Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining
4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)

Cottage in Seal Cove, ME

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Originally built when Maine was part of Massachusetts, this rustic historic cabin has been updated with modern amenities. Fireplace and baseboard heat for chilly nights, and window air conditioners for warm days. Walk to Acadia National Park hiking trails and public access swimming, and short drive to Algerine Coast off the Cape Road, where you can enjoy the sunset, have a barbecue on the beach or launch your kayak.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Seal Cove, ME

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Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Your home was absolutely ideal for our stay! It was Extremely Clean And very accommodating with everything that we needed to make our stay there effortless. We loved staying at your home. It felt like home to us! Thank you so much for making our vacation even more perfect than we ever dreamed of!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Franca’s was perfect for us. Plenty of space for our family. 2 parents and children ages 20 and 17. Loved being a little away from all the visitors on the other side of the island. Yet a convenient drive to get everywhere on the island and to use the island explorer. It was cozy and comfortable. We loved it here!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Great location to visit Acadia NP, Bar Harbor and the surrounding towns. Thoroughly enjoyed the “quiet side”. Nice variety of local small restaurants to enjoy a fresh caught lobster!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
We had a lovely and peaceful stay at Franca's Place. It was clean and beautiful. On the quiet side of the island was great for us and still a easy and quick drive to all the activities and food the Island and park had to offer. We loved staying there! My kids started calling it "home".
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2023
Gigi (grandma) chose Acadia as the destination for her 70th birthday. After much research we chose to stay here. It’s 25 mins from Bar Harbor in the quiet side of the island. The cottage was perfect for our stay and the communication was excellent. I wish we could have stayed longer. It’s a fabulous way to see the island. I can’t recommend this place enough.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
We enjoyed the quietside and easy access to Bar Harbor and especially all the Acadia National Park activities. The owner reached out about a concern at the house and we hadn't even really been bothered about it. The house is just right for all we needed and especially for activities we planned. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
This was a fabulous place to stay and the cottage was well equipped. The owner's were responsive to questions and the caretakers took care of one of the questions we had immediately. It did help that we had fabulous weather the week that we were there. We totally enjoyed being on the quiet side of the island and it was easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. Anytime that I want to vacation in MDI I would hope that this cottage would be available.
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jul 2023
First, the communication with the owner is great. She is very responsive and checked in once during our stay to ask if we needed anything. We enjoyed the ducks wandering around the house in the rain and the deer visiting. The property itself is lovely. The historic part of the house is lovely. However, that was overshadowed by a sofa that has seen better days and is in need of a clean slipcover. Sitting on stained fabric is not a joy. Heat was provided by a small low wall-mounted electric unit which aimed directly at the side of the sofa and was therefore not terribly efficient. Otherwise, portable space heaters were provided. Wiring throughout was a little questionable (holes for wall sockets and outlet covers were too big and left gaps, one of which was covered with what appeared to be packing tape. The kitchen is adequately equipped and we appreciated the dedicated electric water kettle. The wifi was good and appreciated. Because we had several days/nights of rain, we tried the dvd/vhs player with the old tube tv. After hooking them up, the dvd player would not recognize the dvds. The wifi came in handy as we could stream a movie on our computer. The location on the island is great, we usually stay in that vicinity. But be prepared for significant traffic noise pre-dawn, especially trucks. Overall we enjoyed our stay. This house has huge potential and with some significant upgrading would easily rate five stars.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Seal Cove?

The average price for a rental in Seal Cove is $482 per night. This rental is $210 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine. Enjoy the water!

Is Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Franca's Place - A Historic Cottage - Mount Desert Island Maine?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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