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Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!

Enjoy Long Pond and Acadia National Park at Long Pond Escape, a private, new (2016) home, on six acres of woods located on a secluded cove on the northwest corner of Long Pond.

The first floor features bright, open living space with a fully equipped kitchen, island with 4 stools, a large dining table (seats 8), and a half bath and living room area with a wood stove. Doors open to a spacious deck facing the lake, and to a side screened porch. Master bedroom with queen bed and a 32" TV, and a master bath with glassed shower. The master bedroom has views of Long Pond.

Upstairs are three bedrooms: queen (also with a 32" TV), double, and one with a twin bed and a bunk bed (2 twins), and a full bath. All three upstairs bedrooms have views of Long Pond.

There is a finished basement with a family room with a 55" TV with blu-ray disk player and Roku player, a game room with a mini pool table, a full bath with shower. The laundry room is also on this floor. Double French doors open to a stone patio with a fire pit.

Head down to the private dock and enjoy a swim or paddle and discover the quiet side of Long Pond. A canoe, four kayaks, a row boat and a pedal boat are all available for your enjoyment. If you don't feel like swimming or boating, the dock is also great for sunbathing, reading, fishing, or just enjoying the view of the lake with Cadillac, Sargent, Beech, Mansell and Bernard Mountains in the background. You can also enjoy the loons and ducks that swim by every day, and on occasion you'll see great blue herons and bald eagles. On clear nights, the dock is a great place for stargazing -- see the Milky Way in all its glory.

Property manager

Tim McAllister

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Mount Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min walk
  • Echo Lake Beach - 11 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 12 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 18 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Long Pond and Acadia National Park. Acadia Repertory Theater and Maine Granite Industry Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Modern Lake House on a secluded cove on Long Pond, Mount Desert Island! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Girls Trip
Seven women on an epic girls trip. Spent a few days in Acadia and finished in Boston. We should have stayed longer in Acadia and enjoyed the house more. Perfect location to the park but also so much to do at the house. 10 out of 10!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lakehouse next to Acadia!
Had a great time with the family. I highly recommend this property. We had fun with the water toys, exploring the area, fishing, campfires, etc. The lakehouse was within 30 min of pretty much everything on the island including Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Really nice location, beautiful home and setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia Family Trip
This house was a fantastic place to stay when visiting Acadia. The lakeside location and the available boats added to the comfort of the home. I think it's even nicer than the pictures showed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
This property is very comfortable and close to everything you would want to do in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location in Acadia
We had a perfect week staying in this wonderful property. It provided the perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities, creating lots of memories. The owners provided lots of great information to make the most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the lake
Our group of 6 enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The house has lake access with lots of water rafts, kayaks, canoe and a paddle boat. Great hiking nearby. Well stocked kitchen and lake views from all the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi g., gallatin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia/Bar Harbor
Great house, in the perfect location to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. Highly recommended, great communication with property owner. 3 nights was not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Long Pond, Great VRBO
The location and home were amazing. Kayaking on the pond made the trip for the children in our party. More than enough space for two families. Everything you need for a wonderful vacation is included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Lake Vacation
Beautiful, secluded and serene setting. My family loved the opportunity for water activities: swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding on Long Pond. At night we enjoyed S'mores by the firepit and listening to the loons. It was a lovely Maine getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake House, Great for Family
We had a lovely time at the lake house. It was very close to Acadia, Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor. We loved the kayaks and sitting out on the dock. The kitchen was easy to cook in. All of the kids books and toys were very helpful! Highly recommend this beautiful getaway for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Arlington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This was our second stay at the property. It was nothing less than glorious and amazing. There was swimming, boating, and hiking made are days perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House in Mt. Desert
What a beautiful lakeside house! We have been to the Bar Harbor area many times and have finally found the perfect vacation spot for our family. The house was so peaceful with loons spotted on the lake while kayaking and standing on the dock. We look forward to returning as soon as there is availability!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
We loved the location and seeing the sunrise and sunset over the lake. The amenities were out standing and the house was well equipped. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the deck and using the firepit on the patio. The only thing that I would say to improve is to blow off the patio and deck when airing out the house and to use air fresheners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
This house is so much more than the pictures show! It was so beautiful being right on the lake with access to different boats. The house was cozy & clean. We enjoyed every minute! Thank you! The Murphy’s
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Pond
This is a wonderful lake house to rent. The variety of water “boats” available was great. Loved the floating dock for the last of the afternoon sun. The procedure and communications with Tim were excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

