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Acadia Yurts offers a unique retreat on Mount Desert Island, surrounded by Acadia National Park. Stay in one of the colorful yurts or tiny houses and enjoy access to a wellness center with yoga, an infrared sauna, and a flotation tank.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 666 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Big-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 #790510 (Dorr 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

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Unit size: 706 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Southwest Harbor is home to this cottage. 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Southwest Harbor travel guide
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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park
    Acadia National Park
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Long Pond
    Long Pond
    5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Echo Lake Beach
    6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Flying Mountain Trailhead
    7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Shell
    12 min drive
  • Archie’s Lobster
    8 min drive
  • Milagro's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Little Notch Bakery
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great… perfect setting and great family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The location was perfect. Not too far from most of Acadia's attractions. Check in and check out were very easy. Loved this yurt!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Fabulous Stay

The property was very clean, comfy and beautiful inside. We will absolutely stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Perfect Place to Stay

The yurt was extremely welcoming, peaceful, clean, relaxing, and all around amazing. The hosts were very helpful and responsive with any questions that we had. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great spot! It was on the quieter side of the island which was really nice. The hosts thought about everything, even had a stool for our little kiddo to use to be able to reach the sink. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Yurt

The yurt was perfect for our trip to Acadia. Very comfortable and clean. Easy access to the park and surrounding areas. Lots of thoughtful details in the yurt. Staff was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

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

Great stay on the quiet side of MDI

We had a great stay at Acadia Yurts! Kids enjoyed the loft and parents enjoyed the space of the larger yurt. Karen and Aaron are great hosts; always responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great experience near Acadia National Park!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

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

Great vacation!

Our yurt was a great home base for our family to explore Acadia and MDI! It had everything we needed and we appreciated the amenities after long days spent exploring the park. Aaron and a Karen were great hosts and everything was as advertised. We definitely look forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Perfect Acadia Location

The yurt, in addition to just being fun, was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The location was 30 minutes or less to everything on Mount Desert Island, but much quieter than the east side. Can't recommend enough and will certainly be back next time we're visiting Acadia!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Excellent lodging- would book again in a heartbeat!

Yurt felt like a cozy luxe home for the week. Spotless, roomy, everything you need for your Maine adventure week. Slept 4 of us comfortably with room for cooking simple dinners, playing board games, lounging. We have absolutely no complaints- its perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Stop looking and stay here

By far the most perfect spot to stay in Acadia. The balance between nature and convenience is perfect. Incredibly well maintained and clean. 10/10 we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

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

Glamping

Nice quiet spot in the woods and well appointed yurt. A few of our group also used the Wellness Center and very much enjoyed the services. We would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Magical and cozy

We just loved this adorable little yurt village. A magical little paradise separate from the hustle and bustle of the more heavily populated parts of the area. Perfect location with close access to some of the best parts of Acadia. Already recommending it to our friends. We loved every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo G.

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

Yurts are amazing!

We experienced glamping for the first time and are sold! Comfortably close to nature is a perfect description. Great location. The wellness center was a wonderful fringe benefit. We took two yoga classes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Very memorable!

This was my family's first time staying in a yurt, and we were very happy with our experience. Karen and Aaron designed the entire place with an eye toward comfort and convenience. The kitchen was equipped with every accessory we could want. I also appreciated the board games we were able to borrow from the Red Barn. My husband enjoyed the flotation session in the Wellness Center, too. I highly recommend Acadia Yurts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Fantastic!

Perfect glamping experience on the edge of Acadia National Park. Responsive and knowledgeable hosts. Amazing yurt! I'd give it 6 stars, but 5 is the limit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Amazing week at Acadia Yurts

Love Acadia Yurts! Glamping at its finest. The size of the yurt was amazing for a family of 4 adults. We could spread out and take space as needed. The grill outside was a nice added feature. Communication with the owners was great and we felt so welcomed. Great base camp for hiking, eating lobster and enjoying the hidden gems of MDI. Thank you for a perfect stay. Will stay again very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Magical Stay

We stayed at Acadia Yurts in July '25 in the Norumbega Mtn Yurt. The location in the woods was beautiful. So quiet out there with only very quiet camping for Acadia employees across the street. Within a reasonable distance to main attractions and Bar Harbor but far enough to enjoy being away from the fray. The yurt itself was perfect and very comfortable for cooking and relaxing. All the amenities you could need. And almost anything else you could need is found across the street in the community barn which you can sign-out for use. Everyone was respectful and friendly. We enjoyed using the community fire pit one night for some smores!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Wonderful Experience

We would highly recommend staying at Acadia Yurts when visiting Bar Harbor/Acadia. The property was exactly as described and pictured. The Yurt had everything we needed to make our stay cozy. We visited in October and although the nights were chilly the heaters were phenomenal and we were completely comfortable throughout our stay. Aaron and Karen are excellent hosts - checking in on us, making sure we had everything we needed and sending prompt updates regarding the property. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Wonderful Experience

The property was exactly as described, but was more spacious than I was actually expecting. I had never been to Acadia before and when I was unable to get a park pass at one of the service locations (off season) I was able to purchase it online and the owners were nice enough to print me a copy to display on my car dashboard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Awesome and unique place to stay!

We absolutely loved the yurt. It was so clean and had everything! The french press was a nice surprise and it was the best coffee we ever had! The owners were very quick to respond to texts. While hiking on a mountain, I texted them to leave some quarters in our yurt so i could catch up on some laundry. I also purchased a some of their coffee as a surprise for my family and they hid it in a bag and put it in a special place for me :) Looooved everything about this place! Thanks Karen and Aaron.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Very comfortable, quiet, and private stay in Acadia

I stayed in the Norembega Acadia Yurt with a party of 4 (including myself) and it was very comfortable and spacious. There was lots of attention to detail: eye masks, dehumidifier, towels, fans, luggage racks, mini salt/pepper shakers, high quality pots/pans, small food storage containers provided. We really appreciated the shower's water pressure and speedy temperature changing mechanism. When checking out, leave lots of time for the check-out procedures. I had never stayed in a place before that asked us to not only run the dishwasher, but also dry and replace the dishes. I wished we did not have to do this extra chore. We also wish the bedroom closet area had more light as it was difficult to see our stuff. Nevertheless, I would still recommend this yurt and would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always such an amazing experience and such a well kept property! Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing yurt and responsive and generous hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yui U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended for a family that doesn’t have camping gears but wants to enjoy camping experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025