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Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

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Entrance to House surrounded by gardens
Sliding doors enter into expansive living room and dining room with pine ceiling
Basement Family Room has large TV, and fold out futons for extra bedding
Looking west in the basement Family Room.  Enjoy the books, or a game of cards.
The kitchen is fully applianced and functional.

Overview of Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center10 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCadillac Mountain24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Recreation Area

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Office

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park

Enjoy a secluded location close to the middle of the Island – the perfect spot to relax in the summer sun, walk in the woods, or take a 5 minute walk to nearby Somes Pond for swimming or kayaking. Yet, only a short drive to Southwest Harbor or Bar Harbor. Also, there are 4 separate lakes and swim areas within 3 miles! The high cathedral ceiling of the main room and many windows open to the south onto a large deck and an expansive lawn secluded from the sound of traffic. The basement and main living space have air conditioning.
The house sits on a 2 acre lot and is very private with woods on all 4 sides. The owner maintains an apartment above the attached garage that he occupies with his wife, with separate entrance and no window views to the lawn or adjacent house. Located nearly 800 feet from the nearest road, the sound of birds is all you will hear. The home has 3 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other with twin beds, with additional sleeping options in the office and recreation room. A large, southern facing living room and dining room with a sliding glass door provides lots of sunshine and easy access to the front deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, large refrigerator, and all the typical kitchen appliances and supplies. The two bathrooms compliment one another: one is a self-contained bathroom with the shower, sink and toilet all in one room. The other bathroom has a washer/dryer and sink in one room with the walk-in shower and toilet in an adjoining room. This allows more people access to getting ready, do the laundry, etc. The walkout basement is fully furnished with 2 futons, a 49' flat screen TV, books, and games for the whole family. The 5,000 square front lawn provides plenty of space to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, run around, and generally enjoy the Maine outdoors, while the side lawn is fenced in and great for young children or pets. A covered brick patio offers a barbecue area.

Property manager

Michael Bush
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs are allowed. Cats by agreement only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking.
1. Pets are limited to two. More than this requires approval from owner. The pet fee is PER dog.
2. No swimming pools or outside setup of tents, or similar items.
3. All trash must be bagged in plastic trash bags (10 gallon or more) and placed in garbage bin by garage door.

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive
  • Village Green - 15 min drive
  • Otter Cliff - 17 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 16 min drive
  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Shell - 2 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 14 min drive
  • Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a Secluded Location on Mount Desert Close to Acadia National Park located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Acadia National Park. Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host, gorgeous, comfy property
We arrived during a tropical storm- trees and power lines coming down en route. Power soon went off in the house, but our Super Host, Mike, provided candles, flashlights, water- all we needed. Even started a fire for us in the woodstove so we’d be warm and cozy. He made a challenging time enjoyable! When weather cleared, the location was close to fun hikes and an easy trip to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
We enjoyed our stay and Michael was a great host! The house was great for kids and they especially enjoyed a big tub of legos and a rope swing outside. We liked how close we were to Acadia. There was a pizza place just 7 minutes away and a one mile trail you could take to see the sunset on the ocean just 5 minutes away!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place but safety was a concern
The listing states you won’t really see the owner, but we saw him basically every day of our stay. A huge red flag for us was that the door between the garage and main house only locks from the owners side. For safety purposes, we would have like to have a lock from our side of the door. I think this is very important for people to know before booking!! The rental was clean & nice. The upstairs bathroom did have a musty odor that never seemed to go away. Location - it is 15-20 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia. The drive was not bad, but just something to keep in mind if you plan to drive back and forth multiple times a day. The fenced in yard was a big + for our dog and safety as this property is very remote in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MDI Retreat
A very lovely property tucked away at the end of a wooded drive. This is a great house with everything you could possibly need. There were only 2 of us, but the house can accommodate quite a few more comfortably. Michael is a great host and was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
This house is in a great location equal distance between Bar Harbor shops/restaurants and the quiet side of the Island line Seal Cove and The Seawall. The house had wverything we needed for our stay and the host Michael is a a kind man. There are stairs to the bedrooms just so you are prepaired. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bush

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Pam grew up on Mount Desert Island. She was born in Bar Harbor and lived in Northeast Harbor with her 4 brothers and sisters and parents. We moved to Somesville and this house in 2002, when Pam began working in the local school system, where she is retired from being the principal in Tremont. We have two grown sons and a family Pet, Posey, an 18 lb 'Bug'. We love the island and living on it. It is a beautiful place but even more than that, you can do so many things: swim, fish, climb mountains, walk on carriage trails, go boating, kayaking, canoeing, lots of places to swim in both fresh and ocean water, and most of all, it is simply one of the most beautiful places you could ever see.

Why they chose this property

This property is central on Mount Desert Island, giving you great access to the entire park, and both sides of the Island. Whether you choose the 'busy' commercial side of the Island where the majority of the park is, or the 'backside', where there are still plenty of park offerings, but also the quieter communities of Southwest Harbor and Tremont. The home is secluded. You will barely see the nieghbor's property on one side. A large lawn and garden provide summer enjoyment, and the ability to sit on the deck and look onto the large Pine trees and nearby woods. Trimmed in pine with pine tongue and groove ceiling and large pine beams, the main room is the perfect invitation to the great outdoors, whether you open all the windows and let the breeze blow through and up through the sky lights, or look out at the dew upon the pines and flowers, we hope you'll enjoy things as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

One of my favorite attributes of my home is the location. It is centrally located on the island. I can drive to all sides of the island and off the island in about 15-20 minutes. This is a huge benefit! As I mentioned before, our home is surrounded by woods but we are minutes away from an Art Gallery, a small museum, and the town library. Tall pines sway in the summer breezes, and large oaks thrive just down the hill from the house. Along with this, I love the huge windows that face out to the lawn, trees, and blue sky. Every one who visits us always comments on how nice and airy our home is. Finally, the home is large enough for a family gathering. The large basement tv/recreation space and upstairs airy dining/family room space each provide something for everyone --- quiet and cool and airy and bright....not to mention the ready access to the front deck and yard, and large picnic table on the side deck.

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