SeaCat's Rest looks toward the Maine shore through thirty feet of windows, and comprises the private ground level of a large two family home. Step outside and you will be 100 feet from the great North Atlantic with views toward Cadillac Mountain and Acadia National Park. Dig clams on the shore or kayak in the pristine waters between short trips to Bar Harbor or the Park's many attractions. Walk up to our local pond for a refreshing swim or check out Lamoine State Park one mile away. Settle in for the night with all the comforts of home with our full modern granite kitchen and entertainment center. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, the other has a full sized bed.

By making a half hour hop to Lamoine from Acadia National Park many advantages can be found. Prices are lower, beaches and trails are less crowded and you will not need to sacrifice any bit of the downeast experience. You could even kayak one mile to the island or drive 8 miles and hop onto the free 'Island Explorer' bus to avoid crowded island driving altogether. Our breezy location just about guarantees pleasant and bug free picnics or clambakes. Our 1/4 mile gravel driveway removes us from summer traffic noises. Come and see what SeaCat's Rest has to offer!

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September-The Other August!: Here on the downeast coast of Maine September is slow to yield to the cooling Canadian winds and we often have a full month of sun and warmth after most tourists have gone. This is the season of ripening apples, cranberries waiting to be gathered and the first hints of fall color. Prices are marked down--including ours, but few seasonal restaurants or shops are ready to close for the year. Come for the first week for Bangor's Paul Bunyan Bluegrass Music Festival  or  Southwest Harbor's Acadia Music Festival

Stay until the middle of the month for the 

Mt. Desert Island Garlic Festival. The Common Ground Country Fair is a bit of a drive (65 miles) but you can't find a finer celebration of organic food and sustainable living.  Stay until the first Saturday in October for Southwest Harbor's Oktoberfest where dozens of local microbrewed beers are offered. Find out what locals do when the tourists leave!

A Few Guest Comments: We are into our third year of service and have received universally positive comments from our guests. We have a guest book and we quote some comments below. We didn't ask permission to divulge names so we must offer these without. Bracketed items contain text altered to preserve anonymity.

Bruce and Kathleen, Our stay was wonderful, as where the accommodations. However, I believe I left the charger for our toothbrush on the counter near the dish drainer. If you would be kind enough to send it to us I'll be glad to pay the shipping you incur. Thanks for everything, the mint tea, being the perfect host, and whatever I forgot to mention. [R and J]

I took this pic pathtocottagesmall.jpg yesterday to send to friends in Texas who will probably all now be calling you for reservations. This was so lovely we thought you would enjoy! [L. P.]

Wow!! What a beautiful place you have. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of time we spent at your Sea Cat apartment. We took the girls down to the waters edge and they just could not believe it was the ocean. They were able to see the shore at high tide one day and low tide the next so that was a lesson in tides they don’t get to see too often. The sail boat tied up to the shore also added to the mystique of the moment as they explored the rocky shoreline.... Tami, she just inhaled the whole place and the wonderful view....The apartment was very, very comfortable and the beds were great. ..We had a great time while we were there and want to thank you so much for letting us stay. It was super. [D. M.]

Thank you so much for a wonderful time! The rates were extremely reasonable for the spacious and elegant accommodations. We felt just like family! [B. H.]

"Sea Cats' Rest is wonderful! Very spacious and beautifully decorated. The view is spectacular. Very convenienty located -- right on the coast, and a short drive to Acadia National Park. We loved our stay at Sea Cats' Rest. Digging for clams, exploring the rocky coast, enjoying the solitude, spending time at Acadia...We highly recommend Sea Cats' Rest!"[S.W]



  Rates:

We rent SeaCat's Rest by the week for $690 from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in June and the first Saturday after Labor Day to the last Saturday in October.  Between these two times the rate is $790. After the end of October to the first of May our rates are $600/wk. We also rent by the night for $105, $115 and $90 respectively, with a 4 night minimum. In addition, the state of Maine charges a 7% sales tax. We do not charge a cleaning fee or security deposit.This is a non-smoking, no pets accommodation.

Payments in excess of required amount will be returned and not deposited. This is because we have been scammed recently (read about it here). We also rent for a whole month for less (email us at seacatsrest@gmail.com).

Availability:

Red dates are booked by others. Please feel free to email us with any questions.

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There are many things to do in the area. If you want, you can find the most remote trails and waterways or stimulating cultural events hearkening back to when downeast Maine was the playground of the Eastern elite.The Grand in Ellsworth has theatrical productions, live music and movies all year long. The Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor is another nonprofit of the same type. During the early summer Bar Harbor Brass Week gives several performances of their amazingly talented high school and college students culminating in a 4th of July (or thereabouts) performance at the Bar Harbor Village Green bandstand. Acadia Repertory Theater has many delightful productions through the summer, including regular children's shows in Somesville. While we're talking about theater and children, we can't forget Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater, where kids of all ages get to go on a boat to see Ed bring up the coolest, slimiest stuff from way down below. If you can't get your kids to see Ed, check out Southwest Harbor's Oceanarium. And then there's the biggest of all creature thrills, whale watching. If you're itching to get closer to the water, consider renting a kayak, with or without the guided tour. For the best guided tour, talk to Steve at Aquaterra-Adventures.com at 207-288-0007 or 1-877-386-4124.  Another inexpensive way to see the sea is to take a mail boat trip. Call Cranberry Isles Mail Boat Ferry Service (Northeast Harbor. 207/244-3575) for a schedule or try the Bar Harbor Ferry for a great way to see the other chunk of Acadia N.P. on the Schoodic Penninsula. For both of these trips, bring your bike. If you need to rent one, there's Bar Harbor Bike and Acadia Bike. If you want to stay close to home, walk or kayak up the shore to the Old Point midden pile where Native Americans camped to gather clams and to see the colorful starfish at low tide. Another must-see is the phosphorescent phytoplankton at night. Each dip of your paddle is a light show in the water. I'll keep adding to this list as more things occur to me. For the time being, this should get you started. Bruce

 

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