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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Seaport
  • Place, Bar Harbor Seaport
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax in peace and comfort in great central location

For over 60 years Hawthorn Cottage has welcomed guests to historic Somesville and Acadia National Park. Hawthorn Cottage shares with our home and Juniper Cottage two beautifully landscaped acres fringed with wild blueberry bushes. The lawn is open and sunny, with gardens and shade trees near the cottage and a shaded deck for observing Somesville's resident eagles and ospreys. You can walk to our library, repertory theater, museum, to the ocean, or to Somes Pond for a swim. Rental weeks (six or seven nights) run from Saturday or Sunday to the following Saturday.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mount Desert

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Mt. Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.3 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
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ONLY 4 open weeks: June 13, Sept 5, Oct 3-17. Come visit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax in peace and comfort in great central location?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax in peace and comfort in great central location on 13 June 2026 start from AU$269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ONLY 4 open weeks: June 13, Sept 5, Oct 3-17. Come visit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ONLY 4 open weeks: June 13, Sept 5, Oct 3-17. Come visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ONLY 4 open weeks: June 13, Sept 5, Oct 3-17. Come visit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ONLY 4 open weeks: June 13, Sept 5, Oct 3-17. Come visit! located?

Located in Somesville, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a beautiful view watching the wildlife every evening. Ease of check-in can’t be beat! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
The deer were just headed toward the cottage to see if you were still there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful word!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful quiet retreat to come back to after a day of adventures. Check in was easy and our hosts were very friendly. Emails with them were answered quickly. I highly recommend staying in this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time here. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Lovely time

We had a wonderful week at Hawthorn cottage. It was just what we needed and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
So glad you relaxed and enjoyed your visit. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

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

Maine Getaway

Perfect cottage getaway for a couple! We had a great time coming back to our place to rest our feet and heads after long days of hiking and enjoying Maine. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Delighted that you had a busy as well as restful stay in Somesville. Do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen w.

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

Adorable Cottage

What a cute vacation home! Great location, as we visited the entire island and everything was close. Well stocked & clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oakley O.

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

Amazing honeymoon

This cottage was an amazing place to stay for our honeymoon. My wife and I couldn’t be happier with the cottage and all it had to offer. We saw deer almost every night and the cottage was super peaceful. The location of the cottage was perfect. On the quiet side of the island it got us away from the traffic but close enough to Acadia to get anywhere in 25 minutes or less. Absolutely amazing place to stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for your appreciation of our little cottage. We are delighted that your honeymoon was so special, and we hope you will consider an anniversary return. So much to see and do on MDI!
Verified

8/10 Good

Les K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hawthrone cottage. This was a perfect location for our visit to Acadia and the surrounding area. The cottage is peaceful and quiet, charming and cozy, secluded and conveniently located. It is clean and well kept. We enjoyed seeing the deer visit most every evening. Marilee was a wonderful host, very helpful, and easy to talk to. Check-in is straight forward. We highly recommend staying at the Hawthorne cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

A perfect location

We have rented this cottage twice and loved it. It’s tastefully decorated, the owners are friendly, it’s quiet and private and there’s several great take out restaurants very close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoy your time here, Wendy. We thank you and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

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

Great time!!

Beautiful spot with easy access to all that Mt. Desert Island has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your visit and that you will be returning next summer. Always so much to explore! Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

perfect cottage

This cottage is a beauty! It's in a great location, it's clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Many thanks for your generous input. Do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great little cottage on MDI

Excellent stay! The location is perfect—close to everything in Acadia, yet just far enough to feel peaceful and quiet. Communication was fast, friendly, and incredibly helpful. The cottage is spotless and absolutely charming and the bed was super comfortable. Keep in mind it is a cottage not a big house - still plenty of room for 2 and so much better than a hotel. This was our first trip to Acadia, but fingers crossed we can stay here again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
We so appreciate your thoughtful comments. Looking forward to having you here again some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage had everything we could need or want. The owner lives on the property and is very kind and helpful. You couldn’t ask for a better location. It was very close to all attractions and yet very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorine S.

