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Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!

Family-friendly stay near Acadia National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Somesville vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and 2 miles (3 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum. Acadia National Park and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬12 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.

Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!

Built by Daniel Somes, son of the pioneer, the Mount Desert House is of prime historical interest as an early public house on Mount Desert Island located just minutes from the beautiful Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Come stay where Thomas Cole, principle artist of the Hudson River School, Frederick Church and hundreds of others have stayed while exploring Mount Desert Island.

Your party will be the only guests of the Inn occupying the entire second and third floor of a wing. The second floor consists of the 'Pawn's Room' full bunk bottom with a single top, connecting bath to the 'Knight's Room' (queen ). The 'Bishop's Room' (Queen)has its own private bath.


The third floor known as 'The Castle' consists of a large open living area with beamed cathedral ceiling and a completely furnished large kitchen, (ice-maker, microwave, stove, oven, disposal, refrigerator w/cold water) a living room with table and chairs, gas fireplace, small sleeping loft with queen floor mattress and twin and full bathroom with tub and shower, washer and dryer.

The suite has water and mountain views and a private entrance and balcony.

Comes with all linens, towels, dishes, and kitchen appliances, BBQ grill, canoe. smart TV flat screen TV.



Sleeping arrangement: Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- double bed w/ single bunk on top
Bedroom 3- Queen bed

Loft- Queen bed and one single


Private off street parking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 100.00 fee per dog .

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 12.9 mi (23-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! to downtown Mount Desert?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Mount Desert.

Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caylan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bill and his wife were very down to earth, awesome people! My kids loved playing with their dog Murray! Bar Harbor was about 15 minutes away from the home, and everything else was very close to the house as well! Overall great location and stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at this rental. It is in a great location with easy access to the park and Bar Harbor. There is great attention to detail and the perfect balance between charm and comfort. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The upstairs lofted living space is a wonderful space to eat and relax. Overall we had plenty of room to spread out. Communication with the hosts was easy and quick. Murray the dog is so cute and friendly. We all enjoyed saying hi to him when we on our way to our outdoor adventures. We hope to come back Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable property in an amazing location. My sons especially enjoyed taking the property kayak and canoe out onto Somes Sound where they were able to see seals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean. Perfect location to reach everywhere on the island. Great communication and very helpful when we had questions. The house felt peaceful and like a cozy home away from home. We would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you all!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family adventure. With Arcadia and Bar Harbor so nearby there's so much to do. Great hiking, great swimming inboth fresh and saltwater, great shopping in bar harbor, and fantastic food. I fully recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!

We had the most fantastic stay at The Mount Desert House! Bill and Tina’s home/property was perfect for our family vacation to the Bar Harbor area. The kids were able to play in the yard with their awesome German shepherd, Murray. The outdoor/cookout area was perfect for hamburgers on the grill followed by an evening fire in the fire pit. Bill and Tina were the kindest and most courteous hosts we’ve ever come across in all our years of vacationing. They truly made our stay remarkable! The home had plenty of room to spare for a family of five and it was fully stocked with all the kitchenware essentials, quality bedding, and everything else we possibly could have needed. We were able to spend the day zipping around the local area and then spend very comfortable evenings relaxing in a home that is meant for comfort and enjoyment. Many thanks to Bill and Tina for making our experience in Maine one we will never forget! Cheers!The Peters family-Jon, Amber, Violet, Gibson, and Hazel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a beautiful place

This is the third time since 2009 that we’ve stayed at the house. It’s so beautiful and peaceful—we’ve made many happy memories there. Bill and Tina are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great location, beautiful views, and hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped in every room including laundry, all kitchen necessities, bedding and towels. Please note that if you have issues with stairs at all this was only down side for one of our family members. Owners very responsive to any questions usually giving answer within minutes. Beautiful outdoor yard with firepit, grill and plenty of seats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSH B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, great location

We had a great time staying at the Mt Desert House. It is perfectly located right at the center of Mount Desert Island, with easy access to both sides of the island. Bill was a great host as well. We had a minor issue with the door keypad and Bill responded immediately and had it fixed that day. We would definitely stay there again the next time we visit Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a week at Acadia

We really enjoyed our stay here for our week of exploring Acadia and MDI! The property is only 10-15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main part of the park, with even quicker access to the quite side of the island and related Acadia attractions! The house certainly has its quirks given it is a historical house originally built nearly 200 years ago, but that only adds to its charm and feel! Bill and Tina were excellent hosts - top notch communication, very friendly, and quick to answer questions/provide any additional supplies needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay!

