UPDATE 5/20/20:
Thank you so much for all of those that participated in our “Pay What You Can” Program for the month of June! In the last 3 weeks we have received over 300 applications and placed over 100 families who offered to pay what they can! We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to this offering and plan to offer something similar annually.
***** At this point we are NO LONGER accepting applications for the program *****
Since we shared this program first via our NEWSLETTER and social media pages, we encourage you to follow us on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM. If we do not get the chance to host you this summer, then we look forward to opportunity in the future! Thank you so much again!
ORIGINAL POST 4/30/20:
As life in Maine changes in the wake of Covid-19, we at Acadia Yurts are excited to ask you to try an experiment with us! Tourism is such a huge part of local economy on Mount Desert Island and due to the newly imposed 14 day “out-of-stater” quarantine in June (and potentially July & August), our yurts will largely remain empty. Without these June travelers, we thought we might offer Mainers a staycation option to experience Acadia National Park and still remain within your budget. Here is our pitch:
This June, we would like to offer people living in Maine, the opportunity to “pay what you can” to stay at Acadia Yurts! We are waiving our usual 7-night requirement and welcoming locals for shorter periods of time, all while offering this on a budget you get to set. That’s right, you get to stay in one of our yurts or tiny houses and name your price.
Acadia Yurts, a perfect place to safely and pleasantly social distance, will offer you one of our rental units, each featuring an indoor bathroom and fully stocked kitchen, located in Southwest Harbor and surrounded by Acadia National Park, at a price you can afford for a length of time that works for you. We will furnish all the necessary bed and bath linens; you just bring the people you want to spend time with! We have on site charcoal grills and a fire pit for star gazing, free Wi-Fi, picnic table eating areas and we are just minutes from many incredible national park sites.
To ensure your safety at our property, we are going to schedule June reservations with gap days in order to allow for proper cleaning between guests. We will of course be washing all bed and bath linens in hot water with bleach. All surfaces and commonly touched areas will be disinfected including countertops, door handles, light switches, etc. and we use a self-check in process so you can arrive and depart at your leisure. Cleaning products will be consistent with the CDC recommended disinfectants.
· To apply please fill out the short application below and email it to us at acadiayurts@gmail.com
· Due to current state requirements, this offer is only valid for residents living in Maine who have been quarantined in the state for at least 14 days
· Please share this offer with someone you think could also benefit from a short getaway. Getting the word out via your social media or by forwarding our messages helps us reach more people
While this pandemic has drastically affected everyone lives, we’d like to still take advantage of the things we find important (and share them with you!): reconnecting with friends and family, spending time in nature, traveling and sharing new experiences! Hopefully this offer adds a silver lining to the next month as you prepare for a fun staycation.
Application deadline is 12pm on Friday, May 15 and recipients will be notified if their application was accepted on Monday, May 18. We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible and WE can’t wait to hear from you!
Warmest Regards,
Aaron & Karen