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New special rates! Close to Acadia's hikes and great deck with fire pit to RELAX

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Seal Cove

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Seal Cove

Oceanside stay.At this Seal Cove vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Acadia National Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Seal Cove Pond. Wendell Gilley Museum and Long Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 28 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 30 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬9 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.

New special rates! Close to Acadia's hikes and great deck with fire pit to RELAX


2025 Special: a 15% Discount applied to the following dates:
May 1 - Jun 22: Was $4340/wk: Now $3689 ($527/nt)
Aug 31- Sep 28: Was $4340/wk: Now $3689 ($527/nt)
Sep 28- Dec 31: Was $3955/wk: Now $3360 ($480/nt)

All new hickory hardwood flooring and central heat and air conditioning! This secluded and serene home on the “Quietside” of Mount Desert Island offers one-level convenience and an open floor plan layout with many recent renovations and comfortable furnishings. Nestled on a narrow oceanfront cove, the home enjoys beautiful peaks of water views through the towering pines.

.*Note: Advertised rates are for 8 people, extra fees apply for each additional person up to 10 maximum occupancy.

FIRST FLOOR: Spacious Kitchen and updated appliances include a cooktop stove and double oven, perfect for the cook in your family! Breakfast bar with seating for four and separate Dining Room large enough to seat eight. Open-plan Living Room with a love seat with sliding glass doors to an expansive deck. To the left, off of the dining room, is a King bedroom with an en-suite Bath and tub/shower combination. On the opposite side of the house are the remaining three bedrooms: a Queen bedroom with en-suite Full Bath with shower only, a Bedroom with double bed, and a Bedroom with Bunk-Bed (single over double). These four bedrooms share a Full Bath with a shower only.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Spacious deck ideal for lounging and enjoying the sunshine (awning available). A few steps away you will find a sleek and charming lower deck with a fire pit and handcrafted wooden chairs.

EXTRAS: Double oven, pinball machine, and two rollaway cots (one twin and one double).

NOTE: Deeded water access is a ten-minute walk or drive away, a gentle incline to the water.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please send an "inquiry" before your booking request with the total number of guests, including the ages of children.
Please refer to the Rental Agreement. By moving forward with booking, you agree to the terms of the Rental Agreement with the homeowner.
Sunday to Sunday bookings are typically required. Please inquire if you prefer different dates.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Reviews

New special rates! Close to Acadia's hikes and great deck with fire pit to RELAX Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The check in information sent prior was very handy since cell service/gps is so spotty.The location is lovely and peaceful. The drive to Bar Harbour is about 25 minutes but worth it to be away from the traffic and crowds. There are plenty of things to do closer so being bored would certainly not be an option here!The kitchen is very well equipped though our stay did not really allow for much cooking. I did find more equipment than I would need in case you do have time. The master is away from the other bedrooms so a nice setup. There are plenty of games and puzzles for families in the evening and a lovely fire pit on the back deck.My only regret is only having 4 nights so our evenings “at home” were very limited. Stay longer if you can!My only complaint was a very loud washer near the other bedrooms. Simply start your load early in the day as it was hard for that side to go to bed until the cycle completed.A very great location overall and we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our annual sibling/ spouses /all-adult vacation. Perfectly located for everything we wanted to do - hiking, restaurants and shopping. We really enjoyed the fire pit and quiet location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room and beautiful view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is spacious and comfortable and accommodated our multi-generational group of 7. The decks and views over the water are gorgeous. The kitchen has everything needed for meal prep. The house is in a quiet and secluded area and feels very private. We even saw a bald eagle soar past one afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y., Whitehouse station

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Enjoyed very much Could have used a step stool for the 5 year and 2 yr old to wash their hands , but otherwise Very good kid stuff adult games and loved the fire pit !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena U., West Palm Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home for your Acadia visit!

