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Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!

Cottage near Acadia National Park in Mount Desert

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a table with a vase of flowers, and a hanging lantern.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a rug, and a kitchen area with cabinets.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch with decorative metal railing, and a small front yard with a pathway leading to the entrance.
A small, single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Mount Desert

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

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 12 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬7 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.

Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!

Juniper Cottage shares with our home and Hawthorn Cottage two lovely acres in Somesville, a historic village at the heart of Acadia National Park. It is just a short walk to the library, repertory theater, church, museum, and convenience store. Both ocean and lake are within walking distance also. The view from our property is of Cadillac Mountain, across thoughtfully landscaped lawns and gardens. Juniper's screened porch and gas fireplace make it a charming home away in any season. Our rental week runs from Saturday to Saturday, with the exception of MAY, when stays of 4 nights are possible at a reduced rate.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 740 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! to the airport?

This cottage is 7.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! to the beach?

This cottage is 4.7 mi (9-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 8.9 mi (14-min drive) from Town Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! to downtown Mount Desert?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Mount Desert.

Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! The place had everything we needed to enjoy the week at Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was all we could have asked for. It was very nicely furnished and super clean. The location was fabulous. Convenient to Acadia and surrounding attractions. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in order. Quiet and close to Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful quiet cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here ! It was very clean and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage perfect for our four night getaway in Acadia. Perfectly located near everything. The place was clean and had all of the necessary pots pans utensils etc to meet our needs for daily cooking. It was super clean and everything was excellent. I highly recommend booking it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and located in a safe area convenient to multiple parts of Acadia. Listing was better than described, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alec A.

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

Great Cozy Location

Marilee was a great host, her cottages are cozily away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, but still close enough to everything else you'd want to see on the island. Felt very taken care of, looking forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nochum K.

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

Beautiful property, great location

This property is just minutes from Acadia National Park. It was clean and nicely-furnished. Marilee was a pleasure to deal with, and the house felt like home. We would highly recommend this property and hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

lovely and convenient

We had a marvelous time and hope to return. The cabin was beautifully laid out, comfortable and well-appointed. The location cannot be beat for convenience, yet has a feeling of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonia G.

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

Somesville cottage

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!We didn’t want to leave and we can’t wait to return.Excellent home base for exploring Acadia.Thank you Marilee and Ken!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been visiting Mount Desert Island and Acadia NP for over 30 years and until this year have always stayed at the same place. This cottage was a great choice and is tucked away in Somesville which is a lovely hamlet on MDI. It's convenient to everything on the island and also very quiet and "out of the way". While we're used to visiting Bar Harbor for food and shopping we found that Somesville and Southwest Harbor have great options like the Salt Shop for ice cream and the Little Notch bakery for excellent pizza and deserts. This location is still only 20 minutes from Jordan Pond House and Cadillac.The owner was wonderful and very responsive to our questions. The cabin is beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Ideal for Acadia visitors!

This was a great home base during our visit to Acadia. Felt like a close proximity to the park and easy to come back to during the day. Had everything we needed in order to make meals. The hosts were very responsive and helpful during our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael B.

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

Juniper Cottage

Property was a nice size for two. Property grounds and neighborhood are very nice - park-like setting. Helpful information of nearby attractions. Overall an enjoyable/comfortable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

We loved our stay at this great cottage!

Great location on the quieter side of the island, but convenient to get to the heart of Bar Harbor. The cottage is clean, comfortable and relaxing. We loved it! Appreciated the suggestions for local restaurants and hikes! Close to Beech Hill Farms for organic produce, scones, and other items. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Cozy and quiet

Lovely cottage with everything you will need. On the quiet side of MDI, and a short drive to Acadia NP. Plan to buy your major groceries in Ellsworth, then to Beech Hill Farm nearby for the best produce you will ever eat. Wonderful restaurants in nearby Southwest Harbor. If you want a totally relaxing vacation this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flawless! The door was unlocked and all the essentials were in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Juniper

Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Wonderful Cottage

My wife and I stayed at this cottage for six nights. We were visiting Maine for the first time. Marilee could not have been more helpful. She was quick to respond to questions we had regarding the area. This cottage is perfectly located if you want to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Love the cottage and our stay. Should we visit this area again we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

A sweet stay in Somesvile

I loved this light-filled, roomy cottage a half-mile off the main road in the village of Somesville. I had always stayed in Bar Harbor, but when my usual apartment went to long-term rentals this year, I decided it was time for a change. I truly didn't miss being in town, and found this location perfect for the places I like to hike. Everything was as described and well maintained. Fresh flowers were a nice touch. I've already booked for next year and plan to become a regular visitor the second week of June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Juniper cottage! Everything was really clean and very comfortable too. Although the cottage may have appeared small on the website, it had all the room we needed. My husband and I loved the screened in porch for enjoying our morning coffee and for the few rainy days we had. The bed was comfy too!The cottage was located very close to Somes pond (more like a lake). There we went fishing, did some bird watching and saw some loons the lake that were quite 'playful'. There were also quite a few osprey dive bombing their would be prey most evenings (June).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronda G.

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

Fabulous!

We enjoyed our stay here so very much. The cottage was as pictured and so clean and well equipped. We bought some groceries and cooked for a few nights, and the kitchen had pots, pans, and all utensils needed for our stay. We did appreciate the A/C unit in the bedroom to keep it cool at night, and the ceiling fan helped circulate the cool air without any problems or feeling it was too hot. The couch was comfortable, and the screened porch was the perfect spot for morning coffee, or an evening cocktail while reviewing our day and making plans for the next. This is not in Bar Harbor, and it took us about 20 minutes to drive there, but we enjoyed the quiet side of the island much more and still had everything we needed. There were maps and activity pamphlets left for us to help decide what to do and where to go. The flowers on the windowsill were a sweet touch as well. If we come back to MDI, we will definitely book here again, or refer to our family and friends. What a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Perfect!

Everything was as described and immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Perfect cottage!

Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Charming decor, comfortable bed, lovely screened porch. Full kitchen made it easy to eat in but location was not far from anything we wanted to do in the National Park or in towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Q.

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

Amazing hosts; sweet little cottage

Marilee and Ken were amazing hosts! They were there for any question we had, every item we needed - not that we needed much because they truly had thought of everything! The Juniper is a quaint and roomy little cottage. My only negative take away is the small and very uncomfortable couch was super hard to relax on. Unfortunately it’s time has passed. (A little sectional with a chaise attached would be perfect in that space!) Thank you for having us! We will absolutely be returning. Possibly this fall!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020