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New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound

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Terrace/patio
Sailboat race from the grounds near Deer Track
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Granite Industry Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound

Spring of 2025 will have a brand new Deer Track. The new cottage will be a one bedroom home with a loft. The bedroom will have a king bed, and the loft will afford room for extra sleep quarters. Like the old Deer Track, there is a large deck with amazing views of the ocean and Acadia National Park mountains. Centrally located on Mount Desert Island, it is close to all attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only, sorry but no cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our cancellation policy is "No Refunds", however if we are able to re-rent the house, a refund will be given, less a $100 cancellation fee.
• Dogs must be Flea and Tick free. • Dogs are to be leashed at all times on the grounds. • Clean up any waste left from your Dog.
•Should you leave the dog unattended and he/she causes complaints, you will be called to return. From that point on, the dog is not to be left alone.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 208547
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Hall Quarry, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Oceanfront Cottage on Somes Sound located?

Located in Hall Quarry, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful!

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Thanks Becky! Looking forward to seeing you all in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer stay

Our stay was amazing, we love the location, the hosts were super helpful and even took us out on a super memorable boat ride that my daughter loved! My only wish is we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Perfect Vacation Week

Deer Track is really a perfect spot for a couple. My wife and I truly enjoyed our week. The location is centrally located to everything that MDI has to offer. The view from the deck is out of this world (I really don't think photos do it justice). Maria was so friendly and accomodating...thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I'm glad you had a good time and hope it doesn't take you another 5 years before we see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Location on MDI

My wife and I had an amazing week at Deer Track. The location is perfect, close enough to Bar Harbor for shopping and restaurants, but far enough away to be peaceful. We were treated to amazing sunrises, bountiful deer and wildlife and beautiful vistas. The cabin has everything two people could need, is well appointed and immaculate. We’ve already booked our return trip to this idyllic cabin for next year. Thanks, Mimi and Rick! We can hardly wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2021
Thank you, Tim and Susan, for coming to stay with us. It was great getting to meet you and can't wait for next year. Who knows, where you are so close, maybe we will see you before 2022! Good luck to Susan on her upcoming tests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In somes sound at Acadia National Park

It was exactly what we expected. Cozy large junior suite type accommodations with fine deck and small kitchen to cook. The only items I think could be improved are outdoor furniture which was a bit hard and uncomfortable and maybe a sponge and dish soap since cleaners must have forgotten to replace them
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I am sorry about not putting in the soap and sponge, I wish you had let me know and I would have brought them to you. Thank you for your comment on the deck furniture, I am always looking for my guest feedback and want to know what needs to be improved. With the great views of Some Sound, comfortable seats to sit and enjoy the sites is a must!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessie G.

Dear Deer Track

This immaculate, charmingly decorated cabin is better than its pictures. Waterfront deck (saw porpoises our last day!), fireplace with wood supplied, outdoor fire pit, use of kayaks, amazing views from the cottage, even from the bed! It was hard leaving every morning to explore the beauty of Mount Desert Isle, and coming back was always a pleasure. The location is ideal, just far enough into the "Quietside" to be peaceful, but Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are a pretty 20 minutes drive away, and cute Southwest Harbor about 5. I can't say enough about what a lovely place this is, I can't imagine wanting to stay anywhere else.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Jessie. I always hope my guest like the cabin and are happy during their stay. You are right, as hard as I try, I can not get the photos I take to do justice to the view outside. With your description, it will help people get a feel of the cabin when looking at the photos. I know you are going to be exploring other National Parks, but please keep us in mind when you do decide to venture back this way. Enjoy your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great location. Comfortable bed and linens. Good water pressure. Amazing deck. Hosts were easy to work with, accommodating and went the extra mile. 10/10 would return. * bring a dish scrubbie, extra trash bags, and your own kitchen staples.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!!

