Large Charming Bar Harbor Ocean View Home.

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Twin Gables House

house in backgroung of surf from April'07 storm

bedroom #4 with queen bed, TV 3/4 bath, A/C and limited ocean view

1st floor bedroom - air conditioner and tv - located off of the kitchen

Gathering on the back porch is always popular

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Last updated: 09/12/2016

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Minimum stay:3-7 nights

Internet:Yes
Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

Located on Mt. Desert Island in the village of Hulls Cove, Twin Gables House is a perfect home base for multi-family or couple groups. Recently a bed and breakfast, guests can share comfortable common areas with family and friends while enjoying the privacy of a bedroom with its own bath.
One half mile away is beautiful Acadia National Park with opportunities for scenic drives, birdwatching, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Three miles from home is downtown Bar Harbor with its myriad of shops and restaurants as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.

The house dates back to the 1880's. Renovated in the 1980's it retains classic charm with its original hardwood flooring and floor to ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms. A sprinkling of antiques and many original paintings, many by local Maine artists, adorn the premises.

After a busy day enjoying the many area attractions, the comfort of the Twin Gables house awaits you. Cool ocean breezes take the edge off even the hottest days of summer. Just to be sure, six of the seven bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning. A big screen cable TV with DVD player in the living room is just one of six TVs on the premises. A comfortable porch with grill and a large backyard lend themselves to cookouts.

From the house, at low tide, it is possible to access an expanse of rocky beach which also leads to the popular Chart Room Restaurant - open for lunch and dinner. Just a little further lies the Hulls Cove General Store plus the local post office. It is possible to leave your vehicle behind in our ample parking lot and take the free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor and around Acadia National Park.

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Property Type

House

2800 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Suitability

Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only

Pets Considered
Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14

Bedroom 1: 1 queen
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Bedroom 2: 1 king
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Bedroom 3: 1 queen
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Bedroom 4: 1 queen
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Bedroom 5: 1 king
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Bedroom 6: 2 twin/ single
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Bedroom 7: 1 queen
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There are six bedrooms on the second floor. Bedrooms 1 and 2 have nice views of the cove. Bedrooms 3 and 4 have partial views of the cove. Bedrooms 5 and 6 face the backyard. They are the quietest of all the bedrooms and also the darkest in the early morning hours as they face the west. Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 have cable TVs. There are two rollaway cots available for use. Bedrooms 2, 4 and 5 can all accommodate one cot. There is also a seventh bedroom downstairs off of the kitchen. It has an attached bath with a large claw-foot tub. There is a door between it and the kitchen for privacy. There is also a portacrib and a high-chair on the premises for those traveling with young children. One set of linens per bed and two sets of towels per bathroom are provided....more less

Bathrooms: 7 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 3: toilet, combination tub/shower
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Bathroom 4: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 5: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 6: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 7: toilet, combination tub/shower
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Our bathrooms are nothing fancy but there are a lot of them. One of the nice things about them is the water pressure. The showers are fabulously powerful and we have two water heaters to keep the hot water flowing amply. Each of the upstairs bathrooms is contained within the bedroom it is connected to, providing plenty of privacy. They will be equipped with two sets of towels There are two washers and dryers available to freshen them up during the week. Laundry detergent is provided. Each bathroom will have a starter roll of toilet paper which you will probably need to supplement. I will not be supplying soap or shampoo. Cleanliness is of course a given....more less

Other Amenities

The best view of the water downstairs is available from the kitchen. Morning coffee at the kitchen table or counter is quite lovely. Sometimes deer can be spotted in the field next door and we are often blessed with visits from hummingbirds and cardinals as well as many other bird variety. (It helps if you add birdseed to the feeder during your stay. The squirrels and chipmunks do a number on it.) On the back of the house is a very pleasant porch. While not blessed with an ocean view it is none the less a pleasant place to relax in the afternoon sunshine or on hot days , the coolness of the morning shade. The gas grill is on the porch as well as a dining table and some comfortable chairs. The bugs are minimal and usually do not bother you. There is ample parking with room for multiple cars....more less

Entertainment

Books
Books For Adults
Books For Kids
DVD Player

Games
Games For Kids
Radio
Satellite / Cable

Television
Toys
VCR

Theme

Family

Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Autumn Foliage
Bay/Sound
Churches
Cinemas

Forests
Library
Museums
Playground

Pond
Restaurants
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Beachcombing

