Somesville Vacation Rental house

The Central House, Charming & Historic, updated with Modern Comforts -

Somesville house rental - Central House, built in 1839
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Description House, 2500 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, village, garden, pets considered, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates No rental rates available - please contact the owner
Martha Dodge or Joe Wright
207-244-5563
Speaks: English, French, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Somesville vacation house rental 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8-10

Built in 1839 and located in the historic village of Somesville on Mount Desert Island, Central House has been modernized to include up to date appliances and amenities as well as newly renovated bathrooms and new windows. Downstairs are a large kitchen with eat-in counter, adjoining breakfast area with table and chairs with view of Somes Brook, living room with pellet stove; den with satellite TV and DVD/VCR player, Playstation2, games and books for children and adults; and a bathroom w/shower. Upstairs are four bedrooms: l queen, 1 twin or king (2 twins combined}, 1 with 2 twins, 1 queen futon (this room can also be used as an office), and a full tile bath. An additional bedroom and bath with shower (attached to the property) are available for standard rates+$300. The house features two porches: a large screened-in porch, accessible from the den, overlooking Somes Brook and furnished with table, comfortable chairs and gas grill; and a side entry porch w/Adirondack chairs.
Somesville house rental - Central House, built in 1839

Central House, built in 1839
Somesville house rental - Comfortable den with satellite tv, vcr, dvd, ps2

Comfortable den with satellite tv, vcr, dvd, ps2
Somesville house rental - Modern kitchen, plenty of counter space and light

Modern kitchen, plenty of counter space and light
Somesville house rental - Screened in porch with propane grill

Screened in porch with propane grill

Location: Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport: Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) at 7 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Bay Ferry / The Cat at 8 Miles
Nearest Motorway: I-95 at 42 Miles
Car: recommended
Central House is located near the geographic center of Mount Desert Island and is very close to the tip of Somes Sound. This provides easy access to all areas of Acadia National Park while being only a few minutes from shopping and restaurants in Southwest Harbor (4-5 miles), Bar Harbor (8 miles) and Northeast Harbor (7 miles). A service station, well-stocked convenience store, post office and bank are a mile away. Somesville itself is home to a great bookstore, quiet library, antique shop, museum, and a historic cemetery. There is also a conveniently located stop for the free Island Explorer bus.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Somesville, Maine

No rental rates available - please contact the owner

Additional information about rental rates

  • $1100-$1900/week
  • Rates include realtor/property manager fees as well as cleaning (which occurs before and after your stay). Discounts are available for multiple week rentals

    $600 Security deposit
  • The house has a connected back quarters which can be made available for an additional $300/week (it is not available for rental on its own). This would add one bedroom and one bathroom to the total, bringing it to five bedrooms and three bathrooms. If you do not select this option, the back quarters will be locked and unoccupied.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Somesville, Maine

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
  • near the ocean
Theme:
  • historic
  • family
General:
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper
  • paper towels
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • local maps
  • activities guide
  • telephone
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • iron & board
  • toaster
  • coffee maker
  • washing machine
  • stove top burners
  • cooking utensils
  • clothes dryer
  • refrigerator
  • blender
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • lobster pot
  • freezer
  • grill
  • spices
Living Room:
  • woodstove
  • sofabed
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Showers have plenty of good pressure hot water
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single, twins can be combined to form 1 king
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
  • two rooms which each have a queen bed, one room with two twins (can be combined to form 1 king), and one room with two twins.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • books kids
  • video library
  • audio tape player
  • satellite or cable
  • videogame console
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • radio
  • TV
  • books
  • videogames
  • DVD
  • CD
  • books adult
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • dialup access
Outside:
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill gas
  • outdoor grill
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • porch/lanai
  • screened porch/lanai
  • parking off street
  • 2 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • long term renters welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • skiing
  • mountaineering
  • sailing
  • walking
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • horseback riding
  • swimming
  • antiquing
  • wind-surfing
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper included
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • binoculars
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • forests
  • marina
  • bay/sound
  • pond
  • ATM/bank
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library
  • botanical garden
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • whale watching
  • mountain climbing
  • pier fishing
  • live theater
  • sound/bay fishing
  • sight seeing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • scenic drives
Notes: two rooms with queens, one room with two twins, one room with two twins or one king

Further details for this vacation house rental in Somesville, Maine

Other Activities: kayaking, rock climbing, carriage rides, whale watching

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Martha Dodge or Joe Wright

Telephone: 207 244-5563 (Southwest Harbor, ME)

International: 207 244-5563
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Fax: 207 244-9291  

Speaks: English, French, Spanish

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