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Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Mt Desert, ME
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Place, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
2 min walk
Acadia National Park
Place, Acadia National Park
2 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
12 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Attic Room/ Bunk Room
4 Single Beds
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
The Grey Room
1 Double Bed
The Yellow Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
2nd floor full bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
3rd floor attic room half bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
First floor full bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day
Smack dab between Northeast Harbor (5 min) and Bar Harbor (10 min) this fully renovated Maine home has all the comforts of a new home with all the charm of a historic maine farmhouse. Giant tub and rain shower downstairs, spa shower with dual water heads upstairs, fully stocked chef's kitchen, granite fireplace are among the features to make your stay comfortable.
The home is conveniently located on Sound drive on a 1.5 wooded acre lot with a beautiful flower garden, mature lilac bushes and crabapple trees. A short walk along Sound Drive to the entrance of the Giant Slide Trail brings you directly into Acadia National Park for hiking and a five minute ride in either direction brings you to Eagle Lake or Upper Hadlock for biking. Acadia at your fingertips (and hiking boots)!
After a day of hiking and popovers at the Jordan Pond House, put your lobsters on to boil while the family gathers around the square dining table (seats 8, dishes, silver and linens for 12-16) then its over to the fireplace for drinks, snacks and games or choose a movie from the huge dvd selection... A perfect end to a perfect day in Acadia...
Three second floor bedrooms with 1 King, 1 queen size bed and 1 full size bed and gorgeous linens sleep two each and share a full bathroom. The 3rd floor bedroom has its own half bath and has four twin beds. *Please note: in 1910, hallways were not a thing. The master bedroom is completely separate, but the 2 back bedrooms and the third floor bedrooms are connected by doorways and you have to walk though rooms to get the other rooms. An additional full bath with separate bathing area and claw foot tub with rain shower is located on the first floor.
A truly comfortable and serene home, well behaved pets will be considered.
*Other notes: a max of 2 parking spaces are provided *I price the nightly stay below the average because I understand that you can hear road noise. The town repaved our little two lane road that was once a horse path and now it is too tempting to fly by on it. I have been lobbying to get the speed limit reduced but in the meantime, I have put in noise reducing curtains in the front rooms.
Guest count must be approved in advance. Extra guests need approval 2 weeks prior. Guests must answer all host questions in advance.
Please strip beds and leave linens in the pillow case in laundry area. Start a load of towels on departure. Sinks empty, dishwasher running.
Pets must be discussed before acceptance and are not allowed on furniture or beds, please. Not left alone unless crated or by permission.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 394750vb
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 deadlock
About the area
Mount Desert
Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Naturalist's Notebook and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Jordan Pond House - 16 min drive
Shell - 4 min drive
Aloha - 10 min drive
Abel's Lobster - 10 min walk
2 Cats - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day?
As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,612, 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 Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Acadia! Maine
Farmhouse 2025: 3 night min May-Labor Day located?
Located in Somesville, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Desert Island Historical Society and Acadia National Park. Perpendicular Trail and Islesford Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful home! Everything is comfortable and well-appointed. The kitchen is spacious and beautiful. Showers were updated and were the most unique ones that we have ever seen. The property is located conveniently to attractions in Acadia, including Cadillac Mountain. Our family had a short walk to Acadia from the property. The host was kind, warm, and friendly with excellent tips for an enjoyable experience.
Great place! We thoroughly enjoyed the chef's kitchen and the home is cozy and comfortable. We used it as a home base for exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor. Highly recommended.Tracey communicated timely and provided great information about local activities.
Great location away from the crowds of Bar Harbor, and the old farmhouse creates a warm, welcoming place to come back to after a day of activity in Acadia.
Lovely house that my family really enjoyed for a 3 night stay in Acadia. Was big enough for all of us with comfortable beds and a huge well stocked kitchen. It's a bit away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor which is nice. And excellent place to stay
The house is lovely and has everything we needed. Great location to accessing the Acadia National Park! And a lovely trail (Giant Slide) near the property if people didn’t want to get in the car but wanted a hike!
Great place to stay. Centrally located for all things Acadia NP. It is a very old house that has been well cared for and updated, but it helps if you like old homes. Just some old home things like one of the main bathrooms on the main floor but all bedrooms are upstairs. There is another very nice bathroom on the 2nd floor and a toilet/sink bathroom on the 3rd floor. Temp management can be a bit to handle when its cooler (we had lows in the 40s) but the host was available to assist as she has taken several steps to manage the temps in the old home. Kitchen is spacious and well supplied - great to stay here if you plan on doing some cooking. Tracey is a lovely host that is happy to provide general info about the area and responds quickly to any concerns. In addition, the house is advertised as being great for dogs - which I’m sure that it is. However, we are not dog people and I was concerned there would be dog hairs/smells, etc, BUT there were NO concerns or evidence of previous dogs. Home was very clean and a pleasure to stay in for 3 nights in early June. We would stay here again, no doubt.
Mathews F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you; it was a pleasure having you and your family. Yes, the farmhouse turns 116 this year...it is truly a mainstay on the island. I renovated it completely, but as you mentioned, had to work with the layout so while it has all the comforts, it is not always intuitive...bc in 1910, they didn't think about hallways and ensuite bathrooms! My housekeeper and I take great care of it and I am happy you did not notice any traces of pets. And Maine weather is definitely a little cooler than Alabama so I am glad we figured out the smart thermostat. I'd be happy to have you back at any time...three days is only Acadia 101...:)
Lovely property. It was so fantastic and so lovely to come back to after great hiking!Our house couldn’t have been more gracious with her communication, directions, and suggestions!
Great location and a perfect house for our group. The host was quick to respond and provided lots of local information and recommendations! Beautiful kitchen for cooking in and plenty of space to relax.
Easy check-in and arrived to a beautiful home equipped for all our needs during our stay. Amazing kitchen and lots of space. Centrally located to all our adventures beit Bar Harbor, Acadia or Southwest Harbor. Host was super helpful and responsive!
The house was well stocked and very cozy. The kitchen has everything needed. We were there for the desert island marathon which passed right in front of the house. This was fun since we could cheer on our son running by.
Our daughter called this place "The House of Dreams". It was the perfect place to spend our evenings after long days exploring Acadia. The pictures do not do this house justice. It is indeed very spacious! The beds are cozy and the hot water seemed endless! The house is located very close to all the places we wanted to see.
We had a wonderful time exploring Acadia in the winter and thoroughly enjoyed this home as our home base. As advertised, beautiful and cozy and Tracey was a very thoughtful and accommodating host.
Had a wonderful time at this farmhouse, great location! Enjoyed every moment. The host was great!
Trish C.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tracey Aberman
I am a professional private chef. My home is an extension of my personality and I enjoy sharing it and its energy with fellow travelers. I have lived and worked in Northeast Harbor for almost thirty-five years and think it one of the most beautiful places on the east coast. Come find out for yourself!
Why they chose this property
I started my career as a chef on yachts and landed in Northeast Harbor time and time again. It was so beautiful I bought a home here.
What makes this property unique
For me, having access to Acadia for hiking and biking during the summer and fall and cross country skiing, hot baths and crackling fires in the winter is why I love my home. I love having my friends over for dinner and games but enjoy jumping into Bar Harbor for pizza and a movie at Reel Pizza equally as much. Taking a boat out the Isleford and visiting the art gallery or poking around the shops in Northeast Harbor...it is all a true delight!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests