Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town
Greetings Prospective Renters -
This is our fourth year posting the "Knollen" on VRBO. Please see our profile of the "Knollette" on VRBO for ample reviews of the smaller home on this family land.
In 1937 our great-grandfather built the Knollen on three acres of land . At that point in the island's history, innumerable island plots were available to him, including many oceanfront properties, but he chose this spot. The location is wonderful.
The property includes a big grassy field, beautiful woods, and a much smaller cottage (the Knollette, also available for rent on VRBO). While the Knollen has not undergone any major renovations (including the kitchen and bathrooms), it's large (offering ample bedrooms), lovely, quiet, comfortable, and full of simple amenities. With extended family members living here for months at a time, we can attest to its high level of functionality, comfort, and charm. The living room can accommodate large family gatherings. Two particularly special spaces include a first-floor, screened-in porch with traditional wicker furniture and a large, second-floor "sleeping porch" - both of which offer close, peaceful connection to the surrounding woods.
The Knollen is located on a quiet, private lane. Walk 5 minutes and you will discover the causeway at Norwood Cove - a spot that offers wonderful vistas of the ocean & mountains; dramatic tidal activity; opportunities for swimming, SUPing, canoeing, kayaking; peaceful sitting spots; and spectacular night skies. Walk 5 minutes in the other direction to the center of Southwest Harbor, a small quaint town where you will find shopping, dining, art, crafts, a bike rental store, and a wonderful public library. You'll also find access to the Island Explorer, the free shuttle to all parts of MDI and Acadia National Park.
Acadia National Park is a playground for walking, hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and picnicking. Explore scenic ocean trails, carriage roads, beaches, mountains, lakes, and nearby islands. There are also opportunities to rent boats of various sizes; play tennis, pickleball, or golf; antique hunt; visit museums and art galleries; eat ample fresh seafood; and more.
Keywords: large cabin, large wooden house, quiet private lane, near ocean, near town, Southwest Harbor, Causeway Lane, Norwood Cove, Acadia, Mount Desert Island
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Mountain view home - views of Acadia mountains and harbor on the edge of town
Não aceita animais de estimação, só animais de serviço
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Política para fumantes
Não é permitido fumar
Instruções para o check-out
A pessoa anfitriã requer que você realize estas tarefas antes do check-out:
Carregar e ligar a lava-louças
Tirar a roupa de cama e recolher as toalhas
Remover itens pessoais e remover restos de comida e bebida
Apagar as luzes e devolver ou guardar as chaves
If you used the mini-split for AC or heat, please turn it off.
It’s always very helpful when guests get a head start on laundry - particularly if you are a large group. Thank you!
Caso você não cumpra essas instruções, pode receber uma avaliação negativa do anfitrião.
Our wood floors and furniture are vulnerable to dampness. Please hang up all damp towels, bathing suits, etc... and use coasters.
If you use the outdoor barbeque, please do a thorough job cleaning the grill and tools. Thank you!
Informações importantes
O que você precisa saber
Propriedade nº 3202773vb
Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
Aceita-se aluguéis de longa duração
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e kit de primeiros socorros.
Esta propriedade tem espaços externos, como sacadas, pátios ou terraços, que podem não ser adequados para crianças; se tiver alguma preocupação, recomendamos entrar em contato com a propriedade antes da chegada para confirmar se é possível acomodar você em um quarto adequado
Informações a área
Southwest Harbor
Em Southwest Harbor, esta casa de temporada fica à beira-mar. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co é uma atração famosa. Outros lugares muito procurados pelos visitantes são Acadia National Park e Acadia National Park's Visitors Center, onde é possível admirar as belezas naturais da região. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf e Museu de História Natural George B. Dorr também valem a visita. Curta a prática de esqui cross-country e atividades como patinação no gelo e passeios de moto de neve nas suas férias de inverno.
Museu Wendell Gilley - 7 min de caminhada - 0.6 km
Acadia National Park - 2 min de carro - 2.5 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 20 min de carro - 28.0 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 21 min de carro - 25.8 km
Cadillac Mountain - 31 min de carro - 33.7 km
Opções nos arredores
Aeroporto de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 22 min de carro
Restaurantes
Jordan Pond House - 30 min de carro
Shell - 12 min de carro
The Salty Fisherman
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 9 min de carro
Beal's Lobster Pier - 14 min de caminhada
Perguntas frequentes
Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?
Não, a propriedade permite apenas animais de serviço.
Quanto custa o estacionamento em Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?
Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.
Qual é o horário de check-in em Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?
Horário de início do check-in: 16h.
Qual é o horário de check-out em Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?
Horário de check-out: 10h.
Onde fica Large house on 3 acres in woods, 5-minute walk to ocean, 5-minute walk to town?
Perto do mar, esta casa de temporada fica a 0,9 km de Museu Wendell Gilley e a 2,7 km de Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead e Somes Sound também ficam a 5 km.
Sobre o anfitrião
Anfitrião: Adair Fox
Our family has enjoyed MDI since 1937 when great-grandparents built the Knollen, a large wooden house on the property. Since then, it has been a treasured gathering place for our large, multi-generational family. During the summer, family members often live in the Knollen while renters enjoy the smaller house (the Knollette, built in 1980). During non-summer seasons, we live in Washington DC, Denver, and Copenhagen, though those of us who have flexibility in our schedules increasingly enjoy visits during the fall, winter, and spring, too.
The Knollen is not modern in any regard, but it is clean, well-stocked, quiet, gracious, comfortable, and peaceful. There's no mistaking the fact that it's a home with ample family history. Favorite spots? The screened-in sitting porch on the first floor & the sleeping porch on the second floor.
Over the years, we have enjoyed hosting family, friends, and renters. We feel incredibly lucky to have inherited this property. It feels good to pay the joy forward. Moreover, there's a certain amount of vicarious pleasure in offering guidance to newcomers; we tap into cherished memories and excitement for our next stay.
Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade
The Knollen couldn't be in a more perfect location: a 5-minute walk to the natural beauty of Norwood Cove; a 5-minute walk to the quaint town of Southwest Harbor; a 5-minute walk to the Island Explorer free shuttle bus; and a short drive to innumerable gems in Acadia National Park (5-30 minutes away depending on the spot you are visiting). With the Knollen as base camp, it's possible to explore spots near & far without use of a car - a boon for many.
The house is a great space for a small family reunion. The grassy field is perfect for family games. The kitchen is not updated but it's highly functional and amenable to cooking for large groups; it has two refrigerators; abundant cookware & serving materials; and a dishwasher. The dining room table can be extended for larger groups. The living room is big and comfortable -while there are other special spaces to enjoy and spill into (a screened-in porch, a sleeping porch, a small tv room, extra bedrooms).
O que faz essa propriedade ser única?
At the base of South Causeway Lane is Norwood Cove and its little footbridge (the causeway). This cove offers expansive vistas of Somes Sound and sweet spots for daydreaming, reading, sketching, painting, canoeing, kayaking, SUPing, fishing, and picknicking. Around high tide, adventuresome folks jump off the bridge and body surf under the bridge. At low tide we enjoy exploring shells, stones, and shoreline marine life. Meanwhile, our peaceful property is a lovely place for playing on the field, exploring the woods, making fairy houses, and observing deer.