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

Midcoast Maine cottage

Very comfortable & cozy & convenient for exploring Mt Desert Island. Also very quiet!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
We are glad you appreciate the cottage and central location, and we look forward to your return for more exploring.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandy p.

Precious, cozy cottage in the center of the island

Somerville is a central, historic location. Cottage is cozy and the perfect size for two people. Shower is tiny, but nothing you can't deal with for a vacation. We loved staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. So much to discover here. Hope you will return some day for more exploring. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Anniversary Trip

This was honestly the best vacation we have ever been on. The cottage had everything we needed and it was very cute. We were able to prepare full meals when needed. MDI is very beautiful and we can't wait to come back and explore more of the beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
We're delighted by your delight with our beautiful island and Hawthorn Cottage. With so much more to explore, we do hope you'll return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

July Honeymoon

Property was cozy and secluded, exactly what we wanted for our national park honeymoon! Kitchen was well stocked and temperature was easy to control. The water pressure in the shower could be a little better but in a small place like this it’s to be expected and didn’t affect our enjoyment whatsoever. Beautiful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Delighted your Maine honeymoon went so well. Here's hoping you find many reasons to return for more adventures!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

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

Acadia N P trip

Very nice, cozy house with a relaxing setting. Great outdoor space. Has everything you need inside (even coffee!) Convenient location for hiking in Acadia N P or going into Bar Harbor without the hustle and bustle of staying in Bar Harbor. Host was friendly and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
So glad you appreciated a nice resting place after your marathon hiking days. Thank you for your thoughtful words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Great little cottage

Great little cottage centrally located between the west and east sides of MDI; made travel to most locations around the island only a 10-15 minute drive. Quiet neighborhood and communicative hosts. I recommend Coffee Matter/Mother's Kitchen just up the road for your daily coffee and pastries.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you, and glad you discovered Mother's Kitchen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Everything about our stay was perfect. Somesville is a great location from which to explore the island; our cottage was so cozy, well appointed and comfortable; and our hosts, Merilee and Ken, were two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We are sad to be leaving, but we know we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
We're glad you have discovered the pleasures of Somesville, and we thank you for your kind words about the cottage. Great to know you'll be returning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

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

The best yet

Perfectly equipped, centrally located, cozy, comfy. Pleasant helpful owners. Couldn't ask for more and the location is perfect. Oh, and there were almost daily visits by deer, and on our last day, turkey. We plan to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
18 turkeys and a doe with her twin fawns... we do indeed have some interesting mornings here! We are delighted that you hope to be back for more adventures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Quiet and serene accommodations!

The accommodations are tastefully decorated, extremely clean and comfortable as well as welcoming. Communication was excellent, check in was super easy and the location is perfect for exploring the island. The cottage is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood which lends itself well to total relaxation. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time in Somesville. We thank you for your kind words and hope you do return some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Great Little Cottage

Host is very responsive and helpful. Kitchen and bath well stocked. It is tight quarters, but folding door separates the bedroom from the living area, for your partner that wakes up early or stays up late. A good home base on the quiet side of the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Clean & attractive little cottage!

Clean & attractive little cottage, in a lovely, quiet neighborhood of Somesville. Perfect for a couple, too small for 3. The host welcomed us with pretty seasonal (fall) bouquets from the yard, throughout the cottage, and showed us 2 local walks that we really liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad to share our cottage and beautiful Somesville, especially in the slower paced month of September. Thank you for your appreciation and thoughtful comments.

About the host

Hosted by Marilee

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Ken and I are retired art teacher and theater costume designer. We have owned Hawthorn Cottage since 1980, taking over from Chauncey Somes, whose ancestors settled the island. We have especially enjoyed sharing our love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia with our guests all these years. We hope you will join our large number of returning guests in savoring the best of Maine.

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