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FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Fireplace
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Maine Granite Industry Museum
    6 min walk
  • Long Pond
    5 min drive
  • Acadia National Park
    5 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Mount Desert

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia Repertory Theater with a stay here. Acadia National Park and Long Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive
  • Jordan Pond - 21 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!

The Captain's Retreat farmhouse is located smack in the middle of Mount Desert Island in historic picturesque Somesville which is conveniently located to all of ACADIA National Park highlights! You can be hiking on a park trail, swimming in Echo lake, kayaking on Long Pond or enjoying a live performance at the Acadia Repertory Theatre all within a few minutes drive away! We are 15 minutes to Bar Harbor for whale watching, shopping and nightlife & 7 min to Southwest Harbor to experience a quaint traditional Maine town with local shops, lobster pounds, art galleries and dining. Beech Hill organic Farm is right down the road for ALL the best LOCAL produce, grass fed meats, fresh eggs, maple syrup and more! The farmhouse was purchased in 2017 and it has been renovated/updated to reflect it's original 1920's pristine glory. The farmhouse is on 3 acres with lots of wild blueberries you can pick in season and fun to explore! BRAND NEW 6 ft. cedar fence has been installed across the front of the property and a generator that powers the whole farmhouse for any island outages. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and 1 full bathroom. On the main level is the the huge sunny farmers kitchen, dining room, living room and 1 full bathroom. You can relax or play on the large lawn, pick local blueberries in the woods or watch wildlife over Denning Brook all on property. EVERYTHING is BRAND NEW in the home.....from the pottery barn living room furniture, super comfortable beds with fine linens/quilts, plush egyptian cotton towels, chef quality cookware, a gorgeous french country dining table that seats 8....... all the comforts of a home....this not your typical rental cottage with saggy furniture and worn towels. Come experience a quintessential New England farmhouse on your well deserved vacation! Relax in style after a day in the park, enjoy a traditional lobster boil, make smores at the outdoor fire pit or gaze at the stars from the hammock. A bright sunny farmers kitchen with new appliances with a center island that can seat 6 is a great place to gather while cooking or morning coffee. Come savor all that Mount Desert Island has to offer from sunsets on Cadillac Mountain, sailing on Somes Sound, popovers at the Jordan Pond House, horse drawn wagon rides on the carriage paths, picnics at Sand Beach, and so much more!!! Well mannered dogs welcomed on case by case approval basis. Caretaker is located on property in the carriage house with separate entrances from the farmhouse and delighted to assist you in any manner and share their “secret spots on MDI” as well as give you complete privacy while you experience your dream vacation on Mount Desert Island! New auto start generator on property runs whole farmhouse house for when electricity goes out.

Property manager

Robert Zelinski & Elizabeth Escardo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome well behaved dogs! $150 (1) $225 (2)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Farmhouse Retreat Heart Acadia National Park Booking 2019

FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Piedmont

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little farmhouse
This house was perfect for our two night stay. The owner was very friendly and attentative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall foliage tour
The farmhouse was quaint and impeccably clean! The owners were very helpful with dining suggestions. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Margaret
The house was well-equipped, comfortable, and very clean! The hosts always responded quickly and were available if we needed anything, which we didn't because everything was provided! We are all hoping to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We stayed for a week with our adult children. It was a great location to all the things we wanted to do. The hosts were very responsive when I needed to reach out. The house was very nice. We would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay!
The Captain's Retreat was the perfect home away from home for our family trip to Maine. The house was exactly as pictured, very comfortable, relaxing, full of character and well equipped. Elizabeth and Robert are wonderful hosts, and we loved the personal touches they provided. Fresh flowers and herbs greeted us in the bright kitchen upon arrival. We immediately felt at home and could not have asked for a better experience. We loved the central location as we could easily get to wherever we wanted to go on the Island. We would not hesitate to stay at the retreat again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This is a wonderful property - great location, great hosts, really nice house and property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi Y., Indianapolis IN 46237 United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Vacation
Robert & Elizabeth were very welcoming and attentive hosts. The property and home were lovely! We totally enjoyed our stay and would return if we have the opportunity to visit the area in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property and Great Location
This house was great and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Kids ages 11/9/5 enjoyed the house. They loved the little loft area in the bedroom for some quiet time and a little secret hideout. Kitchen was great for cooking our lobster and seafood dinners. We love to cook and the kitchen was well equipped. Outdoor space was relaxing and it’s own little retreat. We enjoyed the fresh blueberries on the property. Location was perfect for easy access to Acadia, Bar Harbor, and lake access for paddle boarding. One of our best vacations to Maine yet. Thank you for letting us stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S., Chesterfield County, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to all things MDI and Acadia NP
This older ‘farmhouse’ is well maintained, well appointed and very comfortable. Everything about the property is charming. The owners live in the attached “carriage house” and are absolutely respectful of guests’ privacy. You have full access to the beautifully landscaped yard with solo stove for evening fires, comfortable chairs and picnic table for alfresco dining or relaxing. I would give this property 5+ stars except for one problem issue. The property is located on the main road to Southwest Harbor and traffic whizzes by at 50+ mph resulting in considerable traffic noise. During the warm summer nights when you need to leave windows open, we found the level of traffic noise to be disturbing until midnight and again starting up early morning (5 am). On cooler nights, when you can leave the windows closed, and using the “white noise” machines provided in each bedroom, the traffic noise would not be an issue. Other than this one concern this place is 5+ stars all around.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Comfortable home-base for my family. The outdoor area is a wonderful space with plenty of room for my kids to run around. Loved chilling in the hammock and enjoyed grilling outdoors. There’s no a/c but gets cooler some nights. We all had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Concord, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely farmhouse near Echo Lake
We enjoyed our stay a lot. The owners were great, very helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maran G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Spot
This was an ideal property for our family of 5. We loved being outside of Bar Harbor, but inside Acadia. Elizabeth has left a book full of resources and recommendations. The house was spotless and wonderfully equipped with everything we needed. We also enjoyed the backyard area for grilling and making s’mores on the solo stove. It was a picturesque spot, and we highly recommend Captain’s Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Maine property
Beautiful home with fantastic outdoor space for enjoying the Maine weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a great time staying at captains retreat. We appreciated being so close to both sides of the island. The house was clean and looked just like the photos. The owners were easy to work with both before and during our stay. It worked well for our family of 5. We only wish we could have stayed longer to explore even more of Acadia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
We had a wonderful time! The house was just as described . We loved our stay and will be back! I highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Vacation
The property was wonderful! It was spotless and had all the essentials and more! It was perfect for my friends and I during our trip to Acadia. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lettie P., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Hiking Trip to Acadia
Great location. So easy to access Acadia. Cute farmhouse with beautiful yard. We loved the fire pit! Owners were great. Gave lots of good recommendations for hikes, restaurants, things to do, and secret spot for sunset. Perfect fit for our girl’s weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on Mt. Desert Island
We loved the location of this house, easy access to all activities on MDI. Comfortable, well equiped farmhouse with nice furniture. Didn't seem like a rental at all! Yard was huge, we enjoyed the grill, firpit, outdoor furniture and played games in the yard. Only negative was the road noise but everything else made up for it. Apparently this has been a busier summer than usual. Recommendations from the hosts were great. Elizabeth was helpful, answered questions and we enjoyed a visit with her the last night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Stay
Everything about the property was as described. It's a lovely old farmhouse, well-equipped with what you need, and the owners are prompt and thoughtful in their communications. The house is close to a busy road, which can make it a bit noisy, but the backyard is a wonderful refuge. We would gladly stay at this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
The property is charming. The backyard is gorgeous, and there are several outdoor seating options. There is a nice working grill and a fire pit also in the yard. The owner is delightful. Their house is attached to this property. My only problem is the listing for 7 adults. This property is great for 4 adults and a couple of kids. The kitchen is small, the downstairs bathroom is small. The third bedroom is very tight. The house looks larger in the photos than it really is. The other problem is that it is directly on route 102 which is a very busy road, and the road noise in the master bedroom will get you up early.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely visit to MDI
Robert and Elizabeth are wonderful hosts and provided delightful accommodations and recommendations - especially enjoyed going to Common Good Cafe and Burning Tree restaurant. I was not bothered by traffic noise but others in my party were not used to it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aida C., Miami, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house, very comfortable and well equipped.
Excellent experience , easy access and accurately described. Loved staying at the Captains Retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay at Captains Retreat !
We could not have been happier with our stay at Captains Retreat . We had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth and she’s fantastic . A wealth of knowledge about the area and have us tips for the best hikes to take . The house and yard were amazing and centrally located to everything we had planned to do . Would definitely recommend to anyone that enjoys the beauty of the National parks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The home was very nice. Well maintained and good space for us. We loved the large yard to hangout in and utilize the firepit, grill (needed grill tools though) and patio table. We also appreciated the ability to bring our dog. The bedrooms were great for 6 adults, and comfortable. The bathrooms were a bit small for all of us to utilize well for a week, but not terrible by any means. The road noise was a bit much as the property is on a busy highway. Some of the paper products were not fully stocked at the start of the week for 6 adults and when we requested extra, we were told to provide for ourselves. Over all we really enjoyed our time on Mount Desert Island and while this location is on the quiet side of the island it was only about 20-25 minutes to most locations we wanted to get to. The quirks we dealt with were pretty minor and did not hinder our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, well-appointed home
We loved this home. Everything we needed for a family of 5. We cooked many meals in the kitchen and enjoyed the yard. Only downside was the traffic noise since the house is so close to a busy streeet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019