Cabin on Mt Desert Island ME next door to Acadia, on quiet cove, 6 night minimum

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Seal Cove, ME

Acadia National Park4 min walk
Echo Lake Beach15 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center20 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Baltimore Oriole

2 Single Beds

Cedar Waxwing

1 Queen Bed

Hermit Thrush

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

WELCOME TO THE KINGFISHER PROPERTIES CEDAR LOG CABIN IN SEAL COVE, MAINE! Thank you for your patience--we're now booking for 2024. Most of our bookings are 6 days, from Monday arrival to Sunday departure. The cabin is a good fit for 2-5 people. The open dates as of Jan 20, 2024 are:
May 6-13
May 27-Jun 6
Aug 5-10 (5 nights only)
Aug 19-25
Sep 16-26
Oct 7-16
Oct 20-25 (5 nights only)
Oct 28-Nov 7
Nov 25-Dec 1

The 24’ by 36’ cedar log cabin was built in 1989 by three generations of the Grant family. Living quarters consist of a living and dining area with a fully equipped kitchen; a modern bath with hot water, shower/tub, water-saving toilet, sink, and towel closet; 3 bedrooms known by their respective birds on each door:
1) the Baltimore Oriole room has two single beds, a chair, bookshelves, and closet
2) the Cedar Waxwing room has a queen bed, chair, bureau, closet
3) the Hermit Thrush room has one single bed, a chair, small desk, closet.

Surrounding the cabin are 5 acres of wooded trails, salt-water frontage on a tidal cove, 7 kayaks, paddles and life vests available for use. Also on the property is a main lodge which serves as the setting for guests staying at The Alcyon Center, a small teaching and retreat center. The lodge and the cabin are separated by a wooded ravine and stream which can be crossed via steps and a bridge. Our Black Crow cabin (14x16) serves as a nearby small hermitage, with full attached bath with shower, sink and toilet. At the bottom of the driveway next to the salt-water cove are a 16’ screened gazebo and a composting toilet in a cedar hut.

We are less than a mile from one entrance to land in Acadia National Park. You will find that the Park owns property in many different areas of Mount Desert Island. When you are in the cabin at Seal Cove, you are not more than 25 minutes from any part of the park on this Island.

Cell phone reception in Seal Cove is very limited. The land phone at the cabin is: 207.244.0274. There is no TV, microwave, dishwasher, or computer in the cabin. If you need access to the internet, there are many cafes and libraries nearby, and in case of emergency the main lodge has a wireless network on the premises.

There is no smoking in any facility here or on the property.

Pets are allowed provided you clean up after your pet outside and inside the facilities. Pets are required to be on a leash in Acadia National Park.

Winter use: The cabin roof is insulated, the floor is on a frostwall foundation. Propane Rinnai heater, small woodstove with wood provided, and small electric baseboard heaters in the smaller rooms. We ask that you turn off the heaters when you are not in the rooms. Shovels are provided. Plowing provided for driveway snow removal. Snow clearing for paths and entrances provided when possible.

We are now accepting inquiries about 2024.

Property manager

Joan Jordan Grant

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

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

About the area

Seal Cove

Located in Seal Cove, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min walk
Long Pond - 15 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 15 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 39 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Tan Turtle Tavern - 24 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 9 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 23 min drive
Hansen's Outpost - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Mt Desert Island ME next door to Acadia, on quiet cove, 6 night minimum pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Mt Desert Island ME next door to Acadia, on quiet cove, 6 night minimum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Mt Desert Island ME next door to Acadia, on quiet cove, 6 night minimum?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Mt Desert Island ME next door to Acadia, on quiet cove, 6 night minimum located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Acadia National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Seal Cove Pond. Wendell Gilley Museum and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

June L.

11 Aug 2023

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

Family Time!

Cozy clean and private…away from the madding crowd. Right by the tidal inlet, which was wonderful, with kayaks for everyone!! Most wonderful place!! I highly recommend for anyone who wants to enjoy Acadia!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid S.

