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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bar Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BAR HARBOR GORGEOUS UPSCALE W/ WATER VIEWS - ACCESS, BORDERS PRESERVE

CEDAR COTTAGE BAR HARBOR: A Gorgeous High End Luxury Home Overlooking BABSON CREEK IN SOMESVILLE.

Please read through the listing, most questions will be answered here. *DO NOT press the BOOK button until we tell you we are ready. To cover added efforts we will assess an automatic additional $350 fee - with no exceptions- to all bookings where prior conversation was not had before initiating the booking request, as it can take a few days to confirm availability with the homeowner and VRBO/Homeaway will assess us penalties for not accepting within a 24 hour window. Please review further notes and disclosure below. Please let us know if you have any questions, as payment constitutes acceptance of these terms and is binding. Please note a separate lease packet must be completed within an Agency determined time frame to complete the reservation and failure to complete the lease packet will cause automatic forfeiture of funds paid. Please note there are added terms of acceptance that may be presented to you prior to booking. Sunday to Sunday, 7 night stays only, thank you!

Featured in Downeast Magazine's Maine Homes, summer 2023 edition!

Featured in May, 2022 Boston Magazine! -"a Modern-Day Treehouse in Maine That Blends into the Landscape"

Description: Gorgeous 2021 newly built custom designer home on substantial acreage in a beautiful private setting bordering Maine Coast Heritage Trust Babson Creek Preserve in Somesville. Fabulous designer interior in a very private natural setting with beautiful natural landscaping and **access to stunning Babson Creek! Enjoy a bright, modern stylish interior, wood flooring, first floor and lower level radiant flooring, full privacy and amenities, abundant wildlife and **access to Babson Creek, all while being in a fabulous Somesville location, close to all the Island villages and towns and to swimming and hiking trails of Acadia National Park. Bring your binoculars for birding, this exquisite spot is a birding haven! Cedar Cottage offers an extraordinary, private beautiful retreat!

Layout: First Floor: Light filled Entry, Fully Equipped open Modern Kitchen sitting bar, filtered freezer Ice Maker and full amenities, open sunlit Dining area with seating for 6*, and ultra stylish Living room with walled glass with views, vaulted ceilings, custom wood interior, slate blue leather sofas, 42” Smart TV, Access to furnished Deck. Master Bedroom with luxury mattress King Bed and private ensuite tiled Bath, Half Bath with Laundry. Second Floor: Bedroom with luxury mattress, classic iron headboard Queen Bed, ceiling fan and peaceful wooded views; Bedroom with with luxury mattress, 2 classic iron headboard Twin Beds (mattress topper/converter to King available* Please inquire for set up prior to arrival*) and with ceiling fan; Full Bath with tiled Shower and Tub. Upper Level Reading nook with recliner and views across to Babson Creek and below. Lower Level: Large cooled Family room with oversized 55” flat screen Smart TV, games, Day Bed with added Single Trundle, Bath with shower; Access to appealing furnished outdoor Patio.

Features: Private Natural Setting// Waterviews// Newly built Custom Designer Home// Centrally Located//Full Modern Amenities// Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen//Stylish Interior// Wifi Internet// **Path with Access to Babson Creek with potential for High tide put in for kayaking, please inquire, as the launching may require walking through marshland and riparian habitat**//Lots of Games//Bedroom Ceiling Fans & 2 Large Room Fans//Abundant Wildlife//Birders Paradise//Appealing Stone laid Patio//Beautiful Natural Landscaping

2025 Weekly Rates without required added administrative fees and the amount shown on your lease agreement: May $3200; June $3600; June 22 - June 29 $3800; June 29 - July 13 $4400; July 13- July 27 $4800; July 27 - August 17 $5500; August 17 - September 7 $4000; September 7 - October 25 $2600; October 25 - May 1 $3400. Rates are for occupancy of 6, there is an added $150 plus administrative fees per person - per week charge, up to 8 occupants*. Please note there is absolutely NO guest use of both the interior and exterior fireplaces by lease stipulation. Please, absolutely no pets allowed in the house for any and all reasons. If you have a Therapy or Service Animal that would call for special accommodation we must know this in advance of the booking. For those who may have allergies, the home is not pet free. No landline but excellent cell service recorded. **Path with Access to Babson Creek with potential for High tide put in for kayaking, please inquire, as the launching may require walking through marshland and riparian habitat. ** Sunday to Sunday , 7 night stays only, thanks! Bar Harbor Permit number #1778. All the homes we represent are non smoking. V090623

Please note: The Security Hold/Deposit is $750 and VRBO/Homeaway does not collect but instead places a collateral credit hold for this amount, to be released in the event no claims are made, therefore VRBO issues no security refund. Please contact them directly prior to booking if you need further clarity.

