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Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

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View of Sargent and Cadillac Mountains from our old dock (since replaced)
House exterior from the Lake
Deck
View of the lake from the deck
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Long Pond
    1 min walk
  • Acadia National Park
    1 min walk
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum
    6 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

Enjoy Long Pond and Acadia National Park at Long Pond Escape, a private, new (2016) home, on six acres of woods located on a secluded cove on the northwest corner of Long Pond.

The first floor features bright, open living space with a fully equipped kitchen, island with 4 stools, a large dining table (seats 8), and a half bath and living room area with a wood stove. Doors open to a spacious deck facing the lake, and to a side screened porch. Master bedroom with queen bed and a 32" TV, and a master bath with glassed shower. The master bedroom has views of Long Pond.

Upstairs are three bedrooms: queen (also with a 32" TV), double, and one with a twin bed and a bunk bed (2 twins), and a full bath. All three upstairs bedrooms have views of Long Pond.

There is a finished basement with a family room with a 55" TV with blu-ray disk player and Roku player, a game room with a mini pool table, a full bath with shower. The laundry room is also on this floor. Double French doors open to a stone patio with a fire pit.

Head down to the private dock and enjoy a swim or paddle and discover the quiet side of Long Pond. A canoe, four kayaks, a row boat and a pedal boat are all available for your enjoyment. If you don't feel like swimming or boating, the dock is also great for sunbathing, reading, fishing, or just enjoying the view of the lake with Cadillac, Sargent, Beech, Mansell and Bernard Mountains in the background. You can also enjoy the loons and ducks that swim by every day, and on occasion you'll see great blue herons and bald eagles. On clear nights, the dock is a great place for stargazing -- see the Milky Way in all its glory.

Property manager

Tim McAllister
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters are required to sign our standard form of seasonal lease. Use of the boats, dock and swim float is at your own risk; please watch kids!
The depth of the lake varies during the course of the season, depending on rainfall. Please exercise care entering the water; don't dive off the dock
While COVID-19 emergency continues, all adult guests must sign a certificate in the form mandated by the Maine CDC.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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 Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk
  • Echo Lake Beach - 11 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Girls Trip
Seven women on an epic girls trip. Spent a few days in Acadia and finished in Boston. We should have stayed longer in Acadia and enjoyed the house more. Perfect location to the park but also so much to do at the house. 10 out of 10!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
The property is in a great location, lots of bedroom options, great spaces to be outside to enjoy the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The view, beautiful setting, and accommodations were outstanding. We are nature and animal lovers and had the opportunity to see and hear river otter, loons, owl, cormorant, deer, and ducks. We enjoyed kayaking, hiking, the fire pit as well as sitting on the dock and beautiful deck. The proximity to Acadia and the harbors was great and we loved staying on the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The house was as advertised and worked beautifully. Tim was a terrific host providing an easy sign in experience and a lot of info on the place and things to do in the area. We also used the kayak, canoe, paddleboards - all are in terrific shape and included flotation vests and paddles. The location is perfect - quiet, peaceful with terrific access to all parts of the island. Terrific trip, thx!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lakehouse next to Acadia!
Had a great time with the family. I highly recommend this property. We had fun with the water toys, exploring the area, fishing, campfires, etc. The lakehouse was within 30 min of pretty much everything on the island including Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Front
Wonderful house, loved the seclusion, very peaceful setting!, enjoyed the song of the loons every night. House was well stocked, inside and out. Many water toys, paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boat, and canoe. Plenty of life preservers, and fishing poles. Proximity to Acadias many hiking trails was great. Bar Harbor was just a short drive. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on MDI
We have stayed at many properties on MDI throughout the years and this one is hands down the best! The location is perfect - not too far from the Park Loop Road in Acadia or Bar Harbor, yet completely private. Long Pond is great for an early morning paddle, afternoon swim, or fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private Long Pond home
We loved our week at this private home on Long Pond. Great spaces for hanging out. Very clean and all amenities you could want. A great location on the quiet side:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Everything about this vacation spot on Long Pond was simply perfect! I wish i could live there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on Long Pond
My family and I (ages 4-75) all enjoyed our stay on Long Pond. The house was clean and the sleeping and dining space was perfect for our family of 7. The seating in the living room was a little tight for all of us, but there was so much to do outdoors and the weather was great so there was not much time to sit indoors anyway! Most spots in Acadia were 20-30 mins away so it was a great jumping off spot for both the east and west sides of MDI. We especially recommend a sunset or sunrise hike on Beech Mountain (only about 10 mins away). There were plenty of boats and life jackets for everyone to get out on the pond and the dock is very peaceful for just relaxing. One small note is that we didn’t know to bring our own bath soaps, so we had to run out and get some. Not a big issue and overall we loved our stay and would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia Family Trip
This house was a fantastic place to stay when visiting Acadia. The lakeside location and the available boats added to the comfort of the home. I think it's even nicer than the pictures showed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing visit to the pond
Perfectly secluded pond house with dock and plenty of boats and beds for the whole family! The house is newer and yet retains charm. We loved hanging out by the wood stove and cooking in the kitchen, plenty of cookware and utensils are provided. The wood stove was prepped with kindling and wood which was a nice touch! There is no teapot so you'll need to boil water the old school way or use the Keurig with no insert if you want hot water for tea. The house was clean, though my wife can't sit still even on vacation and managed to find SOMETHING to clean while we were there lol. The basement area is a little musty but they have a dehumidifier running and Tim says they are working on a permanent solution to the problem. It wasn't a big problem for us, we kept the windows open downstairs while we were there and it was workable. Tim was very responsive to communication through the app and called us immediately after we reported a problem with the GFCI causing the gas stove to stop working (at 7 AM!). The location to Acadia and various points of interest is perfect, just far enough that you're away from crowds, but not far enough that it seems like a slog to get anywhere. It feels like an oasis. Overall, we loved staying at the pond house and the kids have already asked if we can return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
We loved the location and seeing the sunrise and sunset over the lake. The amenities were out standing and the house was well equipped. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the deck and using the firepit on the patio. The only thing that I would say to improve is to blow off the patio and deck when airing out the house and to use air fresheners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
This property is very comfortable and close to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the lake
Our group of 6 enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The house has lake access with lots of water rafts, kayaks, canoe and a paddle boat. Great hiking nearby. Well stocked kitchen and lake views from all the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A house to come back to
We (2 families of 4 adults and 3 kids) really enjoyed the house on the lake. Perfect location in a quiet spot in the woods with a view on the lake, lots of space, well stocked kitchen, games and puzzles for kids and adults, outdoor cooking equipment, and even boating equipment to use on the lake! The owners have been very communicative and helped us sort through any questions we had quickly. They even gave us some money back as the house temporarily lost power during a storm while we were there, even though this was of no fault of theirs. We're hoping to stay in that house again when we visit Acadia next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi g., gallatin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia/Bar Harbor
Great house, in the perfect location to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. Highly recommended, great communication with property owner. 3 nights was not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

