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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83968 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Seal Cove, ME
  • Place, Seal Cove Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seal Cove

This vacation home is located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Seal Cove Pond and within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Seal Cove Pond - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 26 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬18 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

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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Seal Cove, close to Long Pond, Echo Lake Beach, and Seal Cove Pond. Acadia National Park is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Is there parking available at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as tennis and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 13.5 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

Yes, every house at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis comes with a patio and some offer beach views.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very comfortable. Loved the location on the water. Kitchen was stocked well. The sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cinda D., Ormond Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote location but great clean space and beautiful water views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love love love! Great view. Large, clean home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatachalam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and Beautiful!

This property was perfect for our group. We were a family of four plus one girlfriend. The “kids” had the lower level and we had the upper. Pictures of the property were accurate and current and the home was as spacious as it looked. We enjoyed the large, well equipped kitchen with great views of the cove. The lower level was perfect for cooking our lobsters and also watching the Pacers in the NBA Eastern Conference finals - go Pacers! Location was great. While there was a bit of a drive to some of our activities it was never more than 30-40 minutes. We enjoyed two “quiet side” restaurants - the Next Level Sports Lounge and the Harbor Table. We also found a couple of great birding spots and hiked a great trail to a fire tower. So, we didn’t have to leave the quiet side to enjoy ourselves but we did venture over to Bar Harbor for a Puffin Cruise and some great food as well as a hike up Penobscot mountain. We ventured down to shore several times and on the last day for a quick “polar bear” plunge. LOL. Overall, the house was a great place to use as our home base but also to enjoy as a destination. There is a tennis court (rackets and balls in the house) but would have enjoyed having access to pickle ball equipment instead of tennis. Would recommend this house to all, especially older family groups!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mekalynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

6/10 Okay

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Side

Lovely peaceful waterfront cottage on the Quiet Side.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seal cove visit

Good trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Great stay! Amazing views. East to get to a variety of locations on mdi.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Great locaation

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N., Spring Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B., Loudon, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, big house, terrible internet

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house. We had a large family there and found there to be plenty of spaces to spend time as a big group and for individuals to get away if they needed. The upstairs kitchen was big enough to accommodate several people cooking at once and the couches in the upstairs living room also fit all of us. The view was incredible and it was fairly easy to walk down an overgrown trail to get to the water. We really enjoyed being away from the crowds. The house was also bright and the deck was great and we all enjoyed spending time out there. The bedrooms were mostly as described, although one of the bedrooms listed as a queen bed was a full. The kitchen table also didn't really fit all 8 of us. Another small complaint was that there weren't really any extra towels, soaps, or shampoos to be found. Our only significant issue was the internet. The cell phone service was bad for all of us (we used several different carriers in the group) and thus had to rely on the wi-fi. The signal was okay at best even sitting next to the router and non-existent in several areas of the house. It also went out for hours at a time on several occasions. As a group, we felt that the spotty internet should have been made clear in the listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Vincenza L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia nature

Lovely home, very spacious with beautiful views. Centrally located and easy drive to Acadia National Park, scenic areas and nice restaurants. The balcony is lovely but the dock is not accessible and there’s not an easy or cleared path down to the water. Would have been nice to be able to go down and sit by the beach. Overall, a very comfortable, clean and well-stocked home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021