Acadia in Winter, From Jordan Pond Road
When most of the Park Loop Road closes to cars for the season, Jordan Pond Road stays open. The house is on it, 0.2 miles from the carriage roads.
Frenchman Bay From Cadillac Mountain in Winter. Photo: National Park Service
Ski and Snowshoe From the House
Acadia’s 45 miles of carriage roads are open in winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and the nearest trailhead is 0.2 miles from the front door.
When snow is deeper than six inches and the ground is frozen, volunteers groom and track sections of the carriage roads for skiing. Snow varies from year to year, so check conditions before you go. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available in nearby towns.
Park details from the National Park Service winter guide. Check it for current rules and closures.
Getting Around in Winter
From December 1 to April 14, most of the Park Loop Road, including the road up Cadillac Mountain, is closed to cars. Two sections stay open.
- Jordan Pond RoadOpen to Jordan Pond parking
- Ocean DriveSchooner Head Rd to Otter Cliff Rd
- Your DrivewayPlowed
Then Come Back to a Warm House
- Heat throughout, plus mini-split units
- Propane fire table on the deck, out all year
- Two living rooms, each with a smart TV
- Kitchen with a wall oven, microwave and walk-in pantry
- Game room with arcade machines, table tennis and a PlayStation 5
- Home gym for days that are too icy to run outside
- Free washer and dryer for wet gear
- Gigabit wifi (about 1,000 Mbps down, 75 up) and a desk with a printer
Winter Events
Small-town holiday traditions, with the island to yourselves in between.
Dates change from year to year, so check with the organizers before you plan around an event. Event details from the Bar Harbor Chamber.
Early to mid-November
Pajama Sale and Bed Races
Shop downtown Bar Harbor in your pajamas for extra discounts, then cheer on decorated beds racing down Cottage Street.
Event website: Bar Harbor ChamberEarly December
Village Holidays and Midnight Madness
Santa arrives on the Bar Harbor Village Green, with cookie decorating, photos with Santa and horse-drawn sleigh rides, and shops stay open until midnight for the Midnight Madness sale.
Event website: Bar Harbor ChamberQuestions
Is the driveway plowed in winter?
Yes, the driveway is plowed.
Can we use the fire table in winter?
Yes. The propane fire table on the deck stays out all year.
Is Acadia open in winter?
Yes. The park stays open, but most of the Park Loop Road is closed to cars from December 1 to April 14. Jordan Pond Road stays open to the Jordan Pond parking lot, and so does the Ocean Drive section between Schooner Head Road and Otter Cliff Road. Check the National Park Service website for current conditions.
Can we cross-country ski from the house?
When there’s enough snow, yes. A carriage-road trailhead is 0.2 miles away, and the carriage roads are open for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Plan Your Stay
See live availability and the full price, including fees and taxes, and book online.
Questions? Call or text Jen at 207-801-8661.
More Ways to Stay
SummerBeach days, harbor paddles, popovers at Jordan Pond House and fireworks over Frenchman Bay.
FallFall color on the carriage roads and long evenings at the fire table.
SpringWaterfalls running with snowmelt, spring birds, and the Park Loop Road by bike before it opens to cars.
Multigenerational FamiliesRoom for three generations, with a main-floor suite and two bunk rooms.
HolidaysThanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s with a kitchen built for big meals.
Retreats for Teams and FriendsSix bedrooms, fast wifi, a gym and a game room for the evenings.