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Waterfront House with Private Dock and Kayaks

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Waterfront House with Private Dock

Waterfront House with Private Dock View from master bedroom What a view! Afternoon shade and a cool breeze. Somes Cove Mill Pond Waterfall behind house Living room Living Room kitchen Master bedroom 1 New dock Upstairs Sitting Room Queen Bed Full bed This fish has seconds to live Osprey attacking an eagle Blue Heron getting a meal Immature eagle with a crab View out the cove Sunrise Gangway to float A double! Osprey crashing into the water. Free flight

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Last updated: 09/28/2016
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  • Minimum stay:3-7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

This popular and charming in-town house is situated on tidal Somes Cove with gorgeous easterly views of Somes Harbor and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Sea kayak (2 provided), canoe, or boat literally from your backyard from the new deck and dock (see photos). A kayaker's dream! The house is right on Main Street in the historic village of Somesville. It has all the amenities. HD flatscreens, high speed internet, and phone. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS!!! Set up your tripod on the deck and photograph bald eagles,ospreys, and harbor seals working the alewife run in the cove every day. You'll be amazed! The backyard serves as an awesome place to relax and reflect while you watch the tides and enjoy the deck,/dock, and gas grill. Centrally located on MDI, you are only 10 minutes from Bar Harbor, NEH, and SWH. Convenient access to the bus stop for the 'Island Explorer'. Access to Somesville Town Landing. Truly a great place to stay while you enjoy everything in Acadia.



Historic village of Somesville: Located next door to the Somesville Library and and art gallery on Somes Cove.

New Deck, Dock, Gangway and Float: 16'x24' ironwood deck, 30' aluminum gangway, 15'x10' float

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Property Type

  • House
  • 1467 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Onsite Services

  • Housekeeper Included

Suitability

  • Long-Term Renters Welcome
  • Non Smoking Only
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5

  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen

    ...moreless

  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen, 1 double

    ...moreless

  • 1 room with one double bed and one queen , 1 room with one queen

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom

Other Amenities

  • 2 sea kayaks paddles and life jackets; fans; steam iron; lobster pot; wireless Internet, well water....moreless

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo:

    Mini Yamaha system. Ipod and USB ports. Also a home stereo system....moreless

  • Television:

    2 flat screens. 40" Sony in the living room. 32" Viseo in the master bedroom....moreless

  • VCR

Theme

  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions

Attractions

  • Bay/Sound
  • Churches
  • Library
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Pond
  • Restaurants
  • Waterfalls

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/Bank

Leisure Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird Watching
  • Horseback Riding
  • Scenic Drives
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking
  • Whale Watching

Location Type

  • Oceanfront
  • Village

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
  • Sound/Bay Fishing
  • Surf Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Wind-Surfing

Dining

  • Dining:

    A table on the porch and one in the dining room....moreless

  • Dining Area
  • Seating for 6 people

General

  • Alarm Clock
  • Basic Soaps
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Fitness Room / Equipment:

    treadmill...moreless

  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating:

    propane or electric heat....moreless

  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room:

    Leather furniture....moreless

  • Local Maps
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Paper Towels
  • Parking:

    2 parking places....moreless

  • Parking Off Street
  • Telephone
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen:

    Complete kitchen!...moreless

  • Lobster Pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove:

    Electric smooth top...moreless

  • Toaster

Outside

  • Boat With Paddles
  • Deck / Patio
  • Kayak / Canoe:

    2 sea kayaks plus paddles and life jackets....moreless

  • Outdoor Grill:

    On the deck in the backyard....moreless

  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Walkway To Water
  • Water Sports Gear:

    Paddles, oars and life jackets...moreless

  • Wood Deck

House Cleaning

  • Housekeeper Included
 

Reviews

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
Peak Leaf Peeping
Sep 24 - Nov 4, 2016
3 night min stay 		$225
$1,500
Early Summer 2017
May 20 - Jun 16, 2017
3 night min stay 		$225
$1,500
Summer 2017
Jun 17 - Sep 8, 2017
7 night min stay
$1,600
Late Summer/Fall 2017
Sep 9 - Oct 20, 2017
3 night min stay 		$225
$1,500
Late Fall 2017
Oct 21 - Nov 3, 2017
3 night min stay 		$225
$1,500
My Standard Rate
3 night min stay 		$225

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Refundable Damage Deposit $200
  • cleaning $65
  • Tax Rate 9%

Notes:

AVOID SERVICE FEES! Contact us and book your reservation directly via mailing check payments. It's all done through a lease.

$1200-$1600/week

Rates subject to change without notice.

$200.00 refundable security deposit.

30 day cancellation policy. It's all done through a lease. Call or email for details and a quote.

Owner's cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Location

47 Miles
Nearest Airport
Bangor
8 Miles
Nearest Barpub
Dog and Pony Tavern

Car: Recommended

Sightseeing; hiking; whale watching; boating; fishing; swimming; restaurants; shopping; theatre; concerts

Other Activities: Theater, Concerts, Whale watching trips

Golf: 3 golf courses on MDI

 

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1968

About the owner: Summered and lived in this pretty historic village since I was a boy. It's one of the most beautiful places I know of.

Why the Owner Chose Somesville, Mount Desert, ME, USA:
Can't beat the location! Million dollar view of the mountains of Acadia National Park. Backyard deck and dock. The kayaking is great!

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Photograph bald eagles, ospreys and other wildlife right from the dock. Library and gallery next door. Island Explorer pick up streetside in front of the house.

Contact us

Speaks: english
 

Photos

  • Waterfront House with Private Dock

    Waterfront House with Private Dock

  • What a view! Afternoon shade and a cool breeze.

    What a view! Afternoon shade and a cool breeze.

  • Mill Pond Waterfall behind house

    Mill Pond Waterfall behind house

  • Living Room

    Living Room

  • Master bedroom 1

    Master bedroom 1

  • Upstairs Sitting Room

    Upstairs Sitting Room

  • Full bed

    Full bed

  • Osprey attacking an eagle

    Osprey attacking an eagle

  • Immature eagle with a crab

    Immature eagle with a crab

  • Sunrise

    Sunrise

  • A double!

    A double!

  • Free flight

    Free flight

  • View from master bedroom

    View from master bedroom

  • Somes Cove

    Somes Cove

  • Living room

    Living room

  • kitchen

    kitchen

  • New dock

    New dock

  • Queen Bed

    Queen Bed

  • This fish has seconds to live

    This fish has seconds to live

  • Blue Heron getting a meal

    Blue Heron getting a meal

  • View out the cove

    View out the cove

  • Gangway to float

    Gangway to float

  • Osprey crashing into the water.

    Osprey crashing into the water.

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  • Reviews
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  • Sleeps
    5
  • Bedrooms
    2
  • Bathrooms
    2.5
  • Property type
    House
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Member since: 2005
Speaks: english
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  • Response time Within a few hours
  • Response rate 100%
  • Calendar last updated 09/28/2016
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