Acadia Wilderness Lodge
Quick Facts
Why Bernard & Acadia's Quiet Side
Bernard sits on Mount Desert Island’s quiet western side, part of the same slower-paced stretch of the island as neighboring Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor, home to the Bass Harbor Head Light Station and the Seal Cove Auto Museum. This side of the island trades the bustle of Bar Harbor for ornamental gardens, working harbors, and a more remote feel while staying close to Acadia National Park.
Acadia Wilderness Lodge builds its stay around a genuine communal fire pit, giving guests a real sense of village life alongside family-friendly loft sleeping arrangements and a fully stocked kitchenette in each yurt.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Bernard, on Mount Desert Island’s quiet side
- Setting: Village-style yurt community
- Site type: Glamping yurts with loft sleeping areas
- Amenities: Communal fire pit, well-appointed kitchenettes, separate kid-friendly loft sleeping areas, fresh eggs available
- Recreation: Hiking and wildlife viewing
Pro Tips for Booking
Join the communal fire pit each evening. It genuinely becomes the social heart of the property, a great way to meet other guests.
Try the fresh eggs. They’re available on-site and a nice, homey touch to breakfast.
Book the loft sleeping area for families. It’s a thoughtful, separate space that gives kids and adults each some privacy.
What to Do Around Here
- The communal fire pit, the property’s social gathering spot
- Bass Harbor Head Light Station, a short drive away
- The Seal Cove Auto Museum, nearby on the island’s quiet side
- Acadia National Park, accessible from this side of the island
- Wildlife viewing throughout the surrounding area
