Nestled on 2 acres of secluded woods, this private retreat offers a serene escape near Somes Pond and Southwest Harbor. Unwind in the main room with its high cathedral ceiling, many windows, and expansive lawn perfect for wiffle ball or horseshoes. With air conditioning throughout the basement and living space, you can stay cool while enjoying fully equipped kitchen appliances.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park
Enjoy a secluded location close to the middle of the Island – the perfect spot to relax in the summer sun, walk in the woods, or take a 5 minute walk to nearby Somes Pond for swimming or kayaking. Yet, only a short drive to Southwest Harbor or Bar Harbor. Also, there are 4 separate lakes and swim areas within 3 miles! The high cathedral ceiling of the main room and many windows open to the south onto a large deck and an expansive lawn secluded from the sound of traffic. The basement and main living space have air conditioning. The house sits on a 2 acre lot and is very private with woods on all 4 sides. The owner maintains an apartment above the attached garage that he occupies with his wife, with separate entrance and no window views to the lawn or adjacent house. Located nearly 800 feet from the nearest road, the sound of birds is all you will hear. The home has 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other with twin beds, with additional sleeping options in the office and recreation room. A large, southern facing living room and dining room with a sliding glass door provides lots of sunshine and easy access to the front deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, large refrigerator, and all the typical kitchen appliances and supplies. The two bathrooms compliment one another: one is a self-contained bathroom with the shower, sink and toilet all in one room. The other bathroom has a washer/dryer and sink in one room with the walk-in shower and toilet in an adjoining room. This allows more people access to getting ready, do the laundry, etc. The walkout basement is fully furnished with 2 futons, a 49' flat screen TV, books, and games for the whole family. The 5,000 square front lawn provides plenty of space to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, run around, and generally enjoy the Maine outdoors, while the side lawn is fenced in and great for young children or pets. A covered brick patio offers a barbecue area.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
9 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Please no smoking.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
1. Pets are limited to two. More than this requires approval from owner. The pet fee is PER dog.
2. No swimming pools or outside setup of tents, or similar items.
3. All trash must be bagged in plastic trash bags (10 gallon or more) and placed in garbage bin by garage door.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only dogs are allowed. The pet fee is Per Pet.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling. Visit our Mount Desert travel guide
Is Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park located?
This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park Reviews
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This was the perfect location and house to gain access to everything in Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Definitely worth going back again!
This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we absolutely love it! The location is perfect, the house is clean and comfortable, and the house is tucked into such a quiet and pretty spot perfect for relax time. We can’t wait to go again.
We had a fantastic vacation in Somesville! The house was perfect for us - everyone had enough space to relax inside or outside. The location was very convenient to all the trails we wanted to hike and my kids enjoyed swimming in the pond. We were close enough to enjoy the activities in Bar Harbor, but far enough away to feel like we were out in the mountains.Michael was easy to get in touch with and answered all of my questions quickly. Highly recommend!!!
We enjoyed our stay and Michael was a great host! The house was great for kids and they especially enjoyed a big tub of legos and a rope swing outside. We liked how close we were to Acadia. There was a pizza place just 7 minutes away and a one mile trail you could take to see the sunset on the ocean just 5 minutes away!
The Mount Desert house was great for our family gathering (5 adults). Everyone had a space of their own. The house included a full kitchen and sufficient seating for meals. The central location on the island provided great access to Bar Harbor, both the eastern and western portions of the island, and the mainland.
This house is in a great location equal distance between Bar Harbor shops/restaurants and the quiet side of the Island line Seal Cove and The Seawall. The house had wverything we needed for our stay and the host Michael is a a kind man. There are stairs to the bedrooms just so you are prepaired. I would highly recommend it.
We arrived during a tropical storm- trees and power lines coming down en route. Power soon went off in the house, but our Super Host, Mike, provided candles, flashlights, water- all we needed. Even started a fire for us in the woodstove so we’d be warm and cozy. He made a challenging time enjoyable! When weather cleared, the location was close to fun hikes and an easy trip to Bar Harbor.
This was a nice secluded home less than a half hour from Bar Harbor, so we had a great balance between peaceful relaxation and fun activities. The house was clean, plenty of room, with all amenities. The owner respected our privacy and was not at all intrusive, but we did see him on occasion. The fenced-in yard was a great plus for the dog. The Wi-Fi was not reliable during our stay, and our Verizon cell service was pretty weak in the entire area. If you have to do any work while you are there that may be a challenge.
The listing states you won’t really see the owner, but we saw him basically every day of our stay.
A huge red flag for us was that the door between the garage and main house only locks from the owners side. For safety purposes, we would have like to have a lock from our side of the door. I think this is very important for people to know before booking!!
The rental was clean & nice. The upstairs bathroom did have a musty odor that never seemed to go away.
