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Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

Family-friendly stay near Acadia National Park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Mount Desert

Somesville stay.Your stay at this Somesville vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park and Acadia Repertory Theater. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬10 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.

Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

Enjoy a secluded location close to the middle of the Island – the perfect spot to relax in the summer sun, walk in the woods, or take a 5 minute walk to nearby Somes Pond for swimming or kayaking. Yet, only a short drive to Southwest Harbor or Bar Harbor. Also, there are 4 separate lakes and swim areas within 3 miles! The high cathedral ceiling of the main room and many windows open to the south onto a large deck and an expansive lawn secluded from the sound of traffic. The basement and main living space have air conditioning.
The house sits on a 2 acre lot and is very private with woods on all 4 sides. The owner maintains an apartment above the attached garage that he occupies with his wife, with separate entrance and no window views to the lawn or adjacent house. Located nearly 800 feet from the nearest road, the sound of birds is all you will hear. The home has 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other with twin beds, with additional sleeping options in the office and recreation room. A large, southern facing living room and dining room with a sliding glass door provides lots of sunshine and easy access to the front deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, large refrigerator, and all the typical kitchen appliances and supplies. The two bathrooms compliment one another: one is a self-contained bathroom with the shower, sink and toilet all in one room. The other bathroom has a washer/dryer and sink in one room with the walk-in shower and toilet in an adjoining room. This allows more people access to getting ready, do the laundry, etc. The walkout basement is fully furnished with 2 futons, a 49' flat screen TV, books, and games for the whole family. The 5,000 square front lawn provides plenty of space to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, run around, and generally enjoy the Maine outdoors, while the side lawn is fenced in and great for young children or pets. A covered brick patio offers a barbecue area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please no smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,377 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1. Pets are limited to two. More than this requires approval from owner. The pet fee is PER dog.
2. No swimming pools or outside setup of tents, or similar items.
3. All trash must be bagged in plastic trash bags (10 gallon or more) and placed in garbage bin by garage door.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Only dogs are allowed. The pet fee is Per Pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking.

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 and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location for our family of four. Micheal was very responsive. We love this area. Great swimming pond less than a minute away, easy to get into southwest harbor and quick to get to hiking and biking on the carriage roads.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

This was the perfect location and house to gain access to everything in Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Definitely worth going back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia 2025

We have been to Acadia several times and have stayed in multiple different places. This place is one of our top stays. The house is fully stocked, comfy, great location, quiet, and the host is very personable, helpful, and flexible. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation on MDI

We had a fantastic vacation in Somesville! The house was perfect for us - everyone had enough space to relax inside or outside. The location was very convenient to all the trails we wanted to hike and my kids enjoyed swimming in the pond. We were close enough to enjoy the activities in Bar Harbor, but far enough away to feel like we were out in the mountains.Michael was easy to get in touch with and answered all of my questions quickly. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally enjoyed our stay

Very comfy, spacious, clean house, was as advertised, in great location (good access to all parts of island)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we absolutely love it! The location is perfect, the house is clean and comfortable, and the house is tucked into such a quiet and pretty spot perfect for relax time. We can’t wait to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The property was clean and had everything we needed. When I contacted the owner (who I knew lived in the adjacent apartment from previous reviews) and told him we would be getting in late and asked if he could have all of the beds ready he cheerfully did so. This property accommodated our large family of 8, my only dislike of the property was that the upstairs was hot (we were there at the end of July). We discussed this with the owner and he mentioned that he may have to install an air conditioner unit upstairs). I definitely wouldn’t discount this house for that reason. This property was conveniently located only 17 minutes from most everything in Acadia; however, at first having to drive that 17 minutes to get anything was not convenient (although there was a gas station very close that we didn’t check out). But one of the best things about the property being a little remote is that it was away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists and business. The yard was huge and hard plenty of room for my boys to play in. The flowers were lovely. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and having breakfast one morning. I would say here again with a big crowd.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything!!

