Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
31 min drive
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About the area
Seal Cove
In Seal Cove .A stay at this vacation home places you 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).
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
Echo Lake Beach - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
Long Pond - 22 min drive - 10.1 km
Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 32.3 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min drive
Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 25 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 9 min drive
Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 13 min drive
The Colonel's Restaurant - 24 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.
Private Indoor Pool Near Acadia National Park 25 mins from Bar Harbor
5 Bedroom 3 Bath INDOOR pool located on the quiet side of the island Seal Cove is on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island and part of the municaipality of Tremont. This property is one minute from Algerine Coast which is off the Cape Road where you can use the public boat launch to launch your kayak, watch the sunset or have a nice picnic in the picnic area over looking the Ocean. This property is on a private road in a very secluded area where you can enjoy the outdoors and peace and quiet just 25 minutes from Bar Harbor.
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Cover pool after each use and swim at your own risk
All towels besides the morning of check out towels need to be washed and dried. All dishes need to be washed, dried and put away.
No Fireworks or candles
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property Seal Cove
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Seal Cove
Reviews
Private Indoor Pool Near Acadia National Park 25 mins from Bar Harbor Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jigisha G.
Sep 6, 2025
Jigisha G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Elizabeth C.
Sep 4, 2025
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this house. The pool was nice to have however, the chlorine was very strong and irritated everyone’s skin and eyes afterwards. The bottom has been redone very well however, the top floor needs to be redone, especially the bathroom. We felt like we were going to fall through the shower floor.
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
April F.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The first floor has been remodeled and has up-to-date appliances. The second floor has spacious bedrooms. The bathroom is a little small.We enjoyed having the indoor pool and fire pit.The owner was quick to respond to emails.
April F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ruth M.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home was perfect for our extended family of 9. It is quiet, spacious, and very accommodating. Cooked fresh lobster every night we ate at the house and not out. Great little, non-touristy lobster pound called Hodgdon's Seafood, only minutes from the house. Everything we needed to make us feel at home is here. We loved that we could reach most places on our to-do list within half an hour. Although, we did travel 2.5 hours to white water raft on the Kennebec. So worth the trip! We also recommend the Giant Slide Trail if you are up for a challenge. We really can’t complain about anything concerning the house, our communication with Shelley, or the accuracy of its listing.
Ruth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
William L.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed being on the quiet side of the island. We enjoyed the comfortable beds, spacious downstairs, big outside deck and pool.
William L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Stan K.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had an amazing time overall! If I'm nitpicking (which I am), securing the dishwasher so it doesn't tip slightly when loading would be good (was not a hazard).The firepit was relaxing and the indoor pool was as massive and fun as the pictures imply. We were very close to Acadia for our trip, and within walking distance of that great street-side Lobster place.Check in was super easy!
Stan K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roy R.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property --- Located in a quite area and plenty of room - and rooms!!!!
Roy R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house on a nice secluded side of the island. House was the perfect home base for all Acadia activities. The pool after a long day was a great way to wind down.
Matthew G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Benjamin P.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall just needs some updates
We enjoyed our stay overall. The main floor is beautiful and looks receently remodeld. The upper floor is like stepping back in time several decades. It definitely could use an update, but it did not detract from our stay. The pool was nice to have, but ran colder than we expected. The owner did stop by to increase the temp, but it didn't stay above 78 most of our stay, so a little too cold for the adults in our group. The teenagers all enjoyed it. The highlight was the jetted tub. Its large enough to comfortably fit two adults and was awesome to relax in at the end of the day. Overall would recommend this place for a family.
Benjamin P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald J.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Maine Trip
We had three generations in the home. All enjoyed the stay. Kids loved the pool. Being on the “quiet” side of the island was a nice reprieve from the bustle of the east side. Loved being part of the woods.
Gerald J.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Katherine L.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed bag
In summary: We would not stay here again at the price we paid (over $2,000 for 3 nights, including nightly rate plus host fee, service fee, and taxes).
This is of course just our experience/opinion. Your experience may vary.
What we liked: Indoor pool, black-out curtains in bedrooms (except one window you're not allowed to touch that has wood blinds), good mattresses, nice location.
What was concerning/we did didn't like: Overall, the place had a veneer of update/reno on the main floor, but so many flaws when you live there for a few days. The dishwasher frame comes out of the counter when you're loading the drawers. There is no lint trap in the dryer, so there's a ton of old lint stuck to the dryer door (and feels like a fire hazard??). The sensor on the dryer does not work (thought a load was dry after less than 5 minutes), but you can used the timed dry no problem. There was a light out in the bathroom. Some dishes in the cabinets were dirty (not the host's fault necessarily). The cleaner arrived at 10:50am on our check-out day telling us check-out was at 10am, although the listing and all of my VRBO confirmations/communications listed 11am. My husband had to fix a toilet that was continuously running.
Bottom line, it just didn't seem like it was worth what we paid for it. Oh well.
