Somes Pond Center

Tucked away in a wooded setting on the shores of Somes Pond, this attractive home offers a great spot for two to four people who are looking for an extended stay. Including access to a small swimming dock at water’s edge, delightful walking trails, and a creative use of outdoor spaces, Somes Pond Center will enthrall those looking for a retreat back to nature, where songbirds and loons are your closest neighbors! Southwest Harbor’s village center is an 8-minute drive away, and Bar Harbor’s village is roughly 15 minutes away, as are major Acadia National Park entrances and attractions. Mini-split AC units throughout keep you cool in the summer and warm in the off-seasons!

FIRST FLOOR: Entry leads to a spacious foyer opening to a large, vaulted living room with showcase fireplace, appealing antiques, and sliding doors leading to the front terrace. Down a short hall, the combined Dining Room and Kitchen feature large windows overlooking the surrounding woods of mature oaks and pines with filtered water views to the lake beyond. Dining table seats six comfortably. Kitchen offers updated appliances and plenty of cookware for meal prep. Off the hall from the Kitchen is a shared Full Bath with shower stall. To the left of the foyer is a small office area with a futon for guests in a pinch. Also to the left of the entry is the Primary Bedroom with Queen Bed, mini-split AC unit, and en suite Full Bath with combined tub and shower and an additional soaking tub.

SECOND FLOOR: Lofted to the Living Area below, a wonderfully open space serves as a work area with views to the pond, two desks, as well as a comfortable seating area and TV. Down a short hall, which includes a laundry closet, a spacious Bedroom with Queen bed features a cozy reading area with views to the pond, mini-split AC unit, as well as an en suite Full Bath with shower stall.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Although surrounded by mature woods, this home feels bright and sunny and enjoys a gravel terrace with furnishings. Throughout the property are short wooded paths that serve well for an evening stroll, bird watching, or enjoying the views of the pond from the wooden deck situated closer to the shore. A small swimming dock provides access to Somes Pond, which is swimmable and refreshing throughout the summer months! Please note that next to the swimming dock there is another small home on the property belonging to the owner, but not visible from Somes Pond Center, which is likely to be occupied during your stay and will share access to the pond as well as a portion of the driveway.