Exquisite apartment in historic antique- walk to beach!
Newly renovated and tastefully decorated second floor apartment in historic Seal Harbor Village. At the edge of Acadia National Park, you can walk to the nearby sand beach as well as hiking trails. This exquisite gem of an apartment will have you longing to return year after year. Please note from mid-May to mid-September, we only rent by the week, from Sunday to Sunday because our cleaning company is not available other days in high season.
SECOND FLOOR: Enter via stairs from the street into an open Living/Dining/Kitchen with soaring ceilings and full kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances. Dining table for four. Well appointed Living area with comfortable seating and smart TV. Queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, and next door a charming bedroom with two twin beds. Second full bathroom off the hall with tub and shower as well as washer dryer. Sleep sofa in LR.
OUTDOOR SPACES: Front balcony overlooking Main Street and back deck nestled in the treetops with glimpses of the water.
AMENITIES: AC, Heat, internet, Smart TV, off-street parking for one car, gas grill on back deck.
The Nest apartment was fabulous. It was updated, clean and cozy. It was the perfect place to relax after going out and exploring for the day. We would definitely stay here again.
Thanks for sharing your nest with us! We had a wonderful time. The nest was beautifully appointed and we lacked for nothing, just cozy and comfortable the whole time.
This was our second time staying at this property and it was just what I remembered, cozy, convenient, thoughtfully decorated, and so close to the beach. We're already planning to come back next year!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Nest. Nicely designed space, aesthetically pleasing, and so comfortable. The location was convenient for excursions to beach and Acadia hikes, and fun to hang out at the Nest on our one rainy day.Really appreciated the host, Karenâs, flexibility with our booking. Overall, we were sad to leave at the end of the week, yet we made some of our happiest family memories and so thankful for the opportunity to stay here. Highly recommend.
This was the best vacation rental we've had in Maine (we've tried many). The location was perfect -- walk to the beach, rent the bikes next door, many amazing hikes walking distance or within a 5 minute drive, and perfectly quiet at night. Everything in the apartment was clean, beautiful, nicely remodeled and comfortable. The deck in the back was lovely and shady without mosquitos (unless it was late at night). we've rented houses with lovely yard before that we couldn't use at all because mosquitos were out of control. we can't wait to return!
This was a great place to stay for a few nights while visiting Acadia. The apartment was clean, as-described, and well stocked. Check-in and check-out directions were very clear. We were very happy with our stay. Would recommend!
Beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay. It was also close to Acadia and all the harbors we wanted to visit. Had a wonderful time!
Loved the Nest! Really nice quiet location. Easy to get to Bar Harbor. Host was great and gave an excellent recommendation on for dinner. Apartment was clean and spacious
We enjoyed our stay at the beautiful and cozy nest. It is close to all the splendor of Acadia and the beach with easy access to restaurants and Bar Harbor.
Perfect location for exploring Acadia, or just relaxing!
This was our second stay at the Nest. It is truly a clean, comfortable, and convenient âhome away from homeâ located in Seal Harbor. Weâre looking forward to our third stay!
Excellent starting ingredients for a wonderful vacation!
This is our third time staying at the Nest. It is a wonderfully clean and comfortable base camp for our adventures around Acadia and Mount Desert Island. We certainly hope to come again soon!
The apartment had had every amenity you could want and was a wonderful place to explore Acadia from. The host was also wonderful to communicate with, and described the listing perfectly.
Beautiful and well-appointed apartment just a short walk to the beach and to The Naturalist's Notebook. Owner was great to work with, and I would highly recommend this place if you are heading to MDI!
This was probably the nicest vacation rental we have ever visited anywhere. Comfortable, tastefully and thoughtfully outfitted and decorated. Great feng shui. Location is perfect. Lots of great walking nearby, as well as an entrance to Acadia. Peaceful.
Very clean. Beautifully furnished. Host has thoughtfully provided anything you might need. Convenient location close to Acadia. Enjoyed the restaurant that is next door.
It was a perfect place to enjoy bar harbour and acadia park. Everything was beautiful and clean and so comfortable. I canât recommend the nest enough!
Karen and Matt Pierce are long term summer residents of the town of Mt. Desert. Matt's ancestral family has enjoyed Acadia since the 1870s and were instrumental in founding Acadia National Park. Our son and daughter-in-law co-own the building with us and run the Rusticator, a beautiful home design studio and decor shop on the first floor. We are in charge of the Nest. We are avid boaters and love to explore the wilderness. But we also love to read, play games and do puzzles when the weather isn't so great. We've set up the Nest so that our guests can have great access to the waterfront and the park, while enjoying a hot coffee and doing a crossword puzzle on the morning deck if they prefer.
The Nest is new, convenient and perfect for active recreation or quiet reflection. You can walk to the next-door restaurant or library, carry your kayak to the beach, bike the carriage roads of Acadia National Park or hike its mountains. Enjoy your coffee on the morning deck overlooking Main Street or sun bathe on the back deck in the afternoon. Grill your dinner and enjoy the sunset while listening to the ocean waves. Walk on the village green and sit on the bluff overlooking Seal Harbor. Get on a ferry and visit the Cranberry Islands, drive to Bar Harbor to shop, or work on our commercial speed internet while your loved ones have popovers at Jordan Pond house. All these opportunities are 10 minutes or less from the Nest. Or sleep in on our comfortable queen-size bed in our enhanced sound-proofed rooms. You'll love every minute!
The Nest is a unique property on Mt Desert Island. First, it is newly renovated and exquisitely designed for easy living. Built in 1880, the building was moved in 1910 to its current location. In 2019 and 2020, we completely restored the building from the studs out, so while the property retains the charm of the 1880s, it has every modern convenience, including a full kitchen, washer and dryer, commercial speed internet, heating and air conditioning with an en-suite master bedroom and lovely second bedroom with a private deck. In the past, the building at 10 Main St has been a marketplace, a social club and a vacation residence. Today, the Rusticator store on the first floor is a beautiful and eclectic design studio and the Nest is a stand-alone apartment. We've plenty of maps, books, games and TV so that you can plan your events while staying at the Nest. we hope that you enjoy our jewel of an apartment,.