Oceanfront home only 2 miles to Acadia Natl Park & close to downtown Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor, Maine
$369 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 7

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Night 4 nights

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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 theMaine 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1250 Sq Ft (116 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    An absolutely perfect cottage with a spectacular view. Host was very good about making sure we had everything we needed and provided great information about off season restaurants open. We would love to make a return trip

  • Erik G.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Awesome little cottage! Great location to the park! Sherri was an extremely great host! We look forward to staying there again! I definitely recommend it!

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2024

    Stayed Apr 20, 2024

    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 :)

  • Holly K.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2023

    Stayed Oct 2, 2023

    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!

  • Kari E.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    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!

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2023

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    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!

  • Donna A.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2022

    Stayed Sep 24, 2022

    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!

  • Erica K.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2022

    Stayed Jul 31, 2022

    Our family has a wonderful trip and the shellseekers cottage was a great homemade. The location was perfect for exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor. The kids enjoyed the private beach and all the amazing sea life right out the back door. We spent mornings and nights on the deck overlooking the bay and watching the eagle land in the trees. Amazing trip that’ll we’ll remember for years to come!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2022

    Stayed Jul 3, 2022

    Great views, beautiful shore, very comfortable home with upholstered sectional on the deck (why don’t more hosts think of that?). Above all, Sherri is a gracious host and very communicative and responsive. You can’t go wrong with this one!

  • Luke J.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2022

    Stayed Jun 15, 2022

    The place is perfect. You can walk down to an amazing beach. There are views of ocean and mountains from the property. We will be back!

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$369+
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