Wonderful vacation home near Bar Harbor

Guest: Beth (Burlington, VT)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

If you are looking for a beautifully decorating home with lovely gardens and a stunning view of the ocean, look no farther than Ledgewood by the Sea. We actually wanted to extend our stay but the home was booked. Watching lobster boats and loons as you sip your coffee each morning and walking the pebble beach looking for sea glass were just what we needed. My kids explored the seashore and then enjoyed the comforts of a hi-tech home equipped with a flat screen TV and extensive movie library. Can't wait to return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Salisbury Cove

Guest: benihana (summit,nj usa)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

We had a wonderful time at Ledgewood. Both the house and gardens were absolutely beautiful. The owners saw to every detail...the kitchen was well stocked, the bedrooms and baths were fresh and new and all had lovely linens, lots of books and guides about Acadia, Bar Harbor and surrounding areas. Perfect location, just minutes from the entrance to Acadia Nat'l Park, and less than 10 minutes to down town Bar Harbor. All in all a perfect vacation rental.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: 6 women from California (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/05 Review Submitted: 11/19/05

(From our guestbook the week of October 15-22,205) Our 1st trip east was delightful! We were warmly welcomed (to Ledgewood) by fresh flowers, warm sun and a view to delight our eyes. Every day was an adventure - Camden a favorite town, and Chez Michelle a favorite eatery. The park and Jordan Pond - yummy. We were the antique queens and every shop and ice cream parlor was a delight. Each night was magic with the full and waning moon shining on the water, sharing the night sky with a million stars. Your home was our home and for that we thank you. You are very special people to share this warmth with strangers. Thank you.

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Guest: 5 women from Minnesota (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/05 Review Submitted: 11/19/05

(From our guestbook the week of September 17-24, 2005) Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. We feel fortunate to have such a wonderful base from which to do our adventures. We loved the hikes in Acadia - Gorham Mountain was especially fun. We took a sunset carriage ride, but the best sunset was from Cadillac Mountain. We drove around the island stopping at many artists' studios (all of us buying pottery!) and at Southwest harbor, discovering Little Notch Cafe. We had lobster at Thurstons but our favorite dinner was at Havana and favorite breakfast at Two Cats. We also loved Shaw's Jewelry (and the art on the walls). This is a special place - warm and comfortable - and makes us feel very much at home. The outstanding landscaping and view wil be our first memory when we thank of Bar Harbor. We hope to return!

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Guest: The D family (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/05 Review Submitted: 11/19/05

(From our guestbook the week of September 24-October 1, 2005) Ledgewood is such a beautiful, comfortable family home that we made our second annual fall vacation here. We come to hike Acadia, check out Bar Harbor, and sit by the water. Oh, and one more thing - stargazing! Bar Harbor's night skies are the only place on the Eastern seaboard where we can actually see the Milky Way. It's such a special treat. We dined on lobster at the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound and had excellent pizza at Rosalie's in Bar Harbor. We drove out on the sand bar at low tide to Bar Island and hiked around. Even the two blustery, overnight storms were to our liking! (Real Maine coastal weather.) Thanks again for the beauty, comfort and serenity of your home.

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Guest: The H and P families (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/05 Review Submitted: 11/19/05

(From our guestbook the week of October 1-8, 2005) Thank you so much for sharing your home, it is absolutely beautiful and so welcoming. We enjoyed the quietness of night and serenity of early morning. We sat outside drinking coffee while deer passed through. How we enjoyed searching for sea glass (finding a few small pieces) and wandering the shore when the tide was out. We visited Acadia several timesa and did sightseeing around the island. Everyone had a great, refreshing time. Your special touches to Ledgewood make it a truly comfortable stay.

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Guest: The B Family (-)
Date of Stay: 11/19/05 Review Submitted: 11/19/05

(From our guestbook the week of August 27-September 3, 2005) Year 2 at Ledgewood was just as wonderful! Beautiful weather for hiking, kayaking, and happy hours on the patio. Thanks again for sharing your home with us. Can't wait to come back again next year!

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Guest: The "K" family (-)
Date of Stay: 07/26/05 Review Submitted: 07/26/05

(From our guestbook for the week of May 30-June 4, 2005) Dear Dawsons, Thank you for making our fifth year at Ledgewood so pleasurable. Ledgewood feels more like a home than a rental. It is always difficult to leave this wonderful place. Thank you for the popovers and tea at Jordan pond House. They were just delightful. (We welcomed them back for their fifth stay with a special treat!) We look forward to our next stay at Ledgewood.

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Guest: The "F" family (-)
Date of Stay: 07/26/05 Review Submitted: 07/26/05

(From our guestbook for the week of June 18-25, 2005) Dear Dawsons, WOW! Everything has exceeded our expectations. This is our first family (as adults) vacation - Dave and I and our children, Dave and wife Michelle, and our daughter Dana and her fiance Mike. We have felt at home in this wonderful and much loved home. There is something for everyone. I loved your Gull Rock Pottery and had to have some to bring home to Ohio. We drove to Hancock and bought 2 bunny pieces. Whenever I look at it I will always remember our wonderful vacation at Ledgewood.

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Guest: The "P" Family (returning guests) (-)
Date of Stay: 07/26/05 Review Submitted: 07/26/05

(From our guestbook for the week of June 11-18, 2005) Dear Dawsons, Thanks for getting more TV channels! They came in handy given (a) the poor weather we experienced and (b) that a seizure-inducing cartoon is the only thing that keeps my two-year-old son from tearing a house apart brick by brick. Times have changed too - no more Jerry Springer and Kelly Rippa took over for Kathy Lee. You may also have noticed (from enclosed photo) we have two new additions to our family - almost 3 year-old Joseph (asleep) and 1 year-old Owen. Kristy (aka "pretty lady") and I are now married. My brother Jamie (aka "lousy golfer") has also grown up and has even managed to attract a good-looking member of the oposite sex (Lexy, aka, "miniature golf cheater"). Despite the weather we had, we still managed to have a great time, hitting all the major sites, going on long hikes, played golf, ate roughly five meals per day, and ultimately leaving significantly poorer, but refreshed and happy! Anyway, it was great - Thanks so much! (see comments from prior stay dated June 24, 2000)

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