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The Command Post is a weekly rental overlooking Somes Sound in Mount Desert

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 367 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Dryer

Explore the area

Mount Desert, ME

Acadia National Park6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center15 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)18 min drive
Cadillac Mountain29 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Command Post is the quintessential cabin that offers the best of both worlds: stunning and private view, quiet setting, ...

Julia P.

Sep 16, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

The Command Post: Beautiful Ocean and Mountain Views

Nestled on the rocky shore, Command Post holds sway over all boats coming and going on Somes Sound and, is situated amongst historic and once vibrant rock quarries. Relax on the deck after a day of whale watching and listen to the frogs serenade you. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the mountains meeting the sea, and watch boats at work and at play. Golf at any one of three courses located on the Island. Enjoy sailing, swimming and fishing in either the ocean or fresh water lakes close by. In season you can pick blueberries on the grounds for your enjoyment. The Command Post provides a secluded getaway that is centrally located to any of the attractions of Mount Desert Island: Echo Lake, Acadia Mountain, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, and the Carriage Roads and Hiking Trails of Acadia National Park. Your “relaxing” time can be as busy as you choose to make it or as peaceful and serene as the natural setting that is the Command Post!

Property manager

Mimi Mooers

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our cancellation policy is "No Refunds", however if we are able to re-rent the house, a refund will be given, less a $100 cancellation fee.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 15 min drive
Village Green - 20 min drive
Otter Cliff - 23 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬19 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬11 min drive
‪Colonel's Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Command Post: Beautiful Ocean and Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Command Post: Beautiful Ocean and Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Command Post: Beautiful Ocean and Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Command Post: Beautiful Ocean and Mountain Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

18 Apr 2024

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

Great Spot!!

We really enjoyed our stay and love the view out to Somes Sound. This cabin was perfect for our quick vacation. Thank you, Mimi!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

16 Sept 2023

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

A week on Mt Desert Island

Command Post is the quintessential cabin that offers the best of both worlds: stunning and private view, quiet setting, rustic appeal and all the modern comforts one would want. Upon arrival we found Command Post airy, welcoming, and spotlessly clean. The view of Somes Sound is breathtaking, and within minutes of arrival we were on the back deck enjoying the lovely ambiance and a little light refreshment from the long drive. Mimi is a delightful and accommodating hostess who is quick to offer suggestions of things to do on the “Quiet side” of Mt. Desert Island. Her enthusiasm for the area is palpable! Other things of note: Comfortable king-sized bed with sunrise views (don’t even need to get out of bed!) Fully stocked kitchen (I’m a bit of a kitchen snob and found nothing lacking) Easy to use TV for nightly viewing if desired. Quick access to Southwest Harbor, local hiking trails and Echo Lake

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

16 Sept 2023

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

Excellent Choice!

Home away from home! The Command Post was beautiful, and comfortable, and had everything I needed. The view was amazing, watching a sunrise (and moonrise - a first for me) come up over the mountain each day. The area is quiet, and there are great restaurants and hiking trails nearby. It's a very short distance to Park Loop Road. The property owners were absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed getting to meet them. I would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

25 Nov 2022

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

Gem of MDI

Couldn’t ask for a better stay!! Clean, quiet, beautiful! All the comforts you need, in a location that’s close to everywhere you want to go on MDI.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

6 Dec 2021

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

Perfect Place to Stay at Mount Desert Island

We could not have asked for anything better. The place was clean, warm, and placed in a perfect spot to enjoy all views. We especially enjoyed the view we had to look down on the water with the mountains in the background. Our hosts were superb. They had shoveled the snow upon our arrival. We felt special.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

22 Nov 2021

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

Gorgeous view over Somes sound

Comfortable, well equipped cottage with a wonderful view overlooking Somes Sound and the hills on the opposite shore. Bed was very comfortable and you can sit up in bed and admire that view. Kitchen was well equipped with just about any utensil you would need. Very convenient location for exploring the island. Great place for a couple to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

18 Nov 2020

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

Great place, comfortable, clean, centrally located

Centrally located on Mount Desert island with nice water views. Comfortable place to relax after a day of hiking.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Greencastle, USA

13 Oct 2020

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

Perfect getaway!

