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Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Mount Desert

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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).

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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬4 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.

Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.

Come and stay for a unique experience of Somes Sound Harbor. The Sound is the only fjard in the East coast. This fjard runs deep into Mount Desert Island, the main site of Acadia National Park. See eagles, hawks, herons, wild fowls & other wildlife right at your backyard. Complimentary kayaks & life vests are available to explore the Harbor. Enjoy sunrise, sunsets, moonrises or stargaze from the dock.

Located at Mount Desert Island- with convenient access to Bar Harbor (10-15 mins drive) & Acadia National Park. The house is in between the Somesville Library & The Gallery at Somes Sound. The historic Somesville Museum & Gardens is right across the street. There are multiple hiking trails closeby.

You can't get any closer to the water than this with wildlife right in your backyard! The waterfront is tidal which is awesome. On high tide the ocean water is about 5 feet from the house. High tide is about 8-12 feet high. Low tide is perfect for beach exploration.

This is a 3 level house with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bath. The fourth full bathroom is located on the main level. There are two master bedrooms located respectively on the upper and lower levels of the house. Each with cozy king size beds. The second bedroom in the upper level has two queen beds. This waterfront vacation home offers unforgettable views of Somes Harbor with its backdrop mountains of Acadia National Park. There's regular wildlife in your backyard! The backyard also features a private wharf with gangway to the floating dock.

Located right in the middle of the Historic Village of Somesville. The house is located between the Somesville Library and the Gallery at Somes Sound. Across the street to the left side is the historic Somesville Museum & Gardens with the famous picturesque Somesville wooden walk bridge. Very conveniently located for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Mill Pond is on the right side of the house. During Spring, Alewives (fish) would swarm under the private wharf waiting for the tide to be high enough for them to swim to the fish ladder towards Mill Pond then to Somes Pond. The beautiful Echo Lake with its sandy beach and Long Pond which is perfect for kayaking & stand up paddle boarding are just 5-7 minutes from the house .

The Upper Level of this vacation home features two bedrooms. The master bedroom has an expansive picture window of Somes Harbor. The Master Bedroom features king size bed, ensuite bath (walk in shower, vanity, toilet), smart tv, and comfortable power Leather Italia loveseat. The second bedroom has two soft and cozy queen beds and an en-suite bath (walk in shower, vanity, toilet).

The Lower Level Master bedroom has an open concept design. This bedroom is accessed via the main level with full flight of stairs with rail on the left upon coming down. It has sliding glass door that exits to the waterfront where the private wharf and dock are located. This room features, a beautiful picture window with seating for three. There is an entertainment area with power reclining Leather Italia loveseat to view the smart TV. The full bath features a free standing bath tub, vanity sink, & toilet. This lower level also houses the laundry room with one washer and two dryers.

The main floor (level with the parking area) features the living room with comfortable oversized 2 leather loveseats and 1 sofa. Sit back and enjoy our huge 75 inch smart TV. Dine and enjoy the Harbor view through the wide picture window . Breakfast nook has seating for 3 and the dining table with seating for 5. The kitchen has full size appliances: fridge, stove top oven, dishwasher, counter top microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and blender.

The house is four seasons. During the cooler months of the year the house has two sources of heat: Heat Pumps and Electric baseboard heat.

The backyard features a private wharf with gangway to the float for easy access to the water. The waterfront is tidal. There's complimentary Kayaks. There is life vests for guest to use.They are complimentary. The wharf has outdoor dining table with seating for 8 with the propane fired grill right next to it.

The property can park two vehicles parallel to each other. No room for a third vehicle. We have an EV charger that can be used with a fee.

This house was designed with guest comfort in mind. There are many spaces to spread around.

The outdoor patio furniture, grill, private wharf, gangway, and dock will not be available from mid October to April. The propane grill however can be available on demand during the cold months. Please let the host know.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We would appreciate if you don’t wear outdoor shoes inside the house. You can bring in your favorite indoor house slippers.
If you have muddied and sand filled clothing or footwear, clean it first before placing in the washing machine. Water spigot on left side of house.
Use of kayaks and stand up paddle boards at guests own risk. No lifeguard onsite. Ages 0-21 years old Must use life vest and supervised at all times.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 13 mi (23-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. to downtown Mount Desert?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Mount Desert.