STUNNING POST AND BEAM HOUSE OVERLOOKING SOMES SOUND, PRIVATE BEACH AND CABINS.

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View as you enter the property - casita on the right (VRBO 1013209)

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Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Explore the area

Mt Desert, ME

Acadia National Park6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center11 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)14 min drive
Cadillac Mountain30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (loft)

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This secluded and quiet 3 acre property at the end of a private road sits on the shores of Somes Sound. Located in the village of Somesville on Mt Desert island, home of Acadia National Park, it is ideally situated between the towns on the eastern half of the island (Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor) and those on the quieter western half (Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Bass Harbor, Bernard). Guests can walk, bike, hike, kayak, and swim (if you like frigid water) right out of the front door. Built in 2012, the property includes the main post and beam house as well as two other cabins, which are rented separately (VRBO # 1013132 and VRBO 1013209) All buildings overlook the water and the private beach. The main house rental does not include the cabins unless you rent them separately. A discount may be offered if you rent all three. Again each of the buildings can be rented singly or together. PLEASE be aware that there may be rental times when all three of the properties are rented to different guests.
The main house is an expansive two levels with a large loft area, large kitchen, two wood burning fireplaces, a half bath and an extensive library. The main floor has two large bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath. The second floor has a separate bedroom with bath and the loft area has two built in beds as well as a futon. The back of the house is oriented towards the water and the views are stunning. The private beach has a large stone firepit - perfect for lobster bakes or hot dogs and s'mores. There is another round stone firepit on the lawn. The Monson slate patio is the perfect spot for relaxing and watching your guests canoe and kayak or even watching the sailing races that occur throughout the season. Two sea kayak are available for guests to use. The loons have been known to make their presence known - the best spot to hear them is the casita bedroom.
Casita Rental: VRBO Listing 1013209 $ 2150/wk $300 nightly $325 Sat/Sun
Boathouse Rental: VRBO Listing 1013132 $1275/wk $175 nightly $200 Sat/Sun
If main house is rented along with cabins, a15% discount will be applied to the cabin rentals.

Please ask about pets. Anyone with severe pet allergies should be extremely cautious since dogs have been on the property.
No air conditioning.

Property manager

Arax Boghosian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

NOT a child proof home

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is by the ocean. 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. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 6 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 11 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 11 min drive
Otter Cliff - 19 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 25 min drive
Shell - 6 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 17 min drive
The Chart Room - 18 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STUNNING POST AND BEAM HOUSE OVERLOOKING SOMES SOUND, PRIVATE BEACH AND CABINS. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STUNNING POST AND BEAM HOUSE OVERLOOKING SOMES SOUND, PRIVATE BEACH AND CABINS. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STUNNING POST AND BEAM HOUSE OVERLOOKING SOMES SOUND, PRIVATE BEACH AND CABINS. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STUNNING POST AND BEAM HOUSE OVERLOOKING SOMES SOUND, PRIVATE BEACH AND CABINS. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond. Acadia National Park and Beech Cliff Loop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is perfect

Beautiful house right on Somes Sound. Must do the fire pit every night, it’s very peaceful. The Home owner (Arax) couldn’t be more accommodating. She was wonderful to work with. Be respectful of the house because it’s a privilege to stay at such a great home. Can’t say enough. Thanks Arax

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home on the Somes Sound

We went with our 2 children and their families to celebrate my 60th birthday. The home is beautiful inside with a kitchen unlike any we have had in our vrbo experiences. It also has stunning views of the somes sound that change with the weather and the tides. Our bedroom had sunrise views we couldn't beat anywhere. It was a perfect location for all of the hiking and biking we wanted to do, and we brought paddle boards from home that we used daily on the sound. Our grandchildren spent as much time as they could down by the rocks discovering what the tides left behind. Arax is a wonderful host who gave us a beautiful gift basket with wine and cheese and local favorites and answered any questions we had immediately. We did have to put a few things up out of reach of the grandchildren but we had an amazing experience and would go back to this home without question.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie G., Annapolis, Maryland

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The perfect home in a perfect location. We enjoyed our stay so much! The house is even better than pictured which I didn't think was possible. There were so many special areas arranged for either great big family gatherings or multiple spaces for the teens to watch movies while the grandparents read books or had a quiet cup of coffee in the library. We enjoyed incredible sunrises and fires down by the water at night. The hostess was so thoughtful even provided us a lovely basket of local wine and cheese assortments for our arrival as well as coffee and pastries for our first morning. I wished for nothing, except maybe another week!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

We had a large group including my parents, siblings, and many children in varying ages! We had an amazing time and plenty of space for all of us!! Cooking in the kitchen was perfect! Arax left a very thoughtful welcome basket and provided all kinds of information about the island. Her home was absolutely beautiful! The only thing I can say besides perfection is it is not necessarily infant/toddler friendly due to the beautiful decor. I did have a large kids playpen that was a life saver for that aspect; and there was plenty of space to set it up!! Also on the baby note it has all stand up showers! Even knowing the baby side of it I wouldn't have chosen another place because everything else was so perfect!!! Thanks again Arax for everything and sharing your home with us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

21 Jul 2023

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Outstanding stay!

Celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with all our kids and grandkids. This property was equipped beyond expectations and our host was extremely accommodating throughout our visit. Wonderful setting on Somes Sound. Beautiful property!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Arax Boghosian

We have been coming to Mt Desert island for over 45 years. Much of our lives have been spent elsewhere but this was the one constant amidst the change.

Why they chose this property

This house was built to entertain friends and family alike be they from far or near. The land was chosen by the owner's father for its proximity to the water and its stunning views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain.

What makes this property unique

This area of Maine is truly unique. The presence of Acadia National Park has allowed the area to remain relatively unchanged and that has allowed a quiet that other tourist areas do not share.