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Waterfront House with Private Dock and Kayaks
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 1,467 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
Overview
2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 5
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. And, you are not affected by the Rte. 3 construction project. 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.
Deck, Dock, Gangway and Float: 16'x24' ironwood deck, 30' aluminum gangway, 15'x10' float
About Wendyl
Summered and lived in this pretty historic village since I was a boy.
It's one of the most beautiful places I know of.
Wendyl purchased this house in 1968
Why Wendyl chose Mount Desert
Can't beat the location! Million dollar view of the mountains of Acadia National Park. Backyard deck and dock.
The kayaking is great!
What makes this house unique
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.
Amenities
Somesville House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 1467 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 5
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront
- Village
- Waterfront ...
- Waterfront
- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Clothes Dryer
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
-
Bathroom Living Room -
toilet
,
with vanity
Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 1 double
- 1 room with one double bed and one queen , 1 room with one queen
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- VCR
- Bicycles ...
- Binoculars
- Boat ...
- Boat Dock
- Boat with Paddles
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Walkway to Water
- Water Sports Gear ...
- Wood Deck
- 1 bicycles
- 8 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- bay/sound
- churches
- library
- live theater
- museums
- pond
- restaurants
- waterfalls
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- 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
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Great waterfront home!
Home was just as described. Great view of the eagles and other wildlife everyday from the home. Wendyl was a wonderful host, even thought we never had the pleasure to meet him, he was quick to answer emails and we were welcomed with a very friendly letter welcoming us. The house was very comfy & had everything we needed. The best thing was the LOCATION! Close to everything, but far enough away from the crowds. The deck was wonderful for sitting at night with a glass of wine. Thanks again Wendyl for everything!
Beautiful home with dock, kayaks, and in close proximity to Acadia / bar harbor
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Reccomend this house to those wanting to be near, but not in, bar harbor. Close to bar harbor but not in all the traffic and tourist trap area. We loved being so close to Acadia and hiking. Loved taking the kayaks out from the house. The front bedroom does get some noise from the main road- if you are a light sleeper this might not be for you. We used the sound machine provided and are heavy sleepers so there was no issue for us. Reccomend Acadia mountain hiking trail, go to Cadillac mountain for sunrise, and make sure to go to thurstons lobster pound. Will reccomend to friends, family, and would love to return again!
The Perfect Place To Stay!
We had an incredible vacation this year, and a large part of it was due to the wonderful house that we rented for our stay in Acadia. The view was amazing and the house felt like home, from the minute we arrived. We enjoyed watching the eagles from the deck and dining room window for hours at a time. While we were kayaking we were delighted to see seals up close. That was totally unexpected. Our grandson loved learning how to kayak and enjoyed helping us look for beach glass at low tide. I can't say enough good things about our stay in Somesville! We hope to return next year!
Perfect house for four adults or family of five
Three of us stayed here with two others nearby. The two bedrooms are spacious and have bathrooms plus there is a half bath downstairs as well. Other spaces are comfortably furnished. We ate almost all meals out, but the kitchen was well equipped. TV and wifi service are excellent. The house is fairly new and immaculate. Included is an outdoor deck with grill situated between the back of the house and the private dock.
The view is fabulous, like a calendar photo. We had frequent visits from bald eagles, mallards and gulls. Harbor seals live close by and can be seen from a kayak or rowboat. The location between Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor is ideal. The one drawback is the roadside location with traffic noise from early morning.
Perfect Spot on MDI
Great location for visiting any part of Acadia. Can't beat seeing the changing tides right out the back door. Kids loved searching for crabs at low tide and taking the kayaks out and swimming at high tide.
Perfect Coastal Home with Extraordinary Views
My husband, daughter, and I stayed here with my sister and brother in law and upon walking in the front door, we were instantly impressed. The house was clean, spacious, and fully stocked. Wendyl left a nice note and binoculars on the table for our use. The large window to the dining room displayed the beauty of the Somes Sound - a waterfall, dock, and frequent sightings of bald eagles and osprey.
Even better was that you could experience this even closer using the row boat or two kayaks on the property (both a double and a single). While out on the kayaks, we saw seals and jellyfish!
The home is also in close proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor which we visited daily. Never a dull day!
We'll be back!
Map
Sightseeing; hiking; whale watching; boating; fishing; swimming; restaurants; shopping; theatre; concerts
Other Activities: Theater, Concerts, Whale watching trips
Golf: 3 golf courses on MDI
Photos
Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $65 |
| Damage Deposit | $200 |
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
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