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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME

Long Pond
‪4 min drive‬
Acadia National Park
‪4 min drive‬
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
‪5 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪13 min drive‬

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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.

Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available!

Heron Pool is a lovely country home privately situated on Somesville Harbor. We just completed a major renovation in 2020 to fully winterize the house, add a solar system, install all new windows, doors and insulation with a new efficient heat pump to heat and cool the house.

Heron Pool is at the end of a long driveway with sweeping views of the harbor and mountains. The property shares a dock with the neighbors. Take in bald eagles, ospreys, loons, seals, deer, and more from the deck. Inside it is tastefully furnished with antiques, overstuffed couches, and plenty of space for your family. The main house has 4 bedrooms, with 2 queen size beds and 4 single beds. There is also a private cottage steps away from the house with a queen size bed and full bathroom. Have lunch in the garden at a teak table set over looking the water, swim off the dock at high tide, kayak the harbor or just snooze in a lawn chair. Bikes and kayaks can be rented locally, and Somes Pond is minutes away and much warmer to swim in than the ocean.

Heron Pool sleeps 10 comfortably and is truly a family home. It is ideal for kids with a wooden swing set, fields and shoreline to explore, all well set back from the road.

If you ever leave the property you can enjoy all that Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, SW Harbor and NE Harbor have to offer. The owner will send you a long list of suggestions for hiking, biking, kayaking or going to have a nice meal or ice cream. You may not be a Rockefeller but you sure can live like one. Make Heron Pool a part of your summer this year and for years to come.

Keywords: waterfront, house

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Acadia Repertory Theater. A kitchen and 4 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
8 minutes on foot from Acadia Repertory Theater and a 4-minute drive from Acadia National Park

Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Languages

French, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4 bathrooms
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Beautiful Seaside Home with Sweeping Views - Weekly Discounts Available! Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Peaceful Stay

We had an enjoyable stay at Robert's property. There was plenty of space for the entire family, yet it still felt comfortable and cozy. The location was perfect for getting around Mt. Desert Island. The location by the water was incredibly peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

KATHERINE L.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and room for an extended family

Lovely fall location near the park. Plenty of room for 7 people. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of space. We all loved coffee in the porch looking over the pond. The individual room temp controls were a plus. Bummer that the tub didn’t have a stopper so we could have used it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron Pool

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is in a beautiful location. Kitchen is well equipped and clean. The caretaker was very responsive. The bottom bunk was uncomfortable for an adult, but the other accommodations were fine.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariane H.

15 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Private House on MDI

The house was everything we hoped for! It had an old-world charm without being stuffy and was very spacious (the pictures don't do it justice). The location was centrally located to get to everything but was secluded from the roadway and other houses, so it felt very private. The kitchen was very well stocked and the number of bathrooms was very appreciated with our larger group. Would definitely stay here again! The only minor issue we had was that the main level heating wasn't very consistent, some areas were cooler while others were warmer.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in beautiful setting

The house provided everything our family needed for a wonderful week long mini reunion. Everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of space for multiple activities, enough bathrooms for all and large fully stocked kitchen. The view out back was stunning and the setting very secluded and private. We all loved it and several of us remarked that we slept better than at home. We also found the location ideal for exploring Acadia NP, heading to town for groceries or to eat out. Just about perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue c., FENNVILLE, MI

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Business Retreat

My colleagues and I choose a different location for a retreat yearly--this was our choice this year, and we were happy with this seaside home. In fact, a few members of our party so loved the home so much they are planning to return with their families. Highlights: Candy was very helpful, the unique layout and character of the home and setting were amazing, and we were quite pleased with how equipped the place was with kitchen utensils, paper products, towels, etc. Lovely place, hope to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location - convenient to Acadia & downtown Bar Harbor

This was the first time we stayed in this area of the island and it did not disappoint. It was an easy drive to Acadia National Park, downtown Bar Harbor, and the Bass Harbor lighthouse. The sunrises every morning over the water were spectacular, the house was homey and quaint with a well-stocked kitchen and plenty of space for our family of 5 and 2 significant others. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Most beautiful place

More beautiful than the pictures can show, this house is a dream, on the water, spacious, private. My family and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect home base to explore Acadia.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic home with beautiful view in great location

From the property we observed a lot of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, a bald eagle, osprey and heron. The house was charming, sprawling, light-filled, filled with lovely antiques and a well-supplied kitchen. It was easy to drive into Arcadia Park from the house. We enjoyed riding 3-bikes on the carriage roads, walking atop Cadillac Mountain, hiking along the Ocean Path trail, and walking next door to Acadia Repertory Theater for a play. The farm market at Beech Hill farm was also worthwhile. I hope we’re able to return to this great spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Multi-generation Girls Trip

