9 Reviews of Property 192926 in Somesville, Maine

I can only say 'amen' to other reviewers here. The house was great in every way, the owner was a pleasure to work with and very informative, and the area is beautiful. We had a great week, it was hard to leave and hard to get back to the regular routine.
The house has everything you need, even beach chairs; but we should have brought an umbrella for the beach. Our family would love to return to Beech Hill Haven!

The house and amenities were just as described, in a quiet location with easy access to everything on the Island. The pictures were terrific, but the actual size and beauty were still surprising. The documents describing how to get there, how to use everything in the house, and the games/library inventories were very helpful. Thanks for the recommendation of the nearby nature center - we visited twice to see the loons and take a guided tour. Early morning kayaking at Long Pond was a great choice as well, especially when we were able to drift within 30 feet of a bald eagle drinking on the shore! Bobbie called to make sure we got in OK. This rental is highly recommended.

Beech Hill Haven is clean, cozy, and the pine interior makes you feel like you are out lost in the woods somewhere, yet it is close to Acadia National Park. In fact, we LOVED the location due to the centrality to every part of the park. It is away from the crowds of Bar Harbor, but you can get anywhere with ease. The hostess was extremely helpful and is very knowledgable about Mt. Desert Island. Plenty of rooms and beds for our family of 6. HIGHLY recommended!

We spent the first week of Aug 2011 at Beech Hill Haven. Our experience was very pleasant from the first contact with the owner who is warm and friendly and willing to answer any questions. We have a 2 year old and were delighted and surprised by the assortment of toys and books for kids! The rest of our family was over at AMC Echo Lake Camp but they do not allow kids under 4 - which was fine with us. The house is very cozy, comfortable and well equipped. With all the books, puzzles and games there is plenty to do on a rainy day. We are not a big TV family but there were tons of videos. There is also an extensive library of books for all age groups and interests. The kitchen had more cooking equipment than our own kitchen. There is also a great organic farm down the road for fruits and veggies (and chickens and pigs for the kids to watch).
We found it easy and convenient to get around the island - 15-20 min max to anywhere. Our hightlight was lunch with popovers at Jordan Pond House. We also enjoyed doing the sand bar walk in Bar Harbor at low tide, a boat trip over to Little Cranberry, and a lobster church supper in Somesville among other things.
We have rented lots of houses all over the world from VRBO and this was the best equipped by far. Especially If you have kids this is THE best place.

Our family really enjoyed Beech Hill Haven for our trip to Mount Desert Island. Bobbie's house is equipped with anything and everything so not having a good time would be next to impossible. When we weren't out enjoying all the things to see and do in Acadia and Bar Harbor, we were playing games and reading from the owner's extensive collection of games and books.

I would highly recommend Beech Hill Haven to anyone looking to vacation in the Acadia/Bar Harbor area b/c it is centrally located and Bobbie is wonderful to work with and extremely helpful with recommendations for things to see and do in the area as well.

Thanks again!!!
The Lipski Family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely log home complete with all of the amenities that you will need. The owner is happy to answer any questions you might have and has equipped the home with many nice details. The location is great, near Acadia national park but nestled in the woods on the quiet side of the island. Enjoy lobsters on the deck, cozy wood fires in the wood stove, listening to the loon while drinking your morning coffee. A welcome respite after a long day of hiking and exploring all that the area has to offer. We stayed for a week in Aug. 2010 with our 3 young children. Enjoy!

We just returned from a wonderful two weeks in this ideal home. We were a family of six: two grandparents, one parent, and three children, ages 4,7, and 10. The space was perfect and it was amazing that this home was loaded with everything we could possibly want--two coffee pots, two lobster pots...even a waffle iron (haven't had waffles in years). The video, game, and toy library was amazing; all the children found age-appropriate items to entertain themselves.

The cottaage's location was also perfect for us since we have friends in Southwest and Bar Harbor. It provides easy access to all the park's trails and facilities as well as being close to a grocery store.

There was only one problem: no hot water when we arrived. The owner was quick to respond and although the issue became complicated, the owner and service personnel did everything possible to correct the situation as quickly as possible.

Hope we can go back soon.