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Peaceful, pretty, central location. Come visit!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mt. Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Somesville

When you stay at this cottage in Mount Desert, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. .This cottage is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
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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

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 740 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Peaceful, pretty, central location. Come visit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Flawless! The door was unlocked and all the essentials were in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nochum K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, great location

This property is just minutes from Acadia National Park. It was clean and nicely-furnished. Marilee was a pleasure to deal with, and the house felt like home. We would highly recommend this property and hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here ! It was very clean and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and located in a safe area convenient to multiple parts of Acadia. Listing was better than described, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely and convenient

We had a marvelous time and hope to return. The cabin was beautifully laid out, comfortable and well-appointed. The location cannot be beat for convenience, yet has a feeling of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Somesville cottage

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!We didn’t want to leave and we can’t wait to return.Excellent home base for exploring Acadia.Thank you Marilee and Ken!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

My wife and I stayed at this cottage for six nights. We were visiting Maine for the first time. Marilee could not have been more helpful. She was quick to respond to questions we had regarding the area. This cottage is perfectly located if you want to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Love the cottage and our stay. Should we visit this area again we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay at this great cottage!

Great location on the quieter side of the island, but convenient to get to the heart of Bar Harbor. The cottage is clean, comfortable and relaxing. We loved it! Appreciated the suggestions for local restaurants and hikes! Close to Beech Hill Farms for organic produce, scones, and other items. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Wonderful quiet cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cozy Location

Marilee was a great host, her cottages are cozily away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, but still close enough to everything else you'd want to see on the island. Felt very taken care of, looking forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal for Acadia visitors!

This was a great home base during our visit to Acadia. Felt like a close proximity to the park and easy to come back to during the day. Had everything we needed in order to make meals. The hosts were very responsive and helpful during our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Fredericksburg Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and quiet

Lovely cottage with everything you will need. On the quiet side of MDI, and a short drive to Acadia NP. Plan to buy your major groceries in Ellsworth, then to Beech Hill Farm nearby for the best produce you will ever eat. Wonderful restaurants in nearby Southwest Harbor. If you want a totally relaxing vacation this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Juniper

Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

We enjoyed our stay here so very much. The cottage was as pictured and so clean and well equipped. We bought some groceries and cooked for a few nights, and the kitchen had pots, pans, and all utensils needed for our stay. We did appreciate the A/C unit in the bedroom to keep it cool at night, and the ceiling fan helped circulate the cool air without any problems or feeling it was too hot. The couch was comfortable, and the screened porch was the perfect spot for morning coffee, or an evening cocktail while reviewing our day and making plans for the next. This is not in Bar Harbor, and it took us about 20 minutes to drive there, but we enjoyed the quiet side of the island much more and still had everything we needed. There were maps and activity pamphlets left for us to help decide what to do and where to go. The flowers on the windowsill were a sweet touch as well. If we come back to MDI, we will definitely book here again, or refer to our family and friends. What a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sweet stay in Somesvile

I loved this light-filled, roomy cottage a half-mile off the main road in the village of Somesville. I had always stayed in Bar Harbor, but when my usual apartment went to long-term rentals this year, I decided it was time for a change. I truly didn't miss being in town, and found this location perfect for the places I like to hike. Everything was as described and well maintained. Fresh flowers were a nice touch. I've already booked for next year and plan to become a regular visitor the second week of June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Everything was as described and immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage!

Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Charming decor, comfortable bed, lovely screened porch. Full kitchen made it easy to eat in but location was not far from anything we wanted to do in the National Park or in towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing hosts; sweet little cottage

Marilee and Ken were amazing hosts! They were there for any question we had, every item we needed - not that we needed much because they truly had thought of everything! The Juniper is a quaint and roomy little cottage. My only negative take away is the small and very uncomfortable couch was super hard to relax on. Unfortunately it’s time has passed. (A little sectional with a chaise attached would be perfect in that space!) Thank you for having us! We will absolutely be returning. Possibly this fall!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ed, Indiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute little house close to everything and yet set apart so you have peace and privacy. House was very clean and had everything we needed for a great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Juniper Cottage

Property was a nice size for two. Property grounds and neighborhood are very nice - park-like setting. Helpful information of nearby attractions. Overall an enjoyable/comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lucky vacation

Someone's cancellation was our luck. This cottage is perfect. It has everything you need. Very quiet. Best spot is on the porch to enjoy breakfast or read a book.

10/10 Excellent

Tibor H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

The cottage is great. It had everything we needed to feel comfortable and at home. My wife was amazed with the kitchen and bedroom accoutrements. It felt like a five-star hotel. It’s in a great location. All the activities and attractions are no more than 20 minutes drive. Marilee was great! Very nice and helpful. We are thankful for our wonderful seven days at this cottage and absolutely recommend it for all who want visit Acadia.

8/10 Good

Dan R., Naples

Perfect spot for a stay in Maine

We enjoyed our stay on Desert Island and this cottage helped make the stay even more enjoyable. Close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The owners handled everything and we truly enjoyed our stay. Was great to come back to this cottage and relax. MDI is a popular spot and if it’s Acadia or Bar Harbor you are always dealing with parking and tourist. It was so relaxing to come back and have a large parking area for our pickup and then settledown for the evening.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Brownington, VT

Cute and Well-Appointed

Juniper Cottage is comfortable and has great amenities located away from the Bar Harbor craziness. Close by Southwest Harbor has excellent stores and restaurants. We cooked several of our own meals. They were simple, but all the equipment we needed was there. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet at night. Deer visited in the AM and we heard Loons in the PM. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017