Location: Hancock, Acadia, Maine, USA (25 minutes to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Thank you for viewing "Blueberry Ledge" on Taunton Bay in Hancock, just 25 minutes to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Our cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway and sleeps four adults comfortably or up to six people when using the loft bedroom.
Enjoy privacy and comfort in this quaint cottage. We have put a lot of special care into this cottage. We hope you will come and enjoy the peaceful surroundings as much as we do.
This new (2004), 2500 square foot, three-bedroom cottage sleeps six. The main floor includes a large master bedroom with queen bed and full private bath. There is a large guest room with a queen bed; another full bathroom;large foyer, full kitchen, dining area, and living room with a granite fireplace. The Cottage has cathedral, native cedar ceilings, floors are tile and hardwood(carpet in bedrooms)
The loft is complete with two twin beds and a cozy, tranquil space perfect for reading or relaxing, overlooking the living room and bay.
The walk-out basement boasts full views of the bay as well. Along with the view you will enjoy board games, cards, puzzles, books, or peaceful moments awaiting the changing of the tide every six hours, which offers a new and exciting view every day.
Each room is complete with large windows and sliding glass doors opening onto a large, private deck overlooking the bay.
The home is located on a very private lot offering 600 feet of rugged, bold, ledge frontage where the home sits on a point high above the shore 75 feet from water's edge. There is easy access to the shore or you may choose the lounge chairs high atop the point.
A heads up for parents with small children; although the ledge frontage is beautiful, in places it is very steep and drops dramatically into the bay.
Start your days picking wild blueberries, August and September only, for your very own muffins, cereal or pancakes. Just a quick jaunt off from the deck will land you in the blueberry bushes atop the ledge.
Spend your days exploring Maine's coastal towns or visit Mount Desert Island with its many villages and Acadia National Park. Opportunities are endless, including whale watch trips, boat rentals, fishing, swimming, kayaking, shopping, tennis or make use of the many hiking trails.
Ellsworth is only seven minutes away, where you will find a variety of shops and stores. However, Country Stores are nearby for all your basic needs. Our cottage is the perfect center point to begin your exploring regardless of your destination. (We are approximately 30 minutes away from Bangor, Blue Hill, Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Milbridge or Cherryfield.)
If you need a break from the daily site seeing, cook your own lobster on the deck with our outside steamer, or enjoy steaks and burgers on the grill. These options let you enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
This delightful coastal community offers many dining opportunities as well. We keep menus on hand to show the local "hot spots".
Please see our guestbook for the thoughtful remarks we have received from previous tenants.
** More pictures are available by e-mailing us with your request. "Thank you for visiting our site!" Wanda & Bill
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone: Calling card needed for long distance calls; most calls are long distance from this cottage.
- Other Amenities
- Granite (gas) Fireplace, Ceiling Fans, Local Phone Service & Answering Machine (you will need a calling card for long distance), Radio, CD & Cassaette player, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Cooking Spices, Blender, Mixer, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Cooking Utensils & Dishes, Linens, Cleaning and Laundry Supplies, Toilet Tissue & Paper Towels, Alarm Clocks, Ironing Board & Iron, Gas Grill (barbecue), Lobster Steamer, Deck Furniture, Views Exceptional, Complete to make this your Home-away-from-home, Please No Smoking, No Pets, Housekeeping is available during your stay with advance notice $20, 00 per hour (not included in rental quote), MASSAGE THERAPIST (will come to you at the cottage, 2 day advance notice required, not included in rental quote)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: The ledge has a 40 foot drop to the water; not suitable for small children old enough to explore outside without constant supervision.
- Smoking Not Allowed: We prefer no smoking inside or out.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Cross-country Skiing for the winter months, *** Kayak and Canoe Rentals 1/2 Mile From The Cottage***Bicycle, Rentals Available In Bar Harbor (25 miles from cottage)***
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*$100/Wk Dscnt for Booking More Than One Week!* Call for prior tenants dscnt!*
**see our guestbook comments, e-mail for more pictures!**
Checks ONLY, Security Deposit required $500, 6 GUEST MAXIMUM.
~Price includes light housekeeping upon your departure~(Kept Very Clean!)
05/02/09-06/27/09... $1500/week Plus 7% Tax (Early Summer rate)
07/15/09-09/05/09... $1850/week Plus 7% Tax(SPECIAL Peak-Season rate)
09/05/09-10/31/09... $1500/week Plus 7% Tax (foliage season rate)
10/31/09-12/31/09 .. $1000/week Plus 7% Tax (Off season rate)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Bill is a small business owner and has always showed interest in Maine's beautiful waterfront properties. We thought building rental cottages would not only be a good investment but they would allow us to enjoy them as well.
We have built two cottages since 2004 and have met wonderful people from all over. This is a great way to invest but also enjoy along the way.
Why the Owner Chose Hancock
Bill and I love this property with the bold ledge surrounding the bay. We purchased this parcel of land overlooking Taunton Bay after much thought about creating a design for our cottage which would allow the natural surroundings to remain. The design allowed the ledge to remain unscathed; we built around it. The basement boasts the cool, grey ledge and is a great addition to the room
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The private bay is surrounded by bold, ledge frontage and has a calming feel to it. The water shines like a mirror and on occasion the seals will venture in. It is a great spot to stop our busy lives and enjoy the peacefulness that the cottage and the bay offer.
Most of our guests comment on the Eagles which often fly around the ledge, a beautiful sight.
Property Photos
- This serene view is yours from every room. - Hancock, ME - Maine Cottage Rental - Near Acadia National Park
- Blueberry Ledge, a peaceful vacation "hide away" - Hancock, ME - Maine Cottage Rental - Near Acadia National Park
- Dining area & living room - Hancock, ME - Maine Cottage Rental - Near Acadia National Park
- View of foyer from the sliding doors
- Master bedroom
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Wanda & Bill, Thank you for everything! Blueberry Ledge was a wonderful place for our Honeymoon! The cabin has become like home in our short visit to Maine. We appreciate everything which made our stay that much more enjoyable. Our favorite thing was the view of the bay each morning. We enjoyed watching the sunrise and the tide coming in. We also liked how the cabin is nestled between the trees; great for watching wildlife. Besides our time at the cabin, we also made a few road trips (Vermont & Nova Scotia), sightseeing on Mt. Desert Island, antiquing at local shops and out to dinner at the local restaurants. Thanks again and we look forward to returning for another stay. Scott and Mary
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Arrival 10pm As you can see we arrived late at night. A long drive from Cleveland, Ohio! Go Tribe!! What a beautiful home we found. The icing on the cake was the views from every room in the house. What a beautiful way to wake up in the morning. Wanda, you were the perfect hostess, sorry we did not get to meet you. Maybe next time. Thanks for all the information before we came and the things we found in the house. We did it all..... Dee & John and Jim & Judi