Centrally located to just about everything you could want or need while on Mount Desert Island/Acadia NP!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House, Wonderful Location

The Mount Desert house was great for our family gathering (5 adults). Everyone had a space of their own. The house included a full kitchen and sufficient seating for meals. The central location on the island provided great access to Bar Harbor, both the eastern and western portions of the island, and the mainland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing host, gorgeous, comfy property

We arrived during a tropical storm- trees and power lines coming down en route. Power soon went off in the house, but our Super Host, Mike, provided candles, flashlights, water- all we needed. Even started a fire for us in the woodstove so we’d be warm and cozy. He made a challenging time enjoyable! When weather cleared, the location was close to fun hikes and an easy trip to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

We enjoyed our stay and Michael was a great host! The house was great for kids and they especially enjoyed a big tub of legos and a rope swing outside. We liked how close we were to Acadia. There was a pizza place just 7 minutes away and a one mile trail you could take to see the sunset on the ocean just 5 minutes away!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place but safety was a concern

The listing states you won’t really see the owner, but we saw him basically every day of our stay. A huge red flag for us was that the door between the garage and main house only locks from the owners side. For safety purposes, we would have like to have a lock from our side of the door. I think this is very important for people to know before booking!! The rental was clean & nice. The upstairs bathroom did have a musty odor that never seemed to go away. Location - it is 15-20 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia. The drive was not bad, but just something to keep in mind if you plan to drive back and forth multiple times a day. The fenced in yard was a big + for our dog and safety as this property is very remote in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

MDI Retreat

A very lovely property tucked away at the end of a wooded drive. This is a great house with everything you could possibly need. There were only 2 of us, but the house can accommodate quite a few more comfortably. Michael is a great host and was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Quiet

This house is in a great location equal distance between Bar Harbor shops/restaurants and the quiet side of the Island line Seal Cove and The Seawall. The house had wverything we needed for our stay and the host Michael is a a kind man. There are stairs to the bedrooms just so you are prepaired. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country location but close to the action

This was a nice secluded home less than a half hour from Bar Harbor, so we had a great balance between peaceful relaxation and fun activities. The house was clean, plenty of room, with all amenities. The owner respected our privacy and was not at all intrusive, but we did see him on occasion. The fenced-in yard was a great plus for the dog. The Wi-Fi was not reliable during our stay, and our Verizon cell service was pretty weak in the entire area. If you have to do any work while you are there that may be a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to Acadia Trails

The house is in a beautiful, quiet, and convenient setting...lovely gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and setting

The house is very nice and fit 9 of us just fine. There was plenty of privacy. We enjoyed our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L., Reading Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia 2023 Family Trip with Adult Kids!!! and puppy

Nice house as advertised. The only negatives are there's a leak in the downstairs bathroom sink faucet. Not a big problem but could be addressed. Also the downstairs shower drain isn't in the lowpoint of the shower floor, thus water pools up. There's a small squeegee in the shower that I used to redirect water to the drain after showering, but it was a minor inconvenience. The outdoor lobster cooker was great. (I need one in my life LOL!!!). The upstairs bedrooms were a bit warm according to our kids. We didn't use the outdoor fireplace (chiminea) because it was directly under an evergreen tree. Didn't want to cause a forest fire. I suggest it gets moved away from there. The yard for the dog was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great spot near everything

We had a lot of family staying in the house together for 2 weeks, and everyone enjoyed it. It's nice and secluded, but close to everything. 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, Seal Cove or the Cadillac Mountain entrance, 10 minutes to Southwest Harbor, 20ish minutes to Ellsworth. Michael is a great host who responded immediately to any questions. And the house had everything we could want, right down to tools for cracking open lobsters!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea A.

Great Location

Great location. Very secluded but yet super close to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and all other popular locations. Neighbors were barely visible in the distance, surrounded by trees. The property owner was very friendly and helpful. We had a great vacation with family including our Goldendoodle, Willow! The area was very welcoming to dogs, and she went nearly everywhere with us, including restaurants and some stores. It was our first time traveling to Maine, and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large flexible space with great location

Michael's place worked well for our large group. The space is flexible and accommodated many adults, it may not work as well with small children if you want to be all on one floor. We did have a lot of questions and Michael was very responsive. It may help to have a guide with home info+checkout instructions available. The listing set our expectations very nicely - lots of space, plenty of linens, fully equipped kitchen but don't expect the ritz carlton. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and very convenient

Property is in fantastic location, minutes from pretty much everything you want and need. Despite that, the wooded lot feels very quiet and private. Home is very well appointed (fantastic cinema system for evening movies!). An air conditioning unit downstairs is a bonus in Maine but despite it being warm we never needed it as the house stays plenty cool enough with the windows open. The property was also very clean so full marks there too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Secluded Home for the week

We had an absolute great time hiking Acadia National Park. This place was a perfect spot for us to call home for the week. it is secluded in the woods, but centrally located to get to the different parts of Acadia. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

Traveled with my husband, daughter, son in law and grandson. This house was perfect for our week stay. House had everything we needed including toys. Was close to the park and Bar Harbor. Michael was very available and responded quickly to questions. I loved the flowers and woods around the house. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and host

We had a great time! The home was comfortable and fit our group of 10 really well. It’s central to the island, so activities were easy to get to. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022