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Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit!

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
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 4 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 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 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.

Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit!

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.

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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 Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! 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 Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! 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 Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! to downtown Mount Desert?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Mount Desert.

Charm and tranquillity ~ Come visit! 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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Les K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Oakley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

MDI Cottage

We had a great time hiking, swimming, and exploring the park loop and caves. We attended David Sedaris Show at the Criterion, Flash in the Pan performance in SW Harbor, and Flamingo Festival. We had drinks and appetizers at Claremont and Bar Harbor Inn while we soaked up the views. We stopped for popovers and tea at the Jordan Pond House and many other great restaurants including Le Brun and the Clark Point Cafe. Cottage is well situated for just about anything you want to do. We even attended a Bach Concert in Blue Hill only about 45 mins. from Somesville. Beech Hill Farm is great if you want to pick up some groceries to make a farm to table meal back at the cottage. My only regret is we didn’t have enough time to bike on the carriage paths. You could easily spend two weeks at this location. Helpful Hint - I couldn’t find a peeler in the kitchen. If there isn’t one, that would be a good addition.
Cave
Cave
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Cottage

Host is very responsive and helpful. Kitchen and bath well stocked. It is tight quarters, but folding door separates the bedroom from the living area, for your partner that wakes up early or stays up late. A good home base on the quiet side of the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon Happiness

We chose this cottage for our honeymoon, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Cozy, serene, and neat, it made for a perfect home away from home. It was centrally located to all our adventures exploring Acadia and MDI. We were just as excited to return to the cottage as we were to explore! Check the local newspaper on the chest for local happenings and events that are definitely worth checking out! We will hopefully be back for a future anniversary trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, peaceful and quiet stay, 6/17 - 6/21

I would highly recommend booking. All the comforts of home and more. We saw a doe and her fawn behind the cottage, what a sight to see! Only 15 minutes to downtown Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park, We enjoyed e bike riding the Carriage Roads, Echo Lake Beach, and dining in downtown Bar Harbor. Ivy Manor has outside fire pits we enjoyed with a cocktail after dinner. Merilee was very attentive and quick to reply. A memorable vacation, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

This cute little house was the perfect place for my planned trip with my boyfriend. The place had everything we needed and was in a fabulous location. Nothing was too far or too close; it was away from busy crowds but still in a central location that made everything pretty accessible. The host was also so sweet and communicative. We came into town pretty late into the evening and she was still very responsive! I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Orlando, Florida. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Benefits of the quiet side

Somesville is uniquely situated for access to all that busy Bar Harbor and Acadia NP has to offer. But it’s so much more - laid back, tranquil and beautiful. Host Marilee generously shared that knowledge helping me to enjoy the history and explore natural wonders that best exemplify “the quiet side”.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Foggy Stay in Maine

This quaint little cottage was a wonderful home away from home during our foggy week in Maine. It is located on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island but was centrally located for either side of the island. It is deceivingly roomy for two and is equipped for a nice breakfast or dinner when we felt like staying in after a long day hiking. Our host, Marilee, was readily available for advice or anything we needed. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!!

Beautiful spot with easy access to all that Mt. Desert Island has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023