I’ve stayed in different properties in the Hall Quarry area for many years but the Command Post was by far my favorite. The place was impeccable clean and well kept. So much attention was given to utilizing every inch of space and I really appreciated all the storage. The water views are spectacular and I loved waking up every morning to that view! There’s a full kitchen which is great if you want to stay in and cook. I loved having a washer & dryer as well. The cottage is well insulated with a propane fire place that kept the place cozy on the colder nights. All the furniture is very comfortable. I can’t think of a single amenity that I would have wanted that was not already provided. I didn’t get to meet Mimi personally, but she was always available by phone or email and was lovely to work with! I hope to come back someday but it’s so popular that it’s hard to get. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

9 Aug 2020

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

Amazing location with amazing views!

We rented the Command Post for 1 week in July, and we absolutely loved it. The rental was very clean, the property was beautiful, and we loved being able to see sailboats, wildlife, or the milky way from inside or on the deck. Although on the "quiet side" of the island, logistically the location was still perfect- we were pretty much within 20 minutes of any location on the entire island. We would highly recommend this rental, and I am looking forward to staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

26 Oct 2019

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

Wonderful location, fantastic views, gracious hosts!

Excellent!

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

5 Sept 2019

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

Perfect Location

The house was impeccable. The owners were great. The house is perfectly located, a short drive from every spot on the island. It is in a quiet area without the traffic and crowds of Bar Harbor, but centrally located so that you have easy access to get there. It is also allows you the option to explore some of the “less popular”, but still beautiful parts of Acadia. I would recommend this house to anyone heading that way.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

1 July 2019

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

Relaxing time in a perfect location on Mount Desert Island

Command Post is a perfect cottage for two people. We spent a week there in late June 2019. The location is ideal for exploring both sides of the island while staying on the quieter, Western side. Mimi and her husband Rick are very friendly and helpful. We took their offer of a complementary 2-hour boat ride on the Somes Sound and had a wonderful experience (bald eagles, seals). The views from the front deck are breathtaking so if you are there just to relax with a glass of wine, Command Post is a place for you. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

28 Apr 2019

The Command Post in Hall Quarry

We had a great time! Quiet, private, great views and very comfortable accommodations! We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

9 Apr 2019

Beautiful views, everything you need

The Command Post was exactly as advertised; beautiful views of Somes Sound and the east side mountains. The house was cozy and very clean. We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay and will not hesitate to return if we get a chance.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni T., CAPE COD

5 Apr 2019

Excellent Host

We loved the views and history here. We also accidentally locked ourselves out and the owners were very accommodating getting us back in! Thank you for an excellent trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Thomson H.

10 Jan 2019

Honeymoon getaway in the winter season

It was beautiful and well maintained, warm and cozy. The views were amazing with snow covering the surrounding hills and mountains. The bed was too soft for me and the center feet under the bed had collapsed, which I wish I had noticed when I had arrived, so I could have fixed it. Unfortunately I didn't, and my back went out. I loved this place and it was exactly as described. I would definitely rent it again. It was perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

3 Jan 2019

Wonderful winter stay on Mt Desert!

very clean and cozy and well stocked! Great views with central location to the island! Mimi was very responsive and welcoming! Love Mt Desert Island!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Q.

13 Dec 2018

LOVE LOVE LOVE

We absolutely loved The Command Post! We will definitely be returning for more hiking! We brought our two dogs and they loved it, too!! The cabin is so cozy and relaxing!! Wish we could have stayed longer!! Mimi is fantastic. She stopped by to say hello and introduce herself. Her mom is very sweet as well!! The view from the cabin spectacular!! The night sky is amazing - millions of stars that are so bright!! The cabin is close to everything. It is only a short drive to the other side of the island. We hiked Acadia Mtn and Gorham Mtn with the dogs! Amazing!! We drove to the top of Cadillac Mtn for the sunset - spectacular! We went to so many places! We want to come back and do the hikes that dogs cannot go on. One of our favorite beaches is Little Hunters Beach - the rocks are so unique! Can't take any rocks from the beach though!! We met people from several different states and some from different countries. In November, some shops are closed, but we still found a lot of shops to play tourists for a day!! We cannot wait to visit MDI again!!! Thank you, Mimi, for everything!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Iowa City, IA USA

23 Oct 2018

The perfect location for exploring Acadia

We loved The Command Post. It was the perfect location for our week on Mt. Desert Island. We came to Acadia to hike, and were able to complete a great many of the hikes that the park has to offer. At the end of a long day of hiking, The Command Post was a comfortable place to come home to. We cooked our evening meal each night in the well appointed kitchen, and enjoyed the gas stove on the chilliest of mornings. The furnishings were comfortable, and the location made it easy to get to the various hikes, and it is a pleasure to be able to avoid the crowds in Bar Harbor. The views are amazing, and we only wish it had been warmer so we could enjoy the deck and shore. My only suggestion, and it is a minor one, is that the mattress could use replacing. Everything else about the cabin was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Manchester, CT

22 Oct 2018

Perfect vacation getaway!

