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Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

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View of Sargent and Cadillac Mountains from our old dock (since replaced)
House exterior from the Lake
Deck
View of the lake from the deck
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

3 Twin Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

Enjoy Long Pond and Acadia National Park at Long Pond Escape, a private, new (2016) home, on six acres of woods located on a secluded cove on the northwest corner of Long Pond.

The first floor features bright, open living space with a fully equipped kitchen, island with 4 stools, a large dining table (seats 8), and a half bath and living room area with a wood stove. Doors open to a spacious deck facing the lake, and to a side screened porch. Master bedroom with queen bed and a 32" TV, and a master bath with glassed shower. The master bedroom has views of Long Pond.

Upstairs are three bedrooms: queen (also with a 32" TV), double, and one with a twin bed and a bunk bed (2 twins), and a full bath. All three upstairs bedrooms have views of Long Pond.

There is a finished basement with a family room with a 55" TV with blu-ray disk player and Roku player, a game room with a mini pool table, a full bath with shower. The laundry room is also on this floor. Double French doors open to a stone patio with a fire pit.

Head down to the private dock and enjoy a swim or paddle and discover the quiet side of Long Pond. A canoe, four kayaks, a row boat and a pedal boat are all available for your enjoyment. If you don't feel like swimming or boating, the dock is also great for sunbathing, reading, fishing, or just enjoying the view of the lake with Cadillac, Sargent, Beech, Mansell and Bernard Mountains in the background. You can also enjoy the loons and ducks that swim by every day, and on occasion you'll see great blue herons and bald eagles. On clear nights, the dock is a great place for stargazing -- see the Milky Way in all its glory.

Property manager

Tim McAllister
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters are required to sign our standard form of seasonal lease.
The depth of the lake varies during the course of the season, depending on rainfall. Please exercise care entering the water; don't dive off the dock
Use of the boats, dock and swim float is at your own risk; please watch kids!

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this vacation home is in a rural area 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Be sure to check out 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barret B.

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

Fall Stay in Acadia

Great experience for our family trip to Acadia and Bar Harbor! Cute house and perfect for large families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother-Daughter Getaway

Tim was a gracious host who was quick to respond. Great atmosphere. Wonderful location. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great house, great location

The property is in a great location, lots of bedroom options, great spaces to be outside to enjoy the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Everything We Wanted

We were hoping for a relaxing place to stay at night after spending long days hiking and exploring Acadia National Park. This house was exactly as described in the listing and met all of our needs! Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

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

Perfect Acadia getaway

This cabin is PERFECT for a trip to Acadia. Great location max 20-30 minutes away from most popular spots. The house had everything we needed. We got perfect leaf peeping since the foliage was peaked. The dock was amazing and we even cold plunged. Really enjoyed the peace and quiet this cabin offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

A fantastic stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The view, beautiful setting, and accommodations were outstanding. We are nature and animal lovers and had the opportunity to see and hear river otter, loons, owl, cormorant, deer, and ducks. We enjoyed kayaking, hiking, the fire pit as well as sitting on the dock and beautiful deck. The proximity to Acadia and the harbors was great and we loved staying on the quiet side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri r.

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

Great stay

Really nice location, beautiful home and setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Spacious and cozy with spectacular view

We love this lake house! The area is convenient to everything but also secluded and so peaceful. It was the perfect home to relax in after a long day out exploring Acadia. I was able to cook a lot of our meals, laundry was easy to do and my kids loved the mini pool table. We would stay here again if we visited MDI again. The host was a great communicator and made the experience smooth. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Amazing!

Everything about this vacation spot on Long Pond was simply perfect! I wish i could live there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee w.

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

Very private Long Pond home

We loved our week at this private home on Long Pond. Great spaces for hanging out. Very clean and all amenities you could want. A great location on the quiet side:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Wonderful lakehouse next to Acadia!

