Location: Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Located 7 Miles From Bar Harbor Airport - Centrally Located)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Cottage
Ripples Cottage is a bright and sunny 3 bedroom home within walking distance to the ever popular Long Pond. This beautifully refurbished cottage has all new appliances, as well as new carpet in the 20' x 24' master bedroom. The rooms are very private and each have a different feel; tucked in with a view to the meadow or open and sunny with views to the garden. The great room is a perfect place for family gatherings after a long day of playing in Acadia National Park. Come enjoy a quintessential Maine experience and stay in an ultra quiet haven close to all Mount Desert Island has to offer.
Somesville is centrally located on Mount Desert Island with neighboring towns being an equal distance away - about 10-15 minutes from Ripples Cottage. Acadia National Park encompasses much of the Island and is the home to vacationers from all over the world. Ripples Cottage is close to Acadia's network of carriage roads and nearby lakes and ocean. One can walk from Ripples Cottage to Long Pond, which offers swimming, fishing, canoe & kayak rentals. If a hike is in the daily agenda Beech Mtn. is just 2 miles from the cottage. The Island Explorer free bus system can be picked up just 1 1/2 miles away. This pristine location is perfect for those who are looking for a quiet area that is centrally located to beaches, mountains, restaurants, museums and theaters.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : For storage of kayaks and bikes
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai : Screened porch with furniture.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Ripples Cottage is a bright and sunny 3 bedroom home within walking distance to the ever popular Long Pond. This beautifully refurbished cottage has all new appliances, as well as new carpet in the 20' x 24' master bedroom. The rooms are very private and each have a different feel; tucked in with a view to the meadow or open and sunny with views to the garden. The great room is a perfect place for family gatherings after a long day of playing in Acadia National Park. Come enjoy a quintessential Maine experience and stay in an ultra quiet haven close to all Mount Desert Island has to offer.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- A short walk to Long Pond from the cottage where there is swimming and canoe/kayak rental. A ferry can be taken to nearby islands for day trips of hiking, biking, antiquing. Acadia National Park, just minutes from the cottage has 55 miles of "carriage roads" for biking, walking, horseback use.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Long Term Stay Discounts. Please Inquire. Rates Subject To Change.
Rental Periods Are From Saturday To Saturday. Check-In:3 Pm, Check Out: 10 Am
April 28, 2012 - June 1, 2012 .. $ 1200/Week May consider weekends
Jun 2, 2012 - Jun 29, 2012 .. $1400/Week
June 30, 2012 - Aug 31, 2012 .. $1850/Week
Sep 1, 2012 - Sep 28, 2012 .. $1400/Week Indian Summer/Foliage season
Sept 29, 2012 - Nov 3, 2012 .. $1100/Week May consider weekends
Lodging Tax 7% Pro-rated daily when available in May/Oct $175-$200 per day
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
I moved to Maine 17 years ago, thinking it may be a temporary stay. I never left. Nature is one of the most important things to me and Acadia offers more than I can possibly keep up with in my spare time. In the middle of summer I still am able to hike without seeing another soul, go for a bike ride any time of day, kayak in any number of lakes or coves, and swim at the end of a long day. As a landscape designer I see the beauty of nature and capture that in my work. And for those days when I just want to get away, I find solace in the fact that I can walk out my back door and step into Acadia National Park.
Why the Owner Chose Somesville
My office was located on Mount Desert Island for nearly 9 years. The structure that housed it was previously a seasonal rental and it begged to become one again. I completely renovated the interior in 2008, I moved my office to a neighboring town, and Ripples Cottage was reborn.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Ripples Cottage is located on a quiet side street with little traffic. One of the things my family and I love about staying there is the solitude of the space. Being set back from the road even when cars do pass by, we feel protected. We also love the meadow behind the house and woods edge that forms the perimeter of the property. It is a true home away from home feeling for us when we have the luxury of staying in our own rental.
Property Photos
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- Ripples Cottage - Acadia, Maine Vacation Rental In Somesville
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- View of great room - recently remodeled - Acadia, Maine Vacation Rental In Somesville
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- Kitchen and dining area - additional seating for total of 8 - Acadia, Maine Vacation Rental In Somesville
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- Master bedroom suite with private bath
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- Master bedroom suite - sitting area
Traveler Reviews (3)
Perfect for our family vacation!
Guest: ronda
(Orleans, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We had a wonderful week long stay at Ripples Cottage in June. The cottage was lovely, clean and had everything we needed. the woodsy area and landscaping was loved by us and our 2 daughters who found it to be a magical place. The location is terrific for exploring Acadia National park, Bar Harbor, day trips to Southwest and Northeast Harbors, swim at Echo Lake. The owner is so pleasant and helpful as well. We loved our stay and would defeintly come back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Lovely cottage and grounds; central, wooded locale
Guest: Parents of 3 from NYC
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08
Review Submitted: 09/05/08
We thoroughly enjoyed a three-week stay at Ripples Cottage, and plan to return next year. The house is clean, cozy, and meticulously well-maintained, with new appliances and an ample supply of linens -- all labeled clearly for ease of identification and use. The owner is a landscape architect, and her expertise shows; the grounds are beautiful, too, with many plantings also labeled -- and a blueberry bush, from which our children were invited to pick berries. We are a family of five (with children aged 4, 10, and 15), and the Somesville location was perfect for us. We had good access to Acadia, and spent most of our time biking on the carriage trails (with nearest entrances about 10-15 minutes away by car), which we loved. Within similarly short distances by car: excellent swimming in Echo Lake, and the small, appealing port town of Southeast Harbor; a hiking trail on Beech Mountain. A manageable bike ride for a rider comfortable with some hills and car traffic: to Beech Hill Farm, with excellent organic produce. Bar Harbor, with an ample supermarket and at least two nice little natural food markets, is about 20 minutes away by car; for single items, there's a well-stocked convenience store much closer (Somesville One-Stop). Somesville itself has a few nice-looking little attractions (a good bookstore, an antique shop, a repertory theater), and there's a little, local swimming spot, just down the hill from the house. We'll have to get to those, next year . . . One other thing: We found the owner to be extremely responsive and accommodating when we found, on arrival, that the wireless internet connection was down. Since (sadly) we had to get some work done while there, we had to establish some sort of internet connection. The wireless problem turned out to be a little tough to fix, but was well on its way to solution by the time we left (I'm sure it's up and running, now); meanwhile, the owner went well out of her way (all the way to Bangor, in fact) to establish a dial-up connection, for use during our stay. She has been entirely pleasant and helpful with every aspect of the rental process.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect vacation rental to explore Mt Desert
Guest: pilotmd
(Cape Cod)
Date of Stay: 07/10/07
Review Submitted: 04/16/08
Ripples Cottage is meticulously maintained and in a great location for exploration of Mt Desert Island. There is plenty of room in the cottage to spread out, relax and experience the serenity of Somesville. Bar Harbor is a short pleasant drive, as are other Mt Desert destinations. All of Acadia National Park is within easy reach. I also highly recommend the Somesville amateur theater, which is active in the summer months and only several miles away. This is an ideal rental property for anyone who wants to spend time on Mt Desert.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
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