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Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove

Semesterboende med kök nÀra Acadia National Park

Fotogalleri för Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove

Restaurang utomhus
Terrass/Patio
Terrass/Patio
Terrass/Patio
Terrass/Patio

Recensioner

9,8 av 10,
EnastÄende
3 sovrum2 badrumSovplats för 5

PopulÀra bekvÀmligheter

  • Eldstad
  • Torktumlare
  • TvĂ€ttmaskin
  • Grill
  • Kök
  • Parkering tillgĂ€nglig

Utforska omrÄdet

Se pÄ karta
Bernard, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    â€Ș6 min med bil‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    â€Ș19 min med bil‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Heads fyr
    â€Ș22 min med bil‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    â€Ș37 min med bil‬

Rum och sÀngar

3 sovrum (sovplats för 5)

Sovrum 1

1 queensize-sÀng

Sovrum 2

1 enkelsÀng

Sovrum 3

2 enkelsÀngar

2 badrum

Badrum 1

TvÄl · Handdukar tillhandahÄlles · Badkar eller dusch · Toalett · Endast dusch · Shampoo

Badrum 2

TvÄl · Handdukar tillhandahÄlles · Badkar eller dusch · Toalett · Endast dusch · Shampoo

Ytterligare utrymmen

DĂ€ck eller uteplats
Terrass eller lanai
Kök
Lekplats utomhus
TrÀdgÄrd
Matplats

Om boendet

Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove

Denna arkitektdesignade, mysiga stuga pÄ Mount Deserts lugna sida har 3 sovrum, 2 badrum, 5 sovplatser bekvÀmt, med fullt kök och tvÀttmaskin / torktumlare. BelÀget pÄ Mitchell Cove i Bernard, avskilt bland skogarna och Àngarna i Lopaus Point, bara 10 minuter söder om Southwest Harbour - du fÄr det bÀsta av bÄda vÀrldar: lugnet och integriteten att njuta av familjens tid tillsammans och omedelbar bekvÀmlighet för alla attraktioner pÄ ön. Livsmedelsbutik, bibliotek, restauranger, vattensporter (kanot, segling, motorbÄt, kajakpaddling), simning och miles och miles av vÀl underhÄllna vandringsleder upp nÄgra av landets vackraste och mest tillgÀngliga berg ligger inom 15-20 minuters bilresa . Och bara en minuts promenad ner till fastigheten till Mitchell Cove tar dig till en halv mil avskild och obebyggd privat stenstrand. En hemmabas för dina expeditioner över ön; och en lÀttfylld, tÀtt bostad för din familj tillsammans under din vistelse.

Det stora sovrummet ligger pÄ bottenvÄningen; tvÄ sovrum Àr pÄ övervÄningen, ett med tvÄ enkelsÀngar, det andra en enda. En futon i vardagsrummet rymmer en sjÀtte person. Maximalt antal vuxna Àr 4-5. Det kostar $ 50 per natt för varje person över fem. Ett badrum med dusch finns pÄ varje vÄning.

Stugan har alla moderna apparater; har sitt eget brunnsvatten och mycket varmt vatten. Wi-Fi-tjÀnster erbjuds. Ett brett dÀck utanför balanserar inomhus- och utomhusutrymmena och Àr utmÀrkt att sitta i solen; ett sekundÀrt dÀck utanför köket har en gasdriven grill som Àr klar för anvÀndning. I bottenvÄningens vardagsrum visar ett katedraltak kornet pÄ de gyllene tallskivorna. En ny vedspis hÄller hela huset varmt pÄ svalare kvÀllar (mÄnga somrar behöver du inte sÄ mycket), och ger ett naturligt centrum för spelspel, lÀsning eller tittande pÄ TV. Det finns gott om torr ved i vedboden.

KÀllaren har en gammal stadskanot och paddlar, som du Àr vÀlkommen att ta ner till Cove.

