Unique Nature Inspired Home in Woods next to Lake

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad the house matched your expectations and made for a comfortable home base during your week on Mount Desert Island. Hosting families and giving them a great space to recharge after exploring Acadia is what it is all about. We would love to welcome you all back anytime!

Thank you for the great review! We're so glad the house was comfortable and had everything your family needed to unwind. Being nestled in a beautiful wooded area means we do get a very short window of woodland mosquitoes early in the season. They are certainly pests, but thank goodness they don’t stick around for long! We appreciate you staying with us and would love to host your family again.

Thanks for staying with us! We are so happy the house had plenty of space for your group and that the porch gave you a nice spot to unwind bug-free. You were wonderful guests, and we hope to welcome you back for your next trip to Mount Desert Island!

Thanks for staying with us at Fern Way! It sounds like your group packed in a full three days of island exploring, which is the absolute best way to do it. We're so glad the house served as a spotless, comfortable home base for everyone. You were fantastic guests to host, and we hope to see you back on MDI again soon!

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad the property served as a great home base for your adventures on Mount Desert Island. The screened porch is a favorite of ours too—perfect for enjoying the fresh air and winding down after a day of exploring. We'd love to host you again anytime!

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the chance to relax, while still being close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. It’s wonderful to hear you made the most of the space, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad the house worked well for your families and gave you a comfortable place to come back to after days in the park. The mix of quiet surroundings and easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor is one of the things we love most too. We’d be happy to have you stay again anytime!

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad check-in and the house setup made things simple for you, and that you were able to enjoy the porch and unwind. We’d be glad to welcome you back anytime!

Great to hear. I love that kitchen as well!

Thank you so much for your review. We’re so glad the location worked well for your family and that you enjoyed the amazing local swimming spot! It was a pleasure to host you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!

Yes, Long Pond is indeed a fantastic lake (the largest lake on Mount Desert Island) and the southern half is located within Acadia National Park. There is a swimming beach and a canoe/kayak rental located at the northern end where Fern Way is. Cell coverage can be sporadic on Mount Desert due to the mountains and the limited ability to build towers because of Acadia. There is an ATT tower a few miles from Fern Way so phones with that carrier (that's what we have with no difficulty making or receiving calls from Fern Way) will have the best service. We do have high speed internet so calls can also be made that way. Jen

Branda- if you can have "crossroads" on a round island, then Fern Way sits right there in the middle of it all. Thanks for the kind words, although I always enjoy eating out much more than eating in particularly with the choices of restaurants in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Otter Creak and Town Hill all less than 15 min away! Hope to see you and your family again in the near future. Jen Wales-Mountain Sea Properties

This charming family stayed with us for three weeks are two different homes- a wonderful way to experience all the areas of Mount Desert Island!

There's nothing worse than arriving at a rental home to find the most basic items such as Olive Oil is not even available! We do our best to go far above and beyond that and provide a well stocked kitchen of flour, sugar, spices as well as tools and appliances. We take the same approach in our bathrooms supplying shampoo, conditioner and soaps. We want you to come with nothing more than your clothes! We'll even buy your groceries for you if you wish (yes, it's one of our MOST popular vacation services that we offer). Jen

What a wonderful family wedding that was! So fun to see the event in our village of Somesville. Delighted to hear the house served your family well. We love the open floor plan as well allowing for family and friends to easily gather and create memories.

Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! Providing an immaculate, fully-equipped home base where guests can just arrive and relax without worrying about a thing is always our top priority. Thank you for being such fantastic guests, and we hope to welcome you back down the road!

You are very welcome and we'd love to have you back! Thank you for staying with us and allowing us to donate even more to our local community such as the Bar Harbor Food Pantry as we make a donation for every rental we host.

Thanks so much Jaydeep. I love working with folks and their families to make memories and a deeper connection with each other. Having a comfortable and well equipped rental home is the first step to making that happen.

Ah gee- your making me blush! Sounds like we hit a home run for you family and so delighted you enjoyed Fern Way. "Spike" apparently has been marking the rounds! We have had a porcupine living somewhere near by on our 10 acres of land over the past few years and appeared to find something tasty on the front lawn. Just be sure not to hug him!! Jen

I'm sorry to hear that there was any confusion about our photos or how we represented Fern Way. We are not on Long Pond, we are 1/10 of a mile (not quite sure how it takes 10 min to drive there when you can walk it in about 3 min) from the north end of the lake where there is a canoe/kayak rental, boat launch and swimming area. Sounds like perhaps our tenant was a bit confused not only with our listing but also with the area. I'm always more than happy to answer any questions folks have. After 20 years of running rentals, I know that well informed guests always have a better vacation and a more positive experience in our home when they know exactly what to expect. Jen

We do our best! Sorry to hear it was a bit buggy during your stay. One of the great things about Acadia is that there are so many different areas within the park, you can, what I call "Dial in the weather". If it hot, head to a wooded trail or the ocean. If it's buggy, head to a mountain top or open area. Foggy on the east side, hike on the west side. jen