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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwest Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Echo Lake Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 132 reviews
Yurt Glamping on the Quiet-side of Acadia National Park!

About the area

Southwest Harbor

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Southwest Harbor, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum. .This cottage is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 31 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vacationland Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬8 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.

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 House) ALL LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY:

VRBO Listing #663097 (Cadillac Mtn Yurt)
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 #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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

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

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room 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

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

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!

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
Note from host: Within Reason
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 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Glamping at Acadia Yurts!
Glamping on the Quiet side of Acadia National Park!
Bringing Acadia Visitors Comfortably Close To Nature
Social Distance in Style! Yurt Glamping Near Acadia Cottage

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M L.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay at Acadia Yurts. The yurt was comfortable and the property was quiet and in a perfect location for enjoying the park. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B., Chadds Ford

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first time in a yurt and we loved it! The property is so well maintained and we had all the essentials we needed. It's an added bonus to have the wellness center on site and be able to book a "float", sauna or yoga class. We had so much fun exploring the area and coming back to the yurt to enjoy dinner on the grill or stove and relax outdoors. We plan to return! (Check in was simple, communication excellent, wi-fi worked great and kitchen was simple and had what was needed.)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aaron and Karen have clearly spent so much time curating the perfect experience for their guests. The location and vibe felt like camping but nothing else about our stay felt like we were “roughing it.” Our yurt was more spacious than any hotel room, linens and facilities were clean, fresh, and comfortable. The yoga class we enjoyed was an amazing start to our week and we wish we had carved out more time for a massage or float in the sensory deprivation tank.While Acadia Yurts are a bit of a drive from the hikes and bike rides we had planned, we enjoyed the quiet and peaceful location away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. Aaron and Karen were such present and welcoming hosts. Our time at their yurts was incredible and we strongly recommend a stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Yurt in the midst of the trees

We stayed just over a week and really enjoyed all of it. The facility and property in general weee great; our hosts made everything easy and prepared the Yurt beautifully. We had not stayed in one before, but were very pleasantly surprised. They even provided eye covers and earplugs if you wanted to use them. I did not use them, but I thought it evidence of the attention to detail. You should try it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Loved the yurt and being further away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. Everything was clean, organized, and thoughtful. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time staying here and we love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

This was a great, easy way to experience camping in Acadia. The place was clean, comfortable, and lots of fun. It had every creature comfort you would expect. We had a wonderful time in a quiet, beautiful setting. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on the quiet side

My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!The grounds were lovely. The yurt was gorgeous, fully stocked and so cozy on even the rainiest of nights. The community room with laundry and games to share was a great added bonus. We didnt have time to use the wellness center, but look foward to returning and trying out the sauna. We much preferred being on this side of MDI. Quiet and secluded, but close enough to everything. Thank you for making our visit and our anniversary so special.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

j B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing communication

They kept in contact and answered every question. Immaculately clean and comfortable. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdoor Retreat

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Acadia Yurts! It was the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and glamping. Would HIGHLY recommend to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home away from home!

The yurt was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for cooking meals. The laundry shed had an abundance of games and books and other extras to check out and share (like camp chairs to view the sunrise on Cadillac Mtn.) The location was close enough to other restaurants, shops, etc. but remote enough to be away from traffic. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just book it already!

10/10 would recommend any day, any time. What a gem of a place to stay. Clean, comfortable, well equipped, great quiet location... the list goes on. Fantastic 'base camp' from which to partake in all that MDI has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family Vaca!

Acadia Yurts is just what we needed to reset and relax before the business of the school year begins! This simple way of living in the most quaint town in Maine with water and mountains 5 minutes away had everything we needed. Karen and Aaron have quite the operation going and have inspired us to downsize in our own home and enjoy the little things more! The yurt was larger than expected and had all the amenities we could ask for, even beach towels! I cannot say enough amazing things about this magical spot in the woods. We will be back and am already recommending to friends! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

mathew d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice experience.

Excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy glamping

We enjoyed the yurt and its location a great deal. Karen greeted us in person, and Aaron and Karen take good care of the properties and guests. The yurt has all the necessities and the decor is simple and elegant; everything was comfortable and convenient. Being in the woods in a cabin-like yurt fit right into the spirit of our hiking vacation. The location was perfect for us. We liked staying in Southwest Harbor with its small downtown. It had a handful of wonderful local restaurants and shops, away from the heavily commercialized Bar Harbor area. Conveniently, there was a grocery store just over 5 min away, and several feet outside of the yurts, you step onto roads going through the woods of Acadia Park. I enjoyed going on morning runs there a few times. Some of the hikes we went on were only a few minutes’ drive from the yurts. We would go back in a heartbeat to the area and to Acadia Yurts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yes for Yurt

We were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful out yurt and the property were. Anything we needed was there. Comfortable beds and bedding, hot water and good water pressure, a community fire pit, chairs and picnic tables for morning coffee, games and cards- it was a perfect way to be comfortable in nature. We will stay again the next time we visit Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base

We loved our stay at Acadia Yurts! It was the most ideal spot for all the places we wanted to visit. A easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor and also very close to the quieter side of Acadia. The other reviews are true- the shower is amazing after a long day out hiking! We are already trying to get family to go and stay. Highly recommend just booking it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Oasis in Southwest Harbor

We absolutely loved our time in the Dorr Mountain yurt. Incredibly spacious, stocked with all cooking needs, and thoughtful touches making the space super cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical home base for Acadia

We had the loveliest time staying in our yurt. The kids said it was the coolest place they have ever stayed. Such a magical vibe. So peaceful. Incredible sky views. It was a perfect home base for exploring Acadia and bar harbor!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

Central to so many things! Clean and comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mei C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dorr Mountain Yurt

Very nice, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great way to explore Acadia!

Overall amazing experience. Only way to make it better would be to have a lobster pot in each yurt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023