Peaceful and beautiful. It's a great little cabin, perfect for a couple, with a very comfortable king-size bed. We had our two pups with us and they loved it! We have traveled a lot and rented many homes, but Mimi and Rick are easily the most gracious and responsive people we've ever worked with. Can't wait to return next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

madeleine g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

This cottage is perfect in every way…good location, great view and wonderful owners. Everything you need is in this cottage. We would go out and explore in the morning and hurry back to the cottage to spend time on the deck. The owners took us on an evening boat ride, which made our trip even more special. This place comes with very high recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abram O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view! Great hosts!

We loved our stay. The cabin had a great view and we loved sitting on the deck. Our hosts were awesome. We would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular cottage and view

We absolutely loved our stay in Hall Quarry. The property, hosts, and view were all wonderful. Loved the boat ride to get to know Mimi and Rick and the other cottage guests.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location

This property and the hosts are amazing. The location is central to many hikes and boating (we paddleboarded) on the sound is wonderful on a calm day. Though the space here is minimal (the shower would be hard to manage if you are tall), it is clean and has everything you could want in it to enjoy your week. The view and deck are the jewels here, though. Be prepared to wake up in the morning to beauty beyond belief. We did yoga on the deck every morning to start our days out right. The hosts are amazing and kind, and took us on a boat ride where we saw porpoises, seals, and a bald eagle. If you have the chance to stay here, don't hesitate! you won't regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic cabin getaway with amazing views

A real hidden paradise on the quieter side of Mt Desert island (to stay away from the crowds of tourists in Bar Harbor). The cabin is really cozy for 2 people and has one of the best deck/view situations you can imagine! Host was really kind and helpful. Best hiking we did was just 5 mins away on Acadia/St Saveur mountains; the vistas are breathtaking. Would go back in a heartbeat; thanks for looking after us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Week

Beautiful location ! We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2020
I'm glad you had a good stay. Hope we see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the sound

Nice cabin with a great view of somes sound. Mimi & Rick were great hosts! Even took us for a boat ride. Easy drive to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish I Had a Time Machine So I Could Keep Going Back to This Week

This place really is special. The cottage is adorable and feels much bigger than it is, thanks to the enormous deck which looks out onto Somes Sound and the mountains beyond. (FYI: The pictures are lovely but don't do it justice.) Mimi and Rick are incredible hosts, and you're basically in the geographic center of MDI. Our only hesitation in booking this place was because we typically try to stay within walking distance of restaurants and shops and Deer Track is in a (very) quiet, more or less residential area. But it's less than 10 minutes to Southwest Harbor and just 20-30 minutes to Bar Harbor, and anyway, it was tough to pull ourselves away from that deck and view. The best HomeAway decision we ever made. Do yourself a favor and book this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for an anniversary getaway!

My wife and I stayed at Deer Track on an anniversary trip. Close to everything on Mount Desert Island. Peaceful setting overlooking Somes Sound. We saw deer every night, watched the sunrise and made camp fires in the outdoor fire pit. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay there again if we come back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks Brian! Hope we see you back soon. Mimi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Loved it!

Loved it! Everything was fantastic! View, cleanliness, dog friendly. Couldn’t have been better. We also truly enjoyed the boat cruise with our hosts😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

"Deer Track" Cabin in Maine

A little piece of Heaven! Perfect for 3. The view from our deck was stunning & magical. Who needs a TV when you can sit on the deck and watch the sail boats & lobster boats go by. The owners thought of everything you would need for a weeks stay. Clean, comfortable,cozy and just plain cute! My grand daughter who is 21 fell in love with this cabin and wants to live there! We 3 ladies had a great time staying here and exploring Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, Whale & Puffin watching, and surrounding areas. We're discussing a return trip in the near future & will stay here again. Depending on how many family members will come, we will have to rent one of the other 2 cabins on their properties. Larger and accomadates more people. Great Time, place & owners are great folks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Beautifully situated private cottage

We have stayed in this cottage for several years, always in mid-June, for 2 weeks. View is spectacular, location is quiet and yet close enough to town. Mimi and Rick--the hosts--are friendly and available with information but they also respect guests' privacy. Cottage is well equipped for simple cooking and bed is supremely comfortable. We spend most of our time on the beautiful deck reading, or hiking the many trails on MDI.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a r.

