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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 spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. There is a window with a view of trees and mountains.
A porch with a chair, potted plants, and a view of a house and water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers water views and outdoor areas, including a balcony, deck, and patio. Families will enjoy nearby adventures like motorboating and fishing, while pet-friendly amenities and games enhance the experience. Explore Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond nearby.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 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

About this property

Summer 2026 book now and experience the beautiful views!

Built by Daniel Somes, son of the pioneer, the Mount Desert House is of prime historical interest as an early public house on Mount Desert Island located just minutes from the beautiful Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Come stay where Thomas Cole, principle artist of the Hudson River School, Frederick Church and hundreds of others have stayed while exploring Mount Desert Island.

Your party will be the only guests of the Inn occupying the entire second and third floor of a wing. The second floor consists of the 'Pawn's Room' full bunk bottom with a single top, connecting bath to the 'Knight's Room' (queen ). The 'Bishop's Room' (Queen)has its own private bath.


The third floor known as 'The Castle' consists of a large open living area with beamed cathedral ceiling and a completely furnished large kitchen, (ice-maker, microwave, stove, oven, disposal, refrigerator w/cold water) a living room with table and chairs, gas fireplace, small sleeping loft with queen floor mattress and twin and full bathroom with tub and shower, washer and dryer.

The suite has water and mountain views and a private entrance and balcony.

Comes with all linens, towels, dishes, and kitchen appliances, BBQ grill, canoe. smart TV flat screen TV.



Sleeping arrangement: Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- double bed w/ single bunk on top
Bedroom 3- Queen bed

Loft- Queen bed and one single


Private off street parking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
100.00 fee per dog .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 104540
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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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 - 4.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 11 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 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).

About the host

Hosted by William Reiff 207-244-7285

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Though the Mount Desert House is the oldest inn on Mount Desert Island, Bill and Tina Reiff restarted the inn in 2002. Since then they have enjoyed many years of great guests and fun times throughout the summer.

Why they chose this property

You wouldn't to want to be anywhere else. Come have some fun!

What makes this property unique

The Mount Desert House is located at the center of the island making it a good choice for a base from which to explore the area. The dock on Somes Sound services the boats and provides access to the ocean.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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