Have it all! Your private beach, restful retreat, 2 miles from Acadia Natl Park

There is no place on Earth like the solitude of the Maine coast. Come find your slice of serenity along the iconic rocky shoreline at Shellseekers Cottage. Privately located on its own stretch of beachfront in beautiful Mount Desert Island, and only minutes away from downtown village shops of Bar Harbor, this beach house offers an escape like no other. Take in that cool ocean air from your secluded deck overlooking Frenchman's Bay and the granite summits of Schoodic Mountain in the distance. For beach lovers, take a stroll down the woodland path from your back door, and descend the staircase to explore the quiet rocky beach, home to sea caves and rock sculptures. The ocean has been the artist here.

"Shellseekers" gets its name from the bountiful treasures that flow in and out with the tides. Because this stretch of shoreline has no public access, the sand dollars, sea glass and shells are plentiful at low tide. This is an ecologically rich and unique coastline at your fingertips, offering solitude, seabirds, and the occasional sailboat. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the series of trails that wind down, from the ocean views through the mossy woods. An enchanted forest can be discovered, and added to from the treasures you find on the beach below.

Some of the best sea kayaking can be enjoyed a few miles away at Hadley Point Beach, offering public boat access, and also known for catching an amazing sunset. Acadia National Park, which is MDI's crown jewel, is right at your fingertips. The park entrance is 2 miles from your front door. If you plan to access the park by car, you can hop on to the famous Loop Road there. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, you will enjoy the miles of coastal walks, mountain hikes, and carriage road biking and walking all in close proximity. If the refreshing ocean dip out your back door on your own beach isn't enough, don't forget to check out the many swim and/or paddle spots in the tranquil lakes and waterways the island has to offer. When you are done adventuring, step into one of the 80 locally owned restaurants, pubs and shops nearby. All the excitement and buzz of downtown Bar Harbor is 4 miles from home. Easy to dive in, and easy to escape back to your quiet refuge.

Let Shellseekers Cottage be your home away from home. It offers 3 bedrooms accommodating up to 7 guests, a fully equipped kitchen and dining room, and a large living room overlooking the ocean, all with a traditional coastal Maine decor. The private suite attached to the main house offers you a king-sized bed, bathroom, separate seating area and some dining amenities for when you might want your own space. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed with views looking out to Frenchman's Bay and Schoodic Mountain, also with an attached full bathroom. The third bedroom at the other end of the home has a full-sized bed and a twin size bed, for multiple options.