This house was perfect for our family girls trip with three generations. The kitchen was very well stocked. Five bedrooms gave us plenty of room to sleep comfortably. There are several sitting areas including a nice sun room and deck. The view was amazing and we enjoyed watching the tide come in and out. Best of all was the location.to Acadia. Great house to create lasting memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don J., Danville, VA

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron Pool was Amazing

Beautiful old New England home with a million dollar view of an ocean inlet. Comfortably slept six adults and four children. We saw deer, blue heron, loons and one bald eagle. We had coffee in the Sun room overlooking the water in the mornings and in the evenings we sat on the deck listening to the wildlife. We heard a pack of coyotes, across the inlet, one evening. Short drive to Acadia National park and Bar Harbor. The owner suggested many things to do and great restaurants. Would love to come back and stay longer. Great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Maine Experience

I chose this property due to the central location relative to Acadia National Park and being on the water. The kids loved fishing off the dock and we enjoyed coffee and drinks on the deck watching the tide changes. The house is so cute but updated. The rooms were perfect for two families of boys and girls as everyone had a nice space for themselves. We used the kitchen to its fullest cooking bacon and eggs as well as baked donuts. Candy was responsive to our questions and very helpful. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants to have an authentic Maine experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for an enjoyable stay

This home was comfortable for our group of 7. We had everything we needed. Views of the water and wildlife were amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrett S.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location close to Acadia NP.

Great location. Lots of space to move about with the 8 of us. Loved the little cottage on the property which gave my husband and I some quiet from our adukt kids who stay up later than we do!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., Sharon, MA

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay in Mount Desert

We had a wonderful stay at Heron Pool. Our family gathering was an opportunity to visit Acadia National Park and this property was a perfect fit. We were so comfortable in this lovely home, so spacious, clean, and well stocked, and the outside shower and use of the dock were icing on the cake. Entrance to Acadia is a breeze, and a trip into Bar Harbor is a hop, skip and jump as well. We all loved the stay! Thank you Robert and Robin for sharing your beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cool house

As advertised - I would even say that the pictures don’t do it justice. A perfect place for a large group to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

Herron Pool was charming and takes a step back in time. If you enjoy antiques and feeling like you are living in a charming New England cottage, then this place is for you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

Our party of 8 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for our group…close to several towns but secluded and private. The house was quaint, clean and well stocked. The homeowner and caretaker were quick to respond to any questions. We are so glad we chose Heron Pool!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg s.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine thing

Wonderful

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Charlotte

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron Pool

Lovely home in wooded area adjacent to tidal bay. Comfortable accommodations, well stocked kitchen, great location close to Acadia, close enough to Bar Harbor.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

28 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

We really enjoyed our stay! The sunroom is the best! We stayed there a lot. I wish the upstairs queen bed had steps to get into the bed. The bed is really high. I also wish the path to the dock was easier to walk on. The property manager was the best and the owner was easy to text. We really loved it! We saw deer and an eagle from the deck.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house!

Excellent location for visiting various MDI activities. Beautiful house with lovely furnishings. The kitchen was stocked with every kind of cooking tool imaginable. The dishes and flatware were fabulous. Very comfortable beds, great bed linens. Had numerous places to hang out with large family so you could have some private time when needed. The dock provided a wonderful place to swim. The outdoor table and chairs were wonderful for outdoor dining. Each bedroom had beautiful views. As did the other living areas. I do not usually write this effusively, but this place was fabulous!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., Short Hills, NJ

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location at the center of Acadia

Property is ideally located literally at the center of Acadia. Short drive to all the hikes and local attractions on Mt Desert Island. Very peaceful watching the tides roll in and out from the deck. Plenty of room in the house, which is well-maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia E., Denver

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

WONDERFUL family friendly vacation home

Our extended family of 10 had an amazing vacation at Heron Pool. The house is so charming, with lots of little areas to hangout and also a big dining table where we could all sit together. The view of the trees and the inlet from the house is so beautiful. We rented kayaks delivered to the property and we enjoyed kayaking off the dock every day - we saw bald eagles, porpoises, and seals. On the warmest days, some of us went swimming when the tide was in. We walked to the nearby theater one evening to watch a play. We really liked the location - easy to adventure on both sides of the island. The hosts were so responsive to our questions and little things that came up.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023