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Peaceful, pretty, central location. Come visit!
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 68.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Acadia National Park
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Place, Cadillac Mountain
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful, pretty, central location. Come visit!
Juniper Cottage shares with our home and Hawthorn Cottage two lovely acres in Somesville, a historic village at the heart of Acadia National Park. It is just a short walk to the library, repertory theater, church, museum, and convenience store. Both ocean and lake are within walking distance also. The view from our property is of Cadillac Mountain, across thoughtfully landscaped lawns and gardens. Juniper's screened porch and gas fireplace make it a charming home away in any season.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Somesville
Located in Mount Desert, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Mt. Desert, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
- Otter Cliff - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 21 min drive
- Shell - 20 min walk
- Island Take Out - 8 min drive
- Abel's Lobster - 5 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Marilee

Ken is a retired art educator and I am a costume designer. We purchased this property from Chauncey and Ethel Somes in 1980 and continue their tradition (since 1960) of sharing this glorious island and our charming cottages with summer guests.
Why they chose this property
Staying in Somesville means that Acadia National Park is surrounding you in all directions, and our cottages for two provide you with artful, well-appointed accommodations for peaceful, interesting vacations. We have lovely grounds, with walking paths through the historic cemetery, along the mill brook from Somes Pond, down to the ocean.
What makes this property unique
Perhaps the biggest plus is the central location of our village. The three larger towns of the island, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor are equidistant from here, making island exploration so much more convenient. And it is a short walk from our property to where you can pick up the free Island Explorer shuttles if you don't feel like driving.
Languages:
English
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