Large group of friends and family made this our home for eight days. Over the years we have traveled to various national parks and stayed in a rental homes such as this. The experience here was fabulous. Ages six months to 70 years. There was plenty of room for all to spread out, with diverse sleeping options, and great community eating and gathering areas.
A few issues to be aware of, but not really surprising as the home is 120 years old. Include narrow stairs, drafty, windows, raised bathtubs -needing a big step to get in for showering, some old furniture-but still comfy. Heat only blows to the first floor, but does move throughout the house, and for sleeping plenty of warm blankets were available.
We really enjoyed fires in the family room fireplace. There are plenty of board games for kids and adults. The kitchen is quite large and well equipped. Two dishwashers and a fridge and a half. The glassed in dining area, with a view of the bay was used for all meals at the home, and was enjoyed immensely.
One night we were treated to a wonderful aurora borealis show in the sky outside the home! Wow!
We were close to Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, not too far from Ellsworth— pretty convenient.
On the days didn’t rain we saw beautiful sunrises from the many east facing windows on the main floor, as well as several of the bedrooms.
Thank you.