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Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Birds eye view of Skywater!
Somes Sound
Aerial view
Aerial view
Back deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Acadia National Park
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio

Situated just 75' from the waters edge, Skywater boasts spectacular views of Somes Sound in the heart of Mount Desert Island.
The private studio cottage comes complete with queen size bed, separate bath and cozy sitting area with a beautiful granite wood burning fireplace. Watch sailboats, local lobsterman and wildlife from the outside deck while grilling your favorite Maine seafood! The kitchen area is fully equipped with full size electric range, refrigerator and microwave. All necessary cooking and dining utensils are provided. This property is a Saturday thru Saturday rental.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Otter Cliff - 26 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 26 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skywater - Cozy waterfront studio located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was wonderful! It’s in the perfect location. Close to everything but away from the bustle. We will do our best to stay here again. Very well equipped and photos are accurate. Thank you for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Beautiful view

A beautiful location. We saw a bald eagle and cormorants from the window and enjoyed watching the sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Vacation

The house was perfect for us and the dog. Close to everything but far enough away for a very peaceful and relaxing stay. Enjoyed watching the seals in the morning and an occasional eagle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and as communicated. Lovely, private, comfy, and cozy cottage right on Somes Sound. Loved my stay here and perfect for 1 to 2 people. Space is small but the fieldstone fire place creates a feeling of separation between the sleeping, kitchen, and dining area. Very sweet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EUGENIE Y.

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

Still wonderful

Love the cottage love the area love the view love the peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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

Skywater idyll

My husband and I, with our 8 lb dog, had a wonderful visit to Skywater and Mt. Desert Island. The setting on Somes Sound is gorgeous, and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting out on the deck, watching the boats, birds, and beautiful scenery. The cottage is clean and quiet, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Our major excitement was spotting a bald eagle sitting in a tree less than 100 feet away, perhaps hungrily eyeing our small dog on the deck! We put the dog inside and pulled out our binoculars - magnificent! We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was in contact with Michael long before we booked our stay and he was sure to reach out to me as soon as the dates were available to book. We booked this house as well as his other property, simple pleasures. The house had everything we needed from firewood to seasonings and cooking supplies. There was extra toilet paper, paper towels, and linens. The view is spectacular and the living area was very spacious. There are kayaks at the property available to use as well! Our dog was able to stay with us for a reasonable fee and it was super dog friendly! We made this trip for our wedding and staying at these properties made the entire trip. We had the best times here and we will be back! Thank you so much Michael!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

New Favorite Trip!

We absolutely loved our time in Mount Desert and Acadia. The cottage was perfect for my hubs, my dog and I.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth L.

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

5 stars

The property is cozy, comfortable and clean. The view is outstanding! We made so many memories in Acadia while we stayed here. A wonderful little cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay at Skywater. There were wonderful sunrises and the area is quiet. The loons could be heard any time of the day and Acadia is so close. Thank you Mike for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Sones Sound Cottage

Excellent small cottage, perfect for one or two people, terrific views, near to many shops and restaurants in Soithwest Harbor and a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Cozy retreat

The studio cabin was small but comfortable. The borrowed view of Somes Sound made it a perfect, relaxing vacation spot for us on our beloved MDI. To top it all off, we really appreciate it being a pet friendly rental. Thank you for sharing Skywater with us! We will look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUGENIE Y.

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

Peaceful and private

2nd time staying here and enjoyed it immensely. Can’t beat the view and it is peaceful and quiet. Bear in mind that the cottage is basically one big room; the only privacy inside is the bathroom which is very small. The interior pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad r.

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

Charming

This was our second time staying on MDI, and the location here was truly amazing. The house has everything you need and is only a short drive from essentially anything on the island. We didn't realize how much we would enjoy just relaxing on the deck watching the boats and wildlife on the sound. I would absolutely recommend Skywater and could see myself coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Peaceful getaway

My husband, dog and I loved our stay at skywater. The cabin is small, but perfect for us. The views are breath taking. I loved sitting on the back deck in the e sun in the morning and the back deck in the afternoon. There is privacy and stars, sunrises and sunsets and we enjoyed the boats and wildlife. Mike was a great communicator. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Boston MA USA

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

Stellar studio on Somes

I wish I could give "Location and neighborhood" more than 5 stars. The studio is beautifully situated on the quiet side of MDI and has *amazing* views east over the sound. It was a total joy to wake up each morning having breakfast on the porch -- watching birds and boats come and go. The studio itself had everything we needed to be comfortable for the entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sky

Very nice stay here...cabin is complete with everything..i did feel could of been little cleaner..toilet was not completely clean we had to clean some marks off and receipts from previous people on floor by bed.....bed sheets kinda dingy but otherwise fantastic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful view close to Acadia

We were overall very happy with our stay at Hall Quarry! The property is absolutely beautiful - it's very relaxing to sit on the porch and look out on the view, particularly during sunrises and sunsets. There was a heatwave while we were in town and the apartment got above 90 degrees during the day. Since it's getting warmer each summer, I'd recommend installing a window AC unit since it would make the space much more enjoyable and cool. Additionally, it would be great to have a shade on the door to the back porch since it was bright in the mornings. Michael was easy to work with and provided all of the details we needed to find the property and self check-in. I'd recommend staying here on your next trip to MDI, particularly since it's so close to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Southwest Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danica O.