Great cabin close to acadia

It`s a wonderful cabin with stunning views. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. The cabin is cosy and comfortable. Acadia national park is close by. Really everything you need for a holiday in Maine. We gladly come back year after year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Awesome, beautiful views & clean

Awesome stay. Peaceful, close to great trails and restaurants. Owners are super nice It was very clean and comfy. We enjoyed sitting on the deck. We booked for next year already.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

A slice of heaven

Deer Track lives up to its name. When we would return in the early evening we were always great by three or four deer. Every morning we enjoyed the beautiful sunrise and sitting on the deck drinking our morning coffee while watching the porpoises and seals swimming in the Sound. We had a eagle fly ten feet over our heads while sitting on the deck relaxing after a bike ride on the carriage roads. The cabin is rustic cozy. Everything you need for a stay is provided. The hot shower with water pressure had my other half screaming with joy (we have stayed other places and had no water pressure). The fireplace was perfect on the one rainy fall like day we had. Rick and Mimi were both wonderful. Rick set me up with lobster after returning from checking his traps, it doesn't get any fresher than that. I am sorry we missed the boat ride offer with them. I have been going to Mount Desert Island for 20 years and stayed in many different places so far Deer Track is my favorite. You can not beat the location and million dollar view (that is what the houses down the road and on the other side are on the market for). We have already been penciled in to return next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Incredible Views, Rustic Charm, Just Enough Modern

Can't say enough great things about this charming, rustic, slightly modern, little cabin, located on the granite hillside above Somes Sound in Hall Quarry. We arrived after dark, but the cabin greeted us warmly with it's exposed pine interior and large granite floor to ceiling fireplace. With just enough modern conveniences for a very comfortable stay, we were needing nothing. The cleanliness is top notch! I've stayed in expensive hotels that aren't as clean! If you are looking for big screen and surround sound, stay elsewhere. If you truly want to escape today's hectic, high tech world, this is the perfect place, although there is wireless internet which made things very convenient for us with no trips to a café. The view of the Sound with the moonrise at night, along with morning sunrise as the cabin faces east, makes you want to stay for much longer than you have booked. We have stayed on MDI in campgrounds and various rentals over the last ten years, and this by far is the only place we would recommend or stay at again. Thank you Mimi and Rick for doing such a spectacular job with your property. Kind Regards: Tim and Valerie Kingston, MA
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Tim and Valerie, Thank you for writing this review that describes our cabin so perfectly. Someone that has never been here before or seen photos can get a feel for the cabin after reading this. I know you are campers at heart, but I hope you are able to come back and see us, even if it is just to stop by to say hi. Mimi
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JB S.

Cozy and rustic with an amazing view

My partner and I stayed at Deer Track (the cabin up the hill from Seaweed) for a week in October 2012 with our dog, and we absolutely loved it! And, as the name would suggest, we saw lots of deer! The cabin is adorable and cozy with a prize-winning view. The open layout makes great use of the small space. We especially loved the expansive deck, the central fireplace, and the king size bed tucked into its own cozy nook. This cabin is comfortable but rustic. If you're looking for luxury, stay elsewhere. If you're looking for a comfortable and cozy place to sleep where you'll wake to a glorious sunrise over the fjord, this cabin is for you. The kitchen is small but nicely laid out. The bathroom is small and—with a curtain for a door—does not offer the privacy some might require, but it was perfect for us. The uninterrupted view of Somes Sound and the mountains from high up on the cliff is stunning, and the location is perfect—on the quiet side of the island but close to everything. Mimi and Rick are great! They're friendly, helpful, and available. We always had plenty of firewood, towels, etc. Even the dog was sad to leave at the end of the week. It had become home. We're already planning our next stay at Deer Track!

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