Our first impression of our stay was the proactive contact of the host. Messages and texts were informational and helpful without being over done.
When we arrived, the house was exactly as described and pictured. Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Even the kitchen had everything we needed while we were there. Towels were plentiful and all the appliances worked.
The star of the house was the view from the back deck and the picture glass living room. Sunrise, sunset, and midnight were all picture worthy. The trees on either side made you feel like you were alone and the wildlife activity was apparent. One of the many special moments was a visit from a Bald Eagle, perched in the pine directly in view of the water. At night, the Milky Way bisected the view of Frenchman's Bay and reached from the horizon and back over the house.
The beach access was steep but had manageable stairs and was well maintained. The beach itself was like a personal attraction at Acadia National Park. Caves, arches, waterfalls, starfish, crabs, shells and many rocks of all shapes and sizes.
We found we were near everything we wanted to see without being caught in the crowds of Bar Harbor. Truly the best of best of both worlds.
As a final note, I recommend seeing the sunrise from the top of Cadillac Mountain. The drive is only a short distance from this house. You have to make plans for an early rise and get reservations, but the experience is worth it.