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Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards

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4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
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9.2

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

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Surry, ME
  • Popular LocationWild Acadia Fun Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park23 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)23 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards

One king master BR, 500sf with private balcony and office area, plus a toddler bed. 1 Queen BR and 1 Fullsize BR, kids' bunk room sleeps 4 in twin-size bunk beds and also has a Fullsize bed. **The home is set up for a MAX of 8 adults. Please INQUIRE with owner before booking if you have more than 10 people (basically, up to 12 is ok if it is 6 adults and 6 kids 12yo and under, otherwise it is too much for the well)**

Open floor plan living/dining/kitchen/tv nook 1000sf. This 2,400sf house is ideal for kids, pets allowed, can even accommodate three families! Private beach access overlooking Acadia/Mt. Desert Island, next town over from Blue Hill arts and food scene, and the other direction to the town of Ellsworth's shopping. Ideal staging ground for your Down East Summer vacation throughout the Penobscot Peninsula, easy day trips to Deer Isle, Camden, etc. Private beach located just a short 300' walk down the private camp lane (the house is located on a little peninsula with about 15 others, providing an idyllic little enclave on Contention Cove, no public traffic). Also, a deep water mooring may be available if you inquire. There is also a shared canon and inflatable kayak.

There is a canoe down at the water which is available to you, and large screen TV w Netflix and Amazon Prime, a dvd plus great high speed internet/wifi make this vacation home both an ideal wooded/ocean access getaway, but also to keep you connected and entertained! We have also found it works very well to have a couple offices set up and supports multiple 'zooming' at once.

Property manager

Tim Freundlich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking indoors under any circumstances

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: please see custom house rule below

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ideal Location Blue Hill Acadia/bar Harbor Ocean Access Canoe
Ideal Location Blue Hill Acadia/bar Harbor Ocean Access Canoe

About the neighborhood

Surry

Located in Surry, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Woodlawn Museum and Ellsworth Congregational Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Kisma Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Seacoast Fun Park.

What's nearby

  • Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show - 15 min drive
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 16 min drive
  • Acadia National Park - 23 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 37 min drive
  • Village Green - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location near Blue Hill, Acadia/Bar Harbor-Ocean Access-Canoe-PaddleBoards located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Woodlawn Museum, Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters, and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Ellsworth Public Library and Ellsworth Historical Society are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and convenient location
We were up to visit family. The house is very conveniently located to a lot of great places in the area. Plenty of room to move around in the house. Note to self, if they tell you to conserve water, heed their advice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Maine Cabin near the beach
Great location, close walk to beach, loved the canoe and paddle boards. Our dogs had fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy family cabin in the woods
This property was great for our 2 families. 3 adult and 8 children. This house had everything. There was so much for everyone to do. The location was perfect for us. The kids love being able to take a short walk to the beach and enjoyed swimming in the water daily. My only wish is it was a little closer to Bar Harbor/Arcadia but thw almost hr drive went by fast. I would definitively come back to this home in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First vacation in Maine
The house was beautiful and convenient to the private beach. We saw Acadia National Park, Bar Harbour, took a sunset cruise, sampled beers, wines and ice creams! The house had basketball and ping pong as well as plenty of games and puzzles which we used with my adult children. We had plenty of room to gather in the living room with the open floor plan allowing us to talk to people in the kitchen. The house was clean, well stocked with necessities, and the host went above and beyond. It was a very positive experience for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice visit
Nice stay Everything went smoothly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spot
The house was just as described…. Very clean, comfortable bedding. We loved sitting outside by the fire pit, plenty of wood supply to use. The walk to the beach was lovely, our kids loved using the canoe and paddle board. The only con was that the stove and microwave were not working well….. just something for the owners to check into!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a big family!
Huge house. And very clean. It is on a dirt road & surrounded by trees so very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the woods, near ocean
2 senior citizen couples shared this house for 4 nights. There was more than enough space. We enjoyed having a bathroom for each couple and the fact that 2 bedrooms were on the ground floor as stairs were difficult for one couple. We had fun with the ping pong table and indoor basketball game and played one of the provided board games. Would have liked to use the canoe but had 2 days of rain so ran out of time to do that. WE did not cook here but there were plenty of spices, salt, pepper and other cooking basics and condiments available if you wanted to do that. Upstairs bathroom was also stocked with bandaids, sunscreen, bug spray etc. If you forgot something you would probably find it here. Property is not ocean front or ocean view but just a short walk (100 to 200 feet?) away on a road with minimal traffic as there is only 6 or so houses on it. This property would be ideal for families with children as there is so much provided to keep the kids busy and having fun indoors as well as outdoors. Also property is about 1/2 hour drive to Acadia National park (at least in Sept. after Labor Day!)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
This is my dream home! It’s even better than the pictures (the layout is more open that I imagined). It served as a fantastic homebase during our trip with 8 friends to explore Surry, Acadia & Bar Habor (40 min to Bar Harbor). The location is quiet and relaxing and the beach access is a great bonus. Be sure to check out the stars on a clear night! We enjoyed cooking meals, playing games (ping pong, basketball, tons of board games), and just hanging out. It’s clean with comfortables beds & fully stocked with all of your needs. There’s a great firepit area and a grill out back. We also loved that we could bring our pup & didn’t have to leave him behind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alyssa c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Maine vacation
This house in Surry was perfect for our family. The photos don’t do it justice - there is so much light and the layout was really great. We had three kids under the age of 8 and the house was wonderful for them. There were lots of activities and wooden toys and games stocked in the house. We didn’t even need to bring toys. The house seems to be very loved by the owners - it was well supplied and everything is neatly organized in drawers and cabinets. Beds and pillows were very comfy, too. We weren’t prepared for the early Maine sunrises so my only wish was for shades on the bedroom windows. Other than that, pretty perfect! We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022