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Featured on Fine Living Channel, Somes Sound Near Bar Harbor
Cottage w/ 3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6

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This beautiful cottage overlooking Somes Sound was featured 
on "Around the World in 80 Homes" on The Fine Living Channel in 
October, 2004. It was built in 1895 and completely renovated in 1995 
with special attention to restoring all its original details, 
including woodwork, hardwood floors, turn of the century slate sink, 
clapboard and shingled siding, etc. The cottage is located on Mount 
Desert Island, in the town of Mount Desert and the village of Hall 
Quarry. The cottage was the guest cottage to the home of Cyrus Hall 
of Hall Quarry, who owned most of the quarries in the area and is 
who the village is named for. Beautiful granite was mined in the 
quarries of Hall Quarry and shipped from Somes Sound to destinations 
all over the world. 

The cottage is decorated with beautiful yet durable antiques from 
approximately the 1870's to 1950's. Comfortable and casual, it's 
like taking a step back in time to yesteryear in coastal Downeast 
Maine! On the first floor, you'll find the kitchen with various 
collections of antique kitchenware, an antique hoosier, butcher-
block countertop as well as all the modern comforts of home 
(dishwasher, electric stove and refrigerator, coffee maker and 
microwave). The dining room provides seating for 6-8 and the living 
room offers great views of the Sound. The second floor offers 3 
bedrooms with 1 queen and 2 double beds. The private deck off the 
master bedroom boast panoramic views of Somes Sound and the 
surrounding mountains. Or, sit in the hot tub on the covered porch 
(off the living room) and watch the sailboats and lobster boats 
float by. You may even see a lobsterman hauling his traps right in 
front of the cottage while you drink your morning coffee. 

With sloping lawn to the water's edge, the cottage is situated 
approximately 250ft from the shore of beautiful Somes Sound, the 
only natural fjord on the east coast. Extensive granite stonework, 
including a patio, rock walls, granite steps and pathways, 
complement the dramatic changes in landscape from mountain to ocean. 
Located on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island, the cottage is 
still within minutes of all that the island has to offer. 

Spend your days exploring Mount Desert Island's many villages 
including Bar Harbor and world-famous Acadia National Park. 
Opportunities for whale watching, boat rentals and charters, 
fishing, swimming, tennis, shopping, kayaking, hiking and many more 
are within minutes. Walk, drive or take Mt. Desert Island's new bus, 
the "Island Explorer", available to the public free of charge! 
Destinations include just about anywhere you want to go on the 
island.

In the fall, enjoy Maine's spectacular foliage. From the porch, look 
across Somes Sound for breathtaking views of the mountains of Acadia 
National Park. Or, hop in the car for a quick drive to the top of 
Cadillac Mountain for a bird's eye view of Bar Harbor and 
surrounding villages. Come and enjoy!!

Vacation Rental Amenities

Phone, TV with VCR/DVD, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffee 
Maker, Blender and other Cooking Utensils, Gas(BBQ)Grill

Linens provided, Washer & Dryer

Covered wrap-around porch with private hot tub and small deck off 
Master Bedroom, both with Ocean Views

Activities and Attractions

Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback 
Riding, Shopping, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving, Boating, Water-
skiing, Kayaking, Boating Tours, Whale Watching

Vacation Rental Rates

5/3/08-5/23/08  ......... $  950/week

5/24/08-6/20/08   ....... $1,150/week
             
6/21/08-7/4/08    ....... $1,950/week

7/5/08-8/29/08   ........ $2,700/week

8/30/08-10/10/08 ........ $1,450/week

10/11/08-10/24/08 ....... $  950/week

Additional Fees:  Maine's 7% Lodging Tax added to rate
                  $350.00 Security Deposit

*** $100/week discount for booking more than one week!! ***

Bar Harbor Maine Vacation Rentals

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