joy h., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked in
Private and quiet. So convenient to hikes, restaurants, a wonderful library in Southwest Harbor, other beaches. So many different water vehicles. My granddaughter will never forget taking her first lesson (from her father —with life vests on) on paddling a canoe. Attentive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing Week at Long Pond Escape!
This was our second time staying at this amazing property. We love the location, we felt close to everything we wanted to do on Mount Desert Island. Also, being on the water allowed our children plenty of time to fish, swim, and paddle board. All the water toys we could want (canoes, paddle board, kayaks, etc) were provided which saved us from having to bring them. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you may have forgotten, and the deck and screened in porch are the perfect places to relax. We have stayed at many different properties on MDI and this is, by far, the best we have stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A house to come back to
We (2 families of 4 adults and 3 kids) really enjoyed the house on the lake. Perfect location in a quiet spot in the woods with a view on the lake, lots of space, well stocked kitchen, games and puzzles for kids and adults, outdoor cooking equipment, and even boating equipment to use on the lake! The owners have been very communicative and helped us sort through any questions we had quickly. They even gave us some money back as the house temporarily lost power during a storm while we were there, even though this was of no fault of theirs. We're hoping to stay in that house again when we visit Acadia next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on Long Pond
My family and I (ages 4-75) all enjoyed our stay on Long Pond. The house was clean and the sleeping and dining space was perfect for our family of 7. The seating in the living room was a little tight for all of us, but there was so much to do outdoors and the weather was great so there was not much time to sit indoors anyway! Most spots in Acadia were 20-30 mins away so it was a great jumping off spot for both the east and west sides of MDI. We especially recommend a sunset or sunrise hike on Beech Mountain (only about 10 mins away). There were plenty of boats and life jackets for everyone to get out on the pond and the dock is very peaceful for just relaxing. One small note is that we didn’t know to bring our own bath soaps, so we had to run out and get some. Not a big issue and overall we loved our stay and would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing visit to the pond
Perfectly secluded pond house with dock and plenty of boats and beds for the whole family! The house is newer and yet retains charm. We loved hanging out by the wood stove and cooking in the kitchen, plenty of cookware and utensils are provided. The wood stove was prepped with kindling and wood which was a nice touch! There is no teapot so you'll need to boil water the old school way or use the Keurig with no insert if you want hot water for tea. The house was clean, though my wife can't sit still even on vacation and managed to find SOMETHING to clean while we were there lol. The basement area is a little musty but they have a dehumidifier running and Tim says they are working on a permanent solution to the problem. It wasn't a big problem for us, we kept the windows open downstairs while we were there and it was workable. Tim was very responsive to communication through the app and called us immediately after we reported a problem with the GFCI causing the gas stove to stop working (at 7 AM!). The location to Acadia and various points of interest is perfect, just far enough that you're away from crowds, but not far enough that it seems like a slog to get anywhere. It feels like an oasis. Overall, we loved staying at the pond house and the kids have already asked if we can return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful location, but some issues
This is a harder one to write about, as there were issues which should have been noticed by the caretakers for the property, and weren't. That said, the host was amazing in readily responding and working to resolve the issues during our stay, some of which needed more time. The weather, not under any control of owner(!), didn't give us the opportunity to use the various water sport items. The size and arrangement of the rooms was perfect for us, three couples. All was very comfortable, although the lowest level was not useable by us because of maintenance issues discovered when we arrived. (Musty aroma, very damp) Still, there were enough rooms for us to be accommodated. It's very likely that all of the issues that we experienced will be completely resolved by the time any future visitors will want to choose this great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great house and location, dirty house
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The location cannot be beat. The proximity to the pond is ideal, and the land around the house makes it easy to explore with kids and not worry about them running onto a busy road. We had 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 2-5). The kids loved the space afforded in the house, and there was plenty of room for sleeping, living, etc. The wood stove is wonderful and really helped to heat the house. The cleanliness of the house, however, left a bit to be desired. Because of Covid, we brought disinfectant wipes with us, and both the counters and the dining table were pretty dirty. We all have small children, so our cleanliness standards aren't exorbitant, but we just didn't feel that the house was up to rental standards of clean, let alone Covid standards. With a bit more attention to cleaning, this would have been a 4 or 5 star review because it really is a great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and cozy with spectacular view
We love this lake house! The area is convenient to everything but also secluded and so peaceful. It was the perfect home to relax in after a long day out exploring Acadia. I was able to cook a lot of our meals, laundry was easy to do and my kids loved the mini pool table. We would stay here again if we visited MDI again. The host was a great communicator and made the experience smooth. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything We Wanted
We were hoping for a relaxing place to stay at night after spending long days hiking and exploring Acadia National Park. This house was exactly as described in the listing and met all of our needs! Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024