Ripples Pond Retreat

Entire home in Mount Desert, Maine, United States

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Sarah
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

10-min drive to Acadia National Park

This home is near the national park.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Peace and wild beauty await! Welcome to Ripples Pond Retreat, a one-of-a-kind home nestled in an incredible wildlife sanctuary. Located on Acadia’s “Quiet Side,” Ripples Pond is a marshy pond conveniently close to all of Acadia's main attractions, and 1 minute from Long Pond's boat launch. Yet with no public access, this sanctuary is sheltered from tourist activity and road noise. Enjoy nature's abundance right in your backyard through birdwatching and so much more on this magical property.

The space
The house was built in 1960 and is truly a work of art. It has a beautiful open layout that directly overlooks Ripples Pond.

The 3.5 acre property is secluded away from the main road and offers many outdoor spaces: a sitting area with grill, huge open sunny lawn, picnic tables, hammock and cedar swing.

The abundance of wildlife to be witnessed here is extraordinary! Many birds, frogs, turtles, and other creatures make their home in the marsh. Sunrises are also spectacular!

A brand new cedar sauna can fit up to 8 people (6 more comfortably) and is available to use with a "pay what you will" donation model.

Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards can be rented at the north end of Long Pond, a minute's drive away. A few bicycles are also available to borrow at the house if you have a way to transport them.

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- 5-20min to Acadia National Park trails
- 15-20min to Bar Harbor
- 1min drive or 5-minute walk to Long Pond Public Beach
- 10min to SW Harbor
- 5min to Beech Hill Farm's famous farmstand

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Bedroom #1:
- Queen Bed

Bedroom #2:
- Queen Bed

Bedroom #3:
- Full Bed
- Twin Bed

Two additional twin sleeping mats are available in an open loft accessed by a spiral staircase in the living room.

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Dogs are considered on a case-by-case basis due to the homeowner's allergies and previous challenges with cleaning after heavy shedding breeds. Guests with dogs are expected to abide by the house guidelines.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Mount Desert, Maine, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Located on MDI's "Quiet Side" in a convenient location that makes the whole island accessible. In the immediate vicinity you can quickly access Long Pond, Somes Pond, Beech Mountain, and Beech Hill Farm. Long Pond and Somes Pond are both just a short walk down the road.

Meet your host

Superhost
78 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Lives in Mount Desert, Maine
We (my fiance Nicholas and I) love Acadia National Park and are honored to welcome you. I will check in with you during your stay to make sure it’s going well. I am available by phone and message and if I am away, someone will be always available to respond to your requests. I love sharing my love for this place with others, and am always happy to recommend hikes and other island activities!

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 p.m.
Checkout before 10:00 a.m.
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm