Location: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Adjacent to Acadia Nat'l Park, Bar Harbor 11 miles)
Accommodations: Oceanfront Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 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
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: With prior approval and written permission from owner
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Crib: Portable "Pack-N-Play"
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Private Hot Tub: On covered porch overlooking Somes Sound
- 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
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor Fire Pit with wood provided, Covered Porch with hot tub and Small Deck Off Master Bedroom, All with Georgeous Views of Somes Sound; Woods behind cottage, many deer sightings
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- 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 1-29, 2010 ..................... $ 950/week
May 29-June 26, 2010 ............... $1,150/week
June 26-July 3, 2010 ............... $1,950/week
July 3-August 28, 2010 ............. $2,700/week
August 28-October 23, 2010 ......... $1,450/week
October 23-30, 2010 ................ $ 950/week
Additional Fees: Maine's Lodging Tax and $350 Security Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
- View of Somes Sound and Acadia National Park Mountains from cottage porch - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
- View of Somes Sound from Master Bedroom Balcony - Acadia National Park/Mt. Desert Island/Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Vacation Rental Lodging Rental - Adjacent to Acadia National Park!
- Cozy Living Room with Views of Somes Sound, Ocean
- Unique Antique Slate Sink
- Master Bedroom with French Doors to private balcony overlooking Somes Sound
- Bedroom with large windows overlooking woods
- Sunny bedroom
- Shore in front of cottage
- View of cottage from Somes Sound
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