Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park

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view of barn and sitting area next to Somes Pond

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Amenities
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6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12418 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME

Acadia National Park4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center8 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)11 min drive
Cadillac Mountain23 min drive

We felt at home instantly in this historic home in Somesville. The bedrooms were comfortable, with good light, and the l...

Paul E.

Aug 14, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

downstairs

1 Queen Bed

downstairs master

1 Queen Bed

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

upstairs master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Shower only

upstairs bathroom

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charm, Elegance and Character abound with this Lovely Coastal Cottage, built by the founding family of Abraham Somes in 1820, Sits on Somes Pond & 4 peacefully serene acres with views of the brook & pond, of gardens, fields, and of the picturesque Church at the center of town. This 6 BR home has 3 Fireplaces, 4 BRs and a bath upstairs and 2 BRs and a bath downstairs, a formal dining room and two other eating areas, an inviting living room and a lovely screened porch for morning coffee, cocktails or just to read, completing the charm and serenity with views around the property. A large barn is perfect for teenagers to convene. Across from Somes Sound & Central to Acadia National Park trails, sites, and recreation as well as all the harbor towns. Ten minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Shopping, restaurants, hiking, boating, antiquing, museums all nearby. Property includes a canoe for use on Somes Pond.

Property manager

Brit Babcock

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Water view

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Ask for permission first .

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Cat friendly please ask the host first

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Ask for permission first .

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Somesville

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 8 min drive
Village Green - 13 min drive
Otter Cliff - 16 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 20 min drive
Shell - 14 min walk
Tan Turtle Tavern - 12 min drive
Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - 14 min drive
The Chart Room - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Charming New England Home on Somes Pond & Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Acadia Repertory Theater and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

14 Aug 2023

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

Lovely home and setting in historic Somesville!

We felt at home instantly in this historic home in Somesville. The bedrooms were comfortable, with good light, and the living space and screened porch were so pleasant. Our family of 7 was very comfortable. Outside, the flat, grassy yard was perfect for frisbee and soccer. Also, our son loved taking the canoe out onto Somes Pond to fish. Overall, very happy with the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

1 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Acadia Vacation

We had an incredible week exploring Acadia. The house was fantastic- full of history and charm, gorgeous views and well appointed. Brit was wonderful to work with. She had great tips about making the most of our Acadia vacation. It was hard to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kara K.

23 July 2022

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

Beautiful house and location

Lovely historic home with plenty of room in a serene location. The owner was great and easy to deal with. The house is situated in convenient area on Mount Desert Island

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Concord, MA

12 July 2021

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

A Journey Back into Maine History

This June and July, our family (2 grand parents, 4 parents, 2 teenagers, 2 dogs) spent 2 weeks at the Babcock house in Somesville. We loved the 200+ years old house filled with antique furnishings., surrounded by a lovely field and gardens. A stately old Elm overlooked the yard. We had a couple of very cold days when we spent hours playing games in front of a fire in the spectacular fireplace. On hot days, we were able to kayak to Somes Pond to check on the Loon family there. We played croquet in the yard and, of course, visited Bar Harbor biking and hiking trails, and charming towns. We highly recommend Cafe, This Way in Bar Harbor and Cafe Drydock and Inn in Southwest Harbor. Brit Babcock, who managed the house was great fun, very accessible, and helpful. Her family sold their Mt Desert Pies at the bottom of the driveway and, as a family of 8, we ate an AWFUL lot of them. Rhubarb Strawberry was a favorite. As you can see, we loved the variety of adventures we had, learning about Somesville history, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and being with each other after a year of isolation. We highly recommend the Somesville house! Brit, thanks for the good time!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021