Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
Maine Granite Industry Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Acadia Repertory Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Jordan Pond House - 22 min drive
Shell - 3 min drive
Island Take Out - 9 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 8 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
About this property
FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!
The Captain's Retreat farmhouse is located smack in the middle of Mount Desert Island in historic picturesque Somesville which is conveniently located to all of ACADIA National Park highlights! You can be hiking on a park trail, swimming in Echo lake, kayaking on Long Pond or enjoying a live performance at the Acadia Repertory Theatre all within a few minutes drive away! We are 15 minutes to Bar Harbor for whale watching, shopping and nightlife & 7 min to Southwest Harbor to experience a quaint traditional Maine town with local shops, lobster pounds, art galleries and dining. Beech Hill organic Farm is right down the road for ALL the best LOCAL produce, grass fed meats, fresh eggs, maple syrup and more! The farmhouse was purchased in 2017 and it has been renovated/updated to reflect it's original 1920's pristine glory. The farmhouse is on 3 acres with lots of wild blueberries you can pick in season and fun to explore! BRAND NEW 6 ft. cedar fence has been installed across the front of the property and a generator that powers the whole farmhouse for any island outages. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and 1 full bathroom. On the main level is the the huge sunny farmers kitchen, dining room, living room and 1 full bathroom. You can relax or play on the large lawn, pick local blueberries in the woods or watch wildlife over Denning Brook all on property. EVERYTHING is BRAND NEW in the home.....from the pottery barn living room furniture, super comfortable beds with fine linens/quilts, plush egyptian cotton towels, chef quality cookware, a gorgeous french country dining table that seats 8....... all the comforts of a home....this not your typical rental cottage with saggy furniture and worn towels. Come experience a quintessential New England farmhouse on your well deserved vacation! Relax in style after a day in the park, enjoy a traditional lobster boil, make smores at the outdoor solo fire pit or gaze at the stars from the hammock. A bright sunny farmers kitchen with new appliances with a center island that can seat 6 is a great place to gather while cooking or morning coffee. Come savor all that Mount Desert Island has to offer from sunsets on Cadillac Mountain, sailing on Somes Sound, popovers at the Jordan Pond House, horse drawn wagon rides on the carriage paths, picnics at Sand Beach, and so much more!!! Well mannered dogs welcomed on case by case approval basis. Caretaker is located on property in the carriage house with separate entrances from the farmhouse and delighted to assist you in any manner and share their “secret spots on MDI” as well as give you complete privacy while you experience your dream vacation on Mount Desert Island! New auto start generator on property runs whole farmhouse house for when electricity goes out.
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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 (limit 2 total)
$150-1 $250-2 dogs, must be approved by owner
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs not allowed on any furniture/linens/bedding
When dog home alone MUST be crated or gated in kitchen ONLY if can NOT go over or through baby gates
ALL dogs MUST be approved by owners
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! pet-friendly?
Yes, FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?
As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! on 1 May, 2026 start from S$501, 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 FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! located?
Located in Somesville, this farm stay is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).
FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here for a family vacation to enjoy the fall colors and explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The location was perfect—an easy drive to both, which made getting around simple and stress-free.The home has a peaceful backyard set away from the road, which made it a nice spot to relax. You might hear some traffic at night if the windows are open, but it didn’t affect our overall comfort.Communication with the owners was excellent—very prompt and helpful. One of our favorite parts of the stay was gathering around the Solo Stove in the evenings. It was the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the day.We had a wonderful stay and are already looking forward to returning!
We stayed for a week with our adult children. It was a great location to all the things we wanted to do. The hosts were very responsive when I needed to reach out. The house was very nice. We would stay there again.
Robert & Elizabeth were very welcoming and attentive hosts.
The property and home were lovely!
We totally enjoyed our stay and would return if we have the opportunity to visit the area in the future.
The house was well-equipped, comfortable, and very clean! The hosts always responded quickly and were available if we needed anything, which we didn't because everything was provided! We are all hoping to return!
Comfortable home-base for my family. The outdoor area is a wonderful space with plenty of room for my kids to run around. Loved chilling in the hammock and enjoyed grilling outdoors. There’s no a/c but gets cooler some nights. We all had a wonderful stay.
We had a great time staying at captains retreat. We appreciated being so close to both sides of the island. The house was clean and looked just like the photos. The owners were easy to work with both before and during our stay. It worked well for our family of 5. We only wish we could have stayed longer to explore even more of Acadia!
