Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage

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A two-story building with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a fenced enclosure.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a bookshelf.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a rocking chair, a patterned rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a staircase, and large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Long Pond

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, rock climbing and cycling.
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Mt. Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Pond - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage on 3 Oct 2027 start from £1,727, 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 at Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage located?

Located in Somesville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view of the lake! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet and picturesque property. Easy access to all parts of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you, Mark, for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and convenient access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet and peaceful. Property was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Somes Pond Charming Waterfront Cottage on 21 Oct 2026
Thank you, Coleen, for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and beauty of our property. We can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet location with a great view of the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you, Mark! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful and peaceful setting of our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at Somes pond and Acadia Park. The home was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our trip. The location was great for Bar Harbor, many hiking trails and surrounding attractions. Host was helpful and the cabin is nestled in the trees with views of the pond. We had kayaks delivered from a rental company and were able to put them in the creak by the cabin and float out through the grass. Great memories were made. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you, Troy! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful week at Somes Pond and enjoyed the beautiful location. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cozy, rustic cottage right on Somes Pond. The cottage is in the woods with a lovely view of the pond and windows everywhere--including sliding glass doors that open onto a deck that looks over the pond. There were some uncharacteristically hot and humid days during our stay, and the window A/C unit and dehumidifier made the whole place comfortable. The pond is a great place to swim and kayak, and there is easy access to all the delights of Acadia and MDI. Susan responded immediately when we had questions. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Thank you, Kristin! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our cozy cottage and appreciated the beautiful views and amenities. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia vacation

Beautiful national Park
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Thanks so much. You were a wonderful guest and you are welcome back anytime! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Beautiful location. Short drives to everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Thank you for your review, Shaynee, we greatly appreciate it! We hope to see you again! -Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bar Harbor

Great location to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Beautiful view of the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed. -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect landing

Perfect holiday home for a week with easy access to northeast, southwest and Acadia National park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Lee, Sounds like you made the most of the area! Thank you for staying with us. We welcome you back anytime! - Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia Hiking Trip

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful setting and views from the deck. A great launch pad to get to Acadia National Park. Highly recommended place to stay for visits to this part of Maine
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! It's great to hear you had a lovely stay and everything met your needs. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future. -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay! Lots of room in the living and dining room area for us to gather as a family but plenty of bedrooms to spread out for some peace and quiet. Gorgeous view of the pond and lovely babbling brook running through the property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Getaway in Great Location

Our second time at this property! It is centrally located to so much of Acadia. Close to shopping and restaurants in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, so many hiking options, right on Somes pond - it's perfect. The house was great for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear that this is your second time back and everything was perfect for you and your family. We look forward to welcoming you back again for your next trip. - Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We loved our stay at Somme's Pond cottage, it was such a great location and easy to get to all parts of the island from there. It also had such a lovely view and surrounding area. Everything about the house was as expected and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you loved your stay, and you found the location convenient for exploring the island. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we're pleased that everything met your expectations. We hope to host you again in the future! -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet

Quiet place to stay with family , and children
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you! We are glad you could enjoy the quiet and beautiful atmosphere of Maine with your family, come back anytime! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a fantastic stay at the Somes Pond cottage. The surroundings are truly beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice! We definitely want to come back next time we’re in Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2023
Ali, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the amazing views at Somes Pond! Thank you for the great review, we hope to see you again soon! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on Mt Desert Island

This cottage was in a great location on the island to reach all the hiking and adorable small towns easily. It is quiet at the cottage with a great view of Somes Pond and there is a babbling brook to listen to when the windows are open. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thanks so much. You were a wonderful guest and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Getaway in Acadia

We were looking for a convenient place to stay while touring Acadia and this cottage was everything we had hoped for. Only a few miles from hiking and biking trails as well as places for kayaking. Restaurants were also within 10-15 minutes in several directions. Would highly recommend it and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are delighted to know the cottage met your expectations and provided you with the convenience you were looking for during your visit to Acadia. We would be more than happy to welcome you back anytime you're in the area! -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic for seeing wildlife (osprey, eagle, loons, deer) as well as ease of getting around the island. Just what we were looking for! Better lighting to play games in the evening would've been nice, and the kitchen could use better knives and skillets, but the beds were comfortable, and the pluses far outweighed the minuses. Would gladly come again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the Woods

We booked this wanting to stay in a quaint cabin in the woods and that’s exactly what this was! The kids loved exploring the creek and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. Thank you for providing the setting for some amazing memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Leslie, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon. Safe travels! -SImply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Although we had to cut our reservation short, the property was absolutely lovely. It is exactly what you would want for a family vacation. The sounds of the creek and the view of the marsh are spectacular. The house is comfortable, clean, and provides all the necessities. Susan was also extremely communicative and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Anne, We are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed this house. It is an amazing property and we are glad you were able to check it out! Thank you for the wonderful review. You were great guests and we hope to have you back again! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Somes pond

Great location- close to Acadia national park and Bar Harbor Bird watch from the deck, kayak on the pond A lovely generation owned property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thanks so much. You were a wonderful guest and you are welcome back anytime! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location to visit Acadia and surrounding areas

This house was very clean and had everything we needed. Tons of room. There is a beautiful creek that runs by the house into the pond. The dinning room table is fabulous for playing games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2022
Thank you for your review, Angela, it's greatly appreciated! We hope to see you again! -Susan and Michele, SimplyRentalUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage looked small from outside but very roomy inside. We enjoyed watching ospreys hunting fish, quiet sounds of streams running right next to the property, and the convenience of being on the island to visit many attractions of the NP. We could make lobster dinner with their huge pots. More than plenty towels were supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Akiko, Thank you so much for your time taken to write a review regarding your stay at Somes Island Cottage! :) Happy to hear that you were able to take in some of all that beautiful Maine has to offer, all while being in a comfortable setting. We are pleased to know that all that was necessary was accessible for your stay to be as enjoyable as possible. It would be an honor to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house had everything we needed, was centrally located for sight seeing, fishing, enjoying nature. On our last night we were serenaded by a chorus of bullfrogs and a delightful show of fire flies over the pond
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review, Sylvia! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
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