Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage

On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Tremont, ME

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental

Welcome to Seal Cove, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. This spacious turn of the century shingle-style cottage is set with a westerly view overlooking Blue Hill Bay just steps from the water at the head of the cove, with deeded access for kayaking and beachcombing along the inner reaches of Seal Cove. The private setting includes lawn and gardens with a backdrop of wood and meadows. Located on the westerly side of Mount Desert Island, the cottage is close to Acadia National Park. Closeby are some great trails including Acadia Mountain, Seawall, Western Mountain and access to Seal Cove Pond. From the Cottage it is only a few minutes to Southwest Harbor and twenty-five minutes to Bar Harbor. We know you will enjoy the quietude and privacy of the western side of the island.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Tremont, ME

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
3 adults in their 80’s, one 79, thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful location on Seal Cove in a charming summer cottage. Lovely view but wish the water was closer. The stairs down to the beach are quite steep for older adults with bad knees. Lots of deer and a porcupine who came by daily. Everything in the cottage was as shown and listed on the site. Beautiful cool weather made our week very special. A wonderful location for those seeking peace and quiet and beauty!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
We were really enjoyed walking down to the shore and even swimming in the ocean. Met some neighbors who were friendly and helpful. Beautiful spaces in the house for sharing time outdoors. Bedrooms were lovely. The decor and supplies beautifully attended to.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
This charming, quirky, cottage was the perfect place for our family to explore MDI. It is on a quiet road leading to Seal Cove, but still close enough to everything on the island that you can explore easily. As some of the reviews mentioned, the set up is a little quirky, but it just added to the historic charm for us. My 7 year old daughter loved the attic room upstairs and we loved that we could see the water from the master bedroom downstairs! It was hot when we first arrived, and I was worried because not all the windows open, but it was never an issue. We could get a lovely breeze through the house and the August nights were cool. We even got to enjoy the wood burning stove on the chilly mornings and evenings! Our kids loved that it was just a five minute walk down to the water. We walked down to skip rocks, watch the birds, and take out our paddle board (we brought our own, but there was a nearby place you could rent.) As the listing shows in the photos, the cove is a beautiful and peaceful place to watch the sunset. We ate dinner on the screened in porch every night, which was one of my favorite parts. It’s a 12 minute drive to Southwest Harbor on Seal Cove Road (don’t be intimidated by it not being paved - its really well maintained.) We explored so much of this island and can’t wait to go back. Would 100% stay at Seal Cove Cottage again!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Lovely cottage, well stocked pantry, very relaxing
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
This cabin is beyond charming. Rustic (in just the way you want a cabin to be rustic), full of curiosities and history, beautifully decorated, on a lovely cove, on the quiet side of MDI. My husband, 3 children and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We had dinners on the screened in porch out back, played board games, read, went tide pooling and kayaking in Seal Cove, and of course explored/hiked Acadia and MDI in general. The kitchen had everything we needed. There is no laundry on site but we knew that ahead of our stay and were prepared for that. Lisa was a fantastic host and very quick to respond to any questions during our time there, including restaurant recommendations.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
We loved our week at Seal Cove. The house was as pictured, charming and handsome, full of character. The sunset views were stunning. (Tip- go to the seal cove picnic area for an especially beautiful sunset view). We cooked family meals and appreciated the fully stocked kitchen. It had everything we needed. We ate most dinners on the back porch. The beds and bedding were comfortable. The birds! We loved listening to the birds, and especially enjoyed the hermit thrushes that sang to us in the morning. We appreciated nearby parks especially Ship Harbor, Wonderland, and Pretty Marsh. It felt easy to head to the east side of the island for a few hours (or more). We ordered several times from Hodgdon's Seafood, which was delicous. We rented kayaks that we were able to use in Seal Cove. Things to note: the stairs are steep and narrow, which wasn't an issue for us but could be good to know. The house was warm in the afternoons when we were there but there were several fans available. We thought it was the perfect location for rest and recreation. We would definitely stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2023
This property is definitely on the quiet side, pretty far away from most of the action. If that’s what you want, as we did, the place is great. There’s a nice view of the cove from the dining area and the back patio. It’s a quick walk down to the cove. Hodgdon’s seafood is also a quick walk and their food is wonderful! The house itself is a-maze-ing, as in, it’s a maze. All of the bathrooms are downstairs. The bathroom in the queen bedroom is two rooms: one for a shower and one for a toilet and sink. Then there are two more toilets in two separate rooms, one without a sink, and plus a room with a separate shower. The kitchen is overstocked, something I never thought I’d say about a rental, e.g. there are two crockpots. Every cupboard and drawer is crammed with stuff, making it difficult to find things and nearly impossible to find spots for any food or cooking gear that you bring. The things they have are good, there’s just too many of them. All in all a good, but not perfect, stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
This quintessential island Maine home is so perfect, you will never go anywhere else on the island as you will never ever want to leave it. If you know classic Maine homes, you could walk into this home with your eyes closed and know where you are. The smells of pine, ocean and beech rose and sounds of your steps on the old wooden floors, familiar clicking of the door handles and flick of the light switches make this home everything it means to be in Maine. The property is beautiful. The beach is 30 seconds away. It’s so incredibly peaceful and still close enough to all the things anyone would want to do. Plenty of games and books and all the home feel is included. You will need nothing more here. And if you do, it’s easy enough to figure it out. Now, to plan a 2x as long stay the next time ❤️!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Tremont?

The average price for a rental in Tremont is R 5,930 per night. This rental is R 4,502 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Welcome to Seal Cove Cottage?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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