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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Mt. Desert, ME

Acadia National Park
‪4 min drive‬
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪9 min drive‬
Cadillac Mountain
‪23 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

For over 60 years Hawthorn Cottage has welcomed guests to historic Somesville and Acadia National Park. Hawthorn Cottage shares with our home and Juniper Cottage two beautifully landscaped acres fringed with wild blueberry bushes. The lawn is open and sunny, with gardens and shade trees near the cottage and a shaded deck for observing Somesville's resident eagles and ospreys. You can walk to our library, repertory theater, museum, to the ocean, or to Somes Pond for a swim. Rental weeks run Saturday to Saturday, except for options in fall.

Property manager

Marilee

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Somesville

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.

Mt. Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Otter Cliff - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬13 min drive
‪Lunt's Lobster Pound - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great central location for Acadia. Come visit in 2025! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great central location for Acadia. Come visit in 2025!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great central location for Acadia. Come visit in 2025!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great central location for Acadia. Come visit in 2025! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen w.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Adorable Cottage

What a cute vacation home! Great location, as we visited the entire island and everything was close. Well stocked & clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage had everything we could need or want. The owner lives on the property and is very kind and helpful. You couldn’t ask for a better location. It was very close to all attractions and yet very quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

2 Jun, 2024

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

perfect cottage

This cottage is a beauty! It's in a great location, it's clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Great time!!

Beautiful spot with easy access to all that Mt. Desert Island has to offer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

18 Jun, 2022

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

A perfect location

We have rented this cottage twice and loved it. It’s tastefully decorated, the owners are friendly, it’s quiet and private and there’s several great take out restaurants very close by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

27 Jul, 2024

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

July Honeymoon

Property was cozy and secluded, exactly what we wanted for our national park honeymoon! Kitchen was well stocked and temperature was easy to control. The water pressure in the shower could be a little better but in a small place like this it’s to be expected and didn’t affect our enjoyment whatsoever. Beautiful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Great Little Cottage

Host is very responsive and helpful. Kitchen and bath well stocked. It is tight quarters, but folding door separates the bedroom from the living area, for your partner that wakes up early or stays up late. A good home base on the quiet side of the park.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorine S.

15 Sept, 2022

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

Midcoast Maine cottage

Very comfortable & cozy & convenient for exploring Mt Desert Island. Also very quiet!

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

17 May, 2024

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

Acadia N P trip

Very nice, cozy house with a relaxing setting. Great outdoor space. Has everything you need inside (even coffee!) Convenient location for hiking in Acadia N P or going into Bar Harbor without the hustle and bustle of staying in Bar Harbor. Host was friendly and very welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

29 May, 2024

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

Great little cottage

Great little cottage centrally located between the west and east sides of MDI; made travel to most locations around the island only a 10-15 minute drive. Quiet neighborhood and communicative hosts. I recommend Coffee Matter/Mother's Kitchen just up the road for your daily coffee and pastries.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandy p.

15 Jul, 2018

Precious, cozy cottage in the center of the island

Somerville is a central, historic location. Cottage is cozy and the perfect size for two people. Shower is tiny, but nothing you can't deal with for a vacation. We loved staying here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

8 Oct, 2023

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

Anniversary Trip

This was honestly the best vacation we have ever been on. The cottage had everything we needed and it was very cute. We were able to prepare full meals when needed. MDI is very beautiful and we can't wait to come back and explore more of the beautiful area!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

17 Jun, 2024

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

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Orlando, Florida. USA

14 Oct, 2023

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Everything about our stay was perfect. Somesville is a great location from which to explore the island; our cottage was so cozy, well appointed and comfortable; and our hosts, Merilee and Ken, were two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We are sad to be leaving, but we know we’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena N.

