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A restaurant with a Christmas tree, wooden floors, and modern lighting fixtures.

A hotel entrance with glass doors, Christmas wreaths, and a Christmas tree.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a Christmas tree.

A hallway with wooden flooring, dark walls, and framed artwork. There are leather sofas and a vase with flowers.

1. The Pathmaker Hotel

10.3 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Richard

HK$995

HK$1,084 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A white house with a white bridge over a pond, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

A coastal road with a marina, boats, and a building in the background.

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a swimming pool.

A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by a forested area.

2. Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

3.7 km from Naturalist's Notebook

MICHAEL

HK$1,547

HK$1,686 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large, multi-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A rocky beach with a calm lake and hills in the background.

A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. There are three pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a large window provides natural light.

A large red house with a stone staircase leading to a porch.

3. The Inn on Mount Desert

10 km from Naturalist's Notebook

James

HK$777

HK$847 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A row of single-story houses with a porch, each with a door and windows, and a small garden area in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower area.

A building with a curved roof, surrounded by trees and a clear view of the water in the background.

4. Edenbrook Motel

10.7 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Conner

HK$1,368

HK$1,491 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A clear glass pitcher with orange slices, a vase with tulips, and a plate of cookies on a table.

A window with a view of a garden and a pathway leading to a body of water.

A deck with a fire pit table and wicker chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

5. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

10.4 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Maria

HK$1,557

HK$1,697 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and neatly trimmed trees.

A building with a green facade, a covered porch, and a landscaped front yard with red flowers and trimmed bushes.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, a white building with a balcony, and a parked car in the background.

A covered porch with metal chairs and a white column.

6. Cromwell Harbor Motel

9.6 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Mark

HK$1,868

HK$2,036 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A small wooden cabin with a green roof and a sign reading "WONDERLAND". There are two blue Adirondack chairs outside.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a wooden desk, a computer monitor, a framed map, and a wooden door.

A room with a light blue wall, a map, a shelf with snacks, a basket of bread, and a drawer with a white cabinet.

7. Lighthouse Cabins Maine

10.8 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Michael

HK$1,730

HK$1,886 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a parking lot, and a small table and chair.

A modern hotel corridor with a wooden floor, glass doors, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and orange chairs along the poolside.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

8. Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

10.3 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Joe

HK$2,303

HK$2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a sign reading "MAN STREET MOTEL" and a garden with various plants and flowers in front.

A motel with a two-story structure, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A motel with a flagpole displaying an American flag, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, and a sign indicating the motel's location on Main Street.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a refrigerator, a lamp, a plant, and a magazine rack.

9. Main Street Motel

9.9 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Russell

HK$995

HK$1,084 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

An aerial view of a large building complex surrounded by dense forest, featuring multiple parking areas and a swimming pool.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick patio and a metal fence.

An aerial view of a parking lot adjacent to a building with a playground area.

10. Best Western Acadia Park Inn

14.8 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Sharon

HK$1,052

HK$1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A yellow building with green shutters, a signboard, and an American flag.

A yellow house with a porch, a stone retaining wall, and a variety of flowers.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view into the dining area.

A porch decorated with autumnal plants, pumpkins, and statues.

11. Sand Bar Cottage Inn

10.5 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Katie

HK$1,617

HK$1,763 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A house with a covered porch, flower boxes with pink flowers, and neatly trimmed bushes.

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a lamp, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

12. Highbrook Motel

10.7 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Gianna

HK$1,954

HK$2,130 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern room with a wooden floor, a round table, and four blue chairs. There are framed pictures on the wall and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.

A motel with a covered outdoor area, a flag, and a landscaped garden with benches.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of trees.

13. Seasider Motel

9.9 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Aspen

HK$777

HK$847 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A white pergola structure with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the distance.

A neatly made bed with white bedding, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and a vase of flowers. A decorative wall piece with a flag design is centered above the bed.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted flag, and a window with curtains.

A deck with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and a gazebo.

14. Acadia Ocean View Hotel

14.8 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Kayla

HK$1,759

HK$1,917 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a decorative mirror, and bedside lamps.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug.

A two-story house with a solar panel roof, a yellow front door, and a small porch.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

15. Bar Harbor Condos

10.1 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Joy

HK$1,257

HK$1,370 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, two-story house with a stone foundation and dark wood trim.

A grand entrance with a red carpet, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A large, multi-story house with a prominent front porch and a balcony.

16. Bass Cottage & Ullikana

10.5 km from Naturalist's Notebook

ARASH

HK$1,112

HK$1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A cozy living room with a wooden rocking chair, a beige sofa with blue pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with blue curtains.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling light fixture.

A room with a blue sofa, a white pillow, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

17. Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

9.9 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Kim

HK$1,767

HK$3,300 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a grand staircase, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

A wooden gate leading to a gravel path with a bench and potted plants.

A traditional house with a green door, a small front porch, and potted plants.

18. Chiltern Inn

9.5 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Donna

HK$2,878

HK$3,137 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A large building with a swimming pool and a covered patio area.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

A bar area with multiple wine glasses and bottles.

19. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

10.6 km from Naturalist's Notebook

Dennis

HK$1,455

HK$1,586 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, a small seating area, and a coffee machine.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

20. Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

11.2 km from Naturalist's Notebook

CHARLES

HK$1,797

HK$2,173 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Top Naturalist's Notebook Hotel Reviews

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable"

Acadia Quiet side Studio. Modern feel in the quaint Maine woods. Full kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

"This place was perfect for a getaway. Owner was great communicating with us and made sure we had everything we need and left a book with things to do and places to eat. I highly recommend staying here and it is very close to many attractions in the area."

