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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge

Simple Pleasures boasts beautiful water frontage in the heart of Mount Desert Island. Breathtaking views of Somes Sound and surrounding mountains of Acadia National Park. Watch local lobsterman, sailboats, and wild life go by while you enjoy a blissful getaway at this rustic Maine private cottage, complete with dock and plenty of outdoor space. Simple Pleasures has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath. Both bedrooms have Queen size beds and views of the Sound. The cottage has a full kitchen, gas grill and a cozy fireplace and outdoor fire pit. This property is a Saturday thru Saturday rental period

Property manager

Michael Musetti
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is in the mountains 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. 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 - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Otter Cliff - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
A great time was had
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
We had a great time staying at Simple Pleasures. Location allows easy access to everything on MDI. Being on the water is awesome. Cabin is well-equipped and as pictured. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature at its finest
The home was just perfect. Clean and comfortable. The fireplace was very nice plenty of firewood for fires each night. Saw seal harbors from the living room window. Also a bunch of porpoise in the cove. Lots of birds. Very quiet in this little cove. Close enough to Acadia, as we went to the carriage roads every day. Would stay here again for sure..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our trip to Mount Dessert
The cottage is quanit and quiet. Beautiful right on the water.Michael is great to work with too .I love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

william l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location a little hard to find
The cottage was right on the water! Beautiful views of Sommes Sound. Comfortable cottage, bed was fine. Nice deck. Could you a better couch, tough to get up from the couch for us older folks, younger folks will have no problem though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Week
I cannot imagine a better place to spend a week on the island; super close to anything you would want to see in Acadia, but secluded enough to make you feel like spending a full day sitting by the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection on the Sound
This place was the perfect peaceful spot to end each day with a fire pit, glass of wine, sound of the Loons in the distance and the beautiful view of the Sound. The cabin itself was clean and comfortable and suited all of our needs. My wife and I enjoyed staying here very much and look forward to coming back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
Simply beautiful! This sweet little cottage had everything necessary for a wonder getaway week! We saw an otter & porpoises from the window over the bay. Enjoyed kayaking on the ocean and sitting on the swings together. We boiled our own lobsters on 3 different nights and hiked 30 miles of beautiful Acadia trails. We also rented bikes to ride on the carriage roads one day! We will be back one day to celebrate an anniversary! Thank you, Michael!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Peaceful and Beautiful cottage on Somes Sound. Had everything we needed and was close to Acadia National Park. Saw Otters and heard Loons while we sat by our fire in the evening. Just wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, quiet location with incredible views close to everything around Acadia NP and Bar Harbor
Loved our week at Simple Pleasures—hiked all over Acadia NP with our dog and were very comfortable at the cabin. We loved the views from the living room, had everything we needed, and really enjoyed our time on Mt Desert Island. We would recommend this property to others and would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cozy Cottage Delight
We loved everything. The views, the quaint and quiet setting, and the incredible doc right out to the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This cabin checked everything off our wish list, close to all our favorite spots on MDI. Easy access to trails, restaurants and small seaside towns. The private pier provided hours of fun fishing with plenty of marine activity to watch on the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Peaceful
My husband and I stayed here last week for a week. We were set to arrive later in the evening and Michael made sure the porch light was left on for us. We had no issues the entire week we were there and it was very peaceful and relaxing. We were mostly there in the evenings and to sleep since we were out and about exploring the National Park most of the time. It was very quiet at night other than the sound of the water and the occasional loon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane J., Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the right place for us
As an elderly couple we are no longer very active. “Simple Pleasures” was an ideal place in that it was all on one level, and we got great pleasure sitting and enjoying the view and the tides.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful on the water cottage
This cottage is right on the water, saw dolphins and eagles from the deck and kayak, lobster boats coming right by. It is small and pretty basic, but comfortable and decent kitchen, wonderful big windows to see Somes Sound. It is on the quiet side but easy 15-20min drive to all hiking trails and Bar Harbor, 5mins to SW Harbor which has nice restaurants. we had coffee in the morning and glass of wine in the evening on the deck by the water, loved it, we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Maine
We loved the cabin, and especially since it was isolated and on the water. Would have liked a ladder on the dock to make swimming easier. But that is small compared with the sense of being alone in Maine. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple Pleasures
Relaxing & Beautiful, The name on the Cottage "Simple Pleasures" reflects everything about this Vacation spot we would like to call our second home. Michael the Host was so easy to deal with and a very nice person it made our first stay here on the Sound that much better. We both Recommend this Cottage "Simple Pleasures" to everyone !!! A BIG THANK YOU TO Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family week getaway
A wonderful, clean and quiet stay at Simple Pleasure for 7 days with my husband, son (11) and dog. Perfect home for a smaller sized family. Well equipped kitchen, updated bathroom and bedrooms. All furniture, including deck furniture was newer and comfortable. The kayaks and row boat provided really made my son’s week. Fishing can be done right from the deck at high tide or from the dock when the tide is out. We even went swimming after a long day of hiking in the very cold ocean water. There is a hose behind the house to rinse off our pup. Also the host provided a lot of firewood for the fire pit, so no worries trying to get any. WiFi and direct tv work great. The host also provided ample towels for both the bathroom and beach towels for outside. Overall excellent experience and would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for solitude !
My three daughters, dog and I stayed over the 4th of July. Was just the place we needed - had everything to make us comfortable. Nice and quiet. Didn’t hear any fireworks ! So close to the park so we could go in and out throughout the day. We loved watching the tide go in and out each day and even saw a jellyfish from the pier! Hosts super responsive when we had a small issue. Book today !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage, ambience with amazing views
Loved our stay in this charming cottage with idyllic views of Somes Sound. Lots of windows to watch the changing scene (fog, sunlight, or cloud shadows on the water and mountains, boats drifting and birds swimming and diving, rising and falling tide on rocks right up to the cottage) and provide a cool breeze. Cozy, clean and comfortable with unique ambience of private cottage in shipyard/harbor, still accessible to all of MDI. Nearby places and activities we enjoyed: drives to overlooks in Acadia National Park (Cadillac Mtn, Thunderhole, etc), biking along carriage roads (favorites Eagle Lake loop, Jordan Pond and Bubble Pond), shops and eating in Bar Harbor, nature cruise (seals, birds, porpoise, lighthouse) in Frenchman Bay, tea and popovers at Jordan Pond house, hiking and walking nature trails (Jesup trail). Wish we had more time for kayaking, whale watch cruise, lighthouse tours, explore more trails, and biking more carriage roads. We will have to come back! 🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet P., Portsmouth, NH

