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Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 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

Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit!

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 run Saturday to Saturday, except for options in fall.

Property manager

Marilee
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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  • Kitchen
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9.4 out of 10, (14 reviews)
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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

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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

About the area

Somesville

Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Mt. Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Otter Cliff - 19 min drive - 18.0 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
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great central location on MDI. Charm, peace and quiet. Come visit! located?

Situated by the sea, 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie L.

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

MDI Cottage

We had a great time hiking, swimming, and exploring the park loop and caves. We attended David Sedaris Show at the Criterion, Flash in the Pan performance in SW Harbor, and Flamingo Festival. We had drinks and appetizers at Claremont and Bar Harbor Inn while we soaked up the views. We stopped for popovers and tea at the Jordan Pond House and many other great restaurants including Le Brun and the Clark Point Cafe. Cottage is well situated for just about anything you want to do. We even attended a Bach Concert in Blue Hill only about 45 mins. from Somesville. Beech Hill Farm is great if you want to pick up some groceries to make a farm to table meal back at the cottage. My only regret is we didn’t have enough time to bike on the carriage paths. You could easily spend two weeks at this location. Helpful Hint - I couldn’t find a peeler in the kitchen. If there isn’t one, that would be a good addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Orlando, Florida. USA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena N.

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

Lovely Stay

This cute little house was the perfect place for my planned trip with my boyfriend. The place had everything we needed and was in a fabulous location. Nothing was too far or too close; it was away from busy crowds but still in a central location that made everything pretty accessible. The host was also so sweet and communicative. We came into town pretty late into the evening and she was still very responsive! I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Honeymoon Happiness

We chose this cottage for our honeymoon, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Cozy, serene, and neat, it made for a perfect home away from home. It was centrally located to all our adventures exploring Acadia and MDI. We were just as excited to return to the cottage as we were to explore! Check the local newspaper on the chest for local happenings and events that are definitely worth checking out! We will hopefully be back for a future anniversary trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Cozy, quiet cottage perfect for exploring the entire island.

While most pictures exaggerate the size of rentals, we were pleasantly surprised by the roominess, perfect for two adults. The location was ideal for short drives around the island, and was wonderfully peaceful at night. The manager also drew up several maps of the Somesville area, which allowed us to explore a nearby cemetery and nature preserve. I will definitely consider this cottage for future vacations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

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

Benefits of the quiet side

Somesville is uniquely situated for access to all that busy Bar Harbor and Acadia NP has to offer. But it’s so much more - laid back, tranquil and beautiful. Host Marilee generously shared that knowledge helping me to enjoy the history and explore natural wonders that best exemplify “the quiet side”.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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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English

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