The Captain's Retreat was the perfect home away from home for our family trip to Maine. The house was exactly as pictured, very comfortable, relaxing, full of character and well equipped. Elizabeth and Robert are wonderful hosts, and we loved the personal touches they provided. Fresh flowers and herbs greeted us in the bright kitchen upon arrival. We immediately felt at home and could not have asked for a better experience. We loved the central location as we could easily get to wherever we wanted to go on the Island. We would not hesitate to stay at the retreat again!
We loved this home. Everything we needed for a family of 5. We cooked many meals in the kitchen and enjoyed the yard. Only downside was the traffic noise since the house is so close to a busy streeet.
This was an ideal property for our family of 5. We loved being outside of Bar Harbor, but inside Acadia. Elizabeth has left a book full of resources and recommendations. The house was spotless and wonderfully equipped with everything we needed. We also enjoyed the backyard area for grilling and making s’mores on the solo stove. It was a picturesque spot, and we highly recommend Captain’s Retreat!
I love this place! Location for me is perfect! So close to all my quiet side hidden spots, yet just a short drive to BH hustle and bustle! The new addition of the privacy fence is nice! Love hanging out in the hammock! The backyard is just a getaway in itself! Our dogs love exploring in it! Looking forward to returning and making more happy memories!
This house was great and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Kids ages 11/9/5 enjoyed the house. They loved the little loft area in the bedroom for some quiet time and a little secret hideout. Kitchen was great for cooking our lobster and seafood dinners. We love to cook and the kitchen was well equipped. Outdoor space was relaxing and it’s own little retreat. We enjoyed the fresh blueberries on the property. Location was perfect for easy access to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and lake access for paddle boarding. One of our best vacations to Maine yet. Thank you for letting us stay at this beautiful home.
This older ‘farmhouse’ is well maintained, well appointed and very comfortable. Everything about the property is charming. The owners live in the attached “carriage house” and are absolutely respectful of guests’ privacy. You have full access to the beautifully landscaped yard with solo stove for evening fires, comfortable chairs and picnic table for alfresco dining or relaxing. I would give this property 5+ stars except for one problem issue. The property is located on the main road to Southwest Harbor and traffic whizzes by at 50+ mph resulting in considerable traffic noise. During the warm summer nights when you need to leave windows open, we found the level of traffic noise to be disturbing until midnight and again starting up early morning (5 am). On cooler nights, when you can leave the windows closed, and using the “white noise” machines provided in each bedroom, the traffic noise would not be an issue. Other than this one concern this place is 5+ stars all around.
Richard S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Charles D.
21 Aug, 2018
Very nice house; Right next to a very busy street.
Everything the other reviews say about this house are true: It is very well decorated, the furniture is all new, it is clean and the owner is delightful. However, the one thing not mentioned (and why I gave it a three star review) is that it is right next to a very busy street, and so you constantly hear traffic noise from a steady stream of fast-moving cars, which are all about 10 feet from the entryway to the house.
This is less of a big deal at night than I worried it would be - the noise from the box fans (there is no AC) pretty much drowns out the traffic noise. But, it is definitely an issue, and it makes sitting outside (there is a lovely lawn) much less pleasant than it otherwise would be.
I also was frustrated because I was not warned of this. There is nothing in the description warning about traffic noise, and when I spoke to the owner on the phone before renting, and specifically asked if there was anything I should know about the house, she never mentioned the constant noise from the traffic.
So, it is a nice house. But if you are looking for a quiet vacation (which, given that this is on the 'quiet side' of MDI, might be a goal), this might not be the house for you.
The property was wonderful! It was spotless and had all the essentials and more! It was perfect for my friends and I during our trip to Acadia. Definitely would recommend!
Great location. So easy to access Acadia. Cute farmhouse with beautiful yard. We loved the fire pit! Owners were great. Gave lots of good recommendations for hikes, restaurants, things to do, and secret spot for sunset. Perfect fit for our girl’s weekend.
We loved the location of this house, easy access to all activities on MDI. Comfortable, well equiped farmhouse with nice furniture. Didn't seem like a rental at all! Yard was huge, we enjoyed the grill, firpit, outdoor furniture and played games in the yard. Only negative was the road noise but everything else made up for it. Apparently this has been a busier summer than usual. Recommendations from the hosts were great. Elizabeth was helpful, answered questions and we enjoyed a visit with her the last night.
Everything about the property was as described. It's a lovely old farmhouse, well-equipped with what you need, and the owners are prompt and thoughtful in their communications. The house is close to a busy road, which can make it a bit noisy, but the backyard is a wonderful refuge. We would gladly stay at this home again.