Location: Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (In Center of Mt. Desert Island, 1hr to Bangor,)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Classic New England Greek revival home in the center of historic Somesville. “Willowbrook” the Abraham Somes III house is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes.
Built in Somesville in the 1800s with a view of the Mill Pond, Somes Cove, and the mountains. This home is still owned by Somes descendants. The Somesville Library, The Mt. Desert Island Historical Society and its picturesque bridge are across the street.
Enjoy the morning dew rising from the Mill Pond. View the yachts and boats as they finish their journey down Somes Sound to the Harbor. Take a short walk to the Somesville Landing where you can slip your kayak in for a tour around Sheep Island or down the sound.
A private mooring for up to a 20-foot boat comes with the house. Walk up to Somes Pond for a dip in a fresh water lake.
Inside is a charming interior with painted wide plank floors and colorful rooms. First floor has an entrance hall with staircase, master suite with queen bed and bathroom with a 6-foot claw tub, a library, living room, dining room, pantry and kitchen with washer/dryer and back staircase.
Upstairs the left wing has 2 bedrooms with full size beds and a bathroom with a shower. The right wing has a large bedroom with 2 single beds and another bedroom with 2 single beds. There is a bathroom with a shower.
The 6th bedroom has a staircase to the kitchen, a double bed, and bathroom with a tub. There are front and back porches as well.
Somesville is centrally located on Mt. Desert Island. The free Island Explorer Bus stops about 100 yards from the house and is an easy way to see the island. A must is the Ocean Drive which is one of America's most scenic drives.
Take a drive up Cadillac Mountain which has an incredible view of Mt. Desert and its surrounding islands. A well-stocked convenience store is just up the street or take the Island Explorer Bus to one of two grocery stores in Southwest Harbor.
Somesville has an antique store, church, and a great summer stock theater, the Acadia Repertory Theater. Three golf courses within 10 minutes!
Wonderful dining choices are only ten minutes away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Driveway can hold 3 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Parking space can be used for a Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Large Kitchen with a pantry for all the china and glassware
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View: The view is of Somes Harbor with the Mill Pond in the foreground
- Water View: The view is of Somes Harbor with the Mill Pond in the foreground
- Mountain View: Sargent and Norumbega Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With owner approval
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Somesville is minutes to Acadia National Park and countless activities. Walking distance to ocean and fresh water pond. Croquet Set provided and see the Claremont Croquet Classic in August. Three golf courses within 10 minutes!!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 29-Jun 26 .. $3000/week + 8.5% Maine Lodging Tax
Jun 26-July 31 .. $3200/week + 8.5% Maine Lodging Tax
July 31-Sep 04 .. $3500/week + 8.5% Maine Lodging Tax
Sep 04-Nov 07 .. $3000/week + 8.5% Maine Lodging Tax
$750 Security Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1968
Property Photos
- View from the front of "Willowbrook" - Somesville, Mount Desert Island, ME House with Water View, Historical Sightseeing close to Theater and Restaurants
- View of the Front of "Willowbrook" - Somesville, Mount Desert Island, ME House with Water View, Historical Sightseeing close to Theater and Restaurants
- View from First Floor Queen Bedroom - Somesville, Mount Desert Island, ME House with Water View, Historical Sightseeing close to Theater and Restaurants
- First Floor Queen Bedroom
- View of Living Room
- View of Dining Room
- View of Parlor/Library
- Upstairs Front "Blueberry Room" with fan window
- "Blanche's Pink Bedroom
- Blue Pineapple Bedroom
- Somesville Bridge Room
- Back Staircase Bedroom
- View from side yard
- Back Porch
- View of Somesville Bridge across the street
- Even the rainy days are lovely!
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