Location - it is 15-20 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia. The drive was not bad, but just something to keep in mind if you plan to drive back and forth multiple times a day.
The fenced in yard was a big + for our dog and safety as this property is very remote in the woods.
Acadia 2023 Family Trip with Adult Kids!!! and puppy
Nice house as advertised. The only negatives are there's a leak in the downstairs bathroom sink faucet. Not a big problem but could be addressed. Also the downstairs shower drain isn't in the lowpoint of the shower floor, thus water pools up. There's a small squeegee in the shower that I used to redirect water to the drain after showering, but it was a minor inconvenience.
The outdoor lobster cooker was great. (I need one in my life LOL!!!). The upstairs bedrooms were a bit warm according to our kids.
We didn't use the outdoor fireplace (chiminea) because it was directly under an evergreen tree. Didn't want to cause a forest fire. I suggest it gets moved away from there. The yard for the dog was great.
The property was clean and had everything we needed. When I contacted the owner (who I knew lived in the adjacent apartment from previous reviews) and told him we would be getting in late and asked if he could have all of the beds ready he cheerfully did so. This property accommodated our large family of 8, my only dislike of the property was that the upstairs was hot (we were there at the end of July). We discussed this with the owner and he mentioned that he may have to install an air conditioner unit upstairs). I definitely wouldn’t discount this house for that reason.
This property was conveniently located only 17 minutes from most everything in Acadia; however, at first having to drive that 17 minutes to get anything was not convenient (although there was a gas station very close that we didn’t check out). But one of the best things about the property being a little remote is that it was away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists and business. The yard was huge and hard plenty of room for my boys to play in. The flowers were lovely. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and having breakfast one morning. I would say here again with a big crowd.
We have been to Acadia several times and have stayed in multiple different places. This place is one of our top stays. The house is fully stocked, comfy, great location, quiet, and the host is very personable, helpful, and flexible. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely book again.
A very lovely property tucked away at the end of a wooded drive. This is a great house with everything you could possibly need. There were only 2 of us, but the house can accommodate quite a few more comfortably. Michael is a great host and was very helpful.
We had a lot of family staying in the house together for 2 weeks, and everyone enjoyed it. It's nice and secluded, but close to everything. 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, Seal Cove or the Cadillac Mountain entrance, 10 minutes to Southwest Harbor, 20ish minutes to Ellsworth.
Michael is a great host who responded immediately to any questions. And the house had everything we could want, right down to tools for cracking open lobsters!
We were very impressed with the property, specially given we had two dogs. The ease of letting them roam around the fenced area was a bonus for us and them. The location is also the best. Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor are both less than 15 minutes away. Southwest Harbor about 10 minutes, and Freshies just up the road has everything you need in a pinch. Only reason I did not give 5 stars on overall rating is that we felt a little odd given the owners lived in the same building and would spend time outside in the afternoon while we were there. Our dogs do not do well with outside distractions, so we had to kennel them up for periods in the afternoon. Other than that I must say Michael and Pam did the best to make sure we felt welcome and comfortable and are very accommodating homeowners. Lastly, the flowers in the property are amazing and well tended. Really enjoyed them and the dragonflies they attracted.
Wonderful location for our family of four. Micheal was very responsive. We love this area. Great swimming pond less than a minute away, easy to get into southwest harbor and quick to get to hiking and biking on the carriage roads.
Great location. Very secluded but yet super close to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and all other popular locations. Neighbors were barely visible in the distance, surrounded by trees. The property owner was very friendly and helpful. We had a great vacation with family including our Goldendoodle, Willow! The area was very welcoming to dogs, and she went nearly everywhere with us, including restaurants and some stores. It was our first time traveling to Maine, and we’ll definitely be back!
Michael's place worked well for our large group. The space is flexible and accommodated many adults, it may not work as well with small children if you want to be all on one floor. We did have a lot of questions and Michael was very responsive. It may help to have a guide with home info+checkout instructions available. The listing set our expectations very nicely - lots of space, plenty of linens, fully equipped kitchen but don't expect the ritz carlton. I would definitely stay there again!
Property is in fantastic location, minutes from pretty much everything you want and need. Despite that, the wooded lot feels very quiet and private.
Home is very well appointed (fantastic cinema system for evening movies!). An air conditioning unit downstairs is a bonus in Maine but despite it being warm we never needed it as the house stays plenty cool enough with the windows open.
The property was also very clean so full marks there too!
We had an absolute great time hiking Acadia National Park. This place was a perfect spot for us to call home for the week. it is secluded in the woods, but centrally located to get to the different parts of Acadia. Highly recommend!
Traveled with my husband, daughter, son in law and grandson. This house was perfect for our week stay. House had everything we needed including toys. Was close to the park and Bar Harbor. Michael was very available and responded quickly to questions. I loved the flowers and woods around the house. Everything was perfect.