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Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge

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A coastal property with a dock, a small house, and a clear view of the water.
A coastal house with a stone exterior, a dock extending into a calm lake, and a clear view of the water.
A lakeside cabin with a dock and a small bridge leading to a house on a hill.
A cabin on stilts over water, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
A stone dock house with a covered deck and outdoor seating area, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Dock
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Place, Acadia Repertory Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge

Simple Pleasures boasts beautiful water frontage in the heart of Mount Desert Island. Breathtaking views of Somes Sound and surrounding mountains of Acadia National Park. Watch local lobsterman, sailboats, and wild life go by while you enjoy a blissful getaway at this rustic Maine private cottage, complete with dock and plenty of outdoor space. Simple Pleasures has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath. Both bedrooms have Queen size beds and views of the Sound. The cottage has a full kitchen, gas grill and a cozy fireplace and outdoor fire pit. This property is a Saturday thru Saturday rental period

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 687827vb
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Hall Quarry, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Long Pond - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures - A quaint cottage on the water's edge located?

Located in Hall Quarry, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Echo Lake Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this cozy quiet cabin on the water. The property was clean and we had everything that we needed. We were very comfortable. There was almost no noise from the shipyard and it was very private overall, which we prefer. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at simple pleasures. The stay was everything we had hoped and an added plus with hearing Loons every night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was gorgeous and the place was very cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. House met all our needs and location could not be better. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is unbelievable, hard to balance time at the cottage and time in the park. My nephews loved skipping rocks, kayaking and spending time watching eagles and seals popping up in the water. The cottage is comfortable and well stocked with everything you need. Thank you for being dog friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan A.

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

Wonderful

A great time was had
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Great Spot!

We had a great time staying at Simple Pleasures. Location allows easy access to everything on MDI. Being on the water is awesome. Cabin is well-equipped and as pictured. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

A Perfect Week

I cannot imagine a better place to spend a week on the island; super close to anything you would want to see in Acadia, but secluded enough to make you feel like spending a full day sitting by the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

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

A Cozy Cottage Delight

We loved everything. The views, the quaint and quiet setting, and the incredible doc right out to the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Location

This cabin checked everything off our wish list, close to all our favorite spots on MDI. Easy access to trails, restaurants and small seaside towns. The private pier provided hours of fun fishing with plenty of marine activity to watch on the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

our trip to Mount Dessert

The cottage is quanit and quiet. Beautiful right on the water.Michael is great to work with too .I love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect, quiet location with incredible views close to everything around Acadia NP and Bar Harbor

Loved our week at Simple Pleasures—hiked all over Acadia NP with our dog and were very comfortable at the cabin. We loved the views from the living room, had everything we needed, and really enjoyed our time on Mt Desert Island. We would recommend this property to others and would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfection on the Sound

This place was the perfect peaceful spot to end each day with a fire pit, glass of wine, sound of the Loons in the distance and the beautiful view of the Sound. The cabin itself was clean and comfortable and suited all of our needs. My wife and I enjoyed staying here very much and look forward to coming back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful and Beautiful cottage on Somes Sound. Had everything we needed and was close to Acadia National Park. Saw Otters and heard Loons while we sat by our fire in the evening. Just wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Just the right place for us

As an elderly couple we are no longer very active. “Simple Pleasures” was an ideal place in that it was all on one level, and we got great pleasure sitting and enjoying the view and the tides.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is everything. It’s 20-25 minutes to all things in Bar Harbor and Acadia. If you happen to be a bird nerd like me you will be pleasantly surprised as well! Herons, Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, Osprey and more! The views are awesome, and the night sky is glorious in this location as well. The host is quick to respond to any questions we had. Our dog loved it as well. He can be a nervous swimmer but was able to get in slowly right by the front of the house when the tide was up! My husband was excited about the fire pit and a friend joined us as well!
Our dog, Tofu, enjoying the view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william l.

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

Nice location a little hard to find

The cottage was right on the water! Beautiful views of Sommes Sound. Comfortable cottage, bed was fine. Nice deck. Could you a better couch, tough to get up from the couch for us older folks, younger folks will have no problem though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Nature at its finest

The home was just perfect. Clean and comfortable. The fireplace was very nice plenty of firewood for fires each night. Saw seal harbors from the living room window. Also a bunch of porpoise in the cove. Lots of birds. Very quiet in this little cove. Close enough to Acadia, as we went to the carriage roads every day. Would stay here again for sure..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Beautiful on the water cottage

This cottage is right on the water, saw dolphins and eagles from the deck and kayak, lobster boats coming right by. It is small and pretty basic, but comfortable and decent kitchen, wonderful big windows to see Somes Sound. It is on the quiet side but easy 15-20min drive to all hiking trails and Bar Harbor, 5mins to SW Harbor which has nice restaurants. we had coffee in the morning and glass of wine in the evening on the deck by the water, loved it, we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

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

Simple Pleasures

Relaxing & Beautiful, The name on the Cottage "Simple Pleasures" reflects everything about this Vacation spot we would like to call our second home. Michael the Host was so easy to deal with and a very nice person it made our first stay here on the Sound that much better. We both Recommend this Cottage "Simple Pleasures" to everyone !!! A BIG THANK YOU TO Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

True Maine

We loved the cabin, and especially since it was isolated and on the water. Would have liked a ladder on the dock to make swimming easier. But that is small compared with the sense of being alone in Maine. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Perfect place for solitude !

My three daughters, dog and I stayed over the 4th of July. Was just the place we needed - had everything to make us comfortable. Nice and quiet. Didn’t hear any fireworks ! So close to the park so we could go in and out throughout the day. We loved watching the tide go in and out each day and even saw a jellyfish from the pier! Hosts super responsive when we had a small issue. Book today !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Very Peaceful

My husband and I stayed here last week for a week. We were set to arrive later in the evening and Michael made sure the porch light was left on for us. We had no issues the entire week we were there and it was very peaceful and relaxing. We were mostly there in the evenings and to sleep since we were out and about exploring the National Park most of the time. It was very quiet at night other than the sound of the water and the occasional loon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet P.

Great location, responsive host

While we loved the cottage, we were there during an unusually hot week, and it was impossible to cool the place down (sits out in the open sun). We also had serious wifi issues (not in the control of the owner). Good kitchen, great amenities, comfortable beds (though small, so my husband and I stayed in separate rooms), tiny bathroom. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
What a great week of weather - unusually warm for this area, especially right on the ocean! The Wi-Fi has been completely changed over to cable broadband - the fastest available in this area! Before the next season, we are going to renovate the bathroom, making it a little larger and easier to move around in. We hope you will consider us again for a future visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Honeymoon

Simply beautiful! This sweet little cottage had everything necessary for a wonder getaway week! We saw an otter & porpoises from the window over the bay. Enjoyed kayaking on the ocean and sitting on the swings together. We boiled our own lobsters on 3 different nights and hiked 30 miles of beautiful Acadia trails. We also rented bikes to ride on the carriage roads one day! We will be back one day to celebrate an anniversary! Thank you, Michael!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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