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

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Norumbega Mtn Yurt - this spacious 700 sq ft yurt comfortably sleeps up to 6 ppl

A view of the sleeping loft from the entry way

Furnished kitchen with table seating for 6 and bar seating for 2

Kitchen furnished with fridge, dishwasher, oven/stove and basic cooking material

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6706 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Echo Lake Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪20 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Yurt Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yurt Loft

1 Queen Bed

Yurt Sleeper Sofa (Queen Sized)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Karen Roper

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Families welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Within Reason

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets allowed in Flying & Sargent Yurts

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For health & wellness this property is non-smoking

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Echo Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Beech Cliff Loop - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬7 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Gott's Store - ‬7 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.

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!?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Oct 25, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alina R.

Oct 23, 2024

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

AMAZING!

AMAZING! Is the only word that can summarize our stay. From booking to departing. The property exceeded everyone in my parties expectations! It was like our home away from home. If ever in the area again, we are staying at Acadia Yurts!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

Sep 28, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Sep 14, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Sep 7, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Aug 13, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Jul 30, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Jul 24, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Jul 15, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Jul 6, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

Jun 18, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Jun 3, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

May 28, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

May 27, 2024

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

Norumbega

Our stay was so much more than we anticipated glamming. It is definitely more of a hotel in the woods. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Oct 26, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Oct 23, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Kent W.

Oct 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Awesome Place to Stay!

The yurt felt warm and inviting for our fall getaway. The kitchen was adequately stocked with cookware and the couple of things we thought were missed were found available in the laundry barn.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo G.

Sep 12, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Aug 12, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

K D., Massachusetts

Jul 25, 2023

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

Luxury in the woods

Property was exactly as described. We had an incredible stay. I am not a "camper" so slightly nervous before arrival but this was honestly much larger and much more comfortable than the beach condo we usually rent. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Great experience

Great vacation, easy logistics, easy communication, peaceful, sauna is relaxing. Exactly what the listing states. Bring camping chairs for outdoor time at the yurt. Deer every day, eagles, & turkey. Plan on returning. No tv was wonderful. Very clean, bathroom is spacious with solid water pressure. Kitchen perfect. Grocery store around the corner. Coffee shop at the corner is a must. A++

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke H., New Jersey

Jul 4, 2023

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

I am now a yurt-er

Never again will I sleep on the ground. From now on - only yurts. What an amazing facility!! All of the comforts of home coupled with the joys of the outdoors. We were amazed at how identical the yurt is to the pictures. Amazing facility and we are planning our return already!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Finksburg, MD

Jun 20, 2023

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

Awesome Place

Fantastic Yurt, great experience....everything is as represented. Will return

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Jun 7, 2023

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

Amazing stay at Acadia Yurts

After looking at other glamping experiences and VRBO properties, we chose Acadia Yurts as it was the perfect combination of both options. We loved being on the quite side of the island, and the smaller, more intimate feel of the property. Karen and Aaron were very responsive to questions, and our stay at the yurt went perfectly. We stayed in the larger yurt (for a family of four) - our kids loved having their own space upstairs although it was not really necessary - there is a lot of room in those yurts! Access to laundry and community items was a huge plus. Thank you to Acadia Yurts for an amazing stay on MDI!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

May 31, 2023

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

First- time “Yurtee”

Amazing stay at Acadia Yurts. If you are looking for the quiet relaxation of camping, but want a bit of “glamping” instead- consider staying here. Very clean, quiet, quaint and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will return. Enjoy the experience of touring the bustling area and return to the serenity of yurt living. We will return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Roper

Aaron is an Maine native. He was born and raised across the bridge in Trenton and grew up attending local Bar Harbor schools. He has worked in the restaurant industry for the past 15+ years beginning as a prep cook in high school then moving toward general manager. Aaron's favorite extracurricular activity is learning all he can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As often as he can, he trains locally and loves sharing this passion with others.

Karen is a transplant. Originally from Chicago she made her way to Maine in 2009 and fell in love immediately. In Acadia she enjoys hiking, trail running, yoga, and long walks on the carriage roads. Karen has been teaching yoga locally for over 6 years and now brings her practice to the Wellness Center (located on site at Acadia Yurts). Karen is also a licensed massage therapist and offers services onsite.

As a couple we have done quite a bit of traveling and through that we have narrowed down the particular way we like to travel. The biggest factor for us is having a furnished kitchen in order to prepare health minded foods to nourish our bodies and support all our outdoor activities. The idea for Acadia Yurts has been brewing for quite some time. Friends of ours live off the grid in a yurt and we greatly appreciate the rustic, romantic feel of the yurt but wanted some of the comforts of home- running water, heat, electricity. From there Acadia Yurts was born. We deeply hope you enjoy our home as much as we do!!

Why they chose this property

This property is a stones throw to Acadia National Park with hidden gems around every turn. Acadia Yurts is the most unique way to stay on MDI. We bring you local knowledge, passion for living mindfully and a desire to share our favorite place with you and your loved ones to create lasting memories.

What makes this property unique

- Completely unique dwelling
- Amenities of home including furnished kitchen, bathroom, heat, and furnished living spaces
- Proximity to Acadia National Park
- Located on quiet side of MDI to assist you in slowing down and reconnecting to yourself and loved ones

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Yurt Bedroom

Yurt Loft

Yurt Sleeper Sofa (Queen Sized)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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