Heavenly Days Cottage, overlooking Somes Sound, was featured on 'Around the World in 80 Homes' on The Fine Living Channel in October, 2004. It was built in 1895 and completely renovated in 1995 with special attention to restoring all its original details, including woodwork, hardwood floors, turn of the century slate sink, etc. This Victorian home still carries a flavor of early Maine while offering modern comforts and beautiful views of Somes Sound and the mountains of Acadia National Park. For example, a modern hot tub sits on the original 315 sq ft wrap-around covered porch facing Somes Sound, maximizing the view. The cottage is decorated with beautiful yet durable antiques. Comfortable and casual, it's like taking a step back in time to yesteryear in coastal down east Maine! On the first floor, you'll find the kitchen with various collections of antique kitchenware, an antique Hoosier, butcher-block counter top as well as all the modern comforts of home. The dining room provides seating for 6-8 and the living room offers great views of the Sound and access to the covered wrap-around porch. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms with 1 king and 2 double beds. The deck off the master bedroom boasts panoramic views of Somes Sound and the surrounding Acadia National Park mountains.
Sit in the hot tub on the covered porch and watch the sailboats and lobster boats float by. You may even see lobster fishermen and women hauling their traps right in front of the cottage while you drink your morning coffee.
Heavenly Days Cottage is tucked at the end of a private road with only 3 other cottages in sight. With sloping lawn to the water's edge, the cottage is situated approximately 250ft from the shore of beautiful Somes Sound, the only natural fjord on the east coast. Extensive granite stonework, including a patio, rock walls, granite steps and pathways, complement the dramatic changes in landscape from mountain to ocean. A fire pit (firewood provided) near the shore is just one more way to enjoy all this cottage has to offer. Located on the 'quiet side' of Mount Desert Island, the cottage is still within minutes of all that the island has to offer. Convenient to Echo Lake and many hiking/climbing trails of Acadia National Park.
Hi, I'm David! My wife, Ann and I are a semi-retired, active couple who have lived and worked our entire lives in Maine. We raised our four children and are enjoying our eight grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild right in the area we love, close to our vacation rentals. Pictured with me in the owner photo is one of our daughters, Becky. She is our property manager and takes great care of our guests throughout the booking process. As a family, we take pride in our properties and are responsive to any of our renters needs. Since we are local, we deal with our guests directly – from booking, to advice on what to do locally, to repairs, and anything in between. All of our properties are fully furnished and have all the amenities of home!
Ocean frontage on Somes Sound Fire pit with gorgeous views of Somes Sound - FIREWOOD PROVIDED!! *For Families Traveling with Small Children, 'Heavenly Days' Cottage is equipped with a high chair and Pack N Play, so you can travel a bit lighter!
Great location and everything you could ask for in a quaint cottage.
Cozy cottage on the water. Gave us the feel of being in Maine. Had everything we needed to cook, relax, and enjoy Maine.
The Cottage was exactly as pictured, clean, and orderly. We timed our stay to coincide with autumn foliage, and the views from the Cottage did not disappoint! The balcony off the master bedroom was spectacular in the morning. The hot tub was perfect and very much needed after long days of hiking and cycling. We had the luxury of not cooking and instead sampling several great restaurants and lobster pounds. But the kitchen appeared well-stocked.
The owners were helpful, accessible and very responsive to comments and feedback.
A few things to note for larger parties (we were only 2): there is only 1 bathroom, located on the first floor, with limited space. The washer and dryer are outside on the porch- not a problem in summer or fall.
Overall, the Cottage was charming, location was perfect, and I would definitely rent it or another property on MDI run by the owners.
Very well kept and cozy. There were a few quirks that we we're not aware of.
The view was great. Location was nice and close to town. Lots of wildlife to look at and appreciate. The road was busy with cars in and out. The water on the antique sink didn't shut off entirely and we had to shut off the main water line to stop the leaking. Overall, it was a good experience.
Yes, we agree! Our cottage is "Very well kept and cozy!"
