Location: Blue Hill, Acadia, Maine, USA (Blue Hill, Maine - One hour to Bangor airport) View Map
Accommodations: Summer Rental, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
This brand-new 800-square foot apartment is on the granite shores of the Salt Pond, a four-mile long saltwater cove opening on Blue Hill Bay and home to bald eagles, seals, osprey, kingfishers, and a myriad of aquatic birds. It's a great place for kayaking or just sitting on the shore with a good book. The apartment, on a very quiet five acres with panoramic water views, is a cozy place to hang out. There are some nice walks and bike rides nearby, or drive four miles to the village where you'll find several great restaurants, galleries, quality shops, two excellent bookstores, a wonderful library and a supermarket.
For a terrific view of the coast, from the mountains of Acadia to the islands of Penobscot Bay, take one of the trails up Blue Hill Mountain, just a few minutes from the village. Besides the world famous Wooden Boat School in neighboring Brooklin and The Haystack Mountain School on Deer Isle there are almost endless opportunities for education and activity on the Blue Hill Peninsula. And if chamber music is to your liking, you won't want to miss one of the weekly chamber music concerts at Kneisel Hall where for over 100 years they have educated young classical music students as well as offering concerts by renowned performers, including members of the Julliard String Quartet.
Acadia National Park is beautiful beyond description and only a short drive away. Hike dozens of mountain trails, bike the well-maintained carriage roads, spend the day at Sand Beach, drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain and watch the sun rise or one of the 100-plus cruise ships come into Bar harbor. The town is loaded with restaurants, shopping, nature cruises and other diversions.
For those of you drawn to the watery side of the coast of Maine, Blue Hill sits in the middle of what some consider the finest sailing grounds in the world. The rugged coast with innumerable islands, coves, bays and harbors is a paradise for kayakers and those who want to spend a half day or several days aboard an old schooner seeing Maine as Verrazano and Champlain did.
Know that your hosts want you to have an excellent vacation, and Maine is full of people who will ensure that you do.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: There is plenty of parking for your small boat/trailer if you wish to bring it along.
- Wood Stove: The wood pellet stove is easy to use and will take the chill off your early summer or late fall evenings.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library: Loads of videos provided for those quiet stay-at-home evenings.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: You can make anything from toast to a lobster dinner.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Full size
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Tidal cove off Blue Hill Bay
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: We are on the Salt Pond, which is a very relaxing part of Blue Hill Bay.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry . . .
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- The Wooden Boat School in Brooklin is 20 minutes away, Acadia National Park is less than an hour, dozens of art galleries, jewelers, potters, The Stonington Opera House and The Grand in Ellsworth both show movies and have live productions. Kneisel Hall is one of the greatest summer features in Blue Hill - world class musicians perform in a very intimate setting. There is so much to do you'll need a vacation from your vacation!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 16-Jun 19, 2009 .. $475/week, plus 7% tax.
Jun 20-Sep 11, 2009 .. $575/week, plus 7% tax.
Sep 12-End of Oct .... $525/week, plus 7% tax.
October special $85/nt. including tax-minimum 3 nights
Book now for 2010 with 2009 rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Blue Hill
We didn't buy the vacation rental. We bought the land in 1997 because of the beautiful area, the Salt Pond is home to seals, bald eagles, osprey, as peaceful as it gets. We finished the Garaj Mahal in 2009 so now it is yours to come and enjoy what brought us here in the first place!
Owner's Map of Blue Hill
We purchased the land in 1997, started building in 2001, finished the Garaj Mahal in 2009. We are both of the baby boom generation, love living where we do and are excited to share the area with vacationers from near and far.
Property Photos
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- Dining area with water views
- Full bath with jetted tub
- At the end of a long day, your queen bed
- Another lovely view!
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