A Hidden Gem

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The house, shown with the front porch, sits atop a small knoll off the street.

AKA is bottom center. Somes Sound is across the street. No water views.

Front covered porch is great for morning coffee/tea!

We love to cook so the kitchen is fully equipped.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Mount Desert, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center7 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)11 min drive
Cadillac Mountain21 min drive

This house has everything you need for relaxing after a long day on the water or on the trails. The kitchen has all kind...

Carol D.

Sep 19, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located at the top of Somes Sound and midway between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, Azalea Knoll is a hidden gem - the perfect location for everything Mt. Desert Island has to offer. In 10 minutes, you can reach hiking trails, carriage roads, restaurants, and shopping.

A two bedroom house which can sleep up to 5, the home’s open floorplan, high ceilings and fully equipped custom kitchen reflect its quiet elegance. Two full bathrooms, including one with a jet tub. There are two decks, a porch and fire pit providing options for relaxation when not exploring the island.

Visitors who want to take advantage of the island’s bus system can pick up the Island Explorer right down the street (please check annual NP schedule).

Homeowners Karen & Colby began visiting MDI in the early 90’s. Their instant love of the island has led to a 25-year exploration of all things “Acadia”. They are eager to share their recommendations to help you build your own wonderful vacation memories!

Do note that we welcome multi-week stays but cap it at two weeks during the season.

Property manager

Karen Tuttle

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The house does not have any baby-related items.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Adult dogs only. Pet must be well house trained.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We prefer shoes to be left in the mudroom and not used in the house.

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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Somesville

This holiday home is located in Mount Desert. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.

Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 7 min drive
Village Green - 12 min drive
Otter Cliff - 14 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 21 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 14 min drive
Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 18 min drive
Shell - 7 min walk
Tan Turtle Tavern - 11 min drive
Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Hidden Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Hidden Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Hidden Gem located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater and Acadia National Park. Maine Granite Industry Museum and Atlantic Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

19 September 2023

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

Terrific Location and Everything You Need (and Want!)

This house has everything you need for relaxing after a long day on the water or on the trails. The kitchen has all kinds of cooking equipment, and stocks the basics for most meals that you can envision, including most spices, oils, etc. There's even a big pot for steaming up that fresh "lobstah" and the tools needed to eat it! The game room has ping-pong, corn-hole, and other fun things for active folks, with board games, books and TVs for others. We hated to leave, but Hurricane Lee had us out of there a day early. Excellent communication with the host made this one of our best VRBO experiences!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

28 June 2023

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

Beautiful Property

My husband and I got married at Acadia National Park during our stay here and were even able to walk to our first look at the Somesville bridge. It really was the perfect home base for our week. This property gives you everything you could ask for in terms of space and amenities. Other reviews are spot on that the pictures really don't do it justice. The entire house was very clean and ready for our arrival. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T., Fisherville

26 June 2023

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

Dream Location in Maine

We had an excellent time in the National Park and enjoying the local fare. Very clean location. Bar Harbor was a little to touristy for us so enjoyed the more local towns and lobster houses along the coast. The National Park is definitely worth the hikes and scenic views. The house was immaculate and I would rate the owner and property a 10 plus. Plus the deer that showed up at dusk.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

3 June 2023

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

Somesville

This place was absolutely adorable. It had everything we needed plus more. Great location.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

19 October 2022

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

Comfy property in Somesville Maine

Sweet, clean, and quiet property. Loved the home, it's decorated so cute. The owners thought of everything...the kitchen has everything you need and the laundry room too! Convenient location to all the sites, hiking, restaurants, etc. The owners gave us plenty of awesome suggestions of where to hike, eat, drink and even the best bakery!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Tuttle

We began our love affair with MDI and Acadia National Park in 1991. We were engaged on the island and our girls grew up camping and hiking here every summer. Before buying Azalea Knoll we spent our vacations experiencing almost every area of the island. Over several plus decades we have discovered so many unique -- and sometimes little know -- treasures that this place has to offer. We view ourselves as people who aren't just renting a house -- but sharing what we know of a place we love with everyone who stay here.

Why they chose this property

We looked for a long time before buying on the island. Azalea Knoll is exactly as described - a hidden gem of a place that is centrally located on the island but not in the downtown areas, which can get busy in the summer.

What makes this property unique

The outside spaces are pretty unique. There is a front porch and two different deck areas so you can utilize the outside as well as inside to spread out and relax.