Title: Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76326500/76326426/95f044eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76326500/76326426/f3d68e83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76326500/76326426/b4130967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76326500/76326426/6d8cffcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76326500/76326426/w4897h3261x0y6-2af35921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Acadia National Park at its best with Somes Sound Harbor waterfront views, wildlife in your backyard, and a private wharf. Enjoy sunrise or stargaze from the dock and explore the harbor using complimentary kayaks. Located near Bar Harbor and multiple hiking trails, this house features 3 bedrooms with en-suite baths, a cozy living room with oversized leather loveseats, full kitchen appliances including counter top microwave & coffee maker. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63370000/63361800/63361724/9fc587de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View Cedar Chalet/ 10 min to Acadia Bar Harbor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=63361724&PinnedHotelID=63361724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18921700/18921623/646d4701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outstanding Oceanfront Log Home near Acadia National Park Gouldsboro - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 157 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=18921623&PinnedHotelID=18921623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34337700/34337675/25612f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! 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Ages 0-21 years old Must use life vest and supervised at all times. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.36261%2C-68.33384&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tiaJHfKHr3PYZZ4pW38nyL7YvVE=) Mount Desert, ME #### What's nearby - Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles - Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles - Otter Cliff - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles - Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles #### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬20 min drive - ‪Shell - ‬11 min walk - ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive - ‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive - ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Waterfront, Acadia National Park as your Backyard. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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