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Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 12 4500 sq ft
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Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME
- Place, Acadia National Park4 min drive
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center16 min drive
- Place, Cadillac Mountain19 min drive
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
downstairs
1 Queen Bed
downstairs master
1 Queen Bed
upstairs
1 Queen Bed
upstairs
1 Queen Bed
upstairs
1 Queen Bed
upstairs master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
downstairs bathroom
Shower only
upstairs bathroom
Bathtub
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park
Charm, Elegance and Character abound with this Lovely Coastal Cottage, built by the founding family of Abraham Somes in 1820, Sits on Somes Pond & 4 peacefully serene acres with views of the brook & pond, of gardens, fields, and of the picturesque Church at the center of town. Recent updates have been made to assure the appeal and comfort of our guests. This 6 BR home has 3 Fireplaces, 4 BRs and a bath upstairs and 2 BRs and a bath downstairs, a formal dining room and two other eating areas, an inviting living room and a lovely screened porch for morning coffee, cocktails or just to read, completing the charm and serenity with views around the property. Across from Somes Sound & Central to Acadia National Park trails, sites, ponds & lakes for swimming and recreation as well as all the harbor towns. We are situated in the center of the island, ten minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Shopping, restaurants, hiking, boating, antiquing, museums all nearby. Property includes a canoe for use on Somes Pond. You will love this home and the experience.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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
Ask for permission first .
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Cat friendly please ask the host first
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Note from host: Ask for permission first .
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Somesville
Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is 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. 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 National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
- Otter Cliff - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 20 min drive
- Shell - 14 min walk
- Island Take Out - 7 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 4 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Brit Babcock

Our great grandfather, seven generations ago, Abraham Somes, was the first permanent settler on the island. Our great grand father, four generations ago, Isaac Somes, built our home here and it has remained in the family since being built. Everyone who stays here remarks on how peaceful and lovely it is to stay in our home on the pond. We invite you to enjoy as we do. :)
Why they chose this property
Original home of Isaac Somes. Isaac was the great grandson of, Abraham Somes, the first settler on the Island.
What makes this property unique
Family home since 1820, serene, charming, lovely, with updates and care to empower guests' experience.
Languages:
English
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