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Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Granite Industry Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!

Heron Pool is a lovely country home privately situated on Somesville Harbor. We just completed a major renovation in 2020 to fully winterize the house, add a solar system, install all new windows, doors and insulation with a new efficient heat pump to heat and cool the house.

Heron Pool is at the end of a long driveway with sweeping views of the harbor and mountains. The property shares a dock with the neighbors. Take in bald eagles, ospreys, loons, seals, deer, and more from the deck. Inside it is tastefully furnished with antiques, overstuffed couches, and plenty of space for your family. The main house has 4 bedrooms, with 2 queen size beds and 4 single beds. There is also a private cottage steps away from the house with a queen size bed and full bathroom. Have lunch in the garden at a teak table set over looking the water, swim off the dock at high tide, kayak the harbor or just snooze in a lawn chair. Bikes and kayaks can be rented locally, and Somes Pond is minutes away and much warmer to swim in than the ocean.

Heron Pool sleeps 10 comfortably and is truly a family home. It is ideal for kids with a wooden swing set, fields and shoreline to explore, all well set back from the road.

If you ever leave the property you can enjoy all that Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, SW Harbor and NE Harbor have to offer. The owner will send you a long list of suggestions for hiking, biking, kayaking or going to have a nice meal or ice cream. You may not be a Rockefeller but you sure can live like one. Make Heron Pool a part of your summer this year and for years to come.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Somesville, a neighborhood in Mount Desert. 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 kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! on May 14, 2026 start from $583, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! located?

Located in Somesville, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan V. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! The dock and view of the sound were awesome. The location was wonderful, close to all the cute areas. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, views of the water, deer visited everyday , 3 adult couples had plenty of space. The location is perfect close to park, bar harbor and southwest harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Wonderful Visit to Maine

We greatly enjoyed our stay Heron Pool. There were several small issues that we encountered but the caretaker was able to resolve them quickly. We met our host and he was wonderfully welcoming and made us feel like part of the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Amazing property

Amazing home! Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great time!

Property was perfect. Great location and access to all the places to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Location, Peaceful Stay

We had an enjoyable stay at Robert's property. There was plenty of space for the entire family, yet it still felt comfortable and cozy. The location was perfect for getting around Mt. Desert Island. The location by the water was incredibly peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mike w.

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

Eclectic House with Tableware for many many guests

Our group of 10 as 3 families really enjoyed the house. The kitchen was well stocked on dishes, cooking items, spices. We also enjoyed the library of books (there was a very eclectic range of books)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Surya P.

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

Well-maintained home in a beautiful location

We immensely enjoyed our stay at the Hearon pool. The house was a destination itself in the beautiful Acadia setting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

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

Everything you need for an enjoyable stay

This home was comfortable for our group of 7. We had everything we needed. Views of the water and wildlife were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

Peaceful location close to Acadia NP.

Great location. Lots of space to move about with the 8 of us. Loved the little cottage on the property which gave my husband and I some quiet from our adukt kids who stay up later than we do!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

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

Most beautiful place

More beautiful than the pictures can show, this house is a dream, on the water, spacious, private. My family and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect home base to explore Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Heron Pool

Lovely home in wooded area adjacent to tidal bay. Comfortable accommodations, well stocked kitchen, great location close to Acadia, close enough to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barrett S.

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

Excellent

We would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Loved our stay!

This is a lovely home on a peaceful inlet with wildlife to observe, but just minutes away from so many Mount Desert Island attractions! The rooms were very pleasant, the view was beautiful and the caretaker was very responsive. Our family of 10 really enjoyed our stay in mid-August!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Beautiful views!

Herron Pool was charming and takes a step back in time. If you enjoy antiques and feeling like you are living in a charming New England cottage, then this place is for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great property

Loved our stay at this property. Kids loved the outdoors. The house was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Very cool house

As advertised - I would even say that the pictures don’t do it justice. A perfect place for a large group to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

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

Beautiful location - convenient to Acadia & downtown Bar Harbor

This was the first time we stayed in this area of the island and it did not disappoint. It was an easy drive to Acadia National Park, downtown Bar Harbor, and the Bass Harbor lighthouse. The sunrises every morning over the water were spectacular, the house was homey and quaint with a well-stocked kitchen and plenty of space for our family of 5 and 2 significant others. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location was excellent and on the whole the house was good. We did have a problem as we did not know there were stairs to the first floor bedroom. This caused a problem for my husband as he can no longer do stairs. We loved the deer and got two wonderful views of the bald eagle. The weather was great and the kids enjoyed the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Heron Pool

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is in a beautiful location. Kitchen is well equipped and clean. The caretaker was very responsive. The bottom bunk was uncomfortable for an adult, but the other accommodations were fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great location at the center of Acadia

Property is ideally located literally at the center of Acadia. Short drive to all the hikes and local attractions on Mt Desert Island. Very peaceful watching the tides roll in and out from the deck. Plenty of room in the house, which is well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

Secluded Hide-away

Our group of 4 couples enjoyed staying at this property. Each couple had a bathroom. The property was as advertised. The owner and manager were very easy to work with. Our favorite place to gather was the sunroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

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

Just perfect

Our party of 8 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for our group…close to several towns but secluded and private. The house was quaint, clean and well stocked. The homeowner and caretaker were quick to respond to any questions. We are so glad we chose Heron Pool!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures do not show real accessibility to water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Gorgeous

Owner was very accommodating and welcoming. This property was even better than anticipated. Everyone was wowed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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