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70 Oceanfront acres! 5B/3B Farmhouse on Newbury Neck-Sleeps 10. Fireplace, pets!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Surry, ME
  • Place, Downeast Scenic Railroad
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Branch Lake
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surry

This vacation home places you 24.2 mi (39 km) from Acadia National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 44 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 45 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 46 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Branch Lake - 46 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 60 min drive - 31.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Lobster Pound - ‬48 min drive
  • Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
  • Blaze Brewing Blue Hill

About this property

Entire place

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

70 Oceanfront acres! 5B/3B Farmhouse on Newbury Neck-Sleeps 10. Fireplace, pets!


Come enjoy Acadia National Park, pick wild blueberries, blackberries, swim and kayak right on 'Maine Stay's' property!

Our season kicks off May 30 and runs though October 31.

'Maine Stay Cottage' is located on a 9 mile slender peninsula on 'Newbury Neck' in the beautiful Blue Hill and Acadia region.

Maine Stay offers you a private sandy beach on the rear of the property which is accessed by a lovely wooded trail as well as a sandy beach to launch your kayak (rentals available) in front too.

The front of the property has stunning views of Acadia National Park and water access for walking, kayaking or swimming, not to mention blueberry picking! The night skies are amazing especially in the cooler fall weather.

Maine Stay is bordered by Union River Bay to the East, and Morgan and Blue Hill Bay to the West.

With more than 70 acres, 'Maine Stay' is one of the few properties that run the full width of the peninsula, with private oceanfront access on each shoreline!

Pack your lunch and enjoy long walks through the forested path to the backside of the property where you will end up on Morgan/Blue Hill Bay overlooking Blue Hill Mountain and Jed Island, a favorite place for seals. Pick wild blackberries along the way for a sweet treat after swimming and beach combing on your own private beach!

'Maine Stay' is a 5 bedroom, 3 full bath Farmhouse Cottage that is the perfect place to call home while you discover the Blue Hill Peninsula and the magnificent Acadia National Park.

Enjoy the sweeping views of Union River Bay in the front of the cottage and Morgan/Blue Hill Bay from the back of the property. A most unique property with lush, open ocean views and fields of dreams to explore!

Beach-comb, swim or rent a kayak and explore the coast.
Relax on the open air screened front porch watching sailboats and lobster boats drift by and see the sun coming up over the mountains.

Maine Stay will offer you, your family and friends a place to make memories which will last a lifetime.
Because there is lots of open land, we will consider small events, weddings and family reunions. Enjoy the magnificent views while making memories for your special event.

We allow a total of 10 overnight guests. Total includes adults, children and toddlers.

An interior renovation was recently completed along with a new roof and windows. We reinvest our rental dollars into Maine Stay each winter/spring so we can offer you a lovely place to call home while visiting.

Our weeks run "Saturday to Saturday" with a 7 night minimum.

If you would like to bring your pup, they are welcomed family members. (small 'per pet' fee).
We allow up to 2 pups. Pups must be up to date on vaccinations and on flea and tick meds. We will send you our Pet Guidelines.

We do have a Pack n' Play and a highchair for your little ones.

Please note: We only offer 'full' weeks during peak summer months (Mid June - Mid September) however, we have some flexibility in early or late season for arrival and departure days.

We will send you a simple rental agreement once you have booked and will email it to you shortly after you book a reservation.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns and we will get back to you quickly.

All bedrooms have new mattresses and a new convection stove/oven was installed in 2026.

We look forward to having you!