Katherine L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
A wonderful location for a trip of 5 women. We leveraged all of the amenities—yoga on the deck, swimming after our hikes, and fires by the pot to end the day.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Gerrie M.
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A short stay in Acadia
The property was brilliant but we couldn’t find the towels but did eventually in the tumble dryer and we couldn’t find the dishes and cutlery but again found them in the dishwasher. But the property and amenities were fantastic
Gerrie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Patty F.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Beautiful area and the house was perfect for our group
Patty F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Katherine W.
Sep 20, 2024
Family vacation
The home location was beautiful for a family vacation and the kids had a wonderful time swimming after long days of hiking. The home was overall nice but could use a bit more updating and landscape attention.
Katherine W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie W.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The house was everything we wanted plus the indoor pool. It was perfect for our trip. We were able to easily prepare meals in the kitchen and had a great time swimming .
Jamie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
cathy a.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome private indoor pool
Great place…very clean. We had a bat in the house when we came home from hiking on the second night that we stayed there. Before we got it out (alive) I called Ricky and left a message that we have a bat in his house but no return message or call or text. Not that he could really do anything about it but I thought he should know.
cathy a.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli B.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was in a quiet, rural area. The house and view were beautiful. We enjoyed the large beautiful indoor pool and hot tub. Perfect to sit outside on the large deck or enjoy a bon fire.
Kelli B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawnna & Dave S.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house was nice and big for our group of 7. The downstairs was nicely remodeled, but the upstairs, while very clean, felt like you were stepping into another era, but it worked. The weather was comfortable during our stay so we didn't mind the fans and open windows at all. However, more windows needed screens or screens that did not have holes in them. We used the pool a little but for the crowd we had, it was a bit cold and could have been a few degrees warmer to be able to really enjoy it.
We loved the location and the out of the way feel. Almost every day we saw deer and a family of turkeys around the house. We loved the close little lobster place just around the corner that you are able to walk to. It was so convenient and an excellent place to eat.
The only negatives we would give would be the kitchen could use some better cooking utensils, can opener (which barely worked) and knives. The stove has some minor issues but we got it to work okay. We did need to wash one of the bed coverings when we arrived but otherwise everything was very clean.
We would recommend this location and would go back if we visit Maine again.
Shawnna & Dave S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Ruth B.
Aug 6, 2024
Unhappy and missled
Our family was very disappointed in this site! First we had no air conditioning which was not mentioned in the listing! Next I was assured by the host that the pool temperature was 84 degrees upon arriving it was not. I had to call the host and she sent a plumber out two days later. It never did get warm but kids can make due! It also said in listing it had a hot tub which is just a spa tub in bathroom. The upstairs is very old!!!! Spiders everywhere and the bathroom very unsafe! Shower floor sunk every time we stepped into it. Dirty carpet on floor and not all the sheets were clean so we had to launder them. Stove oven took 45 minutes to warm and being a gas stove we were quite leery of it. They offer a grill to use but when we went to grill it was out of gas. Yes we could have got some more but town was 30 minutes away! Pictures are very misleading and for this price, way too expensive! Bunkbed room is no larger than a closet and with no window so extremely hot! Double bedroom with a trundle has people walking through to go to pool! It was a bad experience and I hope the host will make some major improvements!
Ruth B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Kristine B.
Jul 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The main floor is nicely renovated. The kitchen is spacious, but very limited in cooking/dining supplies and equipment. Ample fans for warmer weather. Many of the windows were difficult to open/close. The upstairs is also spacious, but quite dated, and could use some attention (ie ripped linens, missing window screens). The kids adored the pool! We loved the quiet of the home and the area.
Kristine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Jen Z.
Jul 13, 2024
Wooded Quietside Cottage
The property was not as advertised. It was not very clean, especially in the corners. The upstairs is rundown with second floor bath that has spongy floors in the shower. The "bunk bedroom" is the size of a jail cell with no ventilation since the windows in that room have no screen. The property does not have A/C which means it can be quite hot upstairs during July. The indoor pool area is very nice but you need to walk through a bedroom to access the pool room from the inside. We could see a lot of wildlife from the property, including wild turkeys.
Jen Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa I., Greenville, Illinois
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Illinois family get away
We loved the location and the home. Kids and adults enjoyed the pool!
Lisa I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terri B.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental in Seal Cove
Great property. Grandkids & adults loved the pool! It was a relaxing & refreshing way to end each day after enjoying excursions in Acadia & Bar Harbor. The house was a perfect fit for our family of 11.
Terri B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Prathyusha N.
Jun 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing home
This was one of the best homes we have stayed . The location is surrounded by prestine beautiful surroundings of wild nature. The walk to the home is amazing with a fire pit outside. The deck is spacious and beautiful that we could see stars. The home was clean, spacious and welcoming. We loved the indoor pool so much that the kids remember only the pool. I highly recommend this place for any big group traveling to Acadia. 30 min drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia national Park. Fantastic 5 star review.