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Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain

Family-friendly cottage in Mount Desert

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Hyland Cottage, nestled in the pines near Echo Lake, offers a serene escape with a fireplace and tasteful decor. With private bedrooms, ample seating areas for relaxation or socializing and outdoor activities abound nearby including hiking trails of Acadia National Park.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain

The double sliding glass doors in the great room allow the feeling of bringing the outside in. Nestled in the pines, this setting offers the peace and quiet of being away from it all, yet it is just a half mile from Rt. 102. Relax and enjoy your natural surroundings, as you see the deer pass by or the sound of the birds on the Sound. As you enter the cottage, you will be impressed with the finely appointed upgrades made by the new owners. The first floor contains a master with a comfortable queen size bed, adjacent to a full bath, a second bedroom with two twin size beds, and a laundry. Climb the stairs to the loft bedroom with one twin bed that overlooks the cathedral ceiling and the great room. A step up from the loft, you will find a third private bedroom with two twin beds and half bath. The tastefully furnished great room provides
adequate seating for guests to converse, read, watch a movie or to relax in front of the fire place, after a day on the trails. Outdoor living is max from Hyland Cottage, conveniently located across from swimming and kayaking on Echo Lake, or climbing the trails of Beech and Acadia Mountains, nearby. With Cadillac Mountain and the surrounding carriage trails just minutes away, you will have easy access to hiking, biking and experiencing the magnitude of Acadia. Enjoy fine dining in nearby Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor, or delight in the experience of a casual lobster feast! Because words cannot describe the beauty that surrounds Hall Quarry, we urge you to come and experience Acadia National Park and its breathtaking sights, for yourself! (Turnover day is Saturday)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: High chair, packing place, portable toddler bed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Property is also known as

Wonderful Views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain Cottage
Wonderful Views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain Mount Desert

About the neighborhood

Map
Mt Desert, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Granite Industry Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 22 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain located?

This family-friendly Mount Desert cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Maine Granite Industry Museum and Acadia Repertory Theater. Long Pond and Beech Cliff Loop are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Wonderful views of Somes Sound and Sargent Mountain Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great and location was wonderful! Carl was easy to work with and communicated everything very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Pretty centrally located between Bar Harbor and Bass Harbor
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

House was perfectly situated for access to numerous places. Grocery store just down the road. House had everything one would need. Huge deck was perfect for morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever!

Perfect cottage, fully equipped and great location to all that Acadia has to offer. Thanks for sharing your vacation home with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Highland Cottage was perfect!! We spent a lot of our mornings and evenings on the deck relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. Coopers Hawks, deer, enormous squirrels and chipmunks came to visit each day. Having a cozy, well appointed, delightfully decorated home base was just what we needed after our daily adventures in Acadia National Park. On our last morning we decided we would come back again!!! Fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend’s Trip

The property was perfect for our vacation. It was close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor but far enough away for some solitude. We loved our time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and quiet cottage on "the quiet side"

We loved everything about Hyland cottage -- it was rustic, charming, clean, with a lovely deck and view. Location for us was perfect -- away from the crowds but close enough to everything we wanted. Communication with host went smoothly. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

This is our second year in a row staying at this amazing cottage. This is the perfect base for your adventures in Acadia and beyond. The house is well-appointed, clean, and conveniently located. Carl is a pleasure to work with when booking and throughout the stay. We hope to book it again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting Acadia National Park

We found the location to be very convenient, yet it was very quiet. The view of the sound was nice. We enjoyed watching the deer in the neighboring woods, and the stars were amazing! Excellent host. No problems at all with communication. We would definitely stay here again, and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Nice rustic cabin. Good view of echo lake. The small half bath uostairs is pretty much just good for havung a second toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Baltimore, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot on MDI

This home was the perfect spot for our vacation week. The location was just what we wanted, close to everything, but tucked away. Most days we did something in Acadia NP in the morning, came back to the cottage for lunch and to relax, and went out exploring again in the afternoon. There were good food options in Southwest Harbor and several good hikes and destinations on the "quiet side" too. The house was really well-equipped and clean with everything we needed in the kitchen and elsewhere. It's an older home that's been recently redone and was really comfortable for two adults and two kids (ages 10 and 12). We would love to come back again some time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jan v.

Restful; perfect location. Quiet!

We stayed in the Hyland for one week. Not only well stocked; stocked with class. It is more than a true cottage. Centrally located so each area of interest on Desert Island could be reached with little effort. The deer do indeed show up; one day we had the buck and all. If you seek a restful place to come home to after a delightful day of hiking, shopping or driving, Hyland is the place to settle. The trail to the St Seveurs via the Ledge trail right off 102 and then onto the Valley Perch trail is breathtaking as one can see out onto the ocean from the end of Somes Sound. We would most definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay near the park

This quaint little cabin in the woods was perfect for our family. Some of my favorite times were the quiet mornings on the front porch watching the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! We loved the views, the cabin had everything we needed, and the beds were great. Plus cozy blankets galore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Loved it! Very cute and quaint. Had some special deer guests a few times while we were on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Girls Trip

My mom, aunt, and niece joined me for a wonderful stay. We each had our own sleeping space, which was wonderful! We had most breakfasts and dinners on the deck, and even used the outside table to games! The location is perfect for visiting Acadia sites. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine stay

Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing as always!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfortable base camp

Our family enjoyed the stay, location was great, close drive to all the hikes/activities we wanted to do and away from busy bar harbor. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Would stay again if we venture back up to Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeds expectations!

This property is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor and Acadia but close enough to jet in and out. The host was responsive to our questions, the cottage was cozy and clean. Exactly as advertised. Thanks for sharing your space!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods with a view

Four over fifty crowd stayed in the cabin/cottage. A really lovely setting with a view of the water, a large deck outside, very quiet! The place was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and even spices. Nice open feel very cute decor. The place is close to many options to eat and enjoy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Great property. Centrally located. Nice view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy cabin

We had the most peaceful stay here and could not recommend it enough! They have everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cabin Close to it All

This cabin surpassed our expectations. It is so clean and so cozy. We were able to make our breakfast in a kitchen that had everything we needed. Then we took off to hike and explore a different part of Acadia each day. We loved our time on the porch and gathered in the living space. It easily fit the five adults. What a beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home with view

Nice deck overlooking Somes Sound with a grill, outdoor table and Adirondack chairs. Well equipped galley kitchen, close to Ikes Point and Acadia Mt. Clean and comfortable with TV, books and games. Highly recommend for family or possibly couples/friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024