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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About the area
Mount Desert
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Somesville, a neighbourhood 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.
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
Shell - 2 min drive
Milagro's - 7 min drive
Circle K - 7 min drive
Little Notch Bakery - 8 min drive
Jordan Pond House - 21 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 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! on 23 May 2026 start from £415, 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 Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!?
On-site 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!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! located?
Located in Somesville, this holiday 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 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Lovely home in wooded area adjacent to tidal bay. Comfortable accommodations, well stocked kitchen, great location close to Acadia, close enough to Bar Harbor.
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!
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.
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!
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!