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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8369 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis

Compass Rose

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Admire breathtaking views of Sawyer's Cove toward Blue Hill Bay from this stunningly situated home on the western shores of Mount Desert Island, where you'll have an expansive wrap-around deck right near the water. Built in 2004, this bayfront home is modern, spacious, comfortable, and tucked neatly into the island's mature woodlands. You and your family will be treated to two complete levels of living space, two full kitchens to make cooking with your loved ones a breeze, and wonderful access to Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor, and the incredible landscapes of Acadia National Park. A community tennis court is perfect for outdoor recreation.

Beachcombers and kayakers will appreciate being able to walk just a few steps to the shores of idyllic Sawyer's Cove. Should you choose to leave the property (and you may not), the bustling villages of Southwest Harbor (seven miles) and Bar Harbor (14 miles) are only minutes away by car, and you'll find the Seal Cove portion of Acadia just down the road. When you're not strolling the Ocean Path or cycling on carriage roads in the park, you can enjoy the very quiet cove watching shorebirds and beautiful sunsets. Please respect the families in homes nearby, and remember that sound travels clearly over water.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The WiFi in this home was recently upgraded to a Starlink satelite system to enhance a guests experience

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,968 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

26829

About the neighborhood

Map
Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Otter Cliff - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis located?

This Seal Cove vacation home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Seal Cove Pond, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Long Pond. Beech Cliff Loop and Acadia Repertory Theater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Michael B.

Fall Trip to Acadia
Location is quite and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seal cove visit
Good trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Great stay! Amazing views. East to get to a variety of locations on mdi.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Side
Lovely peaceful waterfront cottage on the Quiet Side.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Compass Rose
The view off the deck cannot be beat. Gorgeous. The front door deadbolt does not seat properly. Disconcertingly difficult to open on arrival. Hit and miss on kitchen utensils and dishes. The twin bedrooms are for small children only. Box springs uncomfortable. Too short. 2 adults were not comfortable. Window treatment in master sliding door still absent although Vacasa said it had been addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B., Loudon, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Quiet side of the island
This lovely home made us feel welcome from the moment we first walked through the front door. The view was amazing. The views were breathtaking and the two porches with the gentle breezes made watching the sunset a nightly event. The home was very comfortable and well equipped for all. I can’t imagine a better location to spend a few days exploring nature, food, and quaint shops. Definitely a wonderful stay for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Lovely home in beautiful setting
This home is spacious and beautiful. The setting is gorgeous and peaceful. It was a great place to relax with family and disconnect. It was an easy and pretty drive to Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond and Otter Cliff. The beds were comfy and we had everything we needed to prepare meals. The view from the porches is breathtaking. The only issue we had was the listing says WiFi is spotty but it was non existent. It was fine on the days we didn’t need to work but on work days we had to drive to Dunkin’ Donuts to work. Not the end of the world but if you’re planning on working from this location think again. Cell reception is spotty, calls drops and texts may or may not go through. You cannot use your phone as a hotspot because of the secluded location. Overall, we had a fantastic time and loved the home and property.

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great place, great vacation, some clarification needed though...
First and most importantly, we loved the house. It was clean, GORGEOUS view, no neighbors nearby, and is a literal stone's throw from the water. Can't recommend it enough. One issue: the wifi is nonexistent, which feels misleading considering the listing describes it as weak. We didn't get a signal all week. I'll reiterate that we had a blast this week and that none of the issues listed above would, in and of themselves, preclude us from coming back to this property. What WILL stop us from coming back is Vacasa. Vacasa manages vacation rental properties for those unaware, meaning the owner isn't involved and the communication goes through Vacasa instead. Normally this wouldn't be a huge issue, but on our second night we lost power, then the water shut off the following morning. Long story short, there were two numbers provided - one turned out to be a wrong number, the other was the Vacasa guest services line. I talked to two different people, one when we initially lost power and another the next morning. I was informed by morning person that the night person didn't log ANYTHING from the 30 minute call, and the morning person also told us that, after I requested a refund so we could take my child and aging parents elsewhere, there was nothing they could do regardless if the power came back on, because they don't offer refunds after the start of the trip. I'm out of characters, but I steadfastly refuse to stay at another Vacasa-managed property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view on secluded side of Mount Desert Island
Vacasa Compass Rose Five star review Share the love Hi Julie, Thanks so much for reviewing your stay at Compass Rose. If you have a moment, please consider sharing your positive experience on Google. We'd greatly appreciate it! For your convenience, here's your review from Vacasa.com Great view on secluded side Spacious home with beautiful view of lake, sunsets and stars at night. Bring all the food you need cause hannaford grocery is about 30 minutes away in bar harbor. No pizza delivery either but can order and pick up about 20 minutes away. We found the king and queen beds to be comfortable but not the twins. So nice to have 3 full baths! We had new iphones on different networks and mostly had 1 bar. Wifi is spotty for sure. With only 1 tv, that’s on the small side, families might find it a challenge if tv is important.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compass Rose
Overall the property was as advertised. Everything we needed i.e. kitchen dishes, pans, towels, etc was available. The evening sunsets on the deck were fabulous. If I had a suggestion I would say it may be time to upgrade the “sitting” furniture. Might also add a TV in the lower level. Guests should also know you are definitely in the “sticks” which was fine by us. Not all may be comfortable with that. Internet/wifi was spotty which we knew going in. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Epic Sunset in a Rustic Setting
This home was spacious and located right on the bay! The sunsets were unmatched and the little rock beach on the property was a hit with kids large and small. Be warned that the wifi might as well be non-existent and it's rustic - so don't expect much cell service either. But if you want to unplug and soak up some water views, this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Denis B.

