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Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!

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Acadia Yurts offers a unique retreat amidst 5 acres of lovely wooded land, surrounded by Acadia National Park. Experience eco-friendly yurt living with amenities like infrared sauna and yoga on-site, as well as high-efficiency heat pumps for year-round comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!

IF THIS YURT IS FULLY BOOKED FOR YOUR DESIRED DATES, PLEASE TRY OUR OTHER YURT LISTINGS (or Tiny Houses) ALL LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY:

VRBO Listing #671843 (Flying Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #671844 (Sargent Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #671845 (Champlain Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #790508 (Beech Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #790510 (Dorr Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #971564 (Norumbega Mtn Yurt)
VRBO Listing #971565 (Beehive Tiny House)
VRBO Listing #1616882 (Precipice Tiny House)

Acadia Yurts offers visitors the most unique way to stay on Mount Desert Island. Seven fun, eco-friendly Yurts and two Tiny Houses will bring you as close to nature as camping, with all the amenities of home. Located on 5 acres of lovely wooded land, surrounded by Acadia National Park property, Acadia Yurts offer a peaceful retreat for your group (up to 4 guests per 24' Yurt, 6 guests for the 30' Yurt or 2 guests per Tiny House). Acadia Yurts is also ideal for large groups traveling with accommodations for up to 34 people on 1 site.

In addition to yurt or tiny house living, the Wellness Center at Acadia Yurts offers on-site yoga, an infrared sauna and a flotation tank, all available for extra charge. Prices available upon request.

A yurt is a tent-like circular fabric structure with a wood lattice frame that originated among the nomadic tribes in Asia. These permanent, colorful structures have thick canvas exterior walls that include reflective insulation and a high efficiency heat pump/AC unit so you can be comfortable during any season. Yurts are quickly becoming a new vacation experience that vacationers are enjoying throughout the US from cliff side views in California to ski lodges in Colorado. This is a memorable place to stay while enjoying the beauty of Acadia!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: For health & wellness this property is non-smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 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

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 452 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Guests will maintain peace and quiet, suitable to the location of the premises at ALL times, regardless of quiet hours.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets allowed in Flying & Sargent Yurts

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Families welcome!

Events

No events allowed
Within Reason

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For health & wellness this property is non-smoking

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Within Reason
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Glamping at Acadia Yurts!
Glamping on the Quietside of Acadia National Park
Bringing Acadia Visitors Comfortably Close To Nature
Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! Cottage

About the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Long Pond - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 11 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! located?

Located in the heart of Southwest Harbor, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week in an exquisite setting. Enjoyed exploring Acadia National Park and surrounding area. It was wonderful to return each evening to this delightful retreat space in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Excellent Retreat

Wonderful stay on the quiet side of MDI. Enjoyed Acadia and relaxing in the yurt after active days outside. Highly recommend, plan to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

Acadia Yurts

The yurts a very well kept and have all the amenities needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel B.

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

Fantastic property!

Great experience at Acadia Yurt. The yurt itself was very clean and well-appointed with a full kitchen. Lots of space and extra amenities including an on-property washer/dryer. Close to town and easy access to the island as well as Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Amazing!

Staying at Acadia Yurts is a wonderful experience! You feel submerged in nature but are conveniently located to explore all of MDI. The hosts were wonderful to work with. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mônica Koehler S.

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

Our first glamping was a huge success

The cabin was clean, very well organized and cozy. Aaron was very helpful and fast in his replies. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony p.

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

First time in a yurt

Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Amazing experience!

My partner and I spent our 5 year anniversary here and had an amazing experience. The yurt was wonderful, in great condition and had a wonderful working kitchen. The location is right by Southwest harbor. Couldn’t recommend any more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

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

Truly Awesome

We are NOT camping people. This property was so wonderful that we got the full benefits of camping, while still retaining all the comforts of home. We actually used the word “home” a lot told refer to our yurt. The other thing we kept noting throughout our stay was how “thoughtful” every detail was. This place is high quality and truly awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iara M., Lakeland FL

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

Exceeded our expectation

First time in a yurt. Can’t say enough good things. Hospitality was too notch. Peaceful retreat after day of hiking. Perfect, quiet location. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Highly Recommend

We loved staying at the yurts. It is a great location. We loved that it was on the quieter side of the island as last time we stayed right in Bar Harbor. We enjoyed our evening cooking out on the grill and drinking wine after long days of adventures biking and hiking! We also recommend the float tank and the infrared sauna. They were so relaxing and the ease of scheduling was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful experience

We go to Acadia every 5 or so years. It’s beautiful. This stay was by far our most unique. We had a group of multiple families and it was absolutely perfect. The yurts are comfortable, well stocked, and clean. The grounds are lovely. The owners were easy to reach and communication was excellent. I keep telling friends and family to consider this the next time they go to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

More than expected!