This was our first visit to Mt Desert Island. Puffin's Perch was a beautiful, spacious and well maintained home that allowed us to relax while visiting the area. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked to make anything you might want - including lobster. The bedrooms and baths were clean and had plenty of extra linens available in the closets. The dining room table is large. We had family friends over for dinner one night and were able to seat 11 comfortably. The bonus for us was a pinball game machine that everyone in the family had a fun time with in between park visits.This home is located in what they call the "quiet side of the island". We enjoyed staying away from the busy tourist areas most of the week. However, the downside to this was that it was 30 minutes to Bar Harbor. We only went there 2-3 times all week but it made for longer days as coming home to clean up from hiking to dinner clothes didn't make sense time-wise. The only decent grocery store is in Bar Harbor. We flew into Bangor and rented a car. We got a few groceries on the way to the house but didn't realize it would be 30 minutes for other grocery store visits. That might be my biggest complaint of the whole visit. (The best meal we had was at Beal's Lobster Pier, with Archie's Lobster coming in at a close second. The worst was at the Jordon Pond House.Puffin's Perch is a fabulous home! The management company was helpful in getting a couple of questions answered during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures!

This house was perfect for our group and the pictures on line didn’t do it justice! The main rooms were much bigger than expected with the high ceilings. We loved the location ( nice and quiet) and it was great coming back to the house in the evening to relax after a day of hiking. The view off the back deck was beautiful! The icing on the cake was seeing the aurora borealis one evening while we started a fire in the fire pit. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kush M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, fully equipped

No issues, it’s serene and quiet. It had all the goods, and amenities. One thing was that the beds were smaller than we thought, and if you’re 6ft or taller you need more space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay in Maine

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The house was in a quiet location and we spent a good amount of our time in front of the large windows or out on the deck enjoying the views. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We would definitely return on our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This home was beautiful! It’s a little drive to some parts of Acadia but the beauty and peaceful vibe of the property make it worth it! The property manager was easy to deal with and quick responding. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and secluded

We had a wonderful time at Puffins Perch! It was a nice space for our family of 7. It was clean and well maintained and had all the things we needed for our week on MDI. The outdoor deck was definitely a highlight for the adults and the pinball machine was the highlight for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

No complaints no issues
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

This was a beautiful property and we felt that the pictures did not do it justice. There is a very pretty stream at the bottom of the hill that can be seen from the deck and fire pit area. The kids enjoyed the pin ball machine, puzzles, and games that were available. We liked that the property was so quiet and felt out of the way without the trouble of a difficult drive or parking. We never did figure out how to get to the easement for the water. We followed the instructions on the house information and were met by the neighbor who informed us that there are people always looking for the easement but that there isn’t one. We were unaware of just how spread out Acadia is, so while the house is close to several areas of the park, if you are planning on the visitor center or Bar Harbor, plan for 30 minutes. Overall, our only issue (which did not diminish the quality of the stay as a whole) was that the listing said there was a furnace, but we did not have a way to turn one on and it was rather chilly at night. We contacted the management group who immediately responded, and they said the owner had electric blankets and a small portable heater for use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location to enjoy Acadia

Had a group of 6 retirees. The property was perfect for our group. Loved the quiet location. Wish i could have given more than 5 stars for communicating with property management. Anytime of day or night they were quickly responsive and could not have been nicer. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cherri A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puffins Perch

Nice little house close to Acadia. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. Kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals and the pinball machine was a huge hit with everyone. We had an issue with a few things, but nothing that would make me not recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, Relaxing, Beautiful

Puffin Perch is exactly as described. We had an amazing stay -- remote and quiet house with access to Acadia (15 min) and Bar Harbor (30 min). We enjoyed the fire pit, a sunset at seal cove, and quick drive to Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Very well stocked and easy check in/out process. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This property was above and beyond our expectations. We were looking in Bar Harbor and I’m so glad we found this instead. Quiet, secluded and amazing views. The cottage was just beautiful. We would definitely recommend this property to family and friends etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022