terri r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Really nice location, beautiful home and setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful location, but some issues
This is a harder one to write about, as there were issues which should have been noticed by the caretakers for the property, and weren't. That said, the host was amazing in readily responding and working to resolve the issues during our stay, some of which needed more time. The weather, not under any control of owner(!), didn't give us the opportunity to use the various water sport items. The size and arrangement of the rooms was perfect for us, three couples. All was very comfortable, although the lowest level was not useable by us because of maintenance issues discovered when we arrived. (Musty aroma, very damp) Still, there were enough rooms for us to be accommodated. It's very likely that all of the issues that we experienced will be completely resolved by the time any future visitors will want to choose this great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy h., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked in
Private and quiet. So convenient to hikes, restaurants, a wonderful library in Southwest Harbor, other beaches. So many different water vehicles. My granddaughter will never forget taking her first lesson (from her father —with life vests on) on paddling a canoe. Attentive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Arlington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This was our second stay at the property. It was nothing less than glorious and amazing. There was swimming, boating, and hiking made are days perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location in Acadia
We had a perfect week staying in this wonderful property. It provided the perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities, creating lots of memories. The owners provided lots of great information to make the most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing Week at Long Pond Escape!
This was our second time staying at this amazing property. We love the location, we felt close to everything we wanted to do on Mount Desert Island. Also, being on the water allowed our children plenty of time to fish, swim, and paddle board. All the water toys we could want (canoes, paddle board, kayaks, etc) were provided which saved us from having to bring them. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you may have forgotten, and the deck and screened in porch are the perfect places to relax. We have stayed at many different properties on MDI and this is, by far, the best we have stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Lake Vacation
Beautiful, secluded and serene setting. My family loved the opportunity for water activities: swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding on Long Pond. At night we enjoyed S'mores by the firepit and listening to the loons. It was a lovely Maine getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Long Pond, Great VRBO
The location and home were amazing. Kayaking on the pond made the trip for the children in our party. More than enough space for two families. Everything you need for a wonderful vacation is included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim McAllister

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Our family has owned the property since 1971, when we built a log cabin on the site. Over the years we gradually added "amenities" like telephone, electricity and indoor plumbing. We had loads of wonderful memories in the place, but eventually it was in need of too many repairs, so we took it down and replaced it with a new house that was completed in 2016. We've spent many wonderful summers at this location, and always look forward to returning.

Why they chose this property

The location on Long Pond, the largest lake on Mount Desert Island, is ideal. We're the only house on a large cove; you can see houses across the lake, but none on either side of our property. The property is directly on the lake, and is surrounded by acres of woods. You'll definitely see ducks, loons, chipmunks and red squirrels, and you may well see deer on the property as well as bald eagles and other wildlife. This is a place with hundreds of activities to keep you occupied at all times, but it's also a place of great tranquility -- perfect for downtime to escape the hectic daily routine of work, school, etc.

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