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Consider a stay at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis and take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

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About the area

Located in Seal Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Seal Cove travel guide
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Seal Cove, ME

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse on a rocky hill with a forested background.
    Acadia National Park
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • A stone structure surrounded by trees.
    Long Pond
    7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Seal Cove Pond
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Acadia Repertory Theater
    10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum
    13 min drive - 9.0 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
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound
    15 min drive
  • Archie’s Lobster
    14 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.

How much is parking at Comfortable bayfront home with beautiful views, large deck & on-site tennis?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Seal Cove Pond and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acadia National Park and Long Pond. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome. Do note though that there is no air conditioning. However, the bay breeze and ton of windows definitely keeps it comfortable. The view is incredible. I definitely hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice home that is very spacious

I rated this house good because it met expectations. It's a large house with a nice view. Clean and well equipped. It's off the beaten path a little which was fine but you end up driving to get to everything you need in the middle of the island or to Bar Harbor.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful peaceful and quiet spot with all the amenities

The deck overlooking the cove was lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Trip to Acadia

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great locaation

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seal cove visit

Good trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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