10/10 Excellent

Mekalynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place with amazing views
This home was amazing! By far the best vrbo I’ve stayed in. The views are gorgeous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

kelly r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Disappointing
When they say quiet side of island - they mean it! You will not be running to the store to get milk, it is a 20 min drive away. The place can certainly host a crowd of people. The view is very nice. It has a well stocked kitchen and the place was clean but... it is a mismatch of furniture (the couches upstairs could be cleaned), the four twin beds had mattresses that were so old (you could almost be sitting on the floor), there was only one ceiling fan in the living room and a portable fan in the master - it was so hot (some of the windows did not have screens), there was barely any gas in the canister for the BBQ (they said to call them to replace it but hard to do when you are in the middle of cooking dinner at 7 p.m.), also the yard was overgrown - no easy way to the cove except through weeds (which there are ticks!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lashelle C.

Lovely Mt Desert stay
We really enjoyed staying at the Compass Rose. The house was lovely, the kitchen well stocked and the views of the water were gorgeous. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the small private beach to watch the sunset. We had a group of 7 ranging from 9-75 and everyone was very comfortable. As mentioned in the other reviews, the wifi is basically non-existent and the cell service very spotty. But we did not mind as we were enjoying the time being offline in Acadia. There is no AC but with Maine’s mild weather and the fans we were never uncomfortable. There are not curtains on every bedroom window so if you are sensitive to a bright room in the morning choose your room wisely. Overall, we would absolutely recommend and would stay there again!!! Such a peaceful and beautiful space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, absolutely no internet or cell connection
The house location is in a quiet area on the west side of Mount Desert Island. It is about a 25-minute drive to Bar Harbor but some of the smaller towns like Tremont and Southwest Harbor are quite close. We liked the quiet and privacy. The kitchen was very well-stocked, which was much appreciated. We had a couple of significant issues: 1) When we arrived, the internet service was completely out. The property manager, Vacasa, made only a token attempt to fix it, which failed. There is almost no cell service in this area either. It was very difficult or impossible to look up places to visit, etc. To navigate with Google maps, we just had to get in the car and start driving and eventually it would pick up. We didn't expect to stream movies, we just needed to be able to do some travel research and we could not. Vacasa offered us a tiny refund for this inconvenience. 1a) When Vacasa came to try to fix this, they somehow changed our door code. We had to call them to get a new door code assigned. 2) While you probably can't expect air conditioning, you should be aware that the upper level of this house gets very hot during the day if it is hot outside. We did travel during an unusual heat wave. They provided a single box fan. The lower level did stay cool all the time. 3) As of our stay, there were no curtains in the master bedroom (the deck is right in front of this window) or in the ground floor bathrooms. This seems like an easy fix for privacy and to keep the sun out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Lovely if you want quiet surroundings and a beautiful view. Groceries and activities are far. Would have been a real plus if the house had a kayak or paddle board.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great locaation
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N., Spring Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Everything in the house was just as described. The location is wonderful. Beautiful views of the ocean and islands from the deck. The house is on the less busy side of Mount Desert, and it’s very quiet and peaceful, while still being very close to all the Acadia attractions, restaurants and grocery stores. We had a great week with lots of hiking, seafood, and beautiful scenery. The one thing that could have made the stay better would be blinds or shades in some of the bedrooms. The master in particular had no shades on the windows or sliding door. This created privacy issues, and was unpleasant when the sun is rising just after 5 am. Other than that, the house is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, very enjoyable!
Our family of 8 ranging in age from 70 to 7 all very much enjoyed our stay. The house was meticulously clean. All paper products and toiletries were supplied. We appreciated that there was no automobile noise and very limited boat noise. The sunsets, seen through the trees were gorgeous. We spent a lot of time on the lovely deck. An A+ vacation for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich O., Voorheesville, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views !!
Our stay at this home was wonderful. The house is clean and spacious. The decks looking directly at the water are absolutely beautiful. Such a peaceful and tranquil location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

Quiet & beautiful!
The house was immaculate, comfortable and spacious. We loved how quiet it was on this part of the island, and the harbor was absolutely gorgeous. Loved sitting on the deck!
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8/10 Good

Keith Q.

Comfortable stay with dramatic views
A very nice home in a magnificent location. the home was well laid out and kitchen was well stocked. Master bedroom was very comfortable with plenty of towels and bedding throughout.That said, furniture was a bit tired and downstairs beds "well used". The downstairs oven went into a fault code resulting in a beeping warning when we tried to use it and when we consulted the manual, the same code had been circled by someone, indicating that this had been a recurring issue. Otherwise, our group had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Great place to stay
The house was large enough for eight adults to spread out and was furnished nicely. Watching sunsets from the back deck was amazing. Whoever uses the master bedroom should be aware that there are NO curtains or blinds on the double glass doors leading to the large back deck, hence no privacy from anyone on that side of the deck. We asked our companions to please not go to that area. We all had a great stay here and would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian B.

The best view!
Spacious home with wonderful views from ever room. The house was excellently stocked and very comfortable. Met every need. Loved the private location and little “beach” at the end of the path.