Your Most Memorable Vacation Ever... Ocean Front Property. Dogs Welcome!

Enjoy the view from one of our three decks.

See the beautiful gardens as you look out at the spectacular ocean views!

Many interesting tidal pools for your children to explore.

Kitchen has two sinks, and 100 sf of prep counters.

Spectacular crashing waves after a storm.

This owner has opted not to share the exact location of their property.

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Minimum stay:7 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Bar Harbor house description

New luxury home completed in 2013. Three floors. Two master bedrooms with king beds; three with queen beds; one with three twin beds. Accomodates twelve.

Central air conditioning is most welcome during the infrequent periods when temperature reaches the high 80's or above; at other times, because we carefully designed the house (with 54 extra large windows and 8 French doors) to benefit from the prevailing winds off the water, you'll love the zephery breezes that make the inside air heavenly. The whole-house air filtration system keeps the air pristine even if all the windows are closed.

Our hot tub is nestled in a rock outcropping surrounded by trees, but with a lovely view of Frenchman's Bay.

And because we're in the food business in New York ('Only The Best, At Its Best'), we provide our guests with a complimentary six course Celebration Dinner on Wednesday nights, for summer rentals (it's available off-season for $100 per person.)

If you love to cook, you'll find our kitchen and pantry (and equipment and food) make this the most enjoyable place you've ever cooked. See our website, RisingSunCottage.com, for full details.

If you were to never leave our property, you could easily have your most relaxing, meditative, nature-appreciating vacation ever. And at the other extreme, if you were to explore Acadia National Park to the fullest every day, coming home in the evening to cocktails, dinner and the hot tub, you would have your most invigorating, exciting, nature-appreciating vacation ever...

Property Type

5400 sq. ft.

House

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Lunch - Booking Possible

Dinner - Booking Possible

Catering Available
Breakfast - Booking Possible

Onsite Services

Housekeeper Optional

Suitability

Children Welcome:
So long as your children are well-mannered and well-supervised, we very much welcome them. (We had one child who wrote on the walls and furniture, so to prevent this kind of surprise in the future, we do need to know ahead of time about the number and ages of children. Close supervision is necessary not only to prevent damage, but also to prevent accidents related to the hot tub, the ocean, etc....more less

Wheelchair Accessible:
The ground floor (two bedrooms, family room, bathroom and dog room) is wheel-chair accessible. There is plenty of room for us to set up a dining area in the family room, but the kitchen (on the first floor) is not wheel-chair accessible. If you're interested, please call us and we'll discuss its suitability for your needs in more detail....more less

Pets Considered:
We encourage you to bring your dogs, though you need to have our prior approval....more less
Non Smoking Only

Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12

Second Floor Master Suite: 1 king
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Rose Room: 1 king
Ocean views. Private bathroom. Desk for mini-office. TV....more less
Lavender Room: 3 twin/ single
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Yoga Room: 1 queen
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Patio Room: 1 queen
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Blue Room: 1 queen
Ocean View...more less
Every bedroom offers a view of the sunrise from your pillow.

Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms

Master Bathroom: toilet, shower, jetted tub, bidet
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Outdoor Shower: outdoor shower
Gorgeous views (of Frenchman's Bay)....more less
Dog Room Shower: shower
Shower for dogs (or humans)....more less
Second Floor Shared Bathrooom: toilet, combination tub/shower
Ocean views from tub....more less
Ground Floor Bathroom: toilet, combination tub/shower
Shared by Yoga and Gym Bedrooms...more less
Rose Room Bathroom: toilet, shower
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Powder Room: toilet
View of Zen Garden....more less
All showers have instant hot water, with constant pressure no matter how many showers and tubs are being used; and all but two have gorgeous views. Master bathroom includes: shower room with 220 degree ocean view; two independently-controlled shower heads; two sinks; toilet and bidet; whirlpool tub with views of magnificent rock outcroppings. Guest bathroom includes tub and shower. All together, there are six showers (including out-door shower with ocean view)....more less

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen:
See our website (risingsuncottage.com); a link is located between 'Owner's Information' and '...more less
Dining Area Seats:
12...more less
Pantry Items
Dishes & Utensils

Coffee Maker
Child's Highchair
Toaster
Stove

Refrigerator
Oven
Dishwasher
Microwave

Amenities

Air Conditioning:
Central air conditioning and whole-house air filtration system; none of the musty smell that some of the older houses on the island have....more less
Linens Provided:
All bed linens are ironed, and colors are carefully selected to co-ordinate with room colors....more less
Heating:
Radiant heating on first floor; baseboard hot water heating on ground and second floors....more less

Towels Provided:
Large, plush, beautiful bath towels, with plenty of extras....more less
Fitness Room / Equipment:
Dumbells ranging in weight from 20 lbs to 75 lbs....more less
Parking:
Ample....more less

Babysitter
Hair Dryer
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine

Other Amenities

See the sunrise from every bed... or draw the curtains and sleep later. See the stars from most beds. See the sun sparkling on the water. Hear the waves. Smell the sea. Watch for the eagles. Enjoy your dogs enjoying themselves as much as you do. Cuddle with them at night! And, if you're summer guests, you'll never forget your seven course complementary banquet!...more less

Entertainment

Television:
In Family Room (Surround Sound with 60' TV) BluRay/DVD Player, XBox, etc....more less
Satellite / Cable:
Time Warner Cable for TV and Internet. Direct TV is also available....more less

