had no issues maintaining a cozy 70 degrees. The hosts provided wonderful recommendations for restaurants and hikes and responded timely to our questions. We would definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested in glamping!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

Amazing Stay with Kids!

We had a really wonderful experience "glamping" in Acadia. Unfortunately due to work restraints we were unable to take the full week that we had intended and our 7 day experience was shortened to 4. We loved the location on the quieter side of MDI, the proximity to town, the starry nights, the campfire, the pristine condition of the yurt and really feeling removed from the hustle and bustle of the City. We especially love that yurt is now in our everyday vocabulary. We plan to be back next year-and will take full advantage of yurt life.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Fantastic experience!

What an amazing stay we had at Acadia Yurts! We spent a week with our two children, ages 10 and 8, in the Flyin Mtn Yurt. Every detail has been taken into consideration to make your stay comfortable. It is the ultimate in 'camping'. So close to nature but yet so close to a shower and bathroom. The kids enjoyed riding their bikes around the paths, picking dvd's from the community barn, and of course the s'mores at the Friday night bonfire. Karen and Aaron are the perfect hosts and always available to help if needed. We are looking forward to planning our next vacation at Acadia Yurts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Glamping at its best!

I spent 2 weeks at Acadia Yurts - perfect getaway for me. The Yurt is well supplied with all one needs, very comfortable, and a unique opportunity to wake up, looking up, seeing what Mother Nature has in store for the day. The location is very convenient to many of the attractions of Acadia National Park and to the Island Explorer bus system. There are a number of restaurants in the center of Southwest Harbor that provide a variety of dining experiences. At the beginning of Seal Cove Rd there is a delightful coffee place and a very casual family restaurant. One week I spent at a watercolor workshop at the Acadia Workshop Center that is only 5 miles away. I was registered for the workshop and found the Yurts in searching for lodging. Karen and Aaron are very responsive to any need and readily available. My thanks to the 2 of you for sharing your dream so I could have a great vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Simone O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the attention to detail, comfort, cleanliness and solitude. They put the glam in glamping :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely beautiful! We will be back, the host is great and the place is amazing. We stayed in one of the yurts. Super comfy and just perfect for us. We did a lot of hiking, kayaking and biking in Acadia national park. Perch place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
really nice place to stay. will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place would do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying on the "quieter" side of Mt Desert Island, gave us the opportunity to hike new parts of Acadia with views just as spectacular as Cadillac Mt. ( Mt. St. Sauvier and Acadia Mt). The yurts were a great compromise for the 2 young adults wanting camping in the woods and us elders preferring a bed and kitchen. THANKS Acadia Yurts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing week staying in this yurt! The space was cozy, peaceful, and just what we needed to unwind and enjoy nature. The owners were incredibly lovely and accommodating, so friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable throughout our stay. We truly couldn’t have been more excited to be there. Our two kids loved it! Everything was perfect, and we’re already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence F.

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

Yurt experience.

Quiet side of Mt.Desert Island. Nice hiking trails nearby. Also some good restaurants in the area. Clean property in the woods. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Even in the rain

We stayed her in 2017 and we were so pleased to find that the yurt was not only spotless but improved. It had an even more comfortable couch, nothing looked worn out, and everything was so cozy and clean. It POURED but it was a fantastic place to enjoy time with friends. Bring slippers as the floors are cold but everything else, just as warm as can be. Go support the businesses of SW Harbor while you’re there! Excellent restaurants too. Hope it’s not 8 more years until we can return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Fantastic experience!

Everything about this rental was what I had hoped for. Sturdy, warm, well-appointed yurt with thoughtful amenities. Pristine, serene, well-maintained property. Friendly, responsive yet unintrusive owners. Convenient to the park but tucked away. Fantastic wellness center with a myriad of offerings and classes. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We loved our stay. The yurt was clean, everything accessible to make our stay easy. Short drive to Bar Harbor for dinner and shopping. Short drive to Acadia Park. 10/10 we would absolutely stay again. I have to say that the tankless water heater was greatly appreciated when there were 4 of us showering to get ready.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen Roper

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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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