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Exterior
Hawthorn and Juniper Cottages
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!

Juniper Cottage shares with our home and Hawthorn Cottage two lovely acres in Somesville, a historic village at the heart of Acadia National Park. It is just a short walk to the library, repertory theater, church, museum, and convenience store. Both ocean and lake are within walking distance also. The view from our property is of Cadillac Mountain, across thoughtfully landscaped lawns and gardens. Juniper's screened porch and gas fireplace make it a charming home away in any season. Our rental week runs from Saturday to Saturday, with the exception of MAY, when stays of 4 nights are possible at a reduced rate.

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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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

Property # 139866
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

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. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mt. Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 12 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, peaceful, great central location. Come visit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, peaceful, great central location. 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. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! The place had everything we needed to enjoy the week at Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
So glad you are happy with your vacation here. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was all we could have asked for. It was very nicely furnished and super clean. The location was fabulous. Convenient to Acadia and surrounding attractions. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in order. Quiet and close to Acadia.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage perfect for our four night getaway in Acadia. Perfectly located near everything. The place was clean and had all of the necessary pots pans utensils etc to meet our needs for daily cooking. It was super clean and everything was excellent. I highly recommend booking it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. So glad that you enjoyed your time at Juniper and Mt. Desert Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here ! It was very clean and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful quiet cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and located in a safe area convenient to multiple parts of Acadia. Listing was better than described, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nochum K.

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

Beautiful property, great location

This property is just minutes from Acadia National Park. It was clean and nicely-furnished. Marilee was a pleasure to deal with, and the house felt like home. We would highly recommend this property and hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
We do hope you'll return some day to continue your exploration of Acadia. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec A.

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

Great Cozy Location

Marilee was a great host, her cottages are cozily away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, but still close enough to everything else you'd want to see on the island. Felt very taken care of, looking forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
There's so much to do and see here in Acadia and all around MDI, so we do hope you will make it back some day. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

lovely and convenient

We had a marvelous time and hope to return. The cabin was beautifully laid out, comfortable and well-appointed. The location cannot be beat for convenience, yet has a feeling of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Very glad you enjoyed your stay at Juniper. Thank you for your thoughtful words. Do come back some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia G.

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

Somesville cottage

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!We didn’t want to leave and we can’t wait to return.Excellent home base for exploring Acadia.Thank you Marilee and Ken!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Delighted your were so happy! So much more to explore here, I'm sure. So we look forward to your return. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Ideal for Acadia visitors!

This was a great home base during our visit to Acadia. Felt like a close proximity to the park and easy to come back to during the day. Had everything we needed in order to make meals. The hosts were very responsive and helpful during our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

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

Juniper Cottage

Property was a nice size for two. Property grounds and neighborhood are very nice - park-like setting. Helpful information of nearby attractions. Overall an enjoyable/comfortable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

We loved our stay at this great cottage!

Great location on the quieter side of the island, but convenient to get to the heart of Bar Harbor. The cottage is clean, comfortable and relaxing. We loved it! Appreciated the suggestions for local restaurants and hikes! Close to Beech Hill Farms for organic produce, scones, and other items. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flawless! The door was unlocked and all the essentials were in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
So glad you were happy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Cozy and quiet

Lovely cottage with everything you will need. On the quiet side of MDI, and a short drive to Acadia NP. Plan to buy your major groceries in Ellsworth, then to Beech Hill Farm nearby for the best produce you will ever eat. Wonderful restaurants in nearby Southwest Harbor. If you want a totally relaxing vacation this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
We are delighted that you so enjoyed your time here on MDI and in Juniper Cottage. Thank you for your thoughtful words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Juniper

Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Wonderful Cottage

My wife and I stayed at this cottage for six nights. We were visiting Maine for the first time. Marilee could not have been more helpful. She was quick to respond to questions we had regarding the area. This cottage is perfectly located if you want to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Love the cottage and our stay. Should we visit this area again we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

A sweet stay in Somesvile

I loved this light-filled, roomy cottage a half-mile off the main road in the village of Somesville. I had always stayed in Bar Harbor, but when my usual apartment went to long-term rentals this year, I decided it was time for a change. I truly didn't miss being in town, and found this location perfect for the places I like to hike. Everything was as described and well maintained. Fresh flowers were a nice touch. I've already booked for next year and plan to become a regular visitor the second week of June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Your appreciation is appreciated! Thank you for your thoughtful words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda G.

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

Fabulous!

We enjoyed our stay here so very much. The cottage was as pictured and so clean and well equipped. We bought some groceries and cooked for a few nights, and the kitchen had pots, pans, and all utensils needed for our stay. We did appreciate the A/C unit in the bedroom to keep it cool at night, and the ceiling fan helped circulate the cool air without any problems or feeling it was too hot. The couch was comfortable, and the screened porch was the perfect spot for morning coffee, or an evening cocktail while reviewing our day and making plans for the next. This is not in Bar Harbor, and it took us about 20 minutes to drive there, but we enjoyed the quiet side of the island much more and still had everything we needed. There were maps and activity pamphlets left for us to help decide what to do and where to go. The flowers on the windowsill were a sweet touch as well. If we come back to MDI, we will definitely book here again, or refer to our family and friends. What a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
We're delighted that you found the Quiet Side so welcoming and were happy with your stay in Juniper Cottage. Thank you for your comments!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Perfect!

Everything was as described and immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Perfect cottage!

Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Charming decor, comfortable bed, lovely screened porch. Full kitchen made it easy to eat in but location was not far from anything we wanted to do in the National Park or in towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2020
So glad you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the cottage. We, too, like the fact that Somesville is centrally located on the island, making all areas quickly accessible for dining, hiking, and all else. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Q.

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

Amazing hosts; sweet little cottage

Marilee and Ken were amazing hosts! They were there for any question we had, every item we needed - not that we needed much because they truly had thought of everything! The Juniper is a quaint and roomy little cottage. My only negative take away is the small and very uncomfortable couch was super hard to relax on. Unfortunately it’s time has passed. (A little sectional with a chaise attached would be perfect in that space!) Thank you for having us! We will absolutely be returning. Possibly this fall!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. And we welcome you to come again. There's always so much to discover on MDI!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute little house close to everything and yet set apart so you have peace and privacy. House was very clean and had everything we needed for a great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Lucky vacation

Someone's cancellation was our luck. This cottage is perfect. It has everything you need. Very quiet. Best spot is on the porch to enjoy breakfast or read a book.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Yes, morning coffee on the porch is our favorite feature, too. Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Marilee

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Ken is a retired art educator and I am a costume designer. We purchased this property from Chauncey and Ethel Somes in 1980 and continue their tradition (since 1960) of sharing this glorious island and our charming cottages with summer guests.

Why they chose this property

Staying in Somesville means that Acadia National Park is surrounding you in all directions, and our cottages for two provide you with artful, well-appointed accommodations for peaceful, interesting vacations. We have lovely grounds, with walking paths through the historic cemetery, along the mill brook from Somes Pond, down to the ocean.

What makes this property unique

Perhaps the biggest plus is the central location of our village. The three larger towns of the island, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor are equidistant from here, making island exploration so much more convenient. And it is a short walk from our property to where you can pick up the free Island Explorer shuttles if you don't feel like driving.

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