Please note: The Quote provided by VRBO/Homeaway is accurate and has already been adjusted to add taxable administrative fees above the owner's rental rate. The Lease Agreement will not reflect the added administrative fees or the VRBO/Homeaway service fees as they are not part of the Lease Agreement between you and the property owner. The administrative Fees are the added amount the Agency charges to book this property through VRBO/Homeaway. Again, when booking through the VRBO/Homeaway platform, VRBO/Homeaway will generate the cost of your stay when you enter dates and number of occupants. The amount you pay to VRBO/Homeaway includes added VRBO/Homeaway and agency administrative fees which will NOT be reflected on your lease papers. All bookings require a separate Lease Agreement and Lease Packet to be completed and signed by both parties within an Agency determined time frame after booking through VRBO/Homeaway to bind the reservation. There will be added transaction fees to book outside the Agency and through VRBO/Homeaway to cover their requirements, commission fees and payment processing fees. This will reflect a rate higher than listed elsewhere and these taxable amounts will not be considered part of the Lease Agreement between you and the Lessor, but are instead separate taxable administrative and service fees paid to the agency and Vrbo/Homeaway and will not be reflected in the lease agreement. The rental rate that is noted in the body of the property description is the actual amount that will be reflected in the lease agreement; this amount is without added fees. Please let us know if you need further clarification. Please do NOT initiate a request to book until we let you know we are ready, as it will either be declined, allowed to expire, or edited as a pre approved quote to reflect an impossibly high rate so that you will have to decline the quote. VRBO/Homeaway will penalize hosts who decline a booking request when the calendar shows the dates as open and also penalizes hosts who allow booking requests to expire, therefore we may simply exercise the option to edit the quote to reflect an impossibly high rate so that you will have to decline the quote. Again, we will need the necessary time to discuss your reservation with the homeowner. Thank you so much in advance for your patience and understanding.

Please Note: Rates are only quoted for the 2025 Season.

Property manager

MDI REAL ESTATE

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Bar Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Village Green - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 24 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BAR HARBOR GORGEOUS UPSCALE W/ WATER VIEWS - ACCESS, BORDERS PRESERVE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BAR HARBOR GORGEOUS UPSCALE W/ WATER VIEWS - ACCESS, BORDERS PRESERVE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BAR HARBOR GORGEOUS UPSCALE W/ WATER VIEWS - ACCESS, BORDERS PRESERVE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BAR HARBOR GORGEOUS UPSCALE W/ WATER VIEWS - ACCESS, BORDERS PRESERVE located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Mount Desert Island Historical Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott Q.

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

Beautiful Property

The property is spectacular. It was close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Great experience

Overall 5 stars. We loved everything about it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridevi M.

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

Awesome property

The place was absolutely amazing. The swamp behind the house - we saw the impact of high tide and low tie, instead of bar island path. We wish to stay at the same place if we return to Acadia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay near Acadia

The house was exactly as described. Secluded location in a beautiful setting but close to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Everything was clean and comfortable. We were two senior couples and it was perfect for us. Also liked that there was a Freshies convenience store just down the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

30th anniversary trip

We celebrated our 30th anniversary in Bar Harbor and Acadia. The trip was incredible and the house we stayed in was amazing! The home was comfortable and very modern. The privacy and seclusion were what we had hoped for, but it was still close enough to local amenities and sites we wanted to see. We enjoyed the wildlife that varied day by day and the sunsets and the stars at night made the home more pleasing. We highly recommend this home and are already planning a return visit. Communication with our host was also very smooth and they were great to work with. Thank You!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great quite spot

We wanted some seclusion - peace and quiet - and this place perfect. Brand new beautiful home with a nice view of serene marsh. Real estate agent was great in helping us secure the home and we would most certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Perfection

The house is gorgeous, secluded, clean, and comfortable. The location was a quick drive to most of the places we wanted to visit. We arrived late and were a bit disoriented from a big day of driving. The host answered our call and got us taken care of so quickly. Thank you for letting us borrow your wonderful home for the week!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Peaceful Acadia Retreat

We loved this modern and spacious home close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. It was a wonderful retreat surrounded by great views and nature. Clean, comfortable and welcoming, our only suggestion would be to add blinds to the bedroom windows for those guests that don’t always want to get up at sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