DVD Player
Games

Video Games
Stereo

Communications

Internet:
Time Warner Cable-based internet; every room except bathrooms has hard-wired connections; in addition, separate wi-fi modems on each floor assure high quality wireless connections....more less

Telephone:
Unlimited free calling within the U.S. All rooms (except bathrooms) have landline connections. Handsets for every most rooms....more less

Pool & Spa

Hot Tub

Outdoor Features

Kayak / Canoe:
Rental Kayaks, tours, instruction and transportation are available in Bar Harbor, seven minutes away....more less
Lawn / Garden:
See our website (RisingSunCottage.com) for photos of lawn and gardens....more less

Deck / Patio:
Three decks with ocean views....more less
Outdoor Grill

Balcony

Theme

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

Family
Romantic

Location & View

Beachfront:
We've got our own 'beach' covered with cobblestones, and our own little 'thunderhole', but the most spectacular aspect of our ocean frontage is our rocky ledges extending out into Frenchman's Bay......more less

Ocean View:
From the house, your view begins with the open ocean (Gulf of Maine) and sweeps northward past Egg Rock Lighthouse, Schoodic Peninsula, Ironbound, the Thrumcap,Bald Porcupine Island and onto land....more less

Oceanfront:
No other rental property on Mount Desert Island can compare, in terms of spectacular 220 degree view, and rocky ledges, easily accessible, extending out into Frenchman's Bay. ...more less
Mountain View:
View of Champlain Mountain, as well as Frenchman's Bay and the Gulf of Maine, and the Porcupine Islands....more less

Car

Recommended

Activities

Mountain Climbing
Ice Skating
Hunting Small Game
Surf Fishing
Sound/Bay Fishing
Roller Blading
Fitness Center
Medical Services
Massage Therapist
Golf Privileges Optional
Freshwater Fishing
Deepsea Fishing
Snowmobiling
Cross Country Skiing
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing

Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Tennis
Golf
Cycling
Swimming
Sailing
Laundromat
Museums
Cinemas
Health/Beauty Spa
Eco Tourism
Bird Watching
Beachcombing
Library

Churches
Botanical Garden
Restaurants
Playground
Marina
Horseback Riding
Miniature Golf
Wildlife Viewing
Hospital
Groceries
ATM/Bank
Whale Watching
Walking
Scenic Drives
Boating
Sight Seeing
Shopping

Other Activities

We've been vacationing here since 1972; we're available before and during your rental to give you advice based on your specific interests. We expect you'll have your best vacation ever at Rising Sun Cottage and in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park!!!...more less

Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekend Night	Weekly	Monthly *	Event

After Columbus Day- May 2014 Oct 19 - May 30, 2014 7 night min stay			$4,500
Changeover Day: Saturday

June 2014 May 31 - Jun 27, 2014 7 night min stay			$6,500
Changeover Day: Saturday

July & August 2014 Jun 28 - Sep 5, 2014 7 night min stay			$7,000
Changeover Day: Saturday

My Standard Rate 7 night min stay			$7,000
Changeover Day: Saturday

Additional information about rental rates

The rates shown here are for groups of 1 to 4 people. Please go to risingsuncottage.com for current rates for groups of 5 to 8 or 9 to 12 people. A link is provided within the "Owner Info" tab.

50% down, plus deposit, upon signing of contract. Balance one month prior to rental period.

The rates shown above are for up to four people. The full rate schedule is available at our website (risingsuncottage.com).

A link is provided within the "Owner Info" tab.

Fees:

Refundable Damage Deposit: $2,000
Tax Rate 7%

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Location

This owner has opted not to share the exact location of their property.

Nearest Airport: Bangor is 40 miles; Bar Harbor Airport is 15 miles at 15 Miles
Nearest Ferry: To Cranberry and Swan's Islands;Winter Harbor. at 10 Miles
Nearest Beach: Sand Beach; Lake Wood at 3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant: Many restaurants in Bar Harbor (walk, bike, drive) at 1 Miles

Owner info

About the owner: We've been vacationing on MDI since our children were two and four (1972). This is our dream spot, which we bought thirty years ago, and with the help of a good friend, we designed our home to be equal to the very special setting. I was the general contractor, and watched over every detail of construction, living in it with my beloved dogs even before the house was fully enclosed. My wife selected and modified the magnificent colors on the walls (I personally enjoy the colors as much as the ocean views!); my own unique contributions are 'Notre Dame' (the Entrance Hall named after my favorite building in the world), 'Carnegie Hall' (the balcony designed for its accoustics for classical music), and the kitchen and pantry, which reflect my own design of space that makes the preparation of meals, from simple to complex, for groups small or large, a calm and fulfilling activity. Our home is fully dog-friendly, including a dog room with shower; a 1000 square foot enclosed dog run; dog beds, bowls, etc; a high quality 24-hour vet service available 10 minutes away in case of emergency; a sophisticated stretcher for transporting an ill or injured dog if the need should ever arise; cleaning supplies in case of 'accidents';and linens specially for dog-people whose dogs are accustomed to sleeping with them!

Why the Owner Chose Bar Harbor:
We bought this land because, the first time we visited at Thanksgiving of 1982, it spoke to our souls. For all the years when our careers didn't allow us to spend more than a few weeks on Mount Desert, we felt blessed just to be able to sit on our rocky ledges and love Frenchman's Bay and the Gulf of Maine. The photo gallery on our website (risingsuncottage.com) hints at the natural beauty that'll surround you at Rising Sun.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
There is no other land like this, and we've put our creativity and love into making a home for ourselves and our dogs and our guests that befits land that our family views as sacred...