Pretty Marsh Cottage

Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Singles

Tucked off Pretty Marsh Road between the village of Somesville and Pond’s End at Long Pond, this beautifully decorated home enjoys absolute privacy and comfort throughout. If you are looking for a home away from home that is much more than “just a rental,” look no further! Designed to echo the traditional early American farmhouse, this home’s historic design and abundant custom architectural details complement its very updated interiors, suitable for modern living and punctuated with fabulous artwork and decorative touches throughout. Ready to step out and play? Less than 1/4 mile walk down the road brings you to lovely Long Pond for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. Southwest Harbor’s village shops and restaurants are approximately a 12 minute drive, and Bar Harbor’s village and major park entrances are between 15 and 20 minutes away.

FIRST FLOOR: Enter through the gated front garden into the main entry. To the left, an Office serves as a comfortable space with gas powered fireplace. To the right, a warm and inviting Living Room features a gas fireplace, TV, and plenty of seating for relaxing or conversation. Just beyond, a Dining Room space offers formal dining for 6 to 8 people with lovely windows overlooking the side gardens. To the left of the Dining Room is a well-equipped updated Kitchen with table that seats two to three. Through French doors, the Dining Room area also opens to the exquisite Garden Room with floor to ceiling windows on three sides, a door leading to the terraced back gardens, and additional seating. Beware the couch – it’s sure to entice a nap or two while you’re reading! At the foot of the stairs is a shared Full Bathroom with combined tub and shower. Laundry located in basement.

SECOND FLOOR: At the top of the landing from the stairs is a small “Nook” with built-in double bed. This space is not a proper bedroom, but does serve as an additional retreat for those who want to work, read, or absorb themselves in a puzzle or project. Off the central hall are three Bedrooms: one with a Queen Bed, One with Twin Beds overlooking the Garden Room, and the Primary Bedroom with King Bed and en suite Half Bath. These three bedrooms share a spacious and luxurious Full Bath with walk-in tiled shower. Not crazy about sharing your bath with your house guests? Don’t forget about the Full Bath at the bottom of the steps on the first floor, convenient for those staying in the Queen Bedroom.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Magnificent specimen trees and plantings surround the terraced gardens, creating intimate outdoor spaces for relaxing or entertaining. The natural beauty of Maine’s woods (and a few resident chipmunks!) can be enjoyed just a few steps off the back garden area, where a gate leads to trails that thread through the surrounding acreage for exploring, bird watching, or simply finding a cool spot to soak up the mossy woods.