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

Perfect vacation

This place was amazing. Near Bar Harbor but in the middle of natural beauty! We saw a bald eagle fly right by the main window!! Had an amazing stay with amazing food and amazing nature experience in Acadia. MDI real estate was really responsive. Easy arrival and departure..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Peaceful

The cottage house provided a calm respite from our daily adventures in Acadia National Park. We loved the peace and quiet. Books were read, games were played, naps were taken. This homes central location on Mt Desert provided easy access to the entire island. We did find ourselves wishing for AC as August brought some high temps. Otherwise, we felt very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Hot Week in July

The property is gorgeous. The home is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. The weather was hot the week we stayed. Even without AC, the Master bedroom on the main floorv was very comfortable. With the windows opened, the cross breeze was great. The top floor was a bit on the warmer side. Opening windows and using the ceiling and floor fans was a must to keep the temperature comfortable. The basement area stayed cool the whole week. The location to Bar Harbor and surrounding areas was perfect for us. Sitting on the large deck watching and listening to wildlife was very relaxing. We loved this property and highly recommend it to others!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Beautiful home

Great house in a convenient location to everything that bar harbor and Acadia has to offer. We were there the 1st week of August and it was a very hot week. The house really needs air conditioning. I understand that you can say that it’s rarely need in Maine but when you’re renting a single week in the heat of summer it matters. Also, there are no blinds or shades on any of the windows which is tough for your privacy. Other than that the house is brand new, in great condition, tastefully decorated and has a nice view of the woods and marsh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Cedar Cottage vacation

We loved the location and the views from the cabin are wonderful. Large windows so you can look out at the woods and marsh. The house was clean and well furnished. The beds were very comfortable. The house was so close to any day trips we wanted to make, yet nestled in the woods for peace and tranquility. We saw several turkey and deer during our stay. Blinds that lift up during the day but can be pulled down at night in the bedrooms would be nice. Both for privacy and sun for those that are not early risers. Internet was slow, especially at night. Works good in living room but not good for streaming movie or watching videos in the evening. Disappointing that you are not allowed to use either fireplace. With the cool evenings it would have been nice to sit around the outdoor fireplace with a fire. Quick fix would be gas logs. A stock or lobster pot would be nice for those who like to cook. 9:00 am check out is tough when not everyone is a morning person.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C., Fountain Inn, South Carolina

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

Great House

We loved the house. It was beautiful. It is close to everything. We really enjoyed using the outdoor fire place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L., Delray Beach, Florida

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

Wooded Wonderland

This is a GORGEOUS home on a pristine (if somewhat remote) piece of property. PROS: - Beautiful new construction, nice finishes throughout - Beautiful views of trees and water - Lovely deck - Well-equipped kitchen - Comfortable beds - Lots of windows, views from every room - Super responsive and friendly property managers CONS: This may be a pro to some, but we found the location VERY isolated. You have to go up a steep unpaved gravel road, deep into the woods, to get to the home. While extremely beautiful, it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. There are zero window coverings, which is awesome in the daytime, but at night you feel totally exposed. Especially in the bedrooms. If anyone were watching from outside they could see every move you make. That made us feel insecure, especially without a security alarm. We enjoyed our stay and overall it was a great experience, which is why we gave it 5 stars, but I would have appreciated knowing just how isolated the home was in advance. Bring a sleep blindfold, since there is no way to block the morning light. Also bring some ear plugs because the birds are LOUD and they start the chorus at 4:00 in the morning and don't let up til late morning. This is new construction and I imagine the owners will ultimately hire a decorator to bring the furnishing and decor to a level worthy of the beauty of the home itself. I would have loved to see a large TV mounted above the fireplace instead of a small one cramped in the corner, for example, and real art on the walls instead of cheap framed nature posters. If you like camping, you'll LOVE this place -- it's a definite glamping experience. If you are a little intimidated by the whole deep-in-the-woods isolation as we were, you'll still probably enjoy it as we did, but it may take some time to acclimate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by MDI REAL ESTATE

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REAL ESTATE, LLC: MDI Real Estate & MDI Vacation Rentals, a Bar Harbor Real Estate Agency.

Why they chose this property

CEDAR COTTAGE: A Gorgeous High End Luxury Home Overlooking BABSON CREEK PRESERVE IN SOMESVILLE.

What makes this property unique

Luxury Upscale custom built in 2021 Home, complete Privacy, Water Views, Marshland and Riparian Access to Babson Creek, Central Island Location, Tranquil Serene Setting, Abundant Wildlife

Languages:

English, French, Italian