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Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park
Family-friendly holiday home in Mount Desert with a water park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102377 sq ft
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Explore the area
Mt Desert, ME
- Place, Acadia Repertory Theater3 min drive
- Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching16 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center18 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Basement Recreation Area
2 Double Futons
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Office
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park
Enjoy a secluded location close to the middle of the Island – the perfect spot to relax in the summer sun, walk in the woods, or take a 5 minute walk to nearby Somes Pond for swimming or kayaking. Yet, only a short drive to Southwest Harbor or Bar Harbor. Also, there are 4 separate lakes and swim areas within 3 miles! The high cathedral ceiling of the main room and many windows open to the south onto a large deck and an expansive lawn secluded from the sound of traffic. The basement and main living space have air conditioning.
The house sits on a 2 acre lot and is very private with woods on all 4 sides. The owner maintains an apartment above the attached garage that he occupies with his wife, with separate entrance and no window views to the lawn or adjacent house. Located nearly 800 feet from the nearest road, the sound of birds is all you will hear. The home has 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other with twin beds, with additional sleeping options in the office and recreation room. A large, southern facing living room and dining room with a sliding glass door provides lots of sunshine and easy access to the front deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, large refrigerator, and all the typical kitchen appliances and supplies. The two bathrooms compliment one another: one is a self-contained bathroom with the shower, sink and toilet all in one room. The other bathroom has a washer/dryer and sink in one room with the walk-in shower and toilet in an adjoining room. This allows more people access to getting ready, do the laundry, etc. The walkout basement is fully furnished with 2 futons, a 49' flat screen TV, books, and games for the whole family. The 5,000 square front lawn provides plenty of space to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, run around, and generally enjoy the Maine outdoors, while the side lawn is fenced in and great for young children or pets. A covered brick patio offers a barbecue area.
The house sits on a 2 acre lot and is very private with woods on all 4 sides. The owner maintains an apartment above the attached garage that he occupies with his wife, with separate entrance and no window views to the lawn or adjacent house. Located nearly 800 feet from the nearest road, the sound of birds is all you will hear. The home has 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other with twin beds, with additional sleeping options in the office and recreation room. A large, southern facing living room and dining room with a sliding glass door provides lots of sunshine and easy access to the front deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, large refrigerator, and all the typical kitchen appliances and supplies. The two bathrooms compliment one another: one is a self-contained bathroom with the shower, sink and toilet all in one room. The other bathroom has a washer/dryer and sink in one room with the walk-in shower and toilet in an adjoining room. This allows more people access to getting ready, do the laundry, etc. The walkout basement is fully furnished with 2 futons, a 49' flat screen TV, books, and games for the whole family. The 5,000 square front lawn provides plenty of space to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, run around, and generally enjoy the Maine outdoors, while the side lawn is fenced in and great for young children or pets. A covered brick patio offers a barbecue area.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only dogs are allowed. The pet fee is Per Pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mount Desert
Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area. Atlantic Brewing Company and Perpendicular Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mt Desert, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia Repertory Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 22 min drive
- Shell - 2 min drive
- Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 14 min drive
- Island Take Out - 9 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michael Bush
Pam grew up on Mount Desert Island. She was born in Bar Harbor and lived in Northeast Harbor with her 4 brothers and sisters and parents. We moved to Somesville and this house in 2002, when Pam began working in the local school system, where she is retired from being the principal in Tremont. We have two grown sons and a family Pet, Posey, an 18 lb 'Bug'. We love the island and living on it. It is a beautiful place but even more than that, you can do so many things: swim, fish, climb mountains, walk on carriage trails, go boating, kayaking, canoeing, lots of places to swim in both fresh and ocean water, and most of all, it is simply one of the most beautiful places you could ever see.
Why they chose this property
This property is central on Mount Desert Island, giving you great access to the entire park, and both sides of the Island. Whether you choose the 'busy' commercial side of the Island where the majority of the park is, or the 'backside', where there are still plenty of park offerings, but also the quieter communities of Southwest Harbor and Tremont. The home is secluded. You will barely see the nieghbor's property on one side. A large lawn and garden provide summer enjoyment, and the ability to sit on the deck and look onto the large Pine trees and nearby woods. Trimmed in pine with pine tongue and groove ceiling and large pine beams, the main room is the perfect invitation to the great outdoors, whether you open all the windows and let the breeze blow through and up through the sky lights, or look out at the dew upon the pines and flowers, we hope you'll enjoy things as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
One of my favorite attributes of my home is the location. It is centrally located on the island. I can drive to all sides of the island and off the island in about 15-20 minutes. This is a huge benefit! As I mentioned before, our home is surrounded by woods but we are minutes away from an Art Gallery, a small museum, and the town library. Tall pines sway in the summer breezes, and large oaks thrive just down the hill from the house. Along with this, I love the huge windows that face out to the lawn, trees, and blue sky. Every one who visits us always comments on how nice and airy our home is. Finally, the home is large enough for a family gathering. The large basement tv/recreation space and upstairs airy dining/family room space each provide something for everyone --- quiet and cool and airy and bright....not to mention the ready access to the front deck and yard, and large picnic table on the side deck.
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