Unique Cove Side Cabin on Somes Sound Next to Babbling Brook

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Southwest Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach6 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Dining Area

About this property

Lovely, romantic, rustic cabin on cove side cliff with spectacular view of Somes Sound. Sit in rocking chairs on edge of cliff to sip coffee and watch sailboats gliding by on Sound, pileated woodpeckers in the woods, ducks in cove, an occasional seal, and hummingbirds, nuthatches, and goldfinches at feeders. Cabin is surrounded by tall pines on three sides with opening to water views on the fourth side. Living/dining area includes a large stone fireplace and a wood stove. Dining table seats eight. Buffet counter next to kitchen provides serving space. Living space seating includes futon couch, L.L. Bean rocker, and two seat rocker. Love seat faces fireplace. Large windows open onto cove views. Kitchen has an electric stove. Full bathroom. Master bedroom has a double bed and bay window seat overlooking cove. Side window overlooks brook, a series of small pools and cascades that step down to the cove between moss covered banks. Second bedroom includes two oak twin beds and views of brook. Sounds of babbling brook will lull you to sleep. Electric heat in all rooms. Shed includes space for bikes and firewood.

Two miles to fine restaurants and shopping in Southwest Harbor -- and a very good laundromat. Under three miles to swimming in Echo Lake and park hiking trails. The cabin is less than a hundred yards from the Valley Cove Acadia hiking trails to Valley Cove and up Flying Mountain.

Keywords: log cabin, cove side, Somes Sound, Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert

Property manager

Robert and Sue Hipkens

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Apple Cottage is an appealling oceanfront house with spectacular views.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All rentals in 2021 are from SATURDAY to SATURDAY

Turn off heat when not in use. Before checking out, strip beds, broom-sweep floors.

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 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

About the area

Southwest Harbor

Located in Southwest Harbor, this cabin is near theme parks and 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive
Asticou Azalea Garden - 20 min drive
Jordan Pond - 30 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 30 min drive
Shell - 11 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 22 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Cove Side Cabin on Somes Sound Next to Babbling Brook pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Cove Side Cabin on Somes Sound Next to Babbling Brook?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Cove Side Cabin on Somes Sound Next to Babbling Brook?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Cove Side Cabin on Somes Sound Next to Babbling Brook located?

Situated by the ocean, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Flying Mountain Trailhead and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Acadia National Park. Somes Sound and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Faye Kaucher B.

3 September 2023

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

Fabulous, scenic spot for our small family of three

An amazing, peaceful location to spend a week with our two year old daughter. Walking distance to some lovely walks/trails. Views of the cove and tides from the living room and main bedroom. (Not to mention harbor seals and bald eagles!) Convenient, short drives to Echo Lake, Acadia, Southwest Harbor etc etc. The list goes on. We feel SO lucky we found this spot for the last week in August. Made us fall a little more in love with Mt Desert.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

16 August 2023

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

Idyllic Location

The location was absolutely perfect, so beautiful and peaceful! Perfect if you or someone in your group is more interested in just kicking back and relaxing. It gives the feeling of being in the middle nowhere, without the inconvenience of actually being in the middle of nowhere. There really is a babbling brook that runs past the cabin, cascading down the hill into the cove! It was so relaxing sitting outside and watching all the birds, the tide going in and out, and the sailboats going by. I saw blue jays, nuthatches, osprey, herons, cormorants, gulls, and ducks, plus crabs and fish in the water, and deer in the neighborhood. If you get there and just see a big muddy mess, don't worry, it's just low tide. Just wait, and in a few hours it will be completely different. It borders part of Acadia National Park, with the Flying Mountain trailhead just around the corner, which makes for a relatively easy hike with great views, and connects with other trails for longer, more challenging hikes. There's a grocery store just a minute away on the main road to the right, and downtown Southwest Harbor to the left, with shops, restaurants, & a library. The cabin is super cute, but it is an 80 year-old rustic log cabin, so If you want fancy or luxurious, this isn't it. But it has everything you need, including internet service, though it would be nice if there was more comfortable seating in the living area (I have to agree with a previous reviewer about that). I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

23 July 2023

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

Absolutely over the top

Amazing location for hiking, super-charming, peaceful, beyond well-stocked, a canoe and could have paddled to Europe. Not inexpensive, but it was worth it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

1 July 2023

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

Fairytale cottage stay

This cabin and the surrounding property surpassed our expectations! It took us a while to actually make it down from the driveway because we stopped every few feet to admire the beautiful location. The cabin was the perfect rustic and charming get away we were looking for! We were happily surprised by just how secluded it was and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. We were sad to leave the babbling brook that had us sleeping like babies every night. We loved the location as it was situated close to all the places we wanted to visit without being right in town. Even after 7 nights, we weren’t ready to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

7 August 2022

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

Beautiful cabin on the quiet side

The cabin was just as advertised and the views were even better. It had everything we needed for the week, and was just perfect. The cabin is rustic and cosy and the location is great. We could easily drive to Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain and all the tourist sites, plus it's just five minutes walk to the Flying Mountain Trailhead. All in all a great cabin, a great view a great location and a great holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Sue Hipkens

We are retired New York private school teachers. I am a librarian. My husband taught high school biology and environmental science teacher and is a musician. We spent several summers sailing to Maine before buying a home in Seal Harbor in 1979.

Why they chose this property

We bought our waterfront cabin in Southwest Harbor as an investment property where we also hoped to spend time because of its beautiful location.

What makes this property unique

We like to wake up in the morning, after a night of listening to the brook, and look out at the sun dappled water in the cove. We like to have breakfast seated in the rocking chairs overlooking the cove watching the ducks, birds at the feeder and sailboats. A short walk takes us on a walk to Valley Cove or up Flying Mountain.