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View entering the driveway. Ocean views are from the back of the house.
Living area
Living area
View of Somes Sound from the deck of Captains Quarters. Deer appear right here very often.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mt Desert, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Extra Bedroom above attached garage

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Captains Quarters-Modern ocean view home near Acadia & Bar Harbor.

Welcome to Captains Quarters, located in Hall Quarry on Mount Desert Island. Enjoy spectacular mountain and water views from your living room, deck, balcony or bedroom. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets looking out across Somes Sound; the only fjord on the Eastern Coast of the United States. Enjoy watching mother and baby deer foraging for food from your deck. Supplied for your use is a dock, mooring, and rowboat at the waters edge. Canoes and kayaks are encouraged. Pack lightly as all linens, towels, blankets, pillows, washer, dryer, firewood, etc. are included. The cottage has a full kitchen including microwave and dishwasher. Owner is near the premises to quickly take care of any unexpected problems should they arise. Enjoy time with your family in the large recreational room downstairs that has a ping pong table, Franklin fireplace, TV, kitchenette and seating. Weekly rates covers up to six persons. There are three bedrooms in the main house with two king size beds, and one room with two twins. There are two full sized baths w/ showers, and three half baths. There is also a large bedroom over the 2 car garage attached to the house that has two twins and a queen size bed (1/2 bath) which can be opened up to accommodate up to 4 more persons, for a total of ten, for an extra fee. See NOTES under the rates section.

Keywords: Cottage/House that can accommodate up to ten people. Price shown is for up to 6 persons. Please request price quote update for the extra persons.

Property manager

Jan C Hall
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 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
CANCELLATION POLICY: Ignore VRBO's cancellation policy as it is not correct!! I will refund your rental fee if I can re-rent the week you booked.
FURNISHINGS POLICY: Please do NOT move the furniture around. This tears carpets and makes it very difficult for our cleaning company.
HOUSE RULE: RELAX AND ENJOY!!!

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Otter Cliff - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captains Quarters-Modern ocean view home near Acadia & Bar Harbor. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captains Quarters-Modern ocean view home near Acadia & Bar Harbor. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captains Quarters-Modern ocean view home near Acadia & Bar Harbor. ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Captains Quarters-Modern ocean view home near Acadia & Bar Harbor. located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum, Acadia Repertory Theater and Long Pond. Echo Lake Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Maine retreat

Loved the location! We loved sitting on the deck and watching the deer and enjoying the morning sky over the water. It's so quiet yet is still conveniently close to Acadia Park and Bar Harbor. The house is very spacious and well stocked. This is definitely a place we would consider if we return to Maine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Edye B.

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

Great views!

Plenty of space for 3 couples. Great water view off the deck. Saw the deer walking around the property. Water pressure for showers was weak but we made the best of it. Captains Quarters would be a stellar property if it were updated. The artwork was very nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard B.

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

Maine Family Vacation

Enjoyed our stay. Teenagers' loved the bedroom above the garage. Enjoyed seeing the deer playing in the front. Would liked a handrail or handle to help getting up the small stairs inside the front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Quiet location with a view

Our overall stay was great. Very comfortable and offered many fans on those warm humid days. The AC is only in room above garage, a point which I did not see the detail on. Jan was reachable within 24 hours with any questions or concerns we had. Our family enjoyed ping ping in basement. It was very cool down there.the enjoyed the coole
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Western Acadia

Excellent location next door to Acadia, my husband and brother in law walked to the Acadia Mountain hike from the property. Jan is great, very responsive. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of kitchen essentials including a crock pot which was amazing. We also had a very large group and didn’t run out of towels! The large porch on the back overlooking Somes Sound was my favorite, drinking coffee and eating breakfast there in the morning I won’t easily forget
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

Acadia - Bar Habor vacay

Property is centrally located on the island with view of Somes Sound from large back deck. Great accommodations for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heide P.

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

Family vacation at Acadia National Park

This property was exactly as described. We had 7 adults and 3 children under the age of 4 and had plenty of room. We ate many meals at the house and had plenty of plates utensils, pots pans, etc. This property is only 20 minutes away from the park, Bar Harbor and many hiking trials. The communication with the host Jan was outstanding. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brendan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit with family and friends in Acadia

The property was quaint and charming. However we were on Mt Desert during a hot spell and only one room was air conditioned. Beautiful views! We were visiting family in Somesville so the location was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Comfortable & cozy

Comfortable home in a nice quiet location, pretty view from the deck. Jan was quick to respond to any questions we had. Lovely visit to Acadia!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful time exploring Acadia National Park from this house. The location was awesome and the house had plenty of space and a great deck overlooking the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Lovely

This place was lovely. We had deer in the backyard daily😊The owner was timely in answering any concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Amazing location!!!

We absolutely loved our stay in this quaint Maine house with a beautiful view! Great location - easy access to Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor, deer in the yard daily, and lobsters off the boat at the bottom of the hill. It suited our extended family perfectly- we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

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

Perfect location, beautiful views

We had a fabulous stay at Captains Quarters. The property is clean and spacious. Conveniently located minutes away from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor while affording peace and privacy. The view from the back deck overlooking the Somes Sound is beautiful. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you'd need to cook, including a lobster pot and popover tins. The beds are very comfortable and rooms are large. Jan was so responsive to answer any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Older property but location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Birgitt H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property needs care

The house was very dirty. Soiled carpeting, orange mold on shower curtains, stained furniture, dead bugs all over the floors and un-vacuumed carpets. Everything is old and nothing is updated with wallpaper peeling off in the bathroom. The cookie sheets and non-stick frying pans were rusted and black as were a number of the metal utensils. Emailed the owner about none of the floors being cleaned when we arrived and she did not offer to send cleaning service back over. The saving grace was the view, but the outdoor furniture was also old and dirty so hard to enjoy the deck. Would not rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Lovely home with great view of Somes Sound

We rented this house for a family reunion. We were very pleased with Captain's Quarters overall. The bedrooms were comfortable and the large deck with a view of the sound was especially nice. We were disappointed with access to the internet. At best it was very slow. At worst, we couldn't connect at all. The location of the house was just right for our group. Everyone appreciated the quiet location and easy access to the western parts of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Getaway

Nice location on the “quite side” of the island. Easy access to many attractions and towns. Lots of room for the whole family to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

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

Fall Getaway

Great location. Wonderful views. Saw deer and squirrels from the deck almost daily. Close to all the scenic places we wanted to visit. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Hall Quarry

This property is a great location! Easy drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National park!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan T.

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

Mainely a magical Maine memory

Very enjoyable stay at a well located area on Mount Desert island. Close proximity to Echo Lake and South West Harbor, twenty minutes from Bar Harbor. The property is secluded, spacious with a nice view of the sound. From deer to skunks to humming-birds we had all sorts of wild-life visitors. The house is nicely decorated with a fully equipped kitchen with a great rec room for ping-pong. It has most of the amenities and we (10) felt comfortable, but could have sorely used an extra full bathroom, because there is only two. The landlord was very gracious and responded immediately to questions. The only thing missing to make it a perfect 10 would have been a fire pit, and a grill (which we bought and donated to the house)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lynn R., Oreland, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, location

4 retired couples

Great location. Beautiful sunrises and view of Somme’s Sound. Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Mitchell G.

Liked: Check-in, location

Pleasant but needs work.

Home was central to all that Mt. Desert Island had to offer with Mt. Acadia, Echo Lake, and a boat launch nearby. Not far from Ellsworth for groceries. Property needs some updating. There was no key to lock the house. Property manager stopped communicating once we got there. It was unclear about which boat belonged to the house and there were no oars. The water was further away than indicated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felipe G.

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

Excellent house for exploring Acadia

The house was very clean, well equipped, and conveniently located. We specially enjoyed having a garage to store our bikes andnother gear, and a finished basement equiped for ping pong and other games. Perfect spot to let the kids play and have some space for themselves. The house is very close to Echo Lake, which was a perfect spot for swimming on the hot summer days We had. The house is also close to a grocery store and a couple of restaurants that were not as croweded as busy Bar Harbor. Overall a great spot for vacationing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Family vacation

Awesome time. Nice quiet neighborhood with deer and fox sightings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

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

Nice, comfortable house. Well equipped, clean, everything worked well. Wonderful view of Somes Sound

The house is nice and comfortable but definitely dated. It was warm and comfortable. Low ceilings, small bathrooms, small kitchen. But, it was very accommodating and easily met our needs - 6 adults, three married couples. I suggest new pots and pans and a new dishwasher. Maybe a face lift is needed too. Still, I can easily recommend this house. Plus - it was nice being close to Southwest Harbor and the west side of MDI - a bit away from the hustle and.bustle of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jan C Hall

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For nearly forty years Don & Marilyn Chambers (my parents) have been welcoming guests to Captains Quarters and have provided a level of service that has become rare. They have built a reputable name for themselves in vacation rentals through hard work & dedication to providing comfort and convenience for guests. The Chambers built Captains Quarters in 1980. At this point in their lives (2013) they have decided it is time to retire and slow down a bit and do more of the things they love to do. I became owner of my parents property, Captains Quarters at the end of 2013 and I intend to continue welcoming guests just as my parents have always done This is one of my favorite homes that I have always loved and understand why my parents continued to have many 'repeat' tenants.

Why they chose this property

Maine is full of wonderful places, but few can rival the experience of spending your vacation on Somes Sound. Captains Quarters offers a clean, comfortable, peaceful, and memorable spot for your next vacation. Etched deep into the heart of Mount Desert Island, the five mile long Somes Sound is the only fjord on the Atlantic Coast. Surrounded by the lush mountains of Acadia National Park, the Sound offers spectacular views of both land and sea. Leave your worries behind, and enjoy an unforgettable vacation experience on Somes Sound.

What makes this property unique

Within minutes from Bar Harbor, Mountains, Restaurants, Marina's, Acadia National Park and amazing views of Somes Sound. What makes our property unique is that we provide water access, a boat ramp, deep water mooring, and dock with row boat. Most evenings you can watch deer graze in front of your deck as you look over the sunset on Somes Sound. Ocasionally you will see a Momma deer and her new fawn.

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