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Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP.

Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP.

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP.

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

Mount Desert, ME
  • Popular LocationLong Pond12 min walk
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Desert Island Historical Society9 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)16 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP.

Gardencourt is a duplex tucked away on a private lane off Beech Hill Road in Historic Somesville. Our quiet rural setting offers the perfect spot to come home to between adventures. The entrance is located within our fenced-in courtyard at 5A, where the charming interior has a local feel. Beech Mountain Trailhead in ANP is just 1 1/2 miles from your front door. The three best swimming/kayaking/canoeing lakes are right around the corner by car or bicycle. Farm-to-table freshness is just 1/3 mile from the home at Beech Hill Farm, an organic farm stand. Enjoy a sunset stroll along Beech Hill Road; drive 15 minutes into Bar Harbor with all that seaside town has to offer, or head in the opposite direction to discover 'The Quiet Side' of Mount Desert Island. (Our favorite)

$50 MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNT There is so much to see and do! Our home comfortably accommodates up to 6 people and is tastefully appointed and fully equipped. Gardencourt is pet friendly, so bring the whole family for a multi week stay to remember.

We do not allow smoking anywhere on our property.

Property manager

Priscilla and Vanessa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Mount Desert

Located in Mount Desert, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min drive
  • Echo Lake Beach - 10 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive
  • Otter Cliff - 21 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - 25 min drive
  • Shell - 6 min drive
  • Tan Turtle Tavern - 17 min drive
  • Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min drive
  • Colonel's Restaurant - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardencourt is cozy, clean & centrally located near Beech Mountain Acadia NP. located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Pond and Maine Granite Industry Museum. Acadia National Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property
Just loved everything. Thank you to the owner for making our trip so nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet gem
The property was well maintained and furnished. Enjoyed the deer family in the morning passing by the kitchen window.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine
Clean Friendly hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot near Somesville
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gardencourt! It was bright and cheerful with a big kitchen table to gather around and a comfortable living area. The bedrooms were nicely decorated with comfortable beds. There was a private patio for lounging outdoors. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. There were plenty of soft towels. We especially liked the location. The house was on a very private street near Somesville, so it was central to all points on the island. It was a short drive to Southwest Harbor to Beal’s Lobster Pound or a little farther to Thurston’s Lobster Pound in Bernard. The Loop Drive was a short drive in the other direction. This property is the first floor of a house and the owners are sometimes living upstairs. They are delightful people, and we hardly knew they were there. They left a nice jar of jelly as a welcome gift. This is a great place for home base for a visit to Acadia National park!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to everything on Mt. Desert Island!
We really enjoyed our stay at Gardencourt on the quiet side of the island! We found that Google Maps doesn't recognize the address as Pondfield Lane, but does recognize Pond Field Lane to give you the correct directions. It is centrally located, and driving to Bar Harbor and the Loop were easy drives within 15 to 20 minutes. We had a wonderful time driving to all of the little harbor towns on the quiet side, as well as walking on the trails. Echo Lake is a short distance, and we saw and heard the loons in the evening! Definitely stop at the lakes/ponds as they are beautiful! There are lots of restaurants and shops, especially in Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor, which are not as crowded as Bar Harbor, and parking is free! The Maine Granite Museum is less than a mile away and is very interesting! Gardencourt was very clean and well-equipped with everything we needed. We were welcomed with a jar of blueberry jam and a map of Acadia Park. Lots of other helpful info was supplied on the desk. We were very comfortable and saw deer and turkey just outside the kitchen window about every morning. If you like peace and quiet, we highly recommend staying here! Thanks Vanessa!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We found this house clean, comfortable, lots of space and centrally located to both Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Its on a quiet street near Beech Mtn. Kitchen was well stocked and it had all the amenties needed for a comfortable stay. We will probably stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
The property was clean, well-appointed, in a private area, and centrally located to many towns and amenities. I would stay here again next time I visit Mount Desert Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryvon C., Lachine, QC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Super!
Great property, nicely decorated, practically located to go hiking. Close to a farm for fresh vegetables and pies. John the owner leaves upstairs and gave us great tips for hiking and going around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
What a perfect property for our family of 4. The house had more than everything we needed and is so comfortable. The location is perfect for getting everywhere on the island. We can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent visit
We had a great experience! Our stay lived up to all expectations and we would highly recommend to others who are considering visiting in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023