14 July 2023

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Perfect Getaway!

We had an absolutely fantastic experience during our stay at the Kingfisher cabin in Seal Cove. One standout feature of this rental is its access of multiple kayaks, allowing guests to effortlessly explore the Seal Cove and the surrounding shoreline. The property itself exudes an undeniable sense of magic, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Furthermore, the owner is kind, sharing, and flexible. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

7 July 2023

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Peaceful Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay right in the beauty of Mount Desert Island! The cabin was so homey and comfortable with everything we could need. The walking trails were fun to explore. We loved our time on the provided kayaks exploring the cove. Easy access to all of Mt Desert Island / Acadia without the need to go through the main entrance (so skipping the traffic.). Hosts were so helpful and gracious. Available when needed but didn’t hover at all either. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agata C.

19 June 2023

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

Wonderful and peaceful place

Remote place to disconnect and close enough for discovering the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

30 May 2023

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Wonderful cabin in a great, quiet location

The cabin exceeded all of our expectations! It's very comfortable, well equipped, and perfectly located on the quiet side of MDI. We had a great week. We particularly enjoyed the wooded surroundings, the provided kayaks, the very well equipped kitchen, the comfortable beds, and, because of the cool evenings, the wood-burning stove. In addition to kayaking, we did a lot of hiking and biking in Acadia NP, for which all of the major trails are less than 20 minutes away. So glad we picked this place over something on the Bar Harbor side. A big thank you to Joan, who was an excellent host--friendly, responsive, and very helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joan Jordan Grant

Mount Desert Island has been home to 5 generations of my family before me. In fact Acadia National Park now owns my great-grandfather’s 1825 home and its surrounding land. I help the educational mission of the Park to interpret the home and its 4 generations of my family who lived in it every spring for local area 4th graders and every July and August for summer visitors to Acadia. I was born in Bar Harbor on this island, educated in public schools in Bangor, received Bachelors and Masters degrees from schools in Massachusetts, lived and worked for nearly 30 years in New Hampshire, and have recently returned to Maine and Mount Desert Island to live year round on this unique property in Seal Cove. As an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ I have come back to Maine, not to retire, but to help establish and run a small spiritual retreat center out of my newly constructed home. I live with Rev. Kathryn Booth, who serves as co-director with me of our retreat ministry called The Alcyon Center. When not maintaining the property, leading retreats, or doing spiritual guidance, I like to draw with pen and ink, hike the island trails, go birding, kayak, read, and play with my new granddaughter.

Why they chose this property

We bought the property in 1986 to serve as a base for family vacations and eventually to serve as a place for a retirement home or a ministry of spiritual hospitality. Having completed a year-round house in 2008 on the property, our family vacation cabin no longer serves as my main residence. Family members continue to schedule time in the cabin during the summer months for vacation. When family and retreat guests are not using the cabin, we want to offer it as a rental to others as a source of income to us and because it is such a great opportunity for families in particular to enjoy this island experience.

What makes this property unique

Guests stay in our 24’ by 36’ cedar log cabin which was built in 1989 by three generations of the Grant family. The cabin is bordered on two sides by perennial and annual gardens. Grant family members continue to use the cabin as a family vacation home during part of the summer. Reading, games, and sports are traditions long enjoyed by our family and the cabin reflects those interests with shelves of books, board games, and sport equipment. With no TV, cell phone coverage, or wireless internet connection, vacationing in our log cabin feels like a trip back in time to when we entertained ourselves with creative imagination - outside in the woods and fields and shore, or inside with games and crafts and conversation. One family who comes each summer to the cabin decided to spend the majority of their week, not sightseeing in the park, but swimming, boating, crab fishing in the cove, and constructing hideouts out of natural materials along the trails on the property. Even when it rains, the cove, streams and woods are treasure-troves for exploring. No matter what the weather, the cabin offers you a safe, friendly, warm and dry haven with cool nights for sleeping that will energize and enhance your vacation experience.

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