21 May, 2024

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

Lovely Stay

This cute little house was the perfect place for my planned trip with my boyfriend. The place had everything we needed and was in a fabulous location. Nothing was too far or too close; it was away from busy crowds but still in a central location that made everything pretty accessible. The host was also so sweet and communicative. We came into town pretty late into the evening and she was still very responsive! I definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

24 Sept, 2022

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

The best yet

Perfectly equipped, centrally located, cozy, comfy. Pleasant helpful owners. Couldn't ask for more and the location is perfect. Oh, and there were almost daily visits by deer, and on our last day, turkey. We plan to stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Quiet and serene accommodations!

The accommodations are tastefully decorated, extremely clean and comfortable as well as welcoming. Communication was excellent, check in was super easy and the location is perfect for exploring the island. The cottage is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood which lends itself well to total relaxation. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Honeymoon Happiness

We chose this cottage for our honeymoon, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Cozy, serene, and neat, it made for a perfect home away from home. It was centrally located to all our adventures exploring Acadia and MDI. We were just as excited to return to the cottage as we were to explore! Check the local newspaper on the chest for local happenings and events that are definitely worth checking out! We will hopefully be back for a future anniversary trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

11 Oct, 2017

Clean & attractive little cottage!

Clean & attractive little cottage, in a lovely, quiet neighborhood of Somesville. Perfect for a couple, too small for 3. The host welcomed us with pretty seasonal (fall) bouquets from the yard, throughout the cottage, and showed us 2 local walks that we really liked.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

30 Sept, 2019

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

Cozy, quiet cottage perfect for exploring the entire island.

While most pictures exaggerate the size of rentals, we were pleasantly surprised by the roominess, perfect for two adults. The location was ideal for short drives around the island, and was wonderfully peaceful at night. The manager also drew up several maps of the Somesville area, which allowed us to explore a nearby cemetery and nature preserve. I will definitely consider this cottage for future vacations.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

30 Sept, 2023

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

Benefits of the quiet side

Somesville is uniquely situated for access to all that busy Bar Harbor and Acadia NP has to offer. But it’s so much more - laid back, tranquil and beautiful. Host Marilee generously shared that knowledge helping me to enjoy the history and explore natural wonders that best exemplify “the quiet side”.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Quaint, peaceful and quiet stay, 6/17 - 6/21

I would highly recommend booking. All the comforts of home and more. We saw a doe and her fawn behind the cottage, what a sight to see! Only 15 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park, We enjoyed e bike riding the Carriage Roads, Echo Lake Beach, and dining in downtown Bar Harbor. Ivy Manor has outside fire pits we enjoyed with a cocktail after dinner. Merilee was very attentive and quick to reply. A memorable vacation, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Our Foggy Stay in Maine

This quaint little cottage was a wonderful home away from home during our foggy week in Maine. It is located on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island but was centrally located for either side of the island. It is deceivingly roomy for two and is equipped for a nice breakfast or dinner when we felt like staying in after a long day hiking. Our host, Marilee, was readily available for advice or anything we needed. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

29 Jul, 2018

Wonderful cottage

This Hawthorne cottage was the most quaint and cute cottage. Enjoyed staying here so very much. Anything you could ever need was readily available. The bed was gorgeous, and extremely comfortable. Marilee and Ken were very welcoming soon after we arriving. I hope to return to this cottage in the not too distant future. I would recommend this adorable place to any couple or single person.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Fredericksburg Texas

18 Sept, 2022

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

Cozy Cottage

Cozy cottage on the quiet side. Minutes from Acadia National Park. Cottage has everything you need to prepare meals and great Wi-Fi. We advise you to have dinner reservations due to employment shortage, otherwise you will not get in. Lovely grounds with visiting deer in the evenings. You will not be disappointed, we look forward to our next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marilee

Ken and I are retired art teacher and theater costume designer. We have owned Hawthorn Cottage since 1980, taking over from Chauncey Somes, whose ancestors settled the island. We have especially enjoyed sharing our love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia with our guests all these years. We hope you will join our large number of returning guests in savoring the best of Maine.