Bird Watching
Scenic Drives

Sight Seeing
Walking
Whale Watching

Location Type

Near The Ocean

Village

Sports & Adventure Activities

Cycling
Freshwater Fishing
Golf
Golf Privileges Optional

Hiking
Mountain Biking
Mountain Climbing
Mountaineering

Sailing
Swimming
Tennis

Dining

Child's Highchair

Dining Room

Seating for 10 people

General

Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock
Baby Gate
Clothes Dryer
Hair Dryer
Heating

Internet
Iron & Board
Laundry Soap
Linens Provided
Local Maps
Parking

Parking Off Street
Telephone
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee Maker
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer

Garbage Disposal
Ice Maker
Lobster Pot
Microwave
Oven

Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

Outside

Beach Chairs
Beach Towels

Binoculars
Outdoor Grill Gas

Porch Furniture
Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Yard

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekend Night	Weekly

Fall 2016 Aug 27 - Oct 24, 2016 3 night min stay	$500	$600 Fri, Sat, Sun	$2,800
Rates are based on 13 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest

Early Spring May 19 - Jun 2, 2017 4 night min stay	$500	$600 Fri, Sat, Sun	$2,800
Rates are based on 13 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest

Late Spring Jun 3 - Jun 23, 2017 7 night min stay			$2,800

Early Summer Jun 24 - Jun 30, 2017 7 night min stay			$3,300

Summer Jul 1 - Sep 1, 2017 7 night min stay			$3,800

My Standard Rate 7 night min stay			$3,800

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Cleaning $0
Tax Rate 8%

Notes:

Refundable damage/cleaning deposit of $300.

Flexible check-in and out dates available in the fall and early spring season with a 3 day minimum.

Rates based on a maximum of 14 people. Additional people considered for a $50 per week fee per person.

Initial reservation/damage deposit due upon receipt of rental agreement of $300.00. Half of total rental amount due 3 months prior to arrival date. The other half is due two weeks prior to arrival.

Owner's cancellation policy:

Policy available by contacting owner when booking

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Location

45 Miles

Nearest Airport

Bangor{bar harbor also}

3 Miles

Nearest Golf

Bar Harbor Golf Course

120 Miles

Nearest Train

Portland Maine

12 Miles

Nearest Motorway

rt 3 and rt 1

0.25 Miles

Nearest Restaurant

Chart Room Restaurant

0.25 Metres

Nearest Beach

Hulls Cove

Car: Recommended

The main attraction of Mt. Desert Island is its tremendous beauty. Acadia National Park has many small mountains that boast beautiful ocean views from the summits after relatively short hikes. The trail system in the park is extensive. Cadillac Mountain is accessible by car and often has stunning sunrises and sunsets. There is even a horse-drawn carriage trip up Parkman Mt. Swimming is available at Echo Lake and for the hardy at beautiful Sand Beach. The park loop road offers incredible scenery including Thunder Hole. Mountain biking is fantastic on the park carriage roads with rentals available in Bar Harbor. Consider visiting during the beautiful fall months to enjoy the lovely changing foliage..

Other Activities: ocean kayaking, shelling, birdwatching,etc

Golf: Kebo Valley Golf course in bar Harbor is very scenic and only about 3 miles away.

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1988

About the owner: I am a former Vermonter who moved to Mount Desert Island in1979 at the tender age of 22, shortly after graduationg from the University of Vermont. I fell in love with the ocean, the community of Bar Harbor and the park. I spent about 10 years as an overeducated waitress at a variety of area restaurants including the Chart Room which was coowned by my future husband. In 1989 I was able to hang up my waitress shoes and became the host of the Twin Gables Bed and Breakfast. I raised my two children while operating the b & b for 14 enjoyable years. But B & B's are notoriously time consuming so in 2007 we converted the house to a weekly rental and I have enjoyed more free time in the summer for park activities and the like. We summer in our cabin in the woods, about 3 miles from the rental house then move back in to the main house for the winter months.

Why the Owner Chose Hulls Cove, Bar Harbor, ME, USA:
My husband was working for the previous owner of this property when it was damaged in a house fire. The owner, after some consideration, decided to sell the house as is rather than taking on the renovations. Russ (my husband) always the entrepreneur, saw it as a perfect spot for a B&B and the renovations gave us the perfect opportunity to add the private baths that B&B travelers so appreciate.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Probably my two favorite parts of the house are the kitchen window that has views of the ocean (though not as good in the summer as they use to be due to foliage growth) and the back porch which is open air and a wonderfully pleasant place to hang out in the summer. I find the location very convenient.