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

A classic Maine farmhouse retreat near Acadia National Park offers three acres of natural beauty and a perfect base for exploring the region's natural wonders

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The Captain's Retreat in charming Somesville is minutes from Acadia National Park. Wander the three-acre property with wild blueberries and a playground. After a day at Echo Lake or Southwest Harbor, enjoy stargazing by the firepit or relax in the hammock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Somesville, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia Repertory Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

Farm stay near Acadia National Park
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and outdoor furniture
  • Games, barbecues and a video library
  • Books
Room features
All guest rooms at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! boast comforts, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs not allowed on any furniture/linens/bedding When dog home alone MUST be crated or gated in kitchen ONLY if can NOT go over or through baby gates
ALL dogs MUST be approved by owners

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We welcome well behaved dogs! $150 (1) $225 (2)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Farmhouse Retreat Heart Acadia National Park Booking 2019

Frequently asked questions

Is FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FARMHOUSE newly renovated in heart of Acadia with wild blueberries on 3 acres! located?

Located in Somesville, this farm stay is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Maine Granite Industry Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a family vacation to enjoy the fall colors and explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The location was perfect—an easy drive to both, which made getting around simple and stress-free.The home has a peaceful backyard set away from the road, which made it a nice spot to relax. You might hear some traffic at night if the windows are open, but it didn’t affect our overall comfort.Communication with the owners was excellent—very prompt and helpful. One of our favorite parts of the stay was gathering around the Solo Stove in the evenings. It was the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the day.We had a wonderful stay and are already looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

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

Shane H.

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

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

Jennifer H.

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

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

Margaret G.

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

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

Melissa M.

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

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

Jane M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts very very responsive The property is lovely especially if you have dogsA great location for exploring MDI
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area is beautiful and the location was great for getting around.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

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

Peter W., Concord, MA

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

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

Cindi Y., Indianapolis IN 46237 United States

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

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

Myleen B.

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

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

Catherine C.

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

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

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maran G.

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

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

Heather B.

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

Will be back next Year!

I love this place! Location for me is perfect! So close to all my quiet side hidden spots, yet just a short drive to BH hustle and bustle! The new addition of the privacy fence is nice! Love hanging out in the hammock! The backyard is just a getaway in itself! Our dogs love exploring in it! Looking forward to returning and making more happy memories!

6/10 Okay

Charles D., Santa Cruz, CA

Very nice house; Right next to a very busy street.

Everything the other reviews say about this house are true: It is very well decorated, the furniture is all new, it is clean and the owner is delightful. However, the one thing not mentioned (and why I gave it a three star review) is that it is right next to a very busy street, and so you constantly hear traffic noise from a steady stream of fast-moving cars, which are all about 10 feet from the entryway to the house. This is less of a big deal at night than I worried it would be - the noise from the box fans (there is no AC) pretty much drowns out the traffic noise. But, it is definitely an issue, and it makes sitting outside (there is a lovely lawn) much less pleasant than it otherwise would be. I also was frustrated because I was not warned of this. There is nothing in the description warning about traffic noise, and when I spoke to the owner on the phone before renting, and specifically asked if there was anything I should know about the house, she never mentioned the constant noise from the traffic. So, it is a nice house. But if you are looking for a quiet vacation (which, given that this is on the 'quiet side' of MDI, might be a goal), this might not be the house for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Beautiful Maine property

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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