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

Cozy and peaceful

This cozy cottage was in an excellent quiet location to explore Acadia National Park. It is on the “quiet side” of the park and you are well insulated from crowds and traffic noise. The views from the patio are beautiful and the ever changing rolling of the fog makes each day’s view unique. The bed was very comfortable and there was a good amount of clothes drawer space. A few minor drawbacks were that there was nowhere to hang a few items of clothing as the wardrobe cabinet was filled with cleaning supplies, there was not a working empty cabinet to store food, the shower is very small which makes it a bit difficult to wash up after a muddy hike or bike, and there were limited hooks to dry out equipment and clothing after exploring the park. However even with these drawbacks I would certainly come back to stay and the positives definitely outweighed the drawbacks. We definitely appreciated that Skywater was pet friendly and there was hose to wash off muddy paws outside and plenty of space in the living room to set up our kennel/dog bed. Michael was easy to contact and there was great communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth L.

"Skywater" the well named : "Sky" all around and "water" just below

Situated in an exceptionnal location, this small cabin is quite a paradise : light and sun all the day long as if you were in an aerial aquarium, but the beautiful deck in the shadow as soon as 1 pm (at the end of June) so that the three meals can be taken outside ; a tiny studio, but very nicely furnished, a sort of love nest ; a very quiet neighbourhood, but the small city of Southwest harbor very close (5 mn drive) for the necessary stores ; gorgeous sun rises for the early birds ; flowers all around in the garden where can be seen deers, foxes at dawn or dusk. Poor isolation, but a heater is there if it gets too cold, and two ventilators plus the easy possibility of creating draught to cool rapidly the house. Some agressive mosquitoes in the evening, though. An insect repellent can be a good thing to get all over Mount desert island. If we were not French, living so far from there, we would certainly come back as often as we could, such a home in such an island being quite a miracle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This enchanting cottage was very private and quiet. The view was amazing! Southwest harbor and Ellsworth are in close proximity and you can find anything you need. Lots of antique stores and farmers markets. The view from Cadillac mountain is breathtaking. Clark point cafe in Southwest harbor is exceptional. We would highly recommend Skywater for a couple who need some relaxation and reconnection. Thank you for letting us share your great cottage by the sea. Stephen and Lorraine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Beautiful and cozy with a view

We loved our stay at Skywater. It was close to all of the hiking/attractions of Acadia National Park while being off the beaten path. The location allowed us to avoid the crowds while enjoying the serenity of the area. The back deck encouraged us to enjoy nature (watching the birds, chipmunks, seals and porpoises) and take in the view (I.e the sound and stars). Kayaking with the seals was a great experience as well. The house had everything we needed including delicious locally roasted coffee. We would love to go back and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Wonderful!

This is a wonderful place to spend a week! We loved hanging out on the deck overlooking the water and watching the boats and birds--including a bald eagle that we saw daily. The cabin size and layout were perfect for me, my guy, and our dog. Excellent central location for exploring the island and for easy access to some great nearby trails and Echo Lake. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Fantastic Spring Getaway

Skywater is a great place for a couple and a dog(s). It was a great homebase for a day of hiking in Acadia or for a quiet day-in relaxing and sitting on the deck. Michael was very responsive to our one small issue. We appreciated the opportunity to stay outside of Bar Harbor on a quieter side of the island. Skywater is by no means remote. In 15 minutes you can be hiking or in downtown Bar Harbor. Don't overlook Southwest Harbor, there are a bunch of great places to eat. Our dogs loved running around outside unsuccessfully chasing the chipmunks. With that and hiking, they needed a vacation from vacation when we got home. Lastly, if you are a light sleeper, bring a sleep mask, the windows overlooking Somes Sound face East and are illuminated at sunrise. It was a great place to stay and we look forward to coming here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

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

Peaceful

We loved our stay at Skywater. The views from every window of the cottage cannot be beat. We were able to watch shorebirds, lobstermen and deer through the windows and from the large back porch. The location was perfect for our daily hikes and just a quick scenic drive to Bar Harbor for food (if you visit during off season, be prepared for just a few restaurants to be open on any given day). We made good use of the kitchen which had all we needed cookware wise. There are several local grocery stores and markets on MDI, and the cottage is the coziest place to cook and relax after a long day in Acadia. Check in was easy, and the cottage was pretty well stocked. I would have loved some restaurant/market recommendations in the guest book, but we managed to find what we needed. This is a pet friendly location which we love (though we didn't bring our two pups this trip), and there was some pet hair we swept up after we arrived. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you are allergic. Otherwise, the cottage was clean and updated since the listing pictures. Wifi was great and TV had all the steaming apps. We would absolutely come back! This was our third trip to Maine this year and by far our favorite stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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