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Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!

Step into Mount Desert House, a historic gem nestled near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. This charming retreat offers spacious accommodations with water and mountain views, private entrance, balcony, BBQ grill and canoe. Unwind in the cozy living room by the gas fireplace or enjoy quality time in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!

Built by Daniel Somes, son of the pioneer, the Mount Desert House is of prime historical interest as an early public house on Mount Desert Island located just minutes from the beautiful Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Come stay where Thomas Cole, principle artist of the Hudson River School, Frederick Church and hundreds of others have stayed while exploring Mount Desert Island.

Your party will be the only guests of the Inn occupying the entire second and third floor of a wing. The second floor consists of the 'Pawn's Room' full bunk bottom with a single top, connecting bath to the 'Knight's Room' (queen ). The 'Bishop's Room' (Queen)has its own private bath.

The third floor known as 'The Castle' consists of a large open living area with beamed cathedral ceiling and a completely furnished large kitchen, (ice-maker, microwave, stove, oven, disposal, refrigerator w/cold water) a living room with table and chairs, gas fireplace, small sleeping loft with queen floor mattress and twin and full bathroom with tub and shower, washer and dryer.

The suite has water and mountain views and a private entrance and balcony.

Comes with all linens, towels, dishes, and kitchen appliances, BBQ grill, canoe. smart TV flat screen TV.

Sleeping arrangement: Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- double bed w/ single bunk on top
Bedroom 3- Queen bed

Loft- Queen bed and one single

Private off street parking.

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Boat
Golf
Kayak
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: 100.00 fee per dog .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Mount Desert, this vacation home is in the mountains and 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.

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Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
Otter Cliff - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Jordan Pond House - ‬20 min drive
‪Shell - ‬10 min walk
‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive
‪Island Take Out - ‬7 min drive
‪Abel's Lobster - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer 2025 book now and experience the beautiful views! located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum. Acadia National Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.