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Om du funderar pÄ att komma i maj eller början av juni, eller senare i september eller oktober, se anmÀrkning nedan om vedspisen. Det gör en stor skillnad!
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Huset Àr mycket mer Àn summan av dess delar. Det ligger pÄ platsen för den gamla bondgÄrden som odlade Mitchell Cove-omrÄdet pÄ 1800-talet, dÄ landet var öppna Àngar. Du kommer att mÀrka att det Àr den "rÀtta" platsen för ett hus - uppe pÄ en liten höjning, med en full kÀllare grÀvt in pÄ backen och en stor grön grÀsmatta sprider sig ner mot Cove. Förbi grÀsmattan och det gamla ÀppeltrÀdet finns det fortfarande öppen Àng framför huset; men nu sörjer tallar av de fÄ angrÀnsande husen som Àr avlÀgsna och helt dolda frÄn sikten. Söder och vÀster ligger Lopaus Point och tjock tallskog. Huset ligger inbÀddat i hörnet mellan de gamla Àngarna och den nyare skogen - du Àr vÀldigt i din egen vÀrld utan att pÄ nÄgot sÀtt vara sammandragad.

Friluft, stort utrymme, rörelsefrihet - och det eleganta koncentrerade utrymmet i huset - det Àr kÀnslan av att vara hÀr.

Du kommer ocksÄ att mÀrka massor av smÄ arkitektoniska detaljer som gör att spendera tid i och runt huset till ett riktigt nöje. Huset designades specifikt för att fÄnga och visa de bÀsta dygderna i Maines kustklimat. Det uppmuntrar dig att uppleva det bÀsta av hur det Àr att vara hÀr. Under de lÄnga sommardagarna Àr det lÀtt och luftigt. Du vill kasta upp dörrarna och lÄta den kylande havbrisen röra sig igenom. Ta ditt arbete pÄ dÀck; se barnen spela fotboll i grÀset. Eller vandra ner till Cove. PÄ kvÀllarna Àr det en stödjande, mysig inhÀgnad som samlar alla runt vedspisen. Kok upp en skaldjurfest. Samla runt ett brÀdspel. Krulla upp och titta pÄ en film pÄ TV: n.

Huset fungerar sÄ bra delvis eftersom planlösningen Àr bÄde öppen och separerad. Gemensamma aktiviteter kommer att centreras pÄ första vÄningen, dÀr köket och vardagsrummet flyter in i varandra och hÄller alla anslutna. Men om du vill fÄ lite arbete, eller barnen behöver starta ett sommarlÀsningsprojekt, eller nÄgon bara vill vara pÄ egen hand, kan du gÄ uppÄt, stÀnga dörren och koncentrera dig.

Platsen Àr full av minnen frÄn mÀnniskor som gjorde exakt detta i femtio Är. Jag Àr sÀker pÄ att du snabbt hittar ditt eget sÀtt att vara hemma.

** uppdatering för 2016 **

Vi har installerat en ny vedspis i Är. Det Àr en Blaze King-modell (du hittar funktionerna online): mycket effektiv, lÄga utslÀpp och lÀtt att anvÀnda. Det har ocksÄ en fantastisk brÀnntid - upp till 20 timmar pÄ en enda last med ved. Det gör uppvÀrmningen av stugan under svalare vÄr- och höstdagar och nÀtter mycket enkel och pÄlitlig. Ladda upp den innan du vÀnder dig till sÀngen. nÀr du vaknar Àr den fortfarande full av kol och tappar bra vÀrme.

Om du funderar pÄ att hyra under dessa tidigare eller senare perioder (maj, september, oktober) kommer den nya kaminen att göra en stor skillnad i din komfort.

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LÀgg till datum för priser

BekvÀmligheter

Kök
TvÀttmaskin
Torktumlare
HusdjursvÀnligt
Gratis wi-fi
Uteplats

Liknande boenden

Husregler

Incheckning efter 16.00
LÀgsta Älder för att hyra: 25 Är
Utcheckning före 10.00
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Barn

Barn tillĂ„ts: 0–17 Ă„r
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Evenemang

Inga evenemang tillÄts
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Husdjur

TillÄtna husdjur: hundar med en vikt pÄ mindre Àn 23 kg per husdjur (max 2 husdjur totalt)
$200 pet fee; +$100 for each additional pet
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Rökning tillÄten

Rökning förbjuden
Pet fee: please note that there is a $200 pet fee for the first pet; $100 for each additional.
Please ask Richard any questions you have! Please note that we do ask guests to fill out a rental agreement.

