Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views!

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A snow-covered landscape with a calm lake, a wooden fence, and a hilly backdrop.
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A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. There is a window with a view of trees and mountains.
A white two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a driveway leading to a stone wall.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Acadia Repertory Theater

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 11 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views! located?

Located in Somesville, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond 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. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect stay, clean amenities, and a very nice host
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place with a bunch of New England charm. It is an older property, and the claw foot tubs were different & fun. There is a modern bath on the upper level that was not in the description. Overall, we had a great stay. .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly how it was listed, photos and all!Very unique and cool set up!Location was pretty much 20 mins from everywhere we wanted to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 adults and 3 little ones had a wonderful time at the Mount Desert House. The great room upstairs was perfect for us to all hang out. The beds were comfortable and the place was nicely decorated. There are a lot of stairs but we were fine with that and there was a gate for the children. It’s a perfect home base for visiting beautiful Acadia NP and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen and living area were charming. The house is over two hundred years old and has character. Note that there is a stairway to get inside to the bedrooms and another stairway to the living room and kitchen area. The grounds are lovely and there is a firepit with seating. We brought our dog and enjoyed going on walks along a brook to beautiful cemetery nearby. It was an ideal location to explore the East and West side of the island. Acadia is stunning. Thank you Tina. We had an excellent family vacation. A couple of photos alincluded are the of cemetery walk
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay and appreciated the charm of our historic home and beautiful surroundings. I'm especially happy that you were able to explore Acadia and enjoy the lovely walks with your dog. Thank you for sharing your photos and for choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family, and you're always welcome back! Warm regards, Tina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for our party of 10, especially having a dining table big enough for all of us! There were enough beds for everyone and room to spread out. My children loved playing with Murray and we loved cooking out in the backyard and the water views from the bedrooms. We also enjoyed the quirkiness of the older property. Cannot beat the price and location of this rental in relation to Acadia and other must-see areas of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a family adventure. With Arcadia and Bar Harbor so nearby there's so much to do. Great hiking, great swimming inboth fresh and saltwater, great shopping in bar harbor, and fantastic food. I fully recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable property in an amazing location. My sons especially enjoyed taking the property kayak and canoe out onto Somes Sound where they were able to see seals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Great location, beautiful views, and hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a beautiful place

This is the third time since 2009 that we’ve stayed at the house. It’s so beautiful and peaceful—we’ve made many happy memories there. Bill and Tina are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill and his wife were very down to earth, awesome people! My kids loved playing with their dog Murray! Bar Harbor was about 15 minutes away from the home, and everything else was very close to the house as well! Overall great location and stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

What a great place, location and family! Centrally located, clean, beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked, completely private. Family is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
We had a great time with Trish. She is a good swimmer....ha ha We would have them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Perfect location to reach everywhere on the island. Great communication and very helpful when we had questions. The house felt peaceful and like a cozy home away from home. We would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you all!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, great location

We had a great time staying at the Mt Desert House. It is perfectly located right at the center of Mount Desert Island, with easy access to both sides of the island. Bill was a great host as well. We had a minor issue with the door keypad and Bill responded immediately and had it fixed that day. We would definitely stay there again the next time we visit Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a week at Acadia

We really enjoyed our stay here for our week of exploring Acadia and MDI! The property is only 10-15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main part of the park, with even quicker access to the quite side of the island and related Acadia attractions! The house certainly has its quirks given it is a historical house originally built nearly 200 years ago, but that only adds to its charm and feel! Bill and Tina were excellent hosts - top notch communication, very friendly, and quick to answer questions/provide any additional supplies needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!

The historic house is beautifully kept inside with claw-footed tubs and knooky bedrooms. The "Castle" upstairs is open and spacious and comfortable, with everything you need for your stay! The owners, Bill and Tina, were absolutely lovely, and were also very responsive and accommodating. Their lobsterman son was kind enough to bring us home lobsters to feast on! Amazingly kind...and delicious! It was an amazing stay! We highly recommend staying here! We hope to be back someday! Thank you very much, Bill and Tina (and Todd and Murray;)!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this rental. It is in a great location with easy access to the park and Bar Harbor. There is great attention to detail and the perfect balance between charm and comfort. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The upstairs lofted living space is a wonderful space to eat and relax. Overall we had plenty of room to spread out. Communication with the hosts was easy and quick. Murray the dog is so cute and friendly. We all enjoyed saying hi to him when we on our way to our outdoor adventures. We hope to come back Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were so wonderful, friendly, and communicative and we loved their dog, Murray. The place was charming and had some quirks because it is a historic building but we totally loved that and expected that. The kids especially loved the loft off the kitchen! The bunk beds also had a safety rail we could easily install and that was helpful. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed for our time there. The only thing we didn't expect was the busy road between the property and the water. The photos and description did not fully make this clear when booking because it was hard to tell in the photos where the space was in relation to the water prior to seeing it. If we missed something that is on us but we were surprised by that. With two young children it was dangerous for them to cross that busy road without us and at times the traffic was a bit noisy. That was our only disappointment. It is a beautiful home and a great space to use as a home base and launch point to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped in every room including laundry, all kitchen necessities, bedding and towels. Please note that if you have issues with stairs at all this was only down side for one of our family members. Owners very responsive to any questions usually giving answer within minutes. Beautiful outdoor yard with firepit, grill and plenty of seats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!

We had the most fantastic stay at The Mount Desert House! Bill and Tina’s home/property was perfect for our family vacation to the Bar Harbor area. The kids were able to play in the yard with their awesome German shepherd, Murray. The outdoor/cookout area was perfect for hamburgers on the grill followed by an evening fire in the fire pit. Bill and Tina were the kindest and most courteous hosts we’ve ever come across in all our years of vacationing. They truly made our stay remarkable! The home had plenty of room to spare for a family of five and it was fully stocked with all the kitchenware essentials, quality bedding, and everything else we possibly could have needed. We were able to spend the day zipping around the local area and then spend very comfortable evenings relaxing in a home that is meant for comfort and enjoyment. Many thanks to Bill and Tina for making our experience in Maine one we will never forget! Cheers!The Peters family-Jon, Amber, Violet, Gibson, and Hazel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable, conveniently located and the property was lovely. It was perfect for my family and dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay in the area every year, and this was by far our favorite place! The hosts were great, but Murray (the dog) was a definite bonus. Our son enjoyed playing ball with him several times a day and most sad about leaving him to go home. The property was conveniently located near Bar Harbor and all the trails we love. It was clean, quiet, spacious, and comfortable. We look forward to future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

It’s a great place to stay with pie right around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint, convenient and private

We really enjoyed the stay here in Somesville for our weeklong vacation. The historical home was perfectly located at the center of the island for our family’s various excursions. Everything was only minutes away and we could always stop back to the property between activities. The owners were great and coordinated fresh lobsters via their son. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO in Somesville

Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. The location was perfect. The hosts were kind and very helpful and the inn was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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