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Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park

PLEASE REVIEW the cancellation policy specific to Somes Harbor House: Once the online Reservation Request becomes fully executed and payment has been made, should the Tenant be unable to occupy the rental property for any reason except the fault of the Lessor, the Tenant is responsible for the full rent. If the Knowles Company and/or the Lessor can sublet the premises for the same period covered by the lease agreement to another Tenant, monies received from the second rental will be paid first to the Lessor to fulfill the balance of the original lease. The remainder, if any, will be paid to the original Tenant as partial or full reimbursement, less The Knowles Company commission.

Located off the main road in the historic town of Somesville providing central access to Mount Desert Island, making it perfect for those who want to explore Acadia National Park, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and/or Bar Harbor. Just five minutes away you will find both Long Pond and Echo Lake for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, motorized boat access, and enjoying a day at the beach.

FIRST FLOOR: Kitchen area with granite countertops and cooktop stove. French doors open up into a cheerful Dining Room. Half bath, and a bright and sunny comfortable living room space with access to a spacious private deck.

SECOND FLOOR: Up the stairs will lead you to two charming bedrooms, one with a Full bed and the other a King. Shared between both bedrooms is a beautifully designed full bath with a shower/tub combination.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Enjoy the peacefulness of the private backyard and the pleasant back deck with peeks of water views.

AMENITIES: Well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and other common kitchen appliances, high-speed internet, satellite and internet TV, washer and dryer, air conditioning, and a propane grill.

NOTE: Due to its location on the main road connecting the north and south ends of the island, there is a fairly steady stream of cars traveling past the house at 25 mph. Although a long fence and shrubbery between you and the road create a nice sense of visual privacy, some background road noise is to be expected.

Property manager

Marla Jones, Online Market Agent at The Knowles Company
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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please send an "inquiry" before booking request, if you have questions. No unapproved pets, smoking, vaping, early arrival/late departure.
Please submit: The total number of guests including ages of children and USPS mailing address with booking request. (Your address will not be shared)
Sunday to Sunday bookings are typically required. Review the property description for the cancellation policy. Dates must be rebooked if cancelled.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in the city centre 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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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Otter Cliff - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Somes Harbor ~ Charming home close to Acadia National Park located?

Located in the heart of Mount Desert, this golf holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond 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. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Charming Home in An Ideal Location

This house really goes out of its way to meet guest needs. I had a very minor hiccup which was addressed immediately and thoughtfully. I could not recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful home base on MDI

What a lovely house and such thoughtful touches! I wanted to stay around Somesville for ease of traveling the quiet side as well as main attractions of MDI. It’s a great location, private, with plenty of parking and the house was comfortable with lots of charm. A great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Fall in Mount Dessert

Husband, myself and our dog stayed in this wonderfully appointed home. Super clean, our host thought of everything we could possibly need. Centrally located we could be in Bar Habor, ANP or Southwest Harbor within 15 minutes. Yes, there is some road noise in the front bedroom, but that subsided as the evening lengthened. We did not feel it was an issue and hope to return to this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Welcoming Home in a Central Location

We loved our stay in this older but clean and welcoming home in the beautiful area of Somesville, centrally located to everything on Mt. Desert island. The kitchen and full bath were both large and well-stocked, the living room was spacious with comfortable furniture, and the deck was delightfully sunny in the morning for coffee and shaded in the afternoon. Our dog especially enjoyed the large yard for roaming and play. We used only the front (king) bedroom but had no issue with road noise since the air conditioning window unit muffled sounds. We would definitely stay at this lovely property again on our next visit to MDI.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle C.

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

Very convenient location, clean, and comfortable!

We loved staying here with friends, it’s a great location for easy access to the east & west sides of the park. It was super clean and comfortable as well. We appreciated the deck and the small fenced in area for our friends dog. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend to others! You can hear car traffic from the main road, but the location, comfort, and cleanliness of the home is worth it. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bob T.

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

Perfect but for the road noise

This is a beautiful, high quality and comfortable house. It was great for our dog as there is a big (unfenced) backyard he could run in and a small fenced in area we could let him out to do his business. We loved our stay and this will be our first choice if we come back to Bar Harbor. The house is next to a well traveled road, with our bedroom being approximately 25' from the road. Even so, we slept great, as well as we ever do at home. During sleeping hours the traffic is light to none. The beds are very comfortable and with a fan on barely noticeable. The people we rented from were also easy to work with and very accommodating. Definitely, recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Somesville house

The house was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated with everything thoughtfully placed for us. Our pets had a fenced area for safety. An excellent homey house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Loved it!

