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Highlights
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.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Acadia National Park
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Patio
Toys
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Explore the area
Mt Desert, ME
Acadia National Park
Place, Acadia National Park
1 min walk
Long Pond
Place, Long Pond
3 min walk
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
17 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 1
3 Single Beds
Upstairs Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Basement bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!
Enjoy Long Pond and Acadia National Park at Long Pond Escape, a private home built in 2016, on six acres of woods located on a secluded cove on the northwest corner of Long Pond.
The first floor features bright, open living space with a fully equipped kitchen, island with 4 stools, a large dining table (seats 8), and a half bath and living room area with a wood stove. Doors open to a spacious deck facing the lake, and to a side screened porch. Master bedroom with queen bed and a 32" TV, and a master bath with glassed shower. The master bedroom has views of Long Pond.
Upstairs are three bedrooms: queen (also with a 32" TV), double, and one with a twin bed and a bunk bed (2 twins), and a full bath. All three upstairs bedrooms have views of Long Pond.
There is a finished basement with a family room with a 55" TV with blu-ray disk player and Roku player, a game room with a mini pool table, a full bath with shower. The laundry room is also on this floor. Double French doors open to a stone patio with a fire pit.
Head down to the private dock and enjoy a swim or paddle and discover the quiet side of Long Pond. A canoe, five kayaks, three paddle boards, a row boat and a pedal boat are all available for your enjoyment. If you don't feel like swimming or boating, the dock is also great for sunbathing, reading, fishing, or just enjoying the view of the lake with Cadillac, Sargent, Beech, Mansell and Bernard Mountains in the background. You can also enjoy the loons and ducks that swim by every day, and on occasion you'll see great blue herons and bald eagles. On clear nights, the dock is a great place for stargazing -- see the Milky Way in all its glory.
Note: the dock and swim float are in the water between May and early October, but will be taken in for the year in mid-October.
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The depth of the lake varies during the course of the season, depending on rainfall. Please exercise care entering the water; don't dive off the dock
Use of the boats, dock and swim float is at your own risk; please watch kids!
Important information
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Property # 1024460vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Pretty Marsh, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 15 min drive - 21.6 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Shell - 5 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 13 min drive
Island Take Out - 11 min drive
The Original Travelin' Lobster - 10 min drive
The Upper Deck - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?
As of 11 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! on 11 Oct, 2027 start from S$2,804, 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 Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! located?
Located in Pretty Marsh, this holiday home is steps away from Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This is a beautiful property with easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We had a great time with our family there. One extremely minor complaint is the squeaky floors but overall we were very pleased and recommend this place to anyone.
This is a beautiful home on Long Pond. It’s very private and just steps away from the lake. The house was very clean and comfortable. I will gladly recommend it to friends and family!
Amazing property, it had everything we needed and more. Comfeterble baeds, fully aquipt kitchen, amazing views to the lake. The kids especially enjoyed the kayaks available on the property.Very recommended
This is a beautiful house located in a private setting on a lake. Indoors the house had everything we needed, including a well stocked kitchen, and gathering areas upstairs and downstairs. Outside, the deck, outdoor fire pit, beautiful lakefront and kayaks and other boats we could use to get out of the water were much appreciated.
Amazing property! Even better than the pictures. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of lake toys for all to enjoy! So much space to spread out, both inside and outside. Proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor is perfect. Incredibly dark skies for stargazing from the dock.Just a small warning, lots of steps so if you have limited mobility, this might not be the place for you.
The perfect Acadia stay! The house had everything we needed for my family of 10 to stay for the week. Plenty of space and my children loved fishing and going out on the boats. Acadia trails and Bar Harbor were a quick 20 minute drive and there were other trails just 8 minutes away! Perfect spot for a big family or group that wants all Acadia has to offer and peaceful/quiet lake views! We have stayed in Acadia before and this is by far the best spot!
This was a wonderful 4th stay at this property! Everything was great as usual. It feels like home. There is no reason to leave, but if you do you are close to everything.Just love this place!!
We had a wonderful experience. Check in with simple and easy and we received comprehensive instructions on the use and maintenance of the property from the owner. About two weeks prior to our arrival. The property is nestled in a wooded area with waterfront access on Long Pond. Our family enjoyed swimming and particularly the use of the aluminum canoe. Everything you need for enjoyment on the water was available. Likewise, the house was extremely well equipped, and we enjoyed several family prepared meals there. It’s a 10 all around.
This lake house was perfect for us. Great common space for cooking, dining, board games. We enjoyed paddling on the lake, and the proximity to our planned Acadia adventures was perfect!
Beautiful and very comfortable home with luxe bed and bath linens and a well-stocked kitchen. We look forward to staying again when the weather is warmer to enjoy the lake, dock, and water toys.
Great location, super clean comfy home on the lake. Comes with paddle boards and kayaks. Good fishing too. Very secluded and quiet. Would highly recommend
Truly a beautiful place. Everything was pristine and well cared for. We went here as a trip for my father who had limited mobility, and it was very accessible (only a few steps to the front door). Staying here made the trip very special. Thank you so much!
We had a great stay! Lovely house, quiet and peaceful setting. Tim was a great communicator. The night sky from the dock was spectacular. Highly recommend!
This property is very comfortable and close to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Tim McAllister
Our family has owned the property since 1971, when we built a log cabin on the site. Over the years we gradually added "amenities" like telephone, electricity and indoor plumbing. We had loads of wonderful memories in the place, but eventually it was in need of too many repairs, so we took it down and replaced it with a new house that was completed in 2016. We've spent many wonderful summers at this location, and always look forward to returning.
Why they chose this property
The location on Long Pond, the largest lake on Mount Desert Island, is ideal. We're the only house on a large cove; you can see houses across the lake, but none on either side of our property. The property is directly on the lake, and is surrounded by acres of woods. You'll definitely see ducks, loons, chipmunks and red squirrels, and you may well see deer on the property as well as bald eagles and other wildlife. This is a place with hundreds of activities to keep you occupied at all times, but it's also a place of great tranquility -- perfect for downtime to escape the hectic daily routine of work, school, etc. While you can enjoy peace and quiet at the house, when you crave other activities, it's a short drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and all of the other villages on Mount Desert Island. Southwest Harbor is about a 15 minute drive; Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor are about 20 minutes away, as are the entrances to Cadillac Mountain and the Park Loop Road. The nearest Acadia National Park facilities are the Pretty Marsh Picnic Area and Beech Mountain, both of which are only 5 minutes away.
What makes this property unique
There are many homes available to rent on Mount Desert Island, but very few offer the feeling of "getting away from it all" that you'll experience at Long Pond Escape.
Languages:
English
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