Great location, responsive host
While we loved the cottage, we were there during an unusually hot week, and it was impossible to cool the place down (sits out in the open sun). We also had serious wifi issues (not in the control of the owner). Good kitchen, great amenities, comfortable beds (though small, so my husband and I stayed in separate rooms), tiny bathroom. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina K., Nürnberg

We enjoyed our stay a lot and highly recommend this property to everyone!
We stayed here (4 people - 2 couples) from 8th till 15th of October 2017. We had a really great time! Fall foliage in Acadia is really beautiful. Very homey atmosphere in the cottage, the fireplace adds a lot of coziness. The view is simply amazing! Loved to have a cup of morning coffee on the terrace enjoying the quietness and the view. I think we had everything we needed, in the kitchen as well. Having a dishwasher would be even more perfect. The cottage has a great location, pretty close to everything - about 15-20 minutes by car to Bar Harbor and most of the hiking trails, even closer to the west part of the park, e.g. Acadia Mountain or Beech Mountain trail, walking distance to Echo lake. There were also some minor downsides which did not however prevent us from enjoying our stay. The bathroom does not have any heating, so we had to keep it's door open overnight so it would be warmed up, otherwise it was freezing there in the morning. The furniture is a bit old, which adds charm but also some inconvenience - for example opening drawers of the kitchen cabinets and bedroom dresser was not so easy. So to freshen the furniture up a little wouldn't be a bad idea. The internet speed was a bit slow, mobile internet worked better then the one in the cottage. The payment process was complicated because the owner does not accept credit cards or Paypal or bank transfer, only checks. But since we live in Germany, sending a check to the USA was a problem for us, also because German banks do not support check payments anymore. Luckily our friends from Boston have offered their help and sent a check to the owner for us. Nevertheless we had such an amazing time and would be happy to stay here again when we are next time in Acadia. Especially if the downsides would be fixed and the owner would accept other payment options ;-) Not an advertisement, just my personal opinion, maybe it will be useful for somebody :) I highly recommend a travel guide "Acadia: The Complete Guide: Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island" by James Kaiser, which provides a lot of useful and interesting information about the national park and surroundings, its history, flora and fauna, activities, description of the best hiking trails, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie and Tim R., Merrimac, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September Vacation
Clean, comfortable and peaceful on the Sound. Would love ❤️ to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy spot with incredible views
Loved this cottage. Was perfect for my two kids and I. We were able to fish and kayak right at the house and saw all sorts of wildlife- seals, porpoise, osprey and even a bald eagle. Central to everything but also secluded and so quiet. Was able to watch the meteor showers from the deck and see shooting stars. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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