Newly Updated Island Cottage - Walk to the Beach & Acadia National Park

10/10 Excellent

"Jenny's place is fantastic! As other reviews note:* Very clean, comfortable and smartly organized home* Well equipped kitchen* Great location relative to the Acadia NP* Jenny texted to ensure that we got checked in smoothly, as she was updating thingsWe had a short stay, really wish we had more time there.A very quiet, peaceful part of the island. Fantastic access to Acadia NP. A pretty short drive to Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor as well.Regarding vehicle access to Acadia: a reminder that parking is extremely limited, especially in the center (Jordan Pond, etc), so please check into the Island Explorer free transit system before you go."

Harbourside Inn

8/10 Good

"When checking in we were told there would be breakfast Continental from 7:00 - 9:00, when we came down the plates labeled Muffins and Quiche were both empty and no one was around to refill it. Another guest commented the same frustration to me. I'd rather not be given the expectation if they weren't going to support I."

Acadia New Construction! 2nd Floor Apartment Close to Acadia, 2 Minutes from SWH

10/10 Excellent

"This clean, well accomodated apartment sits back on quiet, wooded street. it is within walking distance to a trailhead in Acadia National Park and a short drive to the quaint Southwest Harbor town. Easy drive to Acadia & Bar Harbor, too. The property owner is gives thorough info & is quick to respond to any questions."

Bunkers Cove Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time at the cottage and on Isleford. It was a dream trip full of beach adventures, cozy cottage breakfast, lobster, and many memories made. The hosts were excellent communicators and we hope to be back next year!"

Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location.Love being so close to Acadia and all the trails."

Bar Harbor Home Near Everything

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location! The house was perfect for our family! We really enjoyed our week in Acadia NP!"

Davis Outpost: Pet-Friendly Quiet Cabin w/ AC. Screened Sunroom. Walk to Trails

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quiet location close to everything Acadia National Park had to offer!! Very thoughtful snacks and toiletries as well. Great communication with host if anything was needed. Will be back!!"

Other attractions near Naturalist's Notebook

A lakeside house with autumn foliage, rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sky.

Bracy Cove

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Stony beaches teeming with seabirds and sea creatures are perfect for waterfront walks near Seal Harbor and the old Rockefeller estate.

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A stone bridge with an arch over a gravel path.

Carriage Roads

9.2/10 (89 reviews)

Step back in time and explore Mount Desert Island along the network of roads that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created in the early 19th century.

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A garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a tall conifer, and vibrant red flowers.

Thuya Garden

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Thuya Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and autumn-colored trees.

Asticou Azalea Garden

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Asticou Azalea Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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A calm lake surrounded by mountains and clear water with visible rocks and vegetation.

Jordan Pond

9.6/10 (153 reviews)

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

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Hunters Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hunters Beach during your trip to Seal Harbor? Wander the waterfront and beaches while you're in the area.

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Ocean Path Trailhead

9.6/10 (223 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Ocean Path Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Islesford Historical Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Islesford Historical Museum during your trip to Islesford. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Naturalist's Notebook?

Naturalist's Notebook is located in an area of Seal Harbor known for its beautiful island views, bar scene and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Naturalist's Notebook?

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Naturalist's Notebook. Another good choice is Harbourside Inn, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Naturalist's Notebook?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Naturalist's Notebook.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Naturalist's Notebook, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Naturalist's Notebook.

What can I see and do near Naturalist's Notebook?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Islesford Historical Museum and Wendell Gilley Museum. You can wander around Acadia National Park, Asticou Azalea Garden or Wild Gardens of Acadia if you want a dose of fresh air. Sand Beach, Echo Lake Beach and Hunters Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

Seal Harbor Naturalist's Notebook Hotels

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Our top choices for Naturalist's Notebook hotels

1. The Pathmaker Hotel

2. Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

3. The Inn on Mount Desert

4. Edenbrook Motel

5. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

6. Cromwell Harbor Motel

7. Lighthouse Cabins Maine

8. Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

9. Main Street Motel

10. Best Western Acadia Park Inn

11. Sand Bar Cottage Inn

12. Highbrook Motel

13. Seasider Motel

14. Acadia Ocean View Hotel

15. Bar Harbor Condos

16. Bass Cottage & Ullikana

17. Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

18. Chiltern Inn

19. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

20. Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

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Top Naturalist's Notebook Hotel Reviews

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

Acadia Quiet side Studio. Modern feel in the quaint Maine woods. Full kitchen.

Newly Updated Island Cottage - Walk to the Beach & Acadia National Park

Harbourside Inn

Acadia New Construction! 2nd Floor Apartment Close to Acadia, 2 Minutes from SWH

Bunkers Cove Cottage

Quiet oasis across the street from Acadia and just steps from the harbor

Bar Harbor Home Near Everything

Davis Outpost: Pet-Friendly Quiet Cabin w/ AC. Screened Sunroom. Walk to Trails

Other attractions near Naturalist's Notebook

Bracy Cove

Carriage Roads

Thuya Garden

Asticou Azalea Garden

Jordan Pond

Hunters Beach

Ocean Path Trailhead

Islesford Historical Museum

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