Convenient location tucked into the woods with great water views. Luxury linens and thoughtful touches made our stay enjoyable. Owner very responsive.

Summertime in Maine is just gorgeous. This house was the perfect size for our family of 4 and located very conveniently from Acadia, as well as SW Harbor, NEH and Bar Harbor. The views are stunning. Angela was a wonderful host. Can’t wait to return!

Our family of six had a fabulous time at this cottage on the sound. The home is located in a beautiful wooded landscape with the ocean right off the deck. Our four children enjoyed the freedom of exploring the rocky coast and discovering sea creatures at low tide. The cottage was incredibly clean and stocked with everything we needed. Angela was so kind, helpful, and quick to respond when we had a question. The home is a great location to explore both sides of MDI…the bustling Bar Harbor/Acadia and also the quiet side towns. The loft with bunks and desk area was fun for the kids. We enjoyed the creative design of the home which is a true wonder of wood! We would love to stay again.

Everything about the Nub was perfect.

We LOVED our time at the Nub! The views from the deck and the house are gorgeous. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoons on the deck after a morning of exploring. It was calm, quiet and a perfect oasis to recharge before heading out again. The house has a nice cabin feel and is perfectly appointed with all of the things you need. The stairs to the loft are a bit steep for young children (ours are 5 & 3), but we managed just fine. We will definitely be back to enjoy all of the beauty MDI has to offer!

The house and property exceeded our highest expectations. Everything was pristine and the views of the sound were stunning. The location is an ideal combination of remote for relaxing privacy and convenient for short drives into town and Acadia. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to stay again.

My wife and I came here for our honeymoon in October and wow this place did not disappoint. It is soo cozy for those cold autumn nights, with a wood stove and comfy couches. And the views/sunsets from the deck over the sound on a clear day are one of a kind. Would love to come back here with a family or friends since there are beds for many more than just the 2 of us. Angela was very thoughtful and checked in with us when we arrived. She even left us bouquets of flowers, a few bottles of bubbly, and other snacks for our stay. So sweet!

The Nub House feels private and tucked away, with beautiful views of Somes Sound (sunsets are particularly spectacular), while being close to everything on MDI. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked, and the property owner, Angela, communicated well. We couldn't have asked for a better base from which to explore Acadia NP and the island, or a better place to relax at the end of the day.

We stayed at The Nub with our four children. It was the perfect location — a short drive from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, multiple hikes and lakes/ponds. It was also the perfect setting— Sommes Sound is beautiful and the kids loved being in the water. Angela was very helpful in planning the trip and was readily available for any questions we might have. We had such an enjoyable time and look forward to staying again sometime soon!

This small-but-perfectly-appointed house offers amazing views of Somes Sound. The homeowner was clear and pleasant. We hope to return.

This property is top-notch! The cabin is beautiful, the location on MDI is outstanding, and the property manager/owner is wonderful! We will definitely return next summer. Thank you for an amazing stay.

The Nub was the perfect property for our family of 4. The location in relation to ANP was amazing. Short drive to carriage trails, hikes and all the park had to offer. The deck overlooking Somes Sound was the highlight of the trip! So quiet and peaceful. We rented kayaks and enjoyed paddling all week right from the house. We hope to return to MDI again and will definitely stay at the Nub again. Thank you Angela for letting us rent your fantastic home!

If you are looking to relax on a deck overlooking an ocean inlet and spot seal basking in the sunshine... If you savor a spot where birdsong fills the air and chickadees and hummingbirds visit minute to minute... If you’re looking to spot an eagle overhead or fall asleep with the windows open to the breathtaking sound of nightlife surrounding you be it the hoot of an owl or the call of a loon... I suspect you’ll find "the Nub" more than a quaint place to stay, but a special get-away to capture some great photos and fabulous memories. We loved feeling like we were tucked away from everything, yet truly just 8-15 minutes away from hikes, exploring downtown Bar Harbor, or eating out if we didn’t want to eat in. The place itself while a little older, has been mainly modernized. It's cute, clean, and stocked with the basics like sheets and towels, paper towels, tp, spices, lots of pots and pans to choose from, etc. We had a lovely time! P.S. Angela, the property owner, was consistently warm, professional and responsive.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay than at the Nub House. Everything was as advertised, if not better. Clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The location was perfect for our group of 5. We enjoyed taking in the views from the house, kayaking around the sound (we had kayaks delivered for the week), and hiking all over the island and beyond. What a memorable place to stay and take in everything Mount Desert island has to offer.

This was our second year at the Nub house, and we loved it as much (or more) than the first. The location is perfect--an amazing view, nice breezes, and lots of quiet and privacy. The house is thoughtfully equipped--we cooked most of our meals there, either in the kitchen or on the grill--and the washer and dryer are a nice amenity. We would happily be back again, and again...this is such a neat house, minutes from great hiking, biking, kayaking!

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I can’t say enough about our stay in Mt Desert and in this wonderful home! We enjoyed meeting the lovely owner, Angela, when we arrived - she provided great recommendations and was responsive when we needed her. The house itself is charming and looks out over Somes Sound. Each morning, my husband, girls and I loved watching the seals fight over the coveted rock to sunbathe on! The house has a rustic, cozy feel and all the amenities you need - down to the soft sheets and fresh cut flowers. We cooked some and ate out - bonus that the house is two driveways down from Abel’s Lobster House! We especially liked that we were centrally located where anything you want to get to took about 15 minutes or less. This house feels special and gave us the quiet landing pad we wanted after a day of hiking, biking or shopping in Bar Harbor. Angela, thanks for allowing us to share in the magic of your wonderful home!

Our vacation this summer in this lovely home on Somes Sound was perfection--from the moment we stepped into the house until the moment we left. Coordinating with Angela, the owner, was a breeze. And being directly on the sound was so much more enjoyable than being in Bar Harbor proper. We loved the peace and quiet, the warmer sound waters, the convenience of putting paddle boards and kayaks directly in from the back of the house, and hopping on nearby trails. We were also super close to town, so driving the few short minutes in for the occasional meal or shopping excursion was easy. We rarely wanted to leave though! The open floor plan was perfect for the teens and me and my husband. We have some magical memories of this place. Thanks Angela!

We chose Nub House for its waterfront location and proximity to Acadia National Park, which we visit 2-3 times per year. We were not disappointed! The description is 100% accurate - at high tide, this house is ON the water! Our family of four (two teenage boys) was very comfortable, with plenty of space for everyone. The WiFi is fast and reliable (a definite plus with teens!), the kitchen is well-stocked with everything you might need. One enjoyable afternoon we spent on the beach below the house (at low tide) kayaking and exploring the tide pools. Many late afternoons/evenings were spent with a glass of wine on the deck enjoying the incredible sunsets. We even spent a few nights star-gazing with the Nub House telescope - we saw Saturn's rings! (The telescope is also handy for viewing the seals who lounge during the day on a floating dock nearby.) Angela was helpful and responsive, and very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay very much, and would definitely stay again.

We (myself, wife, and 4-year old son) had a perfect week staying at the house. The location is ideal--right on Somes Sound, literally overlooking the water. Additionally, it is very convenient to Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Bar Harbor, and of course Acadia NP. It's definitely quieter in this area of Mt. Desert Island, which makes for a relaxing getaway. The house is comfortable, cozy yet spacious, with enough space for people to spend time together or for someone to curl up semi-privately with a good book. The deck overlooking the water is great! it's big, and ended up more as our 'living room' for the week, since the weather was so glorious. Everything in the house was in great working order--the galley kitchen is very well-equipped and we used it multiple times for breakfast and a few times to cook dinner. For someone who likes to cook, the house is great--the cookware is high quality, the grill is in great shape, and there is a nice selection of knives, utensils, etc. The house was clean, efficient, and very nicely decorated. We loved how private the house was--you could spend a week here in near solitude, but were only minutes away from the National Park and nice small towns. Having stayed in a number of rental vacation homes over the years, we were really impressed by how well-organized the experience was, which made check-in and check-out a breeze. All in all, this is a fantastic place for a family to spend a week (or more), and we look forward to coming back!

The Nub House was an idyllic setting for our first family vacation in Acadia. Its location on the sound was the perfect place to watch sunsets and seals -- without disruption from neighbors and traffic -- and it provided easy access to the national park for our day adventures. Though compact the home was well-suited to our family of four. There was plenty of room in the house and on the wrap-around deck to relax after a day of hiking and prepare meals. The quality of the construction, layout and furnishings are far above what we expected and showed an uncommon attention to detail. We rented kayaks from National Park Kayak & Canoe and used them daily to explore the nearby island. The rocky and wooded areas around the house provided a glorious natural paradise for our children (ages 14 and 11) to explore. The dramatic rise and fall of the tide was awesome to behold. Every sight line is a postcard. Many thanks to Angela for helping us make wonderful memories and responding timely to our inquiries.