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

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden floor and white railings.
A calm lake with boats, a rocky shoreline, and a forested hill in the background.
An aerial view of a large white house with a grey roof, surrounded by dense forest.
Interior
A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3968 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seal Cove, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seal Cove

With a stay at this vacation home in Seal Cove, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Seal Cove Pond. .This vacation home is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Long Pond - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬17 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.

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

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 The 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
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

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, 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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Beautiful peaceful and quiet spot with all the amenities

The deck overlooking the cove was lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable. Loved the location on the water. Kitchen was stocked well. The sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Remote location but great clean space and beautiful water views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love love love! Great view. Large, clean home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views, gorgeous sunsets, and very quiet location make this home great. We would stay at Compass Rose again because of that. It’s a bit dated, but has everything you need and has plenty of comfortable couches. We covered all of Mount Desert Island from Seal Cove with everything just 15-30 minutes away. Perfect for our family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Great stay!

We had a great stay at the Compass Rose! The views were amazing and the house was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Fall Trip to Acadia

Location is quite and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seal cove visit

Good trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great locaation

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape!

We had a wonderful stay at this property - it felt like a perfect retreat (with beautiful water views) but still close to attractions like Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Radek K.

Great location, awesome family getaway!

House is beautiful, well equipped, very spacious, waterfront, beautiful views of sunset from deck or living room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia & Bar Harbor Summer Vacation

We spent a week at Seal Cove and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was in terrific condition and very clean. The location on the west side of the island was perfect for us, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had a wonderful stay at compass rose. The large deck overlooking the water and secluded, peaceful location were the best parts. We spent the days exploring Acadia national park and looked to returning in the evening to relax on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

House was very clean, neat and comfortable with lots of room.

The roominess, cleanliness and how it had everything needed for a great stay are its assets along with a beautiful view in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich O.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Great House!

The house is absolutely beautiful, clean and has a fantastic layout. The location is super quiet and private. Booking was super easy and communication and updates were very timely and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with Friends

Very spacious and comfortable home. Well stocked with plates, pans, silverware etc Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House at a Beautiful Location

We had an awesome stay at this beautiful home on Seal Cove. While the pictures looked great when we booked the house, we were incredibly pleased to find the actual home and location were so much better in person! If you're looking for a clean, modern, spacious home at a location with breathtaking views, then this listing completely fits those requirements. We highly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

Fantastic

Very comfortable! Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019