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Relax in peace and comfort in great central location

Cottage near Acadia National Park in Mount Desert

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Somesville cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park and Acadia Repertory Theater. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 12 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Saint Dreux’s Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax in peace and comfort in great central location

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 (six or seven nights) run from Saturday or Sunday to the following Saturday.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tranquility Charm Special June Pricing Historic Somesville House
Tranquility Charm Special June Pricing Historic Somesville House
Tranquility Charm Special June Pricing Historic Somesville
Tranquility Charm Special June Pricing in Historic Somesville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax in peace and comfort in great central location to the airport?

This cottage is 7.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relax in peace and comfort in great central location have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Relax in peace and comfort in great central location to the beach?

This cottage is 4.7 mi (9-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 13.4 mi (24-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax in peace and comfort in great central location offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relax in peace and comfort in great central location?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Relax in peace and comfort in great central location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax in peace and comfort in great central location?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Relax in peace and comfort in great central location have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Relax in peace and comfort in great central location have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Relax in peace and comfort in great central location to downtown Mount Desert?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Mount Desert.

Relax in peace and comfort in great central location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a beautiful view watching the wildlife every evening. Ease of check-in can’t be beat! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful quiet retreat to come back to after a day of adventures. Check in was easy and our hosts were very friendly. Emails with them were answered quickly. I highly recommend staying in this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Lovely time

We had a wonderful week at Hawthorn cottage. It was just what we needed and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen w.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

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

Maine Getaway

Perfect cottage getaway for a couple! We had a great time coming back to our place to rest our feet and heads after long days of hiking and enjoying Maine. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oakley O.

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

Amazing honeymoon

This cottage was an amazing place to stay for our honeymoon. My wife and I couldn’t be happier with the cottage and all it had to offer. We saw deer almost every night and the cottage was super peaceful. The location of the cottage was perfect. On the quiet side of the island it got us away from the traffic but close enough to Acadia to get anywhere in 25 minutes or less. Absolutely amazing place to stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorine S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandy p.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Les K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hawthrone cottage. This was a perfect location for our visit to Acadia and the surrounding area. The cottage is peaceful and quiet, charming and cozy, secluded and conveniently located. It is clean and well kept. We enjoyed seeing the deer visit most every evening. Marilee was a wonderful host, very helpful, and easy to talk to. Check-in is straight forward. We highly recommend staying at the Hawthorne cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great little cottage on MDI

Excellent stay! The location is perfect—close to everything in Acadia, yet just far enough to feel peaceful and quiet. Communication was fast, friendly, and incredibly helpful. The cottage is spotless and absolutely charming and the bed was super comfortable. Keep in mind it is a cottage not a big house - still plenty of room for 2 and so much better than a hotel. This was our first trip to Acadia, but fingers crossed we can stay here again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

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