*Should something unforeseen happen with your plans and you are unable to visit, we suggest you consider purchasing (small fee) VRBO trip insurance in the event you have to cancel during the no-refund period*
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Non smoking property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

2 pups permitted. No aggressive breeds. Must be on flea/tick control. Pup guidelines sent upon booking. We must know if you are bringing a pup(s).
A MAXIMUM of 10 overnight guests allowed. Total includes adults, children + toddlers. Weeks run Saturday - Saturday
A signed rental agreement is required. You can purchase low cost VRBO trip insurance should you have to cancel during the 15 day no refund period.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (999 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Maximum of 2 pets allowed. 100.00 "per pet" fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children are welcomed!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small parties/Weddings considered w/additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking property

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Small parties/Weddings considered w/additional fee
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Note from host: Small parties/Weddings considered w/additional fee
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Surry, close to Blue Hill Books, The Blue Hill Wine Shop, and Parker Point Nature Trail. You'll also find Holt House and Blue Hill Public Library nearby.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 24.1 mi away (50 minutes by car).

70 Oceanfront acres! 5B/3B Farmhouse on Newbury Neck-Sleeps 10. Fireplace, pets! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and home were beautiful. The view is spectacular! Our family really enjoyed the porch and yard. The sunsets while sitting by the fire pit were gorgeous! The house reminds me of a camp house. One of the bathrooms is outside off the breezeway. That bathroom was chilly in the mornings and evenings. The bedrooms were large and roomy. The queen beds were very comfortable, but the twins and king were very hard. The kitchen had everything we needed and there was an extra fridge outside to hold drinks. The stove is an induction stove and drove us crazy. Every time we'd slide a pan on the surface, it would shut off on us. It was very frustrating. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Maine House

Great summer stay location! Great manager and great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Hosts are terrific and great place for a relaxing family outing. Our family consisted of adults and little ones ages 3 to 3 months
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country home with great history and character. Beautiful view with daily wildlife. The weather was perfect and the local lobster pound was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Stay

Our family had a wonderful time at Maine Stay! Beautiful place and true to the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Maine Stay

We had a wonderful time at your lovely house. It was perfect for our family. Plenty of room inside and out. Small pool for the kids and plenty of games to enjoy. The view from the porch is beautiful. Acadia is a bit of a drive but absolutely worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Splendid…everything.

A place to pause from life. Stunning setting, gorgeous house, views, trails, beaches…absolutely lovely.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & peaceful location

The home is a classic, Maine home with a large wraparound porch that overlooks the bay. We had several sunny mornings we watched the sunrise over the bay, just beautiful! The house was well equipped with the amenities you need for your stay. It was such a quiet & peaceful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We are honored to be guests in such a beautiful place. We hope to return for years to come.

Dear Mainestay Family, We are honored to have stayed in such a beautiful place. It is truly an unparalleled home and property. We hope we can return for years to come. Sending our warmest regards, Julia Caldwell
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get-away with a view!

We gathered family from 3 cities in this lovely, quiet farm house with ocean views. We could hike and kayak (with rental) from the property. And star gaze! It was wonderful! Groceries and restaurants and everything is about a 20-30 minute drive, but that's why it's quiet and the air is clean and you can see the stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

mainstay

great house for a family of ten would stay there again. one of our best family vacations. kitchen had everything you needed. we chose a good week the flowers out front were blooming, just a fantastic view. only thing is be organized with your grocery list!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable stay!

We loved our vacation at Maine Stay! Our family made memories that will last a lifetime. The historic home is so special, and on a beautiful piece of property with breathtaking views. It is very well equipped and had everything we needed or wanted. We loved hiking the property and exploring both sides - our 3 and 5 year old, as well as their grandparents, were able to make it out to the far side which was a highlight of our trip. We viewed incredible sunrises, kayaked, enjoyed lobster dinners, and sat around the campfire. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Atmospheric farmhouse, lovely area

Our group of 9 seniors had a fine time at Maine Stay. Despite a few hitches, the spacious, well-equipped farmhouse was comfortable and welcoming, and our high spirits could not be dampened even by a few days of rain and fog. The  peninsula is well off the tourist track and we enjoyed peace and privacy when not out taking advantage of area trails and coastal walks. The Maine coast dressed in fall colors provided a glorious respite, and we enjoyed visits to Deer Isle and Stonington, Blue Hill, Castine, Cape Rosier and MDI. Laura and Jenni were quickly responsive to our needs, and their recommendations for Perry's Lobster and Pugnutz were spot on. A delightful getaway at a lovely spot, much enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, house not so much

