A Hidden Gem

Top rated by guests
The house, shown with the front porch, sits atop a small knoll off the street.
We love to cook so the kitchen is fully equipped.
Front covered porch is great for morning coffee/tea!
One of two decks to enjoy eating out (and a grill)
Game table and a desk area for remote working.
review stars
10Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"Central location. 15-30 minutes from anything on MDI. Comfortable home with everything you may need, and the cleanest dog-friendly house I've rented. "
Caleb M.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(30 Ratings)

House in Acadia National Park, ME

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Located at the top of Somes Sound and midway between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, Azalea Knoll is a hidden gem - the perfect location for everything Mt. Desert Island has to offer. In 10 minutes, you can reach hiking trails, carriage roads, restaurants, and shopping.

A two bedroom house which can sleep up to 4, the home’s open floorplan, high ceilings and fully equipped custom kitchen reflect its quiet elegance. Two full bathrooms, including one with a jet tub. There are two decks, a porch and fire pit providing options for relaxation when not exploring the island.

Visitors who want to take advantage of the island’s bus system can pick up the Island Explorer right down the street (please check annual NP schedule).

Homeowners Karen & Colby began visiting MDI in the early 90’s. Their instant love of the island has led to a 25-year exploration of all things “Acadia”. They are eager to share their recommendations to help you build your own wonderful vacation memories!

Do note that we welcome multi-week stays but cap it at two weeks during the season.

Amenities at A Hidden Gem

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Acadia National Park, ME


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(30 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Central location. 15-30 minutes from anything on MDI. Comfortable home with everything you may need, and the cleanest dog-friendly house I've rented.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Azalea Knoll is truly a hidden gem. The location is ideal! Peaceful yet perfectly situated between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, with quick access to trails, restaurants, and Acadia highlights. The home was spotless and thoughtfully designed, with high ceilings, a great kitchen, and multiple cozy spots to unwind after a day of exploring. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the deck and by the fire pit in the evenings. Karen and Colby were wonderful hosts. We’d absolutely return!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
This house has everything you need for relaxing after a long day on the water or on the trails. The kitchen has all kinds of cooking equipment, and stocks the basics for most meals that you can envision, including most spices, oils, etc. There's even a big pot for steaming up that fresh "lobstah" and the tools needed to eat it! The game room has ping-pong, corn-hole, and other fun things for active folks, with board games, books and TVs for others. We hated to leave, but Hurricane Lee had us out of there a day early. Excellent communication with the host made this one of our best VRBO experiences!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
My husband and I got married at Acadia National Park during our stay here and were even able to walk to our first look at the Somesville bridge. It really was the perfect home base for our week. This property gives you everything you could ask for in terms of space and amenities. Other reviews are spot on that the pictures really don't do it justice. The entire house was very clean and ready for our arrival. Would definitely stay here again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Hidden Gem. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Hidden Gem pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A Hidden Gem?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.