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Flat-screen TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mount Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    3 min drive
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
    4 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    8 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    12 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.

Summer is here come stay with us 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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Acadia Repertory Theater. Features include a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a washer/dryer in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 8 minutes on foot from Acadia Repertory Theater and a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park
Summer is here come stay with us and experience the beautiful views! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Summer is here come stay with us and experience the beautiful views! also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

William Reiff 207-244-7285

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (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 and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 100.00 fee per dog .

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 indicated that 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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Summer is here come stay with us and experience the beautiful views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great location, beautiful views, and hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSH B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great location
We had a great time staying at the Mt Desert House. It is perfectly located right at the center of Mount Desert Island, with easy access to both sides of the island. Bill was a great host as well. We had a minor issue with the door keypad and Bill responded immediately and had it fixed that day. We would definitely stay there again the next time we visit Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a week at Acadia
We really enjoyed our stay here for our week of exploring Acadia and MDI! The property is only 10-15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main part of the park, with even quicker access to the quite side of the island and related Acadia attractions! The house certainly has its quirks given it is a historical house originally built nearly 200 years ago, but that only adds to its charm and feel! Bill and Tina were excellent hosts - top notch communication, very friendly, and quick to answer questions/provide any additional supplies needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!
The historic house is beautifully kept inside with claw-footed tubs and knooky bedrooms. The "Castle" upstairs is open and spacious and comfortable, with everything you need for your stay! The owners, Bill and Tina, were absolutely lovely, and were also very responsive and accommodating. Their lobsterman son was kind enough to bring us home lobsters to feast on! Amazingly kind...and delicious! It was an amazing stay! We highly recommend staying here! We hope to be back someday! Thank you very much, Bill and Tina (and Todd and Murray;)!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It’s a great place to stay with pie right around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, convenient and private
We really enjoyed the stay here in Somesville for our weeklong vacation. The historical home was perfectly located at the center of the island for our family’s various excursions. Everything was only minutes away and we could always stop back to the property between activities. The owners were great and coordinated fresh lobsters via their son. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO in Somesville
Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. The location was perfect. The hosts were kind and very helpful and the inn was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
As soon as we walked into the house; our 4 teenage boys exclaimed their love of the house! It was honestly perfect, the Reiff's are so wonderful and the quintessential hosts to boot. They guided us around during our stay and the location of the house was perfect. We hiked Acadia and fished and visited around the Soutwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. After visiting in the town of Bar Harbor we were so happy we stayed a few miles away in Somesville. The house is a gorgeous historic home/inn; super homey yet still chic, and very well cared for! The house contains all the amenities you would want. You will love it! Thank you Tina and Bill! Much love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind after an adventurous day!
Tina and Bill were great! The house was conveniently located to Acadia National Park (10 minute drive) and local restaurants/eateries. Carriage trails and water activities were within walking distance. Tina and Bill's son (Marshal) provided us with fresh, local lobster...yum! My only criticism would be the air conditioning. It was unseasonably warm during our stay and the unit seemed unable to really keep up. Fans were located throughout the house when we arrived keeping the air moving. I would definitely recommend this place over a hotel if you're looking for a little more elbow room to relax after hiking, biking, swimming, etc. I would stay here again! Thanks, Greg
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent All Around
Fantastic home. Extremely clean. Very spacious. Fabulous location. The hosts and their family are delightful. We can’t recommend the home enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug F., Wauwatosa Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week!
Much is covered in other reviews and the place deserves its high marks! The place was an easy and fun home base for our week in Acadia over July 4th. We loved it and when in the area again, we’ll definitely stay here. It’s next to Somes Sound, we paddled daily in the canoe & kayaks and would see seals and porpoise. A few fresh water ponds and lakes were close for swimming. We biked to a nearby farm for fresh produce & bakery. Bill & Tina are awesome hosts. And, the lobster from their son’s boat was amazing! We hiked & biked all over mount desert island, but found so much fun close to this place! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The renters went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to make sure we had what we needed. All of us including our kids loved staying here. We would stay here again next time we come no doubt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!
The property is old, but so cute and has so much charm. We had coffee every morning at the patio table and chairs, very nice! We saw deer, a weasel and many birds right on the property, very cool! It’s so close to Acadia National park, maybe a 10-15 min drive. We were able to use the kayaks and canoe in the bay across the street and saw seals, porpoise, and eagles. The boys had fun fishing from the dock area. At low tide you will find crabs at the shore. Lots of fun right at the property! Tina answered every question we had right away and we even got fresh lobster from her son who has a lobster boat! She helped us boil the lobster and we had a great meal at the property! Their dog Murray is SO CUTE and such a good boy, we all loved playing with him. The property was stocked with everything you need, the beds were comfy and there were plenty of places to sit and relax in a quiet spot. We had young adult sons who are very tall, plus teenagers and we all fit just fine! Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin N., Montecito

