Waterfront, heated, hiking, Acadia National Park, Somes Pond Island Cottage

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Mt. Desert, ME-Maine

Acadia National Park2 min drive
Echo Lake Beach9 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center10 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)13 min drive

The location and views were great. The property needs to be maintained. When we walked in there was a cob web going from...

Lisa Z.

Oct 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

New listing!! Waterfront property on Somes Pond, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, deck

Watch the ducks sunbathe, listen to the babbling brook next to the house, or take a trip to SW Harbor or Bar Harbor within minutes! Hiking trails within a mile. This is a bird and nature lovers paradise with amazing views!

This family cottage is right on Mt. Desert Island, MINUTES away from hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, and yet peaceful and waterfront!!
The house is camp-style, with original kitchen hardwood cabinets, vaulted ceilings, and lots of windows for that wonderful view of the water!! There is a gas grill and dining on the deck. The open concept kitchen, dining room and living room give your family plenty of room to spread out.

First floor: Bedroom with a king bed, full bathroom
Second floor: Bedroom 1 has a king bed, bedroom 2 has two twins, bedroom 3 has two twins.
There is a Full bathroom on the second floor and a spacious landing for games, reading and birdwatching.

There is a new heater, and a propane fireplace for heat. Fans are provided for cooling. There is usually an ocean breeze for those warmer days.
The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking, linens and bedding is included, the coffee maker is a drip kind, no fires or smoking allowed, full sized washer/dryer are in the home.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented 1/2 mile from the house on Long pond. Swimming is also allowed.
Free Island bus, station 1/2 mile from the house.
ANP Trails 1/2 mile from the house, approx. 244 more hiking, walking and biking.
Close to restaurants, Bar Harbor, SW Harbor, stores, etc.
** Please give us as much information as you can about your party when requesting to book this property. Children are allowed but must be monitored while staying at the house.
** A 3% credit card processing fee will be charged on all cancellations. Please review the cancellation policy.

Property manager

Susan Luke

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

24x14 Sunroom-Big Windows & Knotty Pine-Feels Like Nature is All Around You!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No events are allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

RENTAL RULES

Smoking and vaping are NOT allowed ANYWHERE on the property. Not inside, not outside. If smoking is detected inside the house, there will be an automa

Illegal activities are NOT allowed on the property, including, but not limited to, illegal substances, illegal drugs, and underage drinking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: No events are allowed

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

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. 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. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Mt. Desert, ME-Maine

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 9 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive
Otter Cliff - 17 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 22 min drive
Shell - 3 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 14 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 12 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, heated, hiking, Acadia National Park, Somes Pond Island Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, heated, hiking, Acadia National Park, Somes Pond Island Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, heated, hiking, Acadia National Park, Somes Pond Island Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, heated, hiking, Acadia National Park, Somes Pond Island Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lisa Z.

27 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location and views were great. The property needs to be maintained. When we walked in there was a cob web going from the window to the refrigerator, about 12”. Not a good first impression. The bedrooms had cobwebs coming off the beds. They stress to read the guest book immediately but it is outdated. The directions for trash how to use the tv etc have old and new directions together, and directions for items that do not work like the fireplace. The cable and internet was out when we arrived. I contacted Susan who looked into the cable and there was an outage. The internet was never addressed and we were without internet the entire time. This was inconvenient for people who had to work remotely. Most of the outlets upstairs do not work. This would be a great rental if a little more effort was put into maintenance.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gwyned T.

2 October 2023

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

Somes Pond Island House

We selected this property in order to be on Mt. Desert Island in a quiet and scenic location. It met this criteria. The property has been owned by the same family since 1962, probably passed down a generation or two. It is gradually being renovated. Some areas, such as the combo first floor bathroom/laundry room were in pristine conditions. Other areas showed their age or were awkward to use. We were able to cope. The property manager responded quickly to help if we had questions. The home was lovely to return to after a day of hiking.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

20 August 2023

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

Perfect landing

Perfect holiday home for a week with easy access to northeast, southwest and Acadia National park.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

16 July 2023

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

wonderful place to stay

we've stayed in a myriad of places on MDI and this was one of our favorites. on a lake, canoe/kayak rental half mile down the road, for Long Pond. great location for getting to all parts of the island easily. house located back from the road, in beautiful mossy woods, "babbling brook" running past--a great sound "backdrop." very responsive rental agent. the slanted eaves in 2 of the 4 bedrooms might be a problem for tall guests. in general a very comfy house, with a long dining room table and plenty of views of the lake from the living/dining area (large--with long dining room table) and back deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie M.

4 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property

This is my honest opinion about the property in general. We had a great time overall! Pros: Great location-babbling brook, pond and marshes Plenty of towels and extra blankets First floor bathroom was gorgeous! Huge windows provide amazing views Kitchen had utensils and cookware Plates, bowls and mugs were adorable! Carpeting upstairs was nice House was fairly clean (cobwebs here and there) The property managers were phenomenal and wonderfully helpful!! Gave us good recommendations on places to eat! The 2 larger bedrooms had large comfortable beds! Cons: 2nd floor small bedrooms and bathroom has a slated ceiling which is cute but hard on the head when you’re not used to it. The two smaller bedroom beds were uncomfortable. 2nd floor shower has a VERY deep tub to step into making it awkward. The driveway is primitive and tricky to turn around when there are 2 cars. Large ants were found crawling around occasionally in the house. The house is quaint but outdated in some ways. A little bit of updating would really make it more modern and more comfortable. Bring your mosquito repellant. We did not use the grill because of the mosquitoes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay! We appreciated the property managers quick and helpful text messages.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023