Deluxe Waterfront Cottage on Somes Sound

Location is everything. We loved that it was just a hop, skip and jump to the beach. Nights were beautiful with a full moon. Everything was close by. No more than a 1/2 hour to anything we wanted to do. Quiet neighborhood with a Lobster Resturant within walking distance. Five stars for us.

What a gorgeous place, and it’s located in an equally gorgeous location. We can’t imagine a better base for a trip to Acadia NP; you’re right in the middle of the action, but without the madness of Bar Harbor. The “Bunkhouse” is absolutely beautiful, fully equipped, filled with sunlight and totally private. It’s a gem.

Our family had a wonderful week at this beautiful retreat! Tucked away off a quiet street, surrounded by trees and ferns, and with a view of Somes Sound from the main living space and large deck, we could not have found a more perfect place as our home base in exploring Acadia.Our four year old granddaughters loved looking for shells on the beach. Their parents and grandparents enjoyed watching the sun rise over the water.....what a gorgeous view from the beach area! The cottage is great, wood everywhere, efficiently designed with all the modern amenities, well stocked, and very clean. The restaurants and shops of Southwest Harbor are only a short walk or drive away. We had some great dinners at Cafe Too, enjoyed shopping at the Acadia Quietside store, and sampled many treats at Little Notch. Anne, our host, could not have been more helpful! Anne supplied us with extensive lists of suggestions for hikes, restaurants, and basically, all things Acadia. Her tips and suggestions were invaluable, especially for our hikes. She kindly left a child carrier for our use while hiking. Thank you Anne! We hope to come back to your family's lovely Bunkhouse in the future so we can further explore the breathtaking Acadia.Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Elizabeth B.

Lovely 3 BR 2 bath home on Somes Sound in SW Harbor on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island. It was very private with landscaped gardens that led down to a small beach This home was well equipped and with comfortable beds and a deck off the living room to enjoy morning coffee and listen to the birds. It was a perfect place to stay with friends - everything on one floor. The host was very helpful with recommended hikes and restaurants and grocery shopping. I’d definitely stay here again and not far from all the activity of the Loop and Bar Harbor.It is little slice of heaven.

Amazing stay again this year! Just the most beautiful and easy location for family. Having the little beach in front of the house is wonderful. Thank you, Anne!

We had a great stay. Wonderful location is quiet with beautiful water view. It’s central enough to get to great restaurants, nearby hikes and Acadia park with short drives.

My parents and I had a lovely long weekend at the Bunkhouse in Southwest Harbor. We arrived after dark, so it was a nice surprise to wake up to a sunrise view of the Sound. The park was particularly busy this time of year, so we enjoyed having a quiet place to escape the crowds after a day out. The house was well-appointed and as described, and would easily sleep eight, although we enjoyed it with three.

Kids timed the shore, dad read on the deck, gramma imagined the rhododendrons in bloom - excellent all the way around. Maine does not disappoint nor does this retreat !

The house is spacious, very comfortable and nicely decorated. We loved being able to walk down to the lovely little beach with morning coffee, a good book or evening drinks. An easy walk into town and a perfect location to enjoy the quiet side of the island! Anne was friendly and helpful whenever we had questions. A wonderful stay.

Excellent location. Water views. Very clean. Roomy and comfortable.

This was a perfect place to stay with a family! The beach just a minute walk down the hill in front of the house provided lots of hours of entertainment and downtown SW Harbor is just a 15 minute walk. House had everything we needed to cook meals. Anne was very kind and suggested a babysitter locally so that we could go to the Claremont Hotel for dinner a couple of nights during the week. Babysitter was wonderful and highly recommend the Claremont (.2 miles away). Thank you Anne!

Beautiful setting and view. All the comforts of home. Fun sea glass hunting spot.

We stayed 2 weeks and it really was a great spot if you do not want to be in the hustle and bustle. We loved being able to walk right down to the beach which had the most amazing views. The cabin is spacious and has everything you need for your stay. The only downfall for us was we did find ourselves driving into bar harbor to keep our 4 year old twins occupied as they have more activities for younger kids.