Nice peaceful location. Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Comfortable, Clean, and Private

Despite being on on one of the Island's main routes, the house feels fairly secluded due to the large yard and surrounding trees. The front bedroom does get some road noise, though I didn't find it to be an issue and the beds in both rooms are comfortable. Being centrally located, nothing on the island is too far away. The only drawback is that parking in Bar Harbor itself can be tough depending at certain times. At least 2 of Acadia's carriage road entrances are also within a 15-20 minute bike ride.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

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

Mount Desert Island Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Somes Harbor House. Great central location, very comfortable and charming house. Loved the back deck and our dog enjoyed it as well. There was an apple tree on the corner of the property and we saw a buck one morning enjoying the fallen apples. Short drive to all the great adventures on MDI. There was some street noise but was fairly warned in the listing and homeowners had solutions. A+ experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Great central location

We had a great time staying here, great location for easy access to acadias main park and remote locations! Our pup loved the enclosed yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

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

Great Property

Absolutely enjoyed our stay at this house. The property was very clean, and had many supplies to make it feel more like home. The information binder was very helpful for settling into the area. Great central location a short drive from shops, restaurants and Acadia. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Perfect

It was a good location to all the park. A very cute old New England home. There was a problem with a window A/C unit still in place which was causing cold air into the bedroom, however as soon as I told the property manager they came and took it out. Very fast response. We really appreciated it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

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

Central to Acadia NP Trails

My husband, 9 year old golden retriever, and myself stayed 6 nights after a long drive from WI. This home has well appointed kitchen - I made egg skillet every day before hitting the trails and found all the cookware I needed and even the salt & pepper. We saw deer in the backyard and enjoyed the large deck. There is a small completely fenced area in the front of the house for a small dog that I didn't remember reading about it in the description so it was a nice surprise on arrival. The backyard is large, more suited for a 65lb golden retriever, and defined with a nice tree line for the most part, so he could be off-leash, with supervision, like he's used to at home. He does have strong recall. The traffic noise at night, as noted in the description, even using the white noise machine was distracting. I think of myself as a hard sleeper, especially after a day hiking, but the road noise would wake me. The location got us to everywhere we wanted to be in 15-20 minutes - trailheads, dinner, groceries. I wouldn't have known it before visiting the area, but If availability and price wasn't an issue for the next visit, I'd prefer something closer to Bar Harbor and more quiet, but, overall, we had a great first visit to MDI and were very thankful for this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Lovely home

The home was very well kept and exactly as described in he reviews I read online. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew J., Lansdale

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

Convenient Location

The house worked well for our family of four. The road is a little noises as some other reviews noted but we really like the location which was convenient to both South Harbor and Bar Harbor. The location also provided convenient access to hiking trails on MDI. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S., Peabody, MA

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

Annual Acadia Vacation

We go up to Acadia to have quiet environment, hike and walk the many trails. This property is in the perfect location for access to both the East Side and West Side of the island as well as to Bar Harbor. For us, the location was quite noisy since it is on the major road going down the West Side of the island. The property managers did, however, have a white noise box so the sound of this traffic was muffled. It was a very pleasant clean house; bright and airy with lovely sunrises. It was very handy to restaurants, markets, shops. and all trails. Nice deck and grill for outdoor eating. Pet friendly. I would go back to this property but would prefer a quieter location. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brie G.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Somes Harbor. The house was very nice and had everything one would need for a stay. We liked the location: 10-15 mins from Bar Harbor and a short drive to some of the other Harbor towns. Our only real "complaint" is that we were under the impression that this home was "off the beaten path" when in fact it is on a very busy road. At night, we had to run a fan to drown out the traffic noise. This may have been an error on our part but just were not aware the house literally sat ON a busy road. Other than the noise, we had a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Great house on MDI

Perfect house for 4 people. Super convenient location on MDI, just up the road from southwest harbor. House was clean, kitchen is well stocked, back porch is great and shaded in the afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Wonderful for exploring the island

This home was incredible for a girls trip, it gave us a great location right off the main road for easy exploration of the island and a fun place to stay in! We loved the charm and felt the space would have been great for an even longer stay. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marla Jones, Online Market Agent at The Knowles Company

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Located on Mount Desert Island surrounded by Acadia National Park, The Knowles Company has been a successful rental and real estate business since 1898. As a representative for the property owner, our experienced and knowledgeable rental professionals work as a team to provide the tenant guest with a level of personalized assistance to ensure an excellent rental experience.

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