The historic house is beautifully kept inside with claw-footed tubs and knooky bedrooms. The "Castle" upstairs is open and spacious and comfortable, with everything you need for your stay! The owners, Bill and Tina, were absolutely lovely, and were also very responsive and accommodating. Their lobsterman son was kind enough to bring us home lobsters to feast on! Amazingly kind...and delicious! It was an amazing stay! We highly recommend staying here! We hope to be back someday! Thank you very much, Bill and Tina (and Todd and Murray;)!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephan f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

It’s a great place to stay with pie right around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, convenient and private

We really enjoyed the stay here in Somesville for our weeklong vacation. The historical home was perfectly located at the center of the island for our family’s various excursions. Everything was only minutes away and we could always stop back to the property between activities. The owners were great and coordinated fresh lobsters via their son. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

VRBO in Somesville

Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. The location was perfect. The hosts were kind and very helpful and the inn was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

As soon as we walked into the house; our 4 teenage boys exclaimed their love of the house! It was honestly perfect, the Reiff's are so wonderful and the quintessential hosts to boot. They guided us around during our stay and the location of the house was perfect. We hiked Acadia and fished and visited around the Soutwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. After visiting in the town of Bar Harbor we were so happy we stayed a few miles away in Somesville. The house is a gorgeous historic home/inn; super homey yet still chic, and very well cared for! The house contains all the amenities you would want. You will love it! Thank you Tina and Bill! Much love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to unwind after an adventurous day!

Tina and Bill were great! The house was conveniently located to Acadia National Park (10 minute drive) and local restaurants/eateries. Carriage trails and water activities were within walking distance. Tina and Bill's son (Marshal) provided us with fresh, local lobster...yum! My only criticism would be the air conditioning. It was unseasonably warm during our stay and the unit seemed unable to really keep up. Fans were located throughout the house when we arrived keeping the air moving. I would definitely recommend this place over a hotel if you're looking for a little more elbow room to relax after hiking, biking, swimming, etc. I would stay here again! Thanks, Greg
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent All Around

Fantastic home. Extremely clean. Very spacious. Fabulous location. The hosts and their family are delightful. We can’t recommend the home enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug F., Wauwatosa Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week!

Much is covered in other reviews and the place deserves its high marks! The place was an easy and fun home base for our week in Acadia over July 4th. We loved it and when in the area again, we’ll definitely stay here. It’s next to Somes Sound, we paddled daily in the canoe & kayaks and would see seals and porpoise. A few fresh water ponds and lakes were close for swimming. We biked to a nearby farm for fresh produce & bakery. Bill & Tina are awesome hosts. And, the lobster from their son’s boat was amazing! We hiked & biked all over mount desert island, but found so much fun close to this place! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The renters went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to make sure we had what we needed. All of us including our kids loved staying here. We would stay here again next time we come no doubt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay!

The property is old, but so cute and has so much charm. We had coffee every morning at the patio table and chairs, very nice! We saw deer, a weasel and many birds right on the property, very cool! It’s so close to Acadia National park, maybe a 10-15 min drive. We were able to use the kayaks and canoe in the bay across the street and saw seals, porpoise, and eagles. The boys had fun fishing from the dock area. At low tide you will find crabs at the shore. Lots of fun right at the property! Tina answered every question we had right away and we even got fresh lobster from her son who has a lobster boat! She helped us boil the lobster and we had a great meal at the property! Their dog Murray is SO CUTE and such a good boy, we all loved playing with him. The property was stocked with everything you need, the beds were comfy and there were plenty of places to sit and relax in a quiet spot. We had young adult sons who are very tall, plus teenagers and we all fit just fine! Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin N., Montecito

Liked: Cleanliness

The quiet side

The perfect location. Bar harbor is over priced and over populated, while Somesville just 15 minutes or less away, is the perfect combination of all we come to Mt Desert for: hiking, great food (Sips restaurant), Ebike rentals, sunrise and sunsets from the house! Kayaking and our dog had many energetic romps with Murray.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts, great location

We really enjoyed our week at Bill and Tina's lovely, historic home. Somesville is the perfect location for getting around MDI to access all that Acadia offers, and the other towns on the island. We especially recommend this rental if you are traveling with a dog. Murphy is a wel-coming playmate, and fresh lobster is available from Tina and Bill's son who is a lobsterman. The house is well-equipped and Tina and Bill are excellent hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with everything you need!

This was the perfect landing spot for our mixed group of adults & kiddos. Easy access to everywhere we wanted to be! Owners were beyond lovely and the property/house was very accommodating- we especially loved the stocked fire pit in the evenings after long days of hiking ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021