Oceanfront Cottage Overlooking Somes Sound, near Bar Harbor and Acadia Park
Location: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Adjacent to Acadia Nat'l Park, Bar Harbor 11 miles)
Accommodations: Oceanfront Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
This beautiful cottage overlooking Somes Sound was featured on "Around the World in 80 Homes" on The Fine Living Channel in October, 2004. It was built in 1895 and completely renovated in 1995 with special attention to restoring all its original details, including woodwork, hardwood floors, turn of the century slate sink, clapboard and shingled siding, etc.
The cottage is located on Mount Desert Island, in the town of Mount Desert and the village of Hall Quarry. The cottage was the guest cottage to the home of Cyrus Hall of Hall Quarry, who owned most of the quarries in the area and is who the village is named for. Beautiful granite was mined in the quarries of Hall Quarry and shipped from Somes Sound to destinations all over the world.
The cottage is decorated with beautiful yet durable antiques from approximately the 1870's to 1950's. Comfortable and casual, it's like taking a step back in time to yesteryear in coastal Downeast Maine! On the first floor, you'll find the kitchen with various collections of antique kitchenware, an antique hoosier, butcher-block countertop as well as all the modern comforts of home (dishwasher, electric stove and refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave).
The dining room provides seating for 6-8 and the living room offers great views of the Sound. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms with 1 queen and 2 double beds. The private deck off the master bedroom boast panoramic views of Somes Sound and the surrounding mountains. Or, sit in the hot tub on the covered porch (off the living room) and watch the sailboats and lobster boats float by. You may even see a lobsterman hauling his traps right in front of the cottage while you drink your morning coffee.
With sloping lawn to the water's edge, the cottage is situated approximately 250ft from the shore of beautiful Somes Sound, the only natural fjord on the east coast. Extensive granite stonework, including a patio, rock walls, granite steps and pathways, complement the dramatic changes in landscape from mountain to ocean. Located on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island, the cottage is still within minutes of all that the island has to offer.
Spend your days exploring Mount Desert Island's many villages including Bar Harbor and world-famous Acadia National Park. Opportunities for whale watching, boat rentals and charters, fishing, swimming, tennis, shopping, kayaking, hiking and many more are within minutes. Walk, drive or take Mt. Desert Island's new bus, the "Island Explorer", available to the public free of charge! Destinations include just about anywhere you want to go on the island.
In the fall, enjoy Maine's spectacular foliage. From the porch, look across Somes Sound for breathtaking views of the mountains of Acadia National Park. Or, hop in the car for a quick drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain for a bird's eye view of Bar Harbor and surrounding villages. Come and enjoy!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Crib: Portable "Pack-N-Play"
- Entertainment
- DVD
- VCR
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony: Private deck off master bedroom overlooking Somes Sound
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View: Views of Mountains of Acadia National Park
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Covered Porch, Small Deck Off Master Bedroom, Both with Ocean Views
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Boating Tours, Whale Watching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*** $100/Week Discount for Booking More Than One Week!! ***
May 3-May 24, 2008 ................. $ 950/week
May 24-June 21, 2008 ............... $1,150/week
June 21-July 5, 2008 ............... $1,950/week
July 5-August 30, 2008 ............. $2,700/week
August 30-October 18, 2008 ......... $1,450/week
October 11-25, 2008 ................ $ 950/week
Additional Fees: Maine's 7% Lodging Tax and $350 Security Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Oceanfront Cottage Overlooking Somes Sound, near Bar Harbor and Acadia Park - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
- View of Somes Sound-ocean-from Private Deck off Master Bedroom - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
- Living Room with Spectacular Views of Somes Sound and Mountains - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
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