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Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty
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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 72300 sq ft
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Stonington, ME
- Place, Acadia National Park
- Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
- Place, Stonington Sea Products2 min drive
- Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)144 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Poppy Room: Queen
1 Queen Bed
Single
1 Single Bed
Twins 2 (or King)
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bath
Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty
With 1000 feet of shoreline, Blue Arches is a beautiful contemporary 4 bedroom 2264 sq ft home on a private cove with spectacular views. This 18 acre oceanfront property is a private sanctuary for those who love coastal Maine. Imagine how nice it will be to have one of the loveliest homes in the desirable Oceanville section of Stonington all to yourself. Blue Arches has a great many decorative touches throughout the home including hardwood flooring, tasteful furnishings and a lovely brick fireplace. The landscaped grounds and gardens are filled with flowers for cutting and enjoying.
Blue Arches is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The attractive first floor is filled with light and all rooms have beautiful views of either the water or surrounding gardens. The main floor includes a spacious, well-equipped kitchen to satisfy even the best cook, a glassed-in, formal dining area. The office/den offers a desk with a stunning view that can double as a quiet reading nook or TV room. This well-laid out home has an inviting, stylish living room with plenty of seating for family gatherings.
Blue Arches has three first floor bedrooms with a full bath, half bath and laundry room.
The entire second floor of Blue Arches houses the master suite with king bed, ocean views, tall ceilings and warm woodwork. A large closet and a master bathroom with bidet and jacuzzi complete the suite.
The exterior of Blue Arches provides many great features including a wrap-around deck which connects to a screened-in porch as well as a covered section of porch where you can spend an afternoon reading and admiring the movement of the tides, blue herons and other birds that live in this pretty cove - sometimes we even have a seal come for a visit!
We have CABLE TV as well as HIGH SPEED INTERNET for live-streaming movies, and multiple people online at the same time.
ENJOY YOUR MUSIC or radio throughout the house. The house is wired for sound so that you can easily play music throughout the house from a smart phone, iPad, computer or iPod. Just plug in and play - you can play sound in certain rooms and not in others according to your choice.
The yard is protected by woods that are perfect for a walk or a wander. The lawn is big and open providing the perfect place for yard games (bocce ball, badmitten, horseshoes, volleyball - equipment supplied) or simply sitting and basking in the quiet beauty of this idyllic setting while watching the hummingbirds dance around the flower beds. An enchanting variety of perennial and annual flowers all around the grounds provide lovely scents and bouquets for you to enjoy.
Blue Arches has the perfect spot to launch your kayaks, and for the more adventurous, afternoon swims are a refreshing treat. There are great hikes on the island!
If you're looking for a spacious and well-kept vacation rental that feels like an island sanctuary for your friends or family retreat on the beautiful Maine coastline, this home will be the perfect fit for you and your loved ones!
Downtown Stonington Village is just two miles away. It's a lovely, picture perfect working fishing with a charming Main Street dotted with shops and restaurants that makes you feel like you have stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. Architectural Digest Magazine named Stonington the "Prettiest Town in Maine."
Acadia and Bar Harbor are close by for fun day trips - whale watches and more!
Amenities
Four Bedrooms - King, Queen, 2 Twin beds that can be converted into a King & a Twin
Two Full Bathrooms - one half bath.
Please note: during the summer season, from late June through mid-september, minimum bookings are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.
Blue Arches is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The attractive first floor is filled with light and all rooms have beautiful views of either the water or surrounding gardens. The main floor includes a spacious, well-equipped kitchen to satisfy even the best cook, a glassed-in, formal dining area. The office/den offers a desk with a stunning view that can double as a quiet reading nook or TV room. This well-laid out home has an inviting, stylish living room with plenty of seating for family gatherings.
Blue Arches has three first floor bedrooms with a full bath, half bath and laundry room.
The entire second floor of Blue Arches houses the master suite with king bed, ocean views, tall ceilings and warm woodwork. A large closet and a master bathroom with bidet and jacuzzi complete the suite.
