Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park.

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A lakeside view with a wooden deck, dense trees, and a small house in the background.
A cozy living room with a built-in bench, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
A dining room with a large wooden table, red walls, and patterned carpet.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs facing a calm lake, surrounded by a pink railing and trees with autumn foliage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 5 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for families seeking adventure. Enjoy the sauna, patio, and porch, while nearby activities include waterskiing and fishing, along with attractions like Asticou Azalea Garden and Northeast Harbor Golf Club.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Acadia National Park
Sleeps 53 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Northeast Haarbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Asticou Azalea Garden
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Thuya Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The green room

1 Double Bed

The red room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Copper Tub Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

First floor

Toilet

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park.

DIGBY LODGE is pink. The summer home of Caroline Duhring Baltzell, mother of University of Pennsylvania Professor E. Digby Baltzell, Chair of the Department of Sociology and creator of the term WASP, is nestled within Acadia National Park with a 15-minute drive to Bar Harbor--you have direct access to Park trails, and Norumbega Mountain is directly across the reservoir (no swimming allowed). The trail around the pond is a leisurely thirty minute walk. The house faces west, and the sunsets are lovely. There is an expansive deck where you can read, rest or just watch and listen to very active loons and bald eagles.

Built in 1895, it is a Victorian that has a formal dining room and three working fireplaces. The kitchen has a six burner dual-fuel convection range. The dishwasher is in the pantry. There are two full baths upstairs; one with a wood rail antique copper tub, and the other with a modern steam shower. The basement contains two washers dryer sets.
Amenities include two Samsung flat screen smart TVs . The living room also has DirecTV. There is hi speed WiFi and a wireless printer. Cell phone service is generally excellent.
There are canoes available. All occupants are required to have a personal flotation device ("pfd" i.e. a life jacket). Paddles and lifejackets can be found in the closet and drawers of the boathouse.
It is now run by her grandson Francis Baltzell and his partner Gabriella Irazabal who live in an adjacent house on the property and are available if needed. We are surrounded by Acadia National Park and do not have any neighbors.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Max 2, short haired, under 50 lbs, $100 per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7146914
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Northeast Harbor

Located in Northeast Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Northeast Haarbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Thuya Garden - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Northeast Harbor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Jordan Pond - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pondfront Home on MDI with direct access to Acadia National Park. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Asticou Azalea Garden and Acadia National Park. Islesford Market and Thuya Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Francis Baltzell

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Hi! Gabby and I love Mount Desert Island, and those that love it too. This is a special place--come see for yourself.

Why they chose this property

This has been in the family for three generations. Grandmother purchased it in 1934, and had it painted pink in 1937.
If you want to be near all that makes Mount Desert Island so special, you can't do much better than being on Hadlock Pond. It is entirely possible to park your car and not use it for days, with so much nearby yet set off and private. A perfect spot for families to come together to cook delicious meals, quietly explore nearby trails, mountains and carriage roads and enjoy the abundance of offerings that has long defined Maine as the true "Vacationland".

What makes this property unique

Digby Lodge has world-class views of Hadlock Pond and nearby Norumbega Mountain. We are within easy hiking distance to the village of Northeast Harbor, making it safe and inspiring for all ages. You can explore the interconnected trails on the way. There is a 30-minute walk that takes you around the pond at water's edge and meets the trailhead for Norumbega mountain. If you cross the main road, there is the entrance to the carriage roads--great for long walks, biking to Jordan Pond house for tea and popovers or to Bar Harbor and/or Seal Harbor or for a longer rides up/down the mountains of Mount Desert. There is no limit to what you can do on this island; only limited by your own imagination.

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