We loved sitting on the front porch, looking at the wonderful view and lounging in front of the fireplace at night. It's also convenient for visiting Blue Hill and Bar Harbor, and Perry's up the road is a huge plus -- best lobster ever. But the photos/reviews did not prepare us for the "used" condition of the interior. Yes, there are lots of pots and plates and games and books, etc., but also peeling wallpaper everywhere, stained showers, warped doors and an overall impression that not much has been done inside for a very long time. A big family group with kids and dogs might not care about that because of the roominess and beach access, but we (older folks) felt it wouldn't feel clean and comfortable no matter how much you worked at it, just too beat up. This old house has seen a lot of summer living, not enough reno (for us).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Spacious and secluded

What we loved: The wrap around porch and screened in porch were wonderful. We enjoyed the views in the mornings and cocktails in the dark, quiet of the evenings all week long. The house is secluded and huge making it very comfortable for two families. The house was unique and interesting. Newer appliances and grill were convenient and appreciated. Temps never got to 80 during our stay and open windows with fans in each bedroom kept it plenty cool inside over night. Owner provides nearly everything you could possibly need - towels, linens, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, beach chairs, toys, bug spray and bug repellent candles (though we felt Maine was incredibly bug free compared to New York), games, books and puzzles. The kitchen is well stocked and even has some odds and ends like sugar, condiments, tea and coffee. We ate at Perry's twice, went to Acadia twice (construction on the way makes it take about an hour to get there), went on Lulu's lobster boat tour out of Bar Harbor (highly enjoyable) and visited Fort Knox. We didn't get to Pugnuts ice cream until our last night but wished we'd been there earlier because it was delicious. What you need to know: There is access to two private rocky beaches from this property. The one at the front of the property is across the road and approximately 1/2 a mile away down a zig zagging path and some stairs. We rented kayaks from The Activity Shop and they were delivered to a property across the street for launching. The kids enjoyed gathering pretty rocks and hunting for crabs but we did also spot jellyfish so caution was needed. The second beach is .7 miles from the barn at the side of the house. The path to this beach is quite overgrown and we made it in 17 minutes when going at a good clip or 20 minutes when taking it easy. It would not be convenient to carry much to this beach. At the end of August we were told the water had reached max temp which for Maine was a whopping 62 degrees so only the brave went in over their heads. The house is almost at the tip of a peninsula and it takes 15 minutes to get to the main road, so there is virtually nothing you can get to short of a 30 minute drive, except Perry's Lobster Shack and Pugnuts Ice Cream. This is a farmhouse built in the 1920s and so there are some maintenance issues. We weren't 100% thrilled with the cleanliness or unpleasant odors from it being an older beachside property but we had a wonderful time and would recommend it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the wrap around porch was gorgeous! Watching the sunrise was spectacular from the porch. Walking the paths to the beach in front and to the back of the property was special. Picked wild blueberries going to the front beach. Walking the path to the back beach (25 minute walk)was magical……ferns, mosses, little fir trees, rocks and shaded from the woods was peaceful.Our grandchildren loved the blow up pool. They enjoyed watching the porcupines and deer that came to visit us.The host was very accommodating. (Especially during the 24 hour power outage. Was appreciative of the gas grill with burner plate to cook on.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Maine Stay

We loved the house and property! Beautiful view from the porch. We had adequate room for the family and the grandchildren loved exploring the paths and beach. We wished we had more sunny than cloudy days but the Maine weather did not deter us. Our hosts were super and very responsive and we were especially appreciative of Jenni and Bill’s surprise ride!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely old family home, spacious, clean, very well supplied kitchen.

