This is by far one of the best places we've ever stayed. A gorgeous house, perfectly nestled in the lovely landscape of Mt. Desert Island. The house has a fully-equipped kitchen, where we made delicious meals with local fare. There are beautiful places inside and out to sit and appreciate the natural environment. Deecy is a wonderful host, responding immediately to questions. We were sad to leave and hope to return soon.

Lovely house where the ocean meets the mountains!!!

We had a lovely time in NE Harbor. The town was pretty well shut down, but that worked fine. The property is beautiful, very different from the traditional Maine cottage, and fun in that way. Our young children enjoyed exploring the stream and mossy woods and Japanese garden ringing the property. Note that you cannot access the low tide beach from the house itself, but the area has plenty of other water access points. The park was close and blissfully uncrowded for our November visit. The home felt like a boutique hotel and not like a turn & burn rental, as some can. We'd happily go again.

Great home, perfect location. Brook along the house, outside fireplace ! We had a great family vacation and plan on going again next year. MDI in the fall is the best !

Of the many vacation rentals I have enjoyed, this was a standout for architecture. The extensive clerestory windows added light to all the interior spaces like halls and bathrooms. In some cases, they were aided by mirrors to give the illusion of seeing trees and sky above the usual bathroom mirror.As shown in the photos, the wall of glass in the rear gives an amazing perspective on the stream flowing into the fjord (Somes Sound). The built-in furniture of the sunken living room is precisely fitted to the surrounding kitchen and dining floor. A shelf on the dining wall is curved to guide the eye to the view in the rear. The stone fireplace is a masterpiece. Not everything is storybook perfect. The bathrooms are small. We used one for each of us. The use of single-pane glass in the rear wall made it challenging to get the rear warm in cool evenings and mornings without overheating the bedrooms. Opening a bedroom window helps. The kitchen is not a wonderland of granite and high-end cabinetry, but roomy and more than adequate for preparing many meals. The supplies of paper, foils, wraps and cleaners was far more generous than at most vacation rentals.The location is nearly perfect for accessing all that Acadia has to offer. Northeast Harbor is a quiet village with a couple of decent restaurants (better than at our home). With the pandemic, we limited ourselves to take-out. The house location is even quieter than the village, although I was told the stream can be noisy in a period of more normal rain.The owner and caretaker were very helpful.

Of the many vacation rentals I have enjoyed, this was a standout for architecture. The extensive clerestory windows added light to all the interior spaces like halls and bathrooms. In some cases, they were aided by mirrors to give the illusion of seeing trees and sky above the usual bathroom mirror. As shown in the photos, the wall of glass in the rear gives an amazing perspective on the stream flowing into the fjord (Somes Sound). The built-in furniture of the sunken living room is precisely fitted to the surrounding kitchen and dining floor. A shelf on the dining wall is curved to guide the eye to the view in the rear. The stone fireplace is a masterpiece. Not everything is storybook perfect. The bathrooms are small. We used one for each of us. The use of single-pane glass in the rear wall made it challenging to get the rear warm in cool evenings and mornings without overheating the bedrooms. Opening a bedroom window helps. The kitchen is not a wonderland of granite and high-end cabinetry, but roomy and more than adequate for preparing many meals. The supplies of paper, foils, wraps and cleaners was far more generous than at most vacation rentals. The location is nearly perfect for accessing all that Acadia has to offer. Northeast Harbor is a quiet village with a couple of decent restaurants (better than at our home). With the pandemic, we limited ourselves to take-out. The house location is even quieter than the village, although I was told the stream can be noisy in a period of more normal rain. The owner and caretaker were very helpful.

This home is truly amazing. It will go down as one of our all time homes away from home. The design of the home and the views of the bay from the home are unbelievable. The furnishings and the extensive artwork make staying in this home so pleasurable. Of all the homes we have stayed in, this home is by far the best equipped. The kitchen has every gadget you would ever need for any cooking project. Dorothy, the owner and Carl, the caretaker were so very responsive to all our needs. They were so helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. The location of the home is perfect for any outdoor activities we had planned on desert island. What a joy it was to come back to this wonderful home after a day of site seeing in the area. Sitting around the cozy wood burning fireplace in the evening was really special. Without question this was one of our most memorable homes we have ever stayed in.

User friendly. Owner quick to respond

This is a lovely home in an even lovelier location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even though the house had some problems. One bathroom stool didn't work (though there are four other bathrooms available), one bedroom light flickered, and the fireplace could use a little upkeep. So the home wasn't perfect; some repairs are needed. But the glitches didn't dampen our vacation. We had a memorable stay.

The owner was very responsive to any concerns we had. Anything you need to cook or entertain was present. Look forward to returning again!

We loved our time in this beautiful home. Floor to ceiling windows look out on beautiful views and a peaceful stream with waterfall. Lots of attention to detail puts pleasant surprises at every turn.

