Cottage am Meer, umgeben vom Acadia-Nationalpark mit Docks und Ruderbooten

We had a great time at the Sounderosa cottage. The view is amazing, and it was very comfortable for 4 adults and 1 toddler. Paul was very helpful - arranged a pack 'n play for us, quickly responded to questions and requests, and got an issue with the wi-fi fixed quickly. We really enjoyed our stay in Mt. Desert, and this cottage was a great basecamp for all of our Acadia exploring.

This October 2018 will be our fifth year in a row to stay at the Crow's Nest. The cottage is welcoming, just like an old friend, and very comfortable and well-equiped. The Crow's Nest is nestled in the trees with a beautiful view across Somes Sound and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Spending time there offers a sense of quiet and seclusion, although there are other cottages scattered across the Chamber's property. And it's a convenient drive to grocery markets, cafes, quaint shops, and to the National Park itself. Paul and Ashlee are exceptionally conscientious, friendly and responsive. We've brought friends and family with us on two separate visits, and everyone agrees that this is a charming place to stay.

We have been coming to Crow's Nest Cottage for many years. At this point if feels like coming home. The cottage is well decorated and cozy. The kitchen has everything you need and the view of the Somes Sound and the National Park across the water is stunning whether you are sitting out on the deck or in the living room. The fireplace is great for rainy cool days. The location is so convenient to the park and the towns that everything is minutes away and, most importantly, Paul and Ashley are wonderful hosts. I hope we get to come for many more years.

Lovely, relaxing ,convenient; perfect owner/managers

Sounderosa is a superb spot to spend a few weeks during the Acadia fall. Ashlee and Paul made sure everything was in spotless, working order when we arrived.

You can sit on the deck and watch the boats and loons - there is no extra charge for the rainbows over the mountains!

The cottage is spacious and has all the amenities one could want (e.g. washer/dryer, fireplace/wood and heat pump). Paul will even put your lobster order (from his catch) in your fridge. We cooked our lobster over our camp stove on the deck while watching the sun set.

We put our kayaks in at the Chambers boat launch and explored up Somes Sound to Somesville harbor and down the sound to Flying Mountain. We also kayaked Somes pond (eagles), Seal Cove Pond, N Long Pond (loons), and Eagle Lake (more loons).

You can drive to the carriage road parking areas in short order and avoid the crowds. We biked every km of carriage road - around the mountain, 3 pond loop, witch's hole loop etc. (We highly recommend bike-a-hikes. We would ride around the mountain to a trail, lock the bikes and "cheat" by hiking up the last few miles. )

The location is perfect for reaching trails of both sides of the island without experiencing traffic hassles. Our favorite hikes are S Ridge Cadillac, Champlain, Gorham Mtn, Pemetic. We discovered a renovated trail behind Thuya Gardens that goes W over stone steps (wee ones appear to live there).

The cruise ship tourists so over-crowd Bar Harbor that we did not go back there. Instead we made our own meals and enjoyed the best view on Somes Sound as the blue water reflected the red leaves of on the mountains while the loons sang.