I gratefully came upon the Acadia Yurts on VRBO. Right away I fell in love -- seeing it in person was even more wonderful! It is in a comfy, cozy wooded area that provides a comfy, cozy stay. Karen & Aaron are wonderful hosts and their love and passion for this yurt village they have built definitely shows! I would HIGHLY recommend staying at the Acadia Yurts!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Amazing Yurt Experience

My husband and I stayed at Acadia Yurts and had the best time. Not only are the yurts fully stocked with anything you could need, they're really nicely decorated and the overall property is really peaceful and relaxing. It was a perfect balance for us between staying in nature, while having all the amenities like hot running water, full kitchen with fridge... We would recommend this experience to everyone, and we certainly would love to come back again in the future. Thanks again, Aaron and Karen!! :)

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Seriously Perfect!

Our family’s trip to explore Acadia was incredible and staying at Acadia Yurts was the most perfect way to do it! We’re a family of 4, including 2 teenage boys, but the yurt was plenty big for us. Yes, the kids shared the pull-out couch, but they didn’t complain about it (only about each other). The WiFi kept everyone happy as we wound down from our days of hiking. We did not miss having a tv at all. We had brought a camping fan, but never needed it- the temperature was always comfortable (even in July)! It was a beautiful, peaceful, wooded area and while we had neighbors in other yurts, they weren’t close enough to see, hear, or to be bothersome. While there are many attractions on the eastern side of the island, the quiet side was much more fitting for us. Less than a half hour drive to the touristy spots in Bar Harbor and only 5 minutes from Southwest Harbor’s shops, restaurants, grocery store, mini-golf, and more. Aaron and Karen were always prompt and friendly with communication and they have an amazing little oasis set up for visitors to enjoy! You will not be disappointed staying there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AlexandraSydney96

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

Magical and Cozy!

I just returned home from a week-long stay at Acadia Yurts and it was magical. It has been on my bucket list for years to both visit Acadia National Park and to stay in a yurt for the first time, so it was absolutely perfect! Got to tick both things off! The yurts are spacious, clean, cozy and well-maintained with everything you could need and more! A fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, steaming hot shower, super comfy queen bed, Wi-Fi, and a heat pump providing both heat and AC. Not a single detail overlooked. The thoughtful attention to detail that went into designing the yurts brought an extra layer of warmth and comfort. The location on the quiet side of the island was perfect. Only a 20-30 min drive from Acadia and Bar Harbor and everything I wanted to see and do. The best part was returning home each night after a full day of exploring Acadia because the adventure didn’t stop there! The adventure continues because the yurts are such a fun, cool, unique and almost otherworldly place to stay! All the magic of a little house nestled in the woods! Aaron and Karen were fantastic hosts! Literally the nicest people ever! I was so glad I had the chance to chat with them and get to know them a bit. They live right next door and are always happy to help if you ever should need anything or answer any questions you might have. They’ll always go above and beyond to make you feel at home and make sure you get the full experience! Would recommend to absolutely anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best managed property I have ever stayed at. Superb communication with Aaron and Karen. We cooked in every night and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The pots and pans and dishes and glassware were high quality and the kitchen was spotless.
A delightful spot to enjoy a cappuccino and a bowl of oatmeal!
What a wonderful feeling to walk into the Yurt. It was spacious, well appointed and so clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Fun. Relaxing. Easy. Private. Affordable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby M.

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

Anniversary trip turned into engagement moon!

Owners were very quick with communications and we were even able to extend our stay. Yurt was comfortable with all amenities within. Loved having private bath and kitchen. Felt like home for us. Centrally located to everything that we wanted to. We were able to visit the park and bar harbor everyday. Already planning on coming back and staying for our honeymoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Just Book It!

This was hands down one of the best vacations we’ve ever had! The views were absolutely stunning, and staying in the Yurt added such a unique and cozy touch to the entire experience. It’s perfectly located—close to everything we wanted to do, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and secluded from the hustle and bustle. The hosts were phenomenal—friendly, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to communicate with. We can’t recommend this stay enough and would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Coolest place we've ever stayed!

This by far one of the coolest places we've ever stayed! The yurt was charming, cozy, and had everything we needed to cook meals and sleep comfortably. The hosts really went the extra mile, providing sleep masks, earplugs, a communal area with items that could be checked out (like movies, coffee makers, bug spray, etc), extra blankets, suggestions for local activities, and more. Really, really well thought out and immaculately maintained property. Thank you so much Karen and Aaron! We absolutely can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C.

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

Beautiful, quiet forest retreat

We loved Acadia Yurts! Our yurt was clean and well-stocked. We were able to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. It was great being so close to the park, as we spent our days hiking. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, unique place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

We loved our stay!

The way the property was setup was absolutely perfect. Beautiful natural landscape setting. Peaceful and relaxing. The yurt was spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Birthday trip

We stayed at Acadia Yurts, celebrating my 61st Birthday. We were greeted with a celebratory Birthday sign and bubbles. Loved that extra, personal touch. The Yurt had everything we needed and more! It was so cozy, clean and comfortable! The location was perfect to explore Acadia. The owners were very responsive and quick to answer any questions we had. Definitely will be staying again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Beautiful Acadia

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024