Viktig information

Att hÄlla koll pÄ

Detta boende drivs av en privat vÀrd (nÄgon som inte agerar inom sin företagsverksamhet eller sitt yrke). EU:s konsumentlagar, inklusive ÄngerrÀtten, gÀller inte för din bokning. Din bokning omfattas av den privata vÀrdens avbokningspolicy.
Avgifter för extragÀster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.
Statligt utfÀrdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krÀvas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.
SÀrskilda önskemÄl erbjuds i mÄn av tillgÄng vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. SÀrskilda önskemÄl kan inte garanteras.
Fester och gruppevenemang Àr inte tillÄtna pÄ boendet.
VÀrden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare pÄ boendet.
VÀrden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor pÄ boendet.
PÄ detta boende finns bland annat följande sÀkerhetsdetaljer: brandslÀckare och förbandslÄda.

Bra att veta

Bil behövs för transport till och frÄn detta boende.

Om omrÄdet

Bernard

Denna semesterbostad ligger pÄ landet och nÀra stranden i Bernard. Vackra naturupplevelser kan du fÄ i omrÄdet kring Acadia National Park och Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook och Wild Gardens of Acadia Àr ocksÄ vÀrda ett besök. Kanotpaddling och segling Àr utmÀrkta exempel pÄ vattenaktiviteter tillgÀngliga i omrÄdet, och om du föredrar att stanna pÄ land kan du prova pÄ cykling och ekoturer i nÀrheten.
Karta
Bernard, ME

I nÀrheten

  • Acadia National Park - 6 min med bil - 3.7 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 18 min med bil - 15.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 19 min med bil - 15.9 km
  • Bass Harbor Heads fyr - 22 min med bil - 18.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 41 min med bil - 37.9 km

Ta sig runt

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 30 min med bil

Restauranger

  • â€ȘBeal's Lobster Pier - ‬11 min med bil
  • â€ȘArchie’s Lobster - ‬5 min med bil
  • â€ȘPeter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬9 min med bil
  • â€ȘThe Colonel's Restaurant - ‬28 min med bil
  • â€ȘThurston's Lobster Pound - ‬17 min till fots

Vanliga frÄgor och svar

Är Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pĂ„ Mitchell Cove husdjursvĂ€nligt?

Ja, detta boende tillÄter hundar (högst 2 per rum) med en vikt pÄ upp till 23 kg per djur.

Vilka Àr incheckningstiderna för Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gÀller för Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.

Var ligger Prud'homme stuga: ljus, privat arkitektonisk stuga pÄ Mitchell Cove?

Denna semesterbostad vid havet ligger 3 km frÄn Acadia National Park och mindre Àn en mil frÄn Bass Harbor Heads fyr och Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead och Wendell Gilley Museum ligger ocksÄ mindre Àn en mil hÀrifrÄn.

Recensioner

9,8

EnastÄende

10/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

10/10

LĂ€ge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet
10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 60 av 65 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 3 av 65 recensioner
6 - Okej i betyg. 2 av 65 recensioner
4 - DÄligt i betyg. 0 av 65 recensioner
2 - VÀldigt dÄligt i betyg. 0 av 65 recensioner

Recensioner

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Greg K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great cottage for mellow people. Great owner, easy to deal with any problems. Place was clean, had everything we needed. It’s our second time renting this place- which speaks for itself.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Sean B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Ideal, private, quiet side location away from the crowds of Bar Harbor but still within a short driving distance when needed. Home was a perfect blend of a traditional Maine “camp” feel but with all the amenities you could ask for. It was sparkling clean and the host provided clear, accurate information. Would definitely book again! Thanks Richard!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Keely B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Beautiful peaceful getaway for our family. Grateful to our host for our stay in this lovely cottage.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Wynne F.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
A quiet and beautiful spot: we had a great time visiting the cove and paddling around. The cottage is appointed with everything you need for a long-ish stay. Great outside seating set up and easy check in and check out process.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

colleen f.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great spot ! If you want a quiet, slow paced place within a short ride to NP attractions this is the place. Cottage well equipped, owner was very responsive and property is accurately described. Short walk to ocean and a perfect place to have your own private show of the sunset !
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Jason P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Return to a paradise!