A great place for our family of 7 adults and two babies to gather, relax, and take day trips to both Acadia and Deer Isle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure beauty and relaxation

This property is amazing. The home itself is beautiful the accommodations were wonderful the size of the home made it so that we weren’t all on top of each other because, there was just so much room. The outdoors we set up games in the front yard overlooking the beautiful waterfront it was an amazing fabulous view in the day and night. We use the outdoor fire pit had marshmallows got warm at the fire. We enjoyed also sitting in the screened in porch one night, it was a little buggy nothing out of the ordinary but that was beautiful with a wonderful swing and very comfortable furniture to sit on while we were in the screen in porch. We all enjoyed it so very much. The front yard was just a wonderful place for the family together and play corn hole and badminton and so many other out door sports. One beautiful day we went to the beach in front of the Property with the kids and the kids saw so many starfish. We were all amazed, none of us had ever seen them in the water before. They were everywhere when we went down to the beachfront which is a pretty good walk, but still it was very beautiful to walk through the fields to get there. We also walked to the pond behind the house and it was so nice to enjoy the walk through beautiful nature paths to get there. We enjoyed every day with much joy of family. Beautiful!! Thank you so much for the use of your wonderful home. The Benton’s
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Farmhouse

We enjoyed our stay, plenty of room indoors and out to spread out' the screened porch was a popular spot. If you get up early enough you will see wildlife on the property. Everything was clean and worked as it should. Keep in mind the house is an old farmhouse so don't expect perfection. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend especially if you enjoy peace and quite. The one thing I would ask the owners to do is install a larger TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October stay after our wedding

Had a wonderful time. Beautiful views and good proximity to the park. Very peaceful location. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summary of our stay

This property had some good features and some not so good ones: It was an attractive older house with plenty of land around it, a very quiet neighborhood, with an accessible waterfront, and relatively close proximity (45miles by car) to Acadia National Park. The negatives about the property were: the state of finishes inside--Wall and trim paint and wallpaper was aging and needing upgrading. A deep cleaning was also needed--dirt in corners, stains on counters, etc. were noticed. Also, we rented the house so as to be close to water, but the property's waterfront was a much longer walk away than the listing implied. The closest restaurant was about 3 miles away--no problem, but the next closest one was probably 10 miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely balance

If you are looking for a quiet, secluded property with plenty of easy access to outdoor activities but still a manageable drive (around 1 hour) to Acadia and bigger cities, this is the place. It is great for young kids because the house is spacious and there are areas to play in the yard and large porch, you can do an easy walk to the "front shore" or wildflower meadow, or a more adventurous hike to the "back shore." We rented kayaks and paddle boards for the week and enjoyed them (though the water was often a bit choppy for the paddle boards). We drove to Acadia to hike on two occasions (including 1/2 day in Bar Harbor), went to Blue Hill for dinner and shopping once, and otherwise mostly remained at the house and were never bored. Laura, the host, was very responsive to any questions, gave me detailed recommendations when requested, and even helped to inform neighbors when we had a missing dog. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

first of the season

We had a wonderful time! Lots of information(albeit out of date), games, toys, movies VCR!!!!, fireplace huge washer and dryer and a great meadow out front. The walk to the beach was boggie (we had to purchase boots next toRemy?(?))Towels and sheets s were clean and new (?!) we all noticed upon leaving that the mattress covers were in need of a wash as were the blankets. I found the place to be welcoming and ready for our family. It was great that it wasn't overly fancy and had all that we needed. I will say that perhaps we were the first of the renters this year and an after winter cleaning was in order. There was a dead mouse under the king bed, and the internet was not yet connected for the summer and a new router was required. I had said several times that 3 of my children needed to work during our vacation. A bit more attention to these issues would have been in order. all the internet issues were quickly resolved and I appreciate that. Thank you for my R&R-I totally needed i!.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

You have an awesome place Laura - love the old house, and your land was great to explore. It felt like home and we didn’t want to leave. Thanks!