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Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Seal Cove

With a stay at this cottage in Seal Cove, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Seal Cove Pond. .This cottage is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park

The Boathouse is an efficiency cottage that accommodates 2. It has everything you could ask for in a romantic cottage getaway. The Boathouse is a waterfront cottage located on the shore of Hodgdon Pond, a fresh water pond on the west side of Mount Desert Island. Hodgdon Pond is very quiet and peaceful and is bordered by Acadia National Park that protects the watershed from future development on the east side of the pond. From the front deck, you look right out over the beach area and dock where there are kayaks, canoe and rowboat for the free use of our guests. The dock and use of boats is shared with one other vacation home.

Amenities include: The efficiency of one room living area with a queen size bed, kitchen with dinette, range and refrigerator and two chairs to relax in. The separate bathroom has a new walkin shower. There is a land line telephone where cell service can be limited due to the location. Satellite cable TV, and internet is also provided. The spacious deck has an outdoor grill. Newly updated heating and air conditioning system.
Area Information:

The recreational, cultural, and dining offerings in this area are phenomenal. Acadia National Park is at your fingertips.

The Park has nearly 32,000 acres of land which offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails provide hiking and biking with vistas of unrivaled beauty.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside buildings

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Fine for children, but only one queen bed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage Acadia National Park

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Acadia National Park Tremont

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage Acadia National Park

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Acadia National Park Tremont

Boathouse Efficiency Waterfront Cottage near Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful place to stay during an Acadia getaway. My husband and I spent our honeymoon here and loved how quiet and private our stay was. The property is immaculately kept and just a short drive from everything you want to do on the island. We will absolutely stay here again when we come back to Acadia!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy place to stay right off the water. Bar Harbor is 20 min from the location so an easy drive to go to dinner or the national park. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Suffolk, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for two people exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor! Loved coming back to such a peaceful and quiet cabin at the end of a busy day. Super clean and had everything we needed. Very easy check in process and great communication with host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Lakehouse is just beautiful! It had everything for a quiet escape in nature. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The boathouse is a beautiful place to stay. Just sitting in the quiet overlooking the lake is enough to bring me back. I am glad there was not much available on the other side of the island as it was busy. Staying in this side of the island and driving to bar harbor gave us a chance to explore the island on our way over. Very much recommend this place, it is all it claims to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Nice cabin with everything you need. It was very peaceful being on the "quiet side" of the island.
Full Moon
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying here, just sitting on the dock drinking my morning coffee made it all worth it. It’s a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

The Boathouse is beautiful and serene. We have been traveling Maine and this was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical boathouse!

The boathouse provided such a lovely home base for my partner and I as we explored Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for a week. Everything we needed was provided, from extra linens to laundry supplies to kayaks! My partner wants to send a special shout out to the small round fan that gave the perfect amount of white noise and helped him sleep so soundly each night. The boathouse is 20-30 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia depending, which was a great distance for us to have a quiet, peaceful stay away from tourists and traffic without taking a significant amount of time to travel. We could easily hike in the morning, return to the boathouse to rest and clean up, then go out to Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, or Southwest Harbor for dinner and shopping. We already can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations, piece of heaven
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a tranquil getaway

The Boathouse was just the perfect place for my husband and I to stay while exploring Acadia. The view from the dock was so serene and the perfect spot to enjoy a good book. The Boathouse itself was just the perfect amount of space for two. The home was clean, heating/cooling system worked great, bathroom was spacious, and close to bar harbor and other Acadia area attractions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful get away

Beautiful home and location. Perfect for 2 people looking to relax in a peaceful atmosphere yet close to Acadia and Bar Harbor for daytime adventures.9
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

MDI marathon

Wonderful stay. Super relaxing and clean. Enjoyed the time spent there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy boathouse

Exceeded expectations! Wonderful first time in Maine. Enjoyed staying on the quiet side of MDI with such a peaceful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

Perfect size for two adults wanting to enjoy Acadia and Bar Harbor. Quiet surroundings. Picturesque view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Park Visit

We enjoyed this cozy stay for two - it was a perfect size for us, had all we needed (except a washer and dryer - but no room for it). The bathroom is beautifully done with a 5 fee5 filed shower and fluffy towels. Bed in this studio was comfortable with ample blankets. The host supplied a notebook with helpful information about the area and visiting Acadia National Park which is 4 miles away. We did not get directions from VRBO but the host was kind enough to provide them when asked. Our stay was too short to use the row boat or canoe but if we return, we’ll plan to try them out on the pond. We recommend this stand alone studio-house to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine vacation

We enjoyed the peaceful pond and access to the boats. The boathouse was cozy and stocked with comforts of home. The bed was very comfy too. Location to Acadia and Bar Harbor were perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week!

My husband and I were so thrilled to spend our visit to MDI at such a lovely home. The first day we saw a loon off of the deck. We enjoyed the space so much and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and relaxing!

We enjoyed being away from the crowds and enjoying the view and stillness of the pond. Coffee and cocktails on the dock by the pond were the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

The Boathouse was adorable. Clean. Quiet. Peaceful. Loved every minute of being there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boathouse cottage

A very clean and cozy cottage, perfect for our trip to Maine for our anniversary. We loved the location and it was a beautiful view. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Great stay on the water!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Getaway

We had the most lovely stay at the cabin, tucked away in the woods and right on the water—it was incredible! The photos did not do it justice. We loved the kayaks, row boats, and canoe boat and we had such a wonderful time. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024