Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. | House in Mount Desert

10.0 (40 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Somesville House | Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.

3 Bedroom House in Somesville, Mount Desert

Come and stay for a unique experience of Somes Sound Harbor. The Sound is the only fjard in the East coast. This fjard runs deep into Mount Desert Island, the main site of Acadia National Park. See eagles, hawks, herons, wild fowls & other wildlife right at your backyard. Complimentary kayaks & life vests are available to explore the Harbor. Enjoy sunrise, sunsets, moonrises or stargaze from the dock.
Located at Mount Desert Island- with convenient access to Bar Harbor (10-15 mins drive) & Acadia National Park. The house is in between the Somesville Library & The Gallery at Somes Sound. The historic Somesville Museum & Gardens is right across the street. There are multiple hiking trails closeby.
You can't get any closer to the water than this with wildlife right in your backyard! The waterfront is tidal which is awesome. On high tide the ocean water is about 5 feet from the house. High tide is about 8-12 feet high. Low tide is perfect for beach exploration.
This is a 3 level house with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bath. The fourth full bathroom is located on the main level. There are two master bedrooms located respectively on the upper and lower levels of the house. Each with cozy king size beds. The second bedroom in the upper level has two queen beds. This waterfront vacation home offers unforgettable views of Somes Harbor with its backdrop mountains of Acadia National Park. There's regular wildlife in your backyard! The backyard also features a private wharf with gangway to the floating dock.
Located right in the middle of the Historic Village of Somesville. The house is located between the Somesville Library and the Gallery at Somes Sound. Across the street to the left side is the historic Somesville Museum & Gardens with the famous picturesque Somesville wooden walk bridge. Very conveniently located for exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Mill Pond is on the right side of the house. During Spring, Alewives (fish) would swarm under the private wharf waiting for the tide to be high enough for them to swim to the fish ladder towards Mill Pond then to Somes Pond. The beautiful Echo Lake with its sandy beach and Long Pond which is perfect for kayaking & stand up paddle boarding are just 5-7 minutes from the house .
The Upper Level of this vacation home features two bedrooms. The master bedroom has an expansive picture window of Somes Harbor. The Master Bedroom features king size bed, ensuite bath (walk in shower, vanity, toilet), smart tv, and comfortable power Leather Italia loveseat. The second bedroom has two soft and cozy queen beds and an en-suite bath (walk in shower, vanity, toilet).
The Lower Level Master bedroom has an open concept design. This bedroom is accessed via the main level with full flight of stairs with rail on the left upon coming down. It has sliding glass door that exits to the waterfront where the private wharf and dock are located. This room features, a beautiful picture window with seating for three. There is an entertainment area with power reclining Leather Italia loveseat to view the smart TV. The full bath features a free standing bath tub, vanity sink, & toilet. This lower level also houses the laundry room with one washer and two dryers.
The main floor (level with the parking area) features the living room with comfortable oversized 2 leather loveseats and 1 sofa. Sit back and enjoy our huge 75 inch smart TV. Dine and enjoy the Harbor view through the wide picture window . Breakfast nook has seating for 3 and the dining table with seating for 5. The kitchen has full size appliances: fridge, stove top oven, dishwasher, counter top microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and blender.
The house is four seasons. During the cooler months of the year the house has two sources of heat: Heat Pumps and Electric baseboard heat.
The backyard features a private wharf with gangway to the float for easy access to the water. The waterfront is tidal. There's complimentary Kayaks. There is life vests for guest to use.They are complimentary. The wharf has outdoor dining table with seating for 8 with the propane fired grill right next to it.
The property can park two vehicles parallel to each other. No room for a third vehicle. We have an EV charger that can be used with a fee.
This house was designed with guest comfort in mind. There are many spaces to spread around.
The outdoor patio furniture, grill, private wharf, gangway, and dock will not be available from mid October to April. The propane grill however can be available on demand during the cold months. Please let the host know.

Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard is located in Somesville. Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Somesville has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Somesville, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Books
General
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
  • Near the ocean
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Jacqueline V.
Jul 28, 2025 04:40:27 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location. Quiet, but near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Comfortable beds and wonderful water views.
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