The Cape from the ocean

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Location: Deer Isle, Acadia, Maine, USA (The Islands of Deer Isle near Acadia Nat. Park & Bar Harbor)

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)

Step back in time to our family's summer home built in 1890 by Charles Parker of Boston. He envisioned a salt water farm and he built a four bedroom, New England Cape, a boat house, and a stable. My grandfather, Gerald Warner Brace purchased the estate from the Parker family in 1935 and my family has summered here ever since.

The property is an entire point of land (Parker Point) with 830 feet of deep water frontage and two private beaches. The house faces west with an incredible, panoramic view of East Penobscot Bay all the way to Camden Hills. Yachts, schooners, and working lobster boats pass by daily. Many people feel that this spot is one of the loveliest on the entire coast.

My grandfather, Gerald Warner Brace, was a teacher, writer, artist, and sailor. Many of his ship models and paintings are displayed throughout the house and his novels line our bookshelves. He was devoted to New England and the coast of Maine in particular. He wrote about life on the coast and the view from this property inspired many of his stories.

The four bedroom, main house includes a wonderful screened porch facing the sea where guests can dine leisurely on lobster as they watch the most spectacular sunsets on the coast of Maine.

The estate remains relatively unchanged since it was built in 1890 and most of the furnishings and house wares are the original ones conveyed with the sale in 1935. Nearly every where one looks in the home or on the property, there is a piece of the past with a story behind it. It's not unlike visiting a private museum. No matter what you may be escaping from, you will find sanctuary here.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided: Most of the bedding is antique, hand made quilts with historic value.
  • Off Street Parking: Parking is next to the house, far from any rural road.
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: 1 Queen beds in upstairs bedrooms
  • Double Bed (3) : Three double beds in upstairs bedrooms.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • VCR
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: The kitchen fully functional and equipped. All dinnerware and utensils are antique, right down to the silver flatware.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: For catered meals, anything from gourmet lunch to a lobster and clam feast on the beach, call Peggy Zembruski @ 207-348-5258.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: There is a wonderful screened in porch facing the ocean that most guests use for dining. Beautiful sunsets.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: Two private beaches to choose from. Follow the sun all day!
  • Oceanfront: The house is located at the tip of it's own private point. On one side there is a lovely sandy beach, at the point is the foot path out to the rocks looking over the deep water, and on the other side of the point is a cobble stone beach with large boulders. One can follow the sun all day on either beaches.
  • Mountain View: The house has an incredible, panoramic view of the ocean and Camden Hills across the sea. Fantastic sunsets too!
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: Pets may be considered on a case per case basis.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
• Other Activities
  • The estate is located at the end of Dow Road which makes for a fine, non traffic road to hike or bike on in it's own regard.

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July through August................... $2,500/week
September..............................$2,000/week

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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