For Families Who Crave Exploration
Just minutes from Acadia’s trails, carriage roads, and coastal views, Acadia Evergreen Retreat offers families and explorers a peaceful home base for meaningful time together. Here, busy routines are replaced with fresh ocean air, unhurried evenings, and unforgettable days spent exploring together.
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Experience Acadia Evergreen Retreat
The Experience
Coffee Before the Trail
Wake slowly as sunlight filters through the trees, then pour a fresh cup of coffee (and drink it while it’s still hot) before heading toward Acadia’s trails and rocky coastline. Mornings here begin with fresh air, quiet conversation, and the anticipation of a day spent exploring.
Fresh Air & Evergreens
As the evening settles in, the pace slows completely. The fire crackles, records spin softly inside, and cool air moves through the trees while the stars begin to appear overhead. You forget where your phone is and sink deep into an Adirondack chair.
Evenings Around the Fire
After a full day outdoors, everyone naturally gathers back together - sharing stories around the fire pit, playing shuffleboard in the game room, or lingering over dinner while tomorrow’s adventures begin to take shape.
A Slower Pace of Life
Slip into the hammock with a book, spend time in the sauna after a long hike, or simply sit quietly on the deck listening to the wind move through the evergreens. This is the kind of stillness everyday life rarely makes room for.
Amenities
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5 minutes from Acadia National Park
15 minutes from Bar Harbor
Near carriage roads, hiking trails, and Bar Harbor
EV charger
Workout equipment
Nearby sunrise hikes and coastal access
Pet-friendly accommodations
Outdoor gear-friendly setup
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Private sauna
Hammock
Outdoor seating
Quiet wooded setting
Record player
Cozy gathering spaces
Peaceful acre surrounded by evergreens
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Game room with pool table, shuffleboard, and arcade games
Fire pit with Adirondack chairs
Yard games
Grill and outdoor dining space
Fully stocked kitchen
Open living and dining areas
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Sleeps 5 guests
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Sleeper sofa
EV Charger
High-speed WiFi
Smart TVs
Washer + dryer
Parking on site
Self check-in
Want to make your stay a little more effortless?
We offer a couple optional add-ons you can select at checkout.
Pet-Friendly
We know your pets are part of the family. This optional add-on helps us prepare Acadia Evergreen Retreat with extra care — from deeper cleaning to thoughtful touches — so everyone, paws included, feels comfortable, safe, and at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Acadia Evergreen Retreat is located just 5 minutes from Acadia National Park and about 15 minutes from Bar Harbor, making it easy to spend your days hiking scenic trails, biking carriage roads, exploring the coastline, or enjoying local restaurants and shops. Guests love having quick access to adventure while still returning to a peaceful, quiet place at the end of the day.
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Yes, the home includes reliable WiFi for remote work, streaming, and staying connected during your trip. While most guests come to unplug and explore, there’s plenty of space for checking in on work or taking calls when needed.
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Yes! Acadia Evergreen Retreat is pet-friendly because we know adventures are often better with your four-legged family members along for the trip. The peaceful yard and surrounding outdoor spaces make it a great fit for guests traveling with dogs.
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Families especially love the game room with shuffleboard, arcade games, and pool, along with the large yard, fire pit, hammock, and outdoor games. The home was intentionally designed to create space for both connection and unstructured play after long days exploring Acadia.
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The home comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and a sleeper sofa. The layout offers enough room for families and small groups to spread out while still feeling connected.
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Yes! You will be conveniently located near grocery stores, local coffee shops, lobster pounds, restaurants, and the harbor towns of Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Whether you want to cook meals at home or spend the evening enjoying fresh seafood nearby, everything you need is within easy reach.
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Some guest favorites include sunrise hikes on Cadillac Mountain, exploring the carriage roads by bike, tidepool walks at Wonderland, Beech Mountain hikes, whale watching tours, and evenings spent wandering Bar Harbor. We also love recommending local favorites like blueberry farms, lobster pounds, and Diver Ed’s interactive boat tours.
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Acadia is beautiful throughout the season, but many guests especially love visiting between mid-June and mid-October when hiking trails, coastal towns, whale watching, and outdoor dining are fully active. Summer offers long adventure-filled days, while early fall brings cooler air and beautiful foliage throughout the island.
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Yes, the home includes an EV charger, and Tesla drivers can charge using an adapter. It’s a convenient feature for guests road-tripping through New England or exploring the National Parks by electric vehicle.
Plan Your Stay
Looking to make the most of your time at Elysian? Visit our blog to explore local attractions, family-friendly adventures, scenic drives, and hidden gems around Fancy Gap and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s the perfect place to gather ideas and shape your stay into something uniquely yours.