The exterior of Blue Arches provides many great features including a wrap-around deck which connects to a screened-in porch as well as a covered section of porch where you can spend an afternoon reading and admiring the movement of the tides, blue herons and other birds that live in this pretty cove - sometimes we even have a seal come for a visit!
We have CABLE TV as well as HIGH SPEED INTERNET for live-streaming movies, and multiple people online at the same time.
ENJOY YOUR MUSIC or radio throughout the house. The house is wired for sound so that you can easily play music throughout the house from a smart phone, iPad, computer or iPod. Just plug in and play - you can play sound in certain rooms and not in others according to your choice.
The yard is protected by woods that are perfect for a walk or a wander. The lawn is big and open providing the perfect place for yard games (bocce ball, badmitten, horseshoes, volleyball - equipment supplied) or simply sitting and basking in the quiet beauty of this idyllic setting while watching the hummingbirds dance around the flower beds. An enchanting variety of perennial and annual flowers all around the grounds provide lovely scents and bouquets for you to enjoy.
Blue Arches has the perfect spot to launch your kayaks, and for the more adventurous, afternoon swims are a refreshing treat. There are great hikes on the island!
If you're looking for a spacious and well-kept vacation rental that feels like an island sanctuary for your friends or family retreat on the beautiful Maine coastline, this home will be the perfect fit for you and your loved ones!
Downtown Stonington Village is just two miles away. It's a lovely, picture perfect working fishing with a charming Main Street dotted with shops and restaurants that makes you feel like you have stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. Architectural Digest Magazine named Stonington the "Prettiest Town in Maine."
Acadia and Bar Harbor are close by for fun day trips - whale watches and more!
Amenities
Four Bedrooms - King, Queen, 2 Twin beds that can be converted into a King & a Twin
Two Full Bathrooms - one half bath.
Please note: during the summer season, from late June through mid-september, minimum bookings are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Stonington
Located in Stonington, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barred Island Preserve and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve, while Blue Heron Gallery and Stonington Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stonington, ME
What's nearby
- Stonington Sea Products - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cry Babies - 5 min drive
- 44 North Stonington - 5 min drive
- Aragosta at Goose Cove - 16 min drive
- 44 North Coffee - 9 min drive
- Stonecutters Kitchen - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa h.
14 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at Blue Arches
Lisa h.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Sandy W.
17 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stonington vacation
Sandy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tawny K.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Bliss
Tawny K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Calvin P.
15 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine trip
Calvin P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terri R.
21 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with lovely views!
Terri R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn L.
1 Oct, 2017
wonderful
Jocelyn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lori P.
21 Sept, 2017
As beautiful as the pictures!
Lori P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Patricia Ann Y.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Maine
Patricia Ann Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
joseph s.
13 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family get together
joseph s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mindy B.
18 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Mindy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danil K.
10 Jul, 2018
Loved the vacation
Danil K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
28 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Isle Isolation
Andrea W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Steve G.
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Arches: The Best of Coastal Maine
Steve G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
20 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best of Downeast Maine
Robert L.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pete A.
21 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iconic Maine Retreat
Pete A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
kevin c.
3 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
kevin c.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
iris C.
18 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and beautiful place
iris C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shelby C.
15 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
Shelby C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
David V.
14 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
David V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint secluded paradise
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Akshata V.
22 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake view
Akshata V.
8/10 Good
Michael D.
16 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dustin N., Bemus Point, NY
27 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet in a gorgeous setting
Dustin N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Annette Y.
13 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Hidden Gem
Annette Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Dan Hadley
We were so fortunate to be able to purchase this land and work with an architect to build our family dream home. It was designed to integrate with the surrounding natural beauty—the ocean, the forest, the sun. Our kids and grandkids have loved Blue Arches and we hope your family does too.
Why they chose this property
One of the unique features of this area is the great Blue Heron, which you'll likely see when you stay. We love these majestic birds and the blue arches we built in the foyer entrance and garden patio are designed to pay them homage.
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