The Carriage House at Sunflower Farm -- a Luxurious Retreat for Two!
- Minimum stay:3-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Maiden year listing! Indulge yourself in this brand new, deluxe second floor apartment with private balcony & lounge chairs just steps from the water. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen with gas range, microwave & dishwasher, dining for two inside and outside, large bathroom with shower, comfortable living room with two oversize easy chairs and a couch large enough to nap on, excellent lighting, HD TV, free wifi, a library, and the most sumptuous king-size bed money can buy. You'll spend many happy hours relaxing in this plush apartment.
Stunning views from inside & outside of the main house, fenced gardens, rolling lawns, tidal Salt Pond (a 4-mile long inlet from the ocean) and Carleton Island, where eagles and osprey nest. Four acre property offers peaceful privacy, recreation and a vista of the adjacent blueberry barren. Stick close to home with beautiful Blue Hill village's shops, bookstore, gourmet food & wine, restaurants, galleries, museums, live theater, hospital, library, hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming or tennis (3 golf courses within 20 miles) -- or explore nearby historic Castine, Ellsworth, Bucksport, Stonington and Deer Isle.
Our area is home to the Wooden Boat School, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Marine Environmental Research Institute, 1815 Holt House, scenic Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory. Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Bangor are all within an hour's drive. There is loads to see and do -- as much or as little as you'd prefer! Your hosts, who have lived in the area for 40 years, will happily provide you with local information and insider's tips.
Property Type
- Apartment
- On floor 2
- 800 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Pets Not Allowed
- Not Suitable For Children
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, shower
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
Theme
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Luxury
Attractions
- Autumn Foliage
- Coin Laundry
- Playground
- Live Theater
- Bay/Sound
- Forests
- Marina
- Festivals
- Pond
- Library
- Museums
- Churches
- Restaurants
Car
- Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Photography
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Eco Tourism
- Sight Seeing
- Whale Watching
- Beachcombing
local services and businesses
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Fitness Center
- Medical Services
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Village
- Waterfront
- River
sports and adventure activities
- Tennis
- Golf
- Mountain Climbing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Mountain Biking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Swimming
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
General
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
- Internet
- Parking
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Kitchen
- Pantry Items
- Stove
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
Reviews
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Mother's Day Delight
Mother's Day Delight
- Guest Bonnie D.
- Date of stay 05/09/13
- Review Submitted 05/15/13
I had the great fortune of being a guest at the Carriage House at Sunflower Farm for Mother’s Day weekend. My kids couldn't make it this year, so my husband and I decided to have a romantic getaway by ourselves. This was heavenly! The apartment is beautifully furnished and the view from the balcony deck is breathtaking. We even saw eagles and their nest! We slept like babies is the comfortable king size bed -- and my husband is 6' 4". We made some meals in the well equipped kitchen and had a candlelight dinner looking over the Salt Pond (a tidal pond with a reversing Falls at the far end where we watched kayakers riding the ‘stationary’ waves.). Blue Hill has some very nice restaurants, wonderful library and a really good bookstore. Wendy and Ken are friendly, made sure everything was just as you’d hope and then gave us plenty of privacy. We were delighted with the apartment and will definitely recommend it to friends and family. I hope to have another opportunity to stay again myself.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$135 | |||||
| Early Season May 4 - Jun 15 7 night min stay |
$650 | |||||
| Summer Season Jun 16 - Aug 31 7 night min stay |
$850 | |||||
| Fall Season Sep 1 - Oct 14 7 night min stay |
$750 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Weekly rentals preferred Saturday to Saturday. Three night stay minimum but weekly rentals take priority. Rates include all amenities and a one-time cleaning at the end of your stay.
Payment in advance
Additional Fees and Taxes:
7% State Tax
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Location
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Castine, ME
"A quaint old New England coastal village with typical architecture & pristine harbor. Bring your camera! Lunch at Dennett's Wharf, dinner & entertainment at Stella's. Wilson Museum is a small gem, Dyce Head Lighthouse footpath leads to spectacular view, Fort George historical site for Revolutionary War buffs, Castine Kayak Adventures for a memorable day on the water. Don't miss a tour of State of Maine, the Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel. Scheduled visiting hours in July-August."
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Stonington
"Take a scenic bridge across Eggemoggin Reach (immortalized in Dan Fogelberg's song The Reach) to a series of islands connected by causeways and bridges. Collectively known as Deer Isle, the second largest island on the Maine coast, is a photographer's paradise. Explore secluded harbors and inlets, a mill pond, lobster boats, artists' studios, hiking trails, the ferryboat to Isle au Haut, kayaking, golf & tennis, a few shops, uncrowded beaches, restaurants & take out stands. At the furthest tip of the island is Stonington, known locally as "a drinking town with a fishing problem." This is my favorite town in coastal Maine."
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1993
About the owner: Sunflower Farm is our home. Wendy & Ken love good food and wine, fine things, beautiful architecture and gardens, interesting people and worldwide travel. We're delighted to be your hosts in Maine and share the insider's secrets we have learned about the area we've called home for 4 decades.
Why the Owner Chose Blue Hill:
Sunflower Farm is a gorgeous property with a fresh water stream flowing into the Salt Pond, a 4-mile long inlet from the ocean. Sited on a shallow tidal cove bordered by Carleton Island, home to a nesting pair of bald eagles, osprey, blue herons, ducks and seals, it is a Maine paradise. Local Abenaki tribes once used this land as their summer camping grounds.
Contact us
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- Secondary: +1 2073742521
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Photos
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Salt Pond vista from Carriage House entry porch
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The Carriage House
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Romantic outdoor dining with spectacular water views
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Comfy living room with HD TV & Direct TV
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Small desk is perfect for your laptop. Wifi included.
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Deluxe kingsize bed, 2 nightstands & lamps, clothing storage & ceiling fan.
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Palladian windows frame the view
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Salt Pond rainbow
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Front garden at Sunflower Farm
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Blue Hill Town Hall & home of New Surry Theatre
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Nearby Pumpkin Island lighthouse
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The charming Blue Hill Agricultural Fair runs one week including Labor Day
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Sunflower Farm
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The main house & Carriage House have a rolling lawn to water's edge
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View overlooks Carleton Island where bald eagles & osprey nest
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Dining table has sweeping views of the pond.
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Fully equipped cook's kitchen - gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher.
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Spacious bathroom with shower & lots of storage space.
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Lounge chairs & cafe table on the balcony.
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Autumn view of blueberry barren
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Blue Hill village & harbor
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Blue Hill shops
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Scenic Stonington is a visitors' favorite daytrip
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Independence Day Parade in nearby Brooklin is small town Maine at its best!
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