Nobody likes a leaky faucet, so...the faucets on the antique sink have be lovingly retired and replaced with new faucets :) Our cottage is located at the end of a private dirt road and there are only three other houses that use the road near the cottage. Two of the cottages are owned by people from out of state and are quite often vacant. The other is a three bedroom rental that usually does not have a lot of cars in and out. We were sorry to hear that there were "cars in and out" during these guests' stay, but that certainly has not the norm.
Fantastic location, amazing view and privacy!
Heavenly Days is one of our favorite places to stay. The location can't be beat. It's very close to to Acadia National Park - yet its private away from the crowds. Fantastic hiking very close by. Nothing better than soaking in the hot tub after a day of hiking. The house has beautiful antique furniture and well equipped with everything you could possible need. Great WiFi and Smart TV available if you want to stay connected. New England is such a beautiful place with many unique, quaint towns to visit. Close to the cottage is Southwest Harbour which is a must see. Great restaurants and a good grocery store nearby. Can't wait to return. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Overall the home is very nice...views are wonderful and near Southwest Harbor. Some negatives too.
* Awesome views of Somes Sound.
* Very close to Southwest Harbor, and literally adjacent to the Acadia Mountain trail.
* Awesome fire pit and stocked with loads of dry food!
* Hot tub on the deck is great for after hikes.
* Master bedroom has a real king-sized bed. The other 2 bedrooms have one double bed each, but we used an inflatable full-size for one child which works well.
* The house shares a driveway with another home, so expect a bit of traffic right outside the kitchen (like 5 feet away).
* The property also allows right-of-way to another home diagonally below the house towards the water....when you're sitting by the fire pit and tennants arrive for the other house, expect to feel like you are sitting in their driveway as they pull literally right in front of you. So a bit less private than expected.
* The kitchen is not "cook friendly" and by that I mean the sink faucet is tired is hard to work with, the toaster was malfunctioning, the dishwasher was completely useless, and the cuttlery felt like it was made out of tin foil. Many utensils and pans were very worn and very "budget," and some essentials like a liquid measuring cup were missing.
* Dining room 3-way light switch was not working properly, and one lamp was a fire hazard (the incandescent bulbs touched the shade).
* Most of the furniture in the home is too old and makes the home feel very dated.
* Bath towels were old and had a mildew smell.
Overall, while we liked the location, to find so many small issues in an expensive summer vacation rental was unexpected. We have stayed in Maine vacation homes for the past 16 years and on occasion we find one like this where the owner clearly is not investing enough in the property, and this is especially important when peak summer rent is now over $600/night. I'm confident that the owners can address these deficits and that future renters will be far more comfortable than we were.
We have been thoughtfully hosting guests at Heavenly Days since 1996 (with over 20 rentals each year). We strive to provide the very best experience for our guests and are truly sorry to hear that this guest wasn't more comfortable. In our arrival letter, we ask guests to please contact us during their stay if anything needs attention or repair. We wish these guests had let us know about the equipment issues mentioned above while they were there, as we would have addressed them immediately. The comment that we take most issue with is that we are not investing enough in the property. We adore this cottage, are careful about maintenance and equipment, and are on site at changeover to oversee cleaning and to address any maintenance issues that arise.
Please, please, PLEASE take a few minutes to read our other reviews to see that this guest's perception of our cottage is VERY different than any of our other guests' feedback.
Spend your days exploring Mount Desert Island's many villages including Bar Harbor and world-famous Acadia National Park. Opportunities for whale watching, boat rentals and charters, fishing, swimming, tennis, shopping, kayaking, hiking and many more are within minutes. Walk, drive or take Mt. Desert Island's new bus, the 'Island Explorer', available to the public free of charge! Destinations include just about anywhere you want to go on the island.
*10% discount for booking more than one week! Plus additional discount offered to our returning guests! **This is a weekly SATURDAY to SATURDAY rental. Less than a full week rental inquiry will be considered, typically only during off-peak season or if there is a last minute opening, and solely at the owner's discretion. Rates and minimum stay subject to change until booking is confirmed.