After a busy day of hiking in Acadia, or exploring bustling Bar Harbor, nothing can beat a relaxing drink on the deck watching the boats on Somes Sound, or viewing the amazing night sky. Command Post has all the amenities that you’d need for a relaxing getaway. From the well-stocked kitchen, to the washer and dryer, the cottage is immaculate! The nicest place that we’ve rented in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

DONNA C.

17 June 2018

Great views, spotless, great people

Lovely cottage, well equipped, amazing views, ok for pets. Only wish there was a way to close the openings on the deck, and maybe a railing. Minor issues compared to the spotless, well-equipped, lovely cottage and friendly folks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele W., Plainfield Wisconsin

14 Nov 2017

Perfect!

We were here for 7 days on our honeymoon and the Command Post was absolutely Perfect! The views are breath taking! It's close to the parks and Bar Harbor. It's peacefully quiet and extremely comfortable. Truly a home away from home! We definitely will come and stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn and Rich V., Lake Luzerne, NY

6 Sept 2017

Everything was perfect. Hoping to come back.

This cottage on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island was perfect. It was close enough to all the activities that we wanted to do every day, but we also enjoyed the privacy and the peace and quiet of being removed from the crowds. We enjoyed our coffee out on the deck every morning listening to the birds and watching the boats down on Somes Sound. We saw bald eagles flying over several times. We also saw deer every day. The cottage was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed. There is plenty of closet space for storing all your stuff. The furniture was all very comfortable. Owners Mimi and Rick were great sources of information about local Hiking, things to do and places to eat. In fact, there is a binder of information right in the cottage that includes all the information you would need to know to enjoy your stay. We were wishing that we had brought our fishing gear as it would've been great to fish off the dock down on the sound. You were able to put our kayaks into the Sound right from the dock. There is also a boat launch on a nearby lake about a half mile away. We were just a few minutes away from the Carriage Roads for bike riding. We were also surrounded by many options for Hiking. We hated to have to leave!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan G., Boston, Massachusetts

1 Sept 2017

Cozy Couples GetAway "Castle Cottage on a Hill"

My wife and I visited Acadia for the first time and spent a week in August (2017) at Command Post. And the experience was pleasantly special. (And we are picky, world travelers). Firstly Command Post was super clean and fresh smelling and feeling. HIGHLIGHTS - Bed was super comfy. - Cottage had all we needed lobster pot to steam and eat lobster, binoculars - Layout of the footage was terrific as you can walk through the place room to room easily, - Wrap around outside desk was terrifically convenience - Views of Somes Sound and Acadia mountains were spectacular. Matter of fact we watched the solar eclipse from the back deck as well as a sailboat regatta. NOTE: There is an inside "gas fired fireplace stove" and not a traditional wood stove. UNIQUE BOAT RIDES & LOCAL INSIGHTS Mimi and Rick (Maine natives) could not be more friendly as Rick invited us out lobstering and we witnessed this Maine tradition and fishery first hand (not to mention the amazingly fresh lobster he provided us at super reasonable (below market rates) rates, we ate 14 lobsters + local steamers, clams thru the week!!!). Also Mimi and Rick kindly invited us out on a sunset cheese and cracker cruise of which we experienced seeing 2 bald eagles, 2 harbor seals, and 2 porpoises feeding on a school of mackerel. Rick knows all the fine details of the homes and community. Mimi can tell you all the fine details of where to go on the "quiet side" like where to find fresh popovers nearby LOCATION The location of the cottage is superbly convenient being no more than 25 minutes to any Acadia / Mount Desert Island destinations. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Most attractions were closer like minutes away....including Echo Lake boat launch (for stand up paddle boarding, fishing boats or kayaks), as well as the Rouge Cafe (delicious and innovative locally sourced dishes), SW harbor (shops, and ferry to Cranberry Islands), Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Acadia Rep Theatre and the Beech Hill Farm Stand (run by the College of the Atlantic) and has delicious local veggies and ice cream. OVERALL Our week @ Command Post was a relaxing, fun and a cozy lobster filled experience. WE WILL BE BACK!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.