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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME-Maine
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Somes Pond Island Cottage

New listing!! Waterfront property on Somes Pond, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, deck

Watch the ducks sunbathe, listen to the babbling brook next to the house, or take a trip to SW Harbor or Bar Harbor within minutes! Hiking trails within a mile. This is a bird and nature lovers paradise with amazing views!

This family cottage is right on Mt. Desert Island, MINUTES away from hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, and yet peaceful and waterfront!!
The house is camp-style, with original kitchen hardwood cabinets, vaulted ceilings, and lots of windows for that wonderful view of the water!! There is a gas grill and dining on the deck. The open concept kitchen, dining room and living room give your family plenty of room to spread out.

First floor: Bedroom with a king bed, full bathroom
Second floor: Bedroom 1 has a king bed, bedroom 2 has two twins, bedroom 3 has two twins.
There is a Full bathroom on the second floor and a spacious landing for games, reading and birdwatching.

There is a new heater, and a propane fireplace for heat. Fans are provided for cooling. There is usually an ocean breeze for those warmer days.
The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking, linens and bedding is included, the coffee maker is a drip kind, no fires or smoking allowed, full sized washer/dryer are in the home.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented 1/2 mile from the house on Long pond. Swimming is also allowed.
Free Island bus, station 1/2 mile from the house.
ANP Trails 1/2 mile from the house, approx. 244 more hiking, walking and biking.
Close to restaurants, Bar Harbor, SW Harbor, stores, etc.
** Please give us as much information as you can about your party when requesting to book this property. Children are allowed but must be monitored while staying at the house.
** A 3% credit card processing fee will be charged on all cancellations. Please review the cancellation policy.

Property manager

Susan Luke
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling, mountain climbing and rock climbing.
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Mt. Desert, ME-Maine

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Otter Cliff - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Somes Pond Island Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Somes Pond Island Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Somes Pond Island Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Somes Pond Island Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

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

Acadia Hiking Trip

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful setting and views from the deck. A great launch pad to get to Acadia National Park. Highly recommended place to stay for visits to this part of Maine
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Bar Harbor

Great location to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Beautiful view of the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay! Lots of room in the living and dining room area for us to gather as a family but plenty of bedrooms to spread out for some peace and quiet. Gorgeous view of the pond and lovely babbling brook running through the property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Quiet Getaway in Great Location

Our second time at this property! It is centrally located to so much of Acadia. Close to shopping and restaurants in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, so many hiking options, right on Somes pond - it's perfect. The house was great for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great Location

We loved our stay at Somme's Pond cottage, it was such a great location and easy to get to all parts of the island from there. It also had such a lovely view and surrounding area. Everything about the house was as expected and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Quiet Getaway in Acadia

We were looking for a convenient place to stay while touring Acadia and this cottage was everything we had hoped for. Only a few miles from hiking and biking trails as well as places for kayaking. Restaurants were also within 10-15 minutes in several directions. Would highly recommend it and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Perfection

Absolutely loved being on Somes Pond in this home. Everything was wonderful - clean, spacious, linens and kitchen fully stocked. This is a peaceful location yet close to everything you want to do in Acadia and Bar Harbor. We definitely will be returning. Large home with plenty of space and spectacular view. There is nothing I would change. It was perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

Acadia vacation

Beautiful national Park
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Cabin in the Woods

We booked this wanting to stay in a quaint cabin in the woods and that’s exactly what this was! The kids loved exploring the creek and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. Thank you for providing the setting for some amazing memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaynee F.

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

Great location.

Beautiful location. Short drives to everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Perfect landing

Perfect holiday home for a week with easy access to northeast, southwest and Acadia National park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali W.

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a fantastic stay at the Somes Pond cottage. The surroundings are truly beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice! We definitely want to come back next time we’re in Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy V.

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

Quiet

Quiet place to stay with family , and children
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

A great location!

The property was exactly as advertised on VRBO. Great location just close enough to the amenities of Bar Harbor but a wonderfully quiet location in Mt. Desert. The sound of the flowing stream nearby is great to fall asleep to. Sunrise over the pond is spectacular. The mamagement company is great to deal with. They are very responsive and thorough informing you about the check-in, check-out process. Would definitely recommend this property as a vacation rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location on Mt Desert Island

This cottage was in a great location on the island to reach all the hiking and adorable small towns easily. It is quiet at the cottage with a great view of Somes Pond and there is a babbling brook to listen to when the windows are open. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Although we had to cut our reservation short, the property was absolutely lovely. It is exactly what you would want for a family vacation. The sounds of the creek and the view of the marsh are spectacular. The house is comfortable, clean, and provides all the necessities. Susan was also extremely communicative and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Somes pond

Great location- close to Acadia national park and Bar Harbor Bird watch from the deck, kayak on the pond A lovely generation owned property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Excellent location to visit Acadia and surrounding areas

This house was very clean and had everything we needed. Tons of room. There is a beautiful creek that runs by the house into the pond. The dinning room table is fabulous for playing games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

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

Great location on the pond

Beautiful location on somes pond. We arrived to a hot house and the manager came out with fans and a small window air conditioner was set up. The AC unit was amazing which kept the house comfortable the entire week stay running at night. Rent canoe 1/2 mile from house. Half price is at 5pm. Beehive trail get there early as it is person to person up the iron rungs (scary). Use the bus system and park at visitor center for the only free parking. Beautiful island and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dric G.

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

Very peaceful and beautiful

Looking through the sliding glass doors over sums Pond was amazing. At night time having a gas fired fireplace set a great mood to relax. Also dealing with the management of the property was easy and had quick response to any problems/needs that came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

missy p., Greenbelt

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

Peaceful nature paradise

The location and setting of this house is amazing! So quiet, beautiful, and peaceful. Loved falling asleep to the sound of the babbling creek right outside the window. The house is very comfortable and it feels like a home, not just a rental. Grocery shopping and restaurants are about 10 minutes away which made it very convenient after spending active days hiking and sightseeing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

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

Wonderful location

Absolutely beautiful view from the porch. 30 min or less from anything we wanted to see in Acadia or around the island. Convenient with grill, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Our family of 7 stayed comfortably. Assuming the last folks that stayed didn't wash their dishes well, ended up washing everything before use but otherwise we have no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Quiet cabin tucked in the woods, but close to everything

The setting is beautiful, with views of sunrise on Somes Pond. Saw wildlife, including deer grazing near the house, and we heard loons and bullfrogs and the babbling brook right out back. The home is great for relaxing, and it had all the necessities. Central location to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Northwest Harbor, and many scenic sea coast and lakeside locations and drives. The carriage roads are great, easy walks for nature lovers who like solitude.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Rustic Cabin with a Phenomenal View

Great location that gives easy access to both sides of Mount Desert Island as well as off-Island activities. The back deck overlooking the lake makes it all worth it. We watched a family of Osprey as the parents hunted for the young. One morning a couple of minks showed up in the stream, and a Barred owl seemed to make its home in the woods next to the driveway. House itself could use a little TLC, but based I’ll take that in trade for the location and the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

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

wonderful place to stay

we've stayed in a myriad of places on MDI and this was one of our favorites. on a lake, canoe/kayak rental half mile down the road, for Long Pond. great location for getting to all parts of the island easily. house located back from the road, in beautiful mossy woods, "babbling brook" running past--a great sound "backdrop." very responsive rental agent. the slanted eaves in 2 of the 4 bedrooms might be a problem for tall guests. in general a very comfy house, with a long dining room table and plenty of views of the lake from the living/dining area (large--with long dining room table) and back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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