Had a great time with the family. I highly recommend this property. We had fun with the water toys, exploring the area, fishing, campfires, etc. The lakehouse was within 30 min of pretty much everything on the island including Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

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

Awesome Girls Trip

Seven women on an epic girls trip. Spent a few days in Acadia and finished in Boston. We should have stayed longer in Acadia and enjoyed the house more. Perfect location to the park but also so much to do at the house. 10 out of 10!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Acadia Family Trip

This house was a fantastic place to stay when visiting Acadia. The lakeside location and the available boats added to the comfort of the home. I think it's even nicer than the pictures showed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R.

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

Great house on MDI

We have stayed at many properties on MDI throughout the years and this one is hands down the best! The location is perfect - not too far from the Park Loop Road in Acadia or Bar Harbor, yet completely private. Long Pond is great for an early morning paddle, afternoon swim, or fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great Time

This property is very comfortable and close to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul T.

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

Wonderful

The house was as advertised and worked beautifully. Tim was a terrific host providing an easy sign in experience and a lot of info on the place and things to do in the area. We also used the kayak, canoe, paddleboards - all are in terrific shape and included flotation vests and paddles. The location is perfect - quiet, peaceful with terrific access to all parts of the island. Terrific trip, thx!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee w.

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

Beautiful property and location in Acadia

We had a perfect week staying in this wonderful property. It provided the perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities, creating lots of memories. The owners provided lots of great information to make the most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

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

Beautiful Lake Front

Wonderful house, loved the seclusion, very peaceful setting!, enjoyed the song of the loons every night. House was well stocked, inside and out. Many water toys, paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boat, and canoe. Plenty of life preservers, and fishing poles. Proximity to Acadias many hiking trails was great. Bar Harbor was just a short drive. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

House on the lake

Our group of 6 enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The house has lake access with lots of water rafts, kayaks, canoe and a paddle boat. Great hiking nearby. Well stocked kitchen and lake views from all the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi g., gallatin

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

Acadia/Bar Harbor

Great house, in the perfect location to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. Highly recommended, great communication with property owner. 3 nights was not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Great Long Pond, Great VRBO

The location and home were amazing. Kayaking on the pond made the trip for the children in our party. More than enough space for two families. Everything you need for a wonderful vacation is included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Family Lake Vacation

Beautiful, secluded and serene setting. My family loved the opportunity for water activities: swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding on Long Pond. At night we enjoyed S'mores by the firepit and listening to the loons. It was a lovely Maine getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Amazing Lake House, Great for Family

We had a lovely time at the lake house. It was very close to Acadia, Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor. We loved the kayaks and sitting out on the dock. The kitchen was easy to cook in. All of the kids books and toys were very helpful! Highly recommend this beautiful getaway for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Arlington, USA

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

Amazing

This was our second stay at the property. It was nothing less than glorious and amazing. There was swimming, boating, and hiking made are days perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Beautiful Lake House in Mt. Desert

What a beautiful lakeside house! We have been to the Bar Harbor area many times and have finally found the perfect vacation spot for our family. The house was so peaceful with loons spotted on the lake while kayaking and standing on the dock. We look forward to returning as soon as there is availability!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim McAllister

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Our family has owned the property since 1971, when we built a log cabin on the site. Over the years we gradually added "amenities" like telephone, electricity and indoor plumbing. We had loads of wonderful memories in the place, but eventually it was in need of too many repairs, so we took it down and replaced it with a new house that was completed in 2016. We've spent many wonderful summers at this location, and always look forward to returning.

Why they chose this property

The location on Long Pond, the largest lake on Mount Desert Island, is ideal. We're the only house on a large cove; you can see houses across the lake, but none on either side of our property. The property is directly on the lake, and is surrounded by acres of woods. You'll definitely see ducks, loons, chipmunks and red squirrels, and you may well see deer on the property as well as bald eagles and other wildlife. This is a place with hundreds of activities to keep you occupied at all times, but it's also a place of great tranquility -- perfect for downtime to escape the hectic daily routine of work, school, etc.

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