My family and I have spent a week at this lovely home for many summers now, and its beauty, charm, and soul are breathtaking. Simple, clean, and elegant. Quiet, well accommodated, and well located. It's worth it! We've been here over a half dozen times and have never had any complaints.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Joel F.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juni 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Arnell T.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great location! Everything we needed was there. Extremely clean. Yard area and cove were perfect for us and for our dogs. Acadia National Park, stores, restaurants are all within an easy drive. The locals were super nice and always had a recommendation for places to go and things to see. Would love to go back! A week wasn't enough.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i maj 2025

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Greg K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Quiet and private

The property is exactly how it’s described. We did not have any problems with anything. I could tell that if we needed something it would be dealt with in a professional and timely matter! Would we rent this property again? Absolutely! For us it worked out just great! Wood stove is top of the line. The people that own this place are cool and know what’s important. Have no fear renting from them. Very chill place. Thanks!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2024

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Howie Y.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful house, perfect location, and a great time!

We had a great trip and a wonderful time on this property. Morning walks were particularly nice!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2024

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Tara W.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

quintessential Maine getaway

This was our second time staying at the cottage, and it lived up to our fond memories. Several upgrades, including terrific mattresses and my favorite coffee equipment made it the perfect retreat after exploring the island. Thanks, again, for sharing this special home.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2024

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Kelley

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

100% Perfect

This house was perfect for our family of four and could easily accommodate five. It was exactly as advertised - neat, clean and quiet. We had the cove completely to ourselves. If you're visiting this area for the first time, don't worry about the proximity to Bar Harbor and all the attractions. Short car ride with plenty to see and do along the way. The hiking trails around Long Pond are excellent. You can walk to Thurstons Lobster Pound which was our favorite meal, on the last night of our trip. The host communication was excellent, but we did not need him at all once we arrived. Everything was exactly as described and we felt right at home the moment we walked through the door. We highly recommend this place!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2024

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Daylene B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Magical

Beautiful cottage with an Amazing location. Perfect spot to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. It is the ideal location without the crowds.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2024

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Jonathan K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Fantastic

This was out second stay here. It's a great house in a great quiet location. You can walk to the water and great food at Thurston's and Acadia is just a few minutes away. The house is lovely, well appointed and beautifully designed.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2023

10/10 UtmÀrkt

David S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful week on the Quiet Side

This was our third stay at Prud'homme Cottage, and the property was as lovely and peaceful as ever. The cottage itself is an architectural gem. It's a simple cottage with a timeless design and quality craftsmanship, and fits perfectly into its surroundings. And for us the location is ideal. It's a short walk on a quiet road to beautiful Bernard and a short drive to Southwest Harbor. Mountain hikes and craggy Wonderland are within 10 minutes by car. And Mitchell Cove, a two minute walk from the house through the trees, is our place for morning coffee, afternoon canoeing, and fantastic sunsets.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2023

6/10 Okej

Debra G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect for family of four

The cottage was absolutely perfect for our family of four - rustic but with all the conveniences, private but near things to do, cozy and beautifully designed. The owners have stocked it with everything. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2023

10/10 UtmÀrkt

B P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

As advertised!

All the reveiws were spot on. Clean and fully stocked. It was peaceful, quiet and the perfect homebase for our explorations of acadia.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juni 2023

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Jonathan K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect cottage to explore MDI

Our stay at the Prud'homme Cottage with was fantastic for our family of four. The house is well appointed and benefits from excellent design and craftsmanship. The space is private and quiet and the sunsets at Mitchell Cove were great. The house had everything we needed, and Richard was a fantastic and responsive host. The location gave us a chance to explore Acadia's quietside, but was just close enough to everything else.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Juliette W.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Absolute Heaven

This property was all we hoped for and more. It was ideal for our family of four. Perfect size, nice layout providing a mix of family time and privacy for the kids. The outdoor seating areas were dreamy, and the landscaping kitchen well-equipped and east to use with everything we needed (and we like to cook). Access to canoe and cove was a highlight. We had difficult travