Location: Prospect Harbor, Acadia, Maine, USA (45 Minutes from Mount Desert Island) View Map
Accommodations: house, 9 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 18-20)
Keywords: Mansion
This former Ship Captain's waterfront home known as the Stinson Mansion is perfect for family reunions and is large enough to comfortably accommodate 18-20 people. Perfect destination for a crowd free escape.
Located in Prospect Harbor, Maine, we are approximately 45 minutes North of Bar Harbor. Our part of Maine is known as "Downeast," a reference that dates back to the shipping industry of the 18th and 19th centuries when Maine was a shipping capital. When schooners sailed from Boston to ports in Maine, they traveled to the east. They also sailed downwind (with the wind at their backs). This led to the expression "Downeast."
Our home is just across the street from the pink granite-lined harbor and has a view of Prospect Harbor, its lighthouse, and lobster boats. Public swimming is only eight minutes away at Jones Pond. The closest beach is Sand Cove, which is a bicycle ride away. The 2366-acre Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park is only a ten-minute drive and offers exceptional views of rocky coastline. This is a great spot for picnics or you can bike the 12 miles of rocky coastline!
Nine spacious bedrooms with four expansive waterview suites with balconies. Large, first-floor kitchen plus a second kitchen on the third floor.
Three dining rooms. Three full baths and two half baths. First-floor sunroom has views of the harbor and its lighthouse and lobster boats. Family room has 50" TV with DirectTV satellite and combo VHS/DVD player, two large sofas with matching oversized chair, wingback chairs in front of the fire place and game table with two chairs. Wifi DSL Broadband Wireless internet access. New for 2009 - Nintendo Wii game system w/4 controllers & games. Portable crib and (2) highchairs, as well as a standard crib. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile are throughout. Large, finished, tiled basement with air hockey, pool table, board games and lots of space for the kids to play.
All three floors have porches overlooking Prospect Harbor and its lighthouse. Thirty-six acres of land in back of the property provides trails for hiking.
This 6500-square-foot house rents quickly for family reunions, corporate gatherings, etc., so make your plans for a great Maine vacation now!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Available at nearby cafe.
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling Fans, Harbor & Lighthouse Views, Working Lobster Wharf just across the street, Ironing Board/Iron, Laundry Room, Off-street Parking for eight cars
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Basketball (net in rear of house), National Parks, nearby Pond with Public Swimming and Boat Access, Kayak Rentals for Ocean Kayaking, Campobello Island (President Roosevelt), Blue Hill (antiquing), and Bar Harbor/Mount Desert Island (national park) for day trips
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2010 Rental Rates: 8.5% ME Lodging Tax & $375.00 Security Deposit
June 5 - 19, 2010....$2500/week; June 19 - 26, 2010...$3350/week
July 3 - July 10, 2010...$3700/week
August 28 - Sept. 4, 2010...$3100/week
September 4 - September 11, 2010...$3100/week
Saturday to Saturday Rentals: Check-in @ 3PM, Check-out @ 10AM
Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx, Personal Checks & PayPal! Cleaning Service Provided.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Downeast Maine Family Reunion Home Lighthouse Views - Wifi
Year Purchased: 1988
Why the Owner Chose Prospect Harbor
As a boy Stephen spent a summer working & managing property on one of Maine's islands. It was a very special summer that he just couldn't get off his mind as an adult. In the late 1980's, Stephen decided it was time to finally buy his own slice of Maine. He started at the top of Maine and worked his way down to find that perfect combination of a small village, coastal land and uncrowded bliss. We're glad that he chose Prospect Harbor & Downeast Maine!
The Unique Benefits at this house
There's just nothing like sitting on the front porch with a nice breeze from the Harbor and watching the lobster boats bring in their catch. It's a nice bonus that I can walk right across the street and purchase lobster fresh of the boat! The kitchen is well stocked because we love to cook. I've also been able to host a few reunions with classmates from high school & college. The house is perfect for large gatherings and everyone has their own space if they want some quiet time to read a book or catch up on work, etc.
Downeast Deli is an excellent year-round NY Style deli with quality subs, hoagies, pizza, calzones, side dishes and dynamite desserts, with a view out across the harbor to the bold Atlantic.
Rent a book, or use the 3 public access computers (2 have internet access)
Rosemary’s original hand-hooked rugs, Garry’s remarkable collection of second-hand books and the Spurling House Gallery of Contemporary Art and Craft
Organic farm on beautiful West Bay offering vegetables, salad greens, herbs, flowers, preserves, herb vinegars, hand spun hand dyed yarn, knitted hats, felted rugs, pottery, hand turned bowls.
Coastal seafood entrees, steaks & Italian cuisine. A great dining experience & wonderful food!
Jones Pond Public Access and Recreation Area. Quaint little picnic and swimming area with a boat launch owned and maintained by the Town of Gouldsboro. It has a nice little playground for the children
Provide music, art, dance, theatre, writing, crafts, poetry, sculpture, and fiber arts in performances and workshops at affordable prices.
Daily passenger ferry service between BAR HARBOR and WINTER HARBOR. Seven Days a Week, June 23 to August 31
Located at the southern end of the Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park highlights include Frazer Point, Schoodic Head, the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC), Schoodic Point and Park r
Frazer point is a great place for a summer picnic or lunch. You can take a short walk to the public pier, in the distance you’ll see the town of Winter Harbor. View working lobster boats or photograph
Owner's Map of Prospect Harbor
My fiance, Stephen Flood, has been very fortunate to enjoy a long career as a small business owner of an antiques auction company. Stephen also dabbled in politics and served a 4 year term as County Controller. He's also owned & managed vacation rental homes at the New Jersey Shore & Downeast Maine. Stephen is a 3 year stroke survivor & as his fiance I am now responsible for managing & booking the property. We enjoy traveling, especially to Maine, searching for antiques and spending time with our 2 year old Shih Tzu puppy. Thank you for considering the Stinson Mansion! Best Regards, Heather Paulhamus
Property Photos
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- Enjoy the water views from the 3 front decks! - Prospect Harbor, ME - Downeast Maine Vacation Mansion near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
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- Lots of space in the family room for everyone to watch a movie on the 50" TV - Prospect Harbor, ME - Downeast Maine Vacation Mansion near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
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- Kitchen features Frigidaire stainless range & fridge. Pots, pans, dishes, etc - Prospect Harbor, ME - Downeast Maine Vacation Mansion near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
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- Eat-in kitchen seats 6 and has 2 high chairs. There are 2 adjacent dining rooms.
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- 1st Dining room that is adjacent to the kitchen. Seats 6.
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- 2nd Dining room that is adjacent to the kitchen. Seats 6 more.
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- Views of Prospect Harbor, lobster boats & the lighthouse across the harbor.
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- 2nd Floor Two Twins Bedroom
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- 2nd Floor Two Twins Bedroom
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- 2nd Floor King Waterview Suite
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- 3rd Floor King BR suite with water views & access to the deck
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- Sitting area of one of the 3rd floor suites. Features pull-out sofa, TV & crib.
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