Liked: Cleanliness
The quiet side
The perfect location. Bar harbor is over priced and over populated, while Somesville just 15 minutes or less away, is the perfect combination of all we come to Mt Desert for: hiking, great food (Sips restaurant), Ebike rentals, sunrise and sunsets from the house! Kayaking and our dog had many energetic romps with Murray.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, great location
We really enjoyed our week at Bill and Tina's lovely, historic home. Somesville is the perfect location for getting around MDI to access all that Acadia offers, and the other towns on the island. We especially recommend this rental if you are traveling with a dog. Murphy is a wel-coming playmate, and fresh lobster is available from Tina and Bill's son who is a lobsterman. The house is well-equipped and Tina and Bill are excellent hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with everything you need!
This was the perfect landing spot for our mixed group of adults & kiddos. Easy access to everywhere we wanted to be! Owners were beyond lovely and the property/house was very accommodating- we especially loved the stocked fire pit in the evenings after long days of hiking ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derwinski J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for a family gathering!
We had a family reunion of eight adults and one child the week of August 21 -28, 2021. Bill and Tina were welcoming and really went out of their way to accomodate and assist us. Their inn is centrally located for easy access to Acadia National Park, right across the street from Sommes Sound. We loved the various places to sit outside and the fire pit. Their dog Murray is friendly and playful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect week on Mount Desert
Tina and Bill are wonderful people, and made us feel right at home. And the house was absolutely perfect - plenty of room for our large group (2 families including several teens and two dogs). The grounds are beautiful - with a basketball hoop and nature trail in the backyard and access to the water right across the street which the kids loved. And to top it all off, Tina and Bill's son Marshal provided fresh caught lobsters!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sigita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and extremely fun property for our stay.
Highly recommend for all things Mount Desert Island, including Acadia. Super easy access to many great hikes. Felt very private. Hosts super nice people! Can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jane o.

Liked: Cleanliness
family fun
We had a great stay in somesville ! perfect place to house 8 people. The open layout made for fun evenings playing board games and hanging out. Kayaking was easy, walking across the street, and drive into town and wildwood stables to drive the carriage roads was easy. plan to go agian as a group.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine vacation
We had a wonderful stay! The location was so convenient to anywhere we wanted to go on the island. The house had everything we could need for a fun and relaxing week. Bill and Tina were friendly and gracious hosts. Our dogs loved playing in the big yard and especially loved meeting and playing with their pup, Murray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison W., Ashburnham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This property is wonderful. My family including our dog felt comfortable and relaxed during our stay. The location is central to everything on the island and has a nice water view of Somes sound. I loved the decor including some antique furnishings with all the modern amenities you might need. Our night in and use of the grill and fire pit was great. Overall, this was our favorite stay yet out of 4 trips to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay! Don’t miss this place!
This is an inn that has been on the island since the 19th century. The second floor where the bedrooms are located retain their old world charm with cast iron tubs and antiques. The upstairs has all your modern amenities with full kitchen, open floor plan, washer and dryer and full bathroom with shower. Bill and Tina, the owners are amazing innkeepers and great conversationalists. Their newest addition German Shepard Murray was friendly and playful. The trails are great, the harbour is great and all around I would highly recommend this place to say. Gorgeous, accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place, Perfect Hosts
Family of 8 stayed for week very comfortably Location is ideal . Right in The middle of all that Acadia has to offer. House has everything you need and then some. Tina , Bill and Marshall are wonderful hosts . We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shamel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
National Park Weekend
It was such a lovely stay! 6 of us spent a week to do some hiking at Acadia. Tina, Bill and their pup Sam were lovely hosts :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020