The house and the property are as spectacular as they look in the photos, and then some. From the charming little Japanese-style rock garden by the front door, to the dual indoor/outdoor fireplaces (well-stocked with wood), to the fabulous views out expansive glass walls through the trees towards the sound from the open living room, dining room, and kitchen, to the spacious two-level deck next to babbling brook and waterfall, this house is a true gem. It's ideally situated for exploring the natural beauty of Mount Desert Island, and provides easy access to Acadia National Park. There are a number of excellent restaurants within an easy drive, and Bar Harbor is only about 20 minutes away. Dorothy was very responsive, and couldn't have been more helpful in pointing us to local attractions. Highly recommended!

Beautiful well equipped modern home overlooking the sound. Amazing

This house is fabulous. It is so much better than the photos. The decor is lovely and it is very comfortable; beds are so nice. The kitchen is well-stocked; the gas grill worked perfectly and we used it several times. There is a brook running beside the house and if you open a window, you can hear the delightful sound of water. Each morning we ate breakfast at Colonel's Restaurant, a solid breakfast and lunch place. On Sunday we worshipped at St. Mary's Chapel (the larger Episcopal churches on the island were still closed for the season) and I must say, The Rev. Jane Cornman moved me to tears with her sermon. We built a fire in the fireplace every night, plenty of firewood. Oh man, do I miss this place!

This was a great place to stay. The open floor plan connects a large living area, kitchen, dining area to a beautiful outdoor deck, with views to the water. The outdoor deck has a fireplace and a creek running beside. Great place to wake up and have a cup of coffee, or relax after a day of hiking. Kitchen is very well equipped. It's just a great house to hang out and enjoy Acadia. Highly recommended.

I would recommend this house. We had a great stay. The house is very clean and the area is very quiet which was very nice for 4 busy professionals. Every bedroom has its bathroom. The view is beautiful and the location is perfect to visit Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. One surprise at the end: cleaning fees are deducted from the security deposit which we have never seen before ( the house was left impeccable). In spite of this, I would highly recommend renting this house as it has everything needed for a relaxing and easy vacation.

This note confirms the owner's statement that they sent a check to split the cleaning costs. We highly recommend this very special place. We looked at other options - nothing is as unique as this. It's a perfect location to explore the surrounding area and a gorgeous house with all the amenities. I noticed recently that our daughter has a picture of this place (taken from the harbor) as one of her screen savers on her office computer! Anyone looking for a vacation rental in Acadia would make a mistake if they used our one complaint (now resolved) to skip this home. It's a gem. Obviously, the owners want to please their renters.

Our above review was written too soon. Future renters should be forewarned about unpleasant ending transactions. We paid a security deposit. We and the owner agreed we did no damage to the property, therefore, we assumed the security deposit would be returned. However, deep in the fine print of the lengthy contract we signed prior to renting, was inserted: "Tenant agrees to be responsible... for any cleaning required to return the premises to the condition they were in prior to tenant's occupancy and agrees that such costs may be charged to tenant." We believed this referred to damage covered by the security deposit and "may" meant we would not be charged, since the premises were in pristine condition when we left. Only 35% of our security deposit was returned, with 2/3rds taken out for normal cleaning, (an itemized bill was provided.) This meant the owners had a very small security deposit for their attractive home and artifacts! Buyer beware - the security deposit and cleaning are co-mingled. Normal cleaning is not included in the rental fee. Because this is so different from our experience in many other rentals, we complained. To erase our poor memories at the end of our vacation, the owner offered to split the cleaning fee, but we've waited 3 weeks and no check has arrived. Hopefully, our complaint has resulted in clearer language in the contract for future tenants.

Our family of 5 adults and 4 children stayed in this one-of-a-kind property in late May, early June, 2011. The location on Soames Sound is perfect. We watched tides, searched tide pools, listened to the brook, easily accessed Acadia National Park, walked to an excellent bakery in NE Harbor, went to SE Harbor for fishing boat trip, and enjoyed B.Harbor without being in the crowds. The large, architect-designed house is artfully decorated with vivid colors, primitive sculptures, big and small baskets, vases and modern art. Chairs in all the room are comfortable and inviting. We roasted marshmallows in the fireplace on the huge deck. There were spaces for everyone to do their "own thing." It's better than the pictures! The landscaping is lovely. The place was spotlessly clean. The kitchen is well-equipped. The monogrammed towels were fluffy. The owner and caretakers are responsive and helpful. There is TV. The Wi-Fi worked sporadically. The description of the bedrooms and bathrooms in the overview is confusing. There are 5 bedrooms: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twins, 1 Single with Loft Bunk and 1 Single with loft bunk. The King, Queen and Twins all have full private baths. The 2 Singles with Loft Bunks share a connecting bath. There is another full bath close to the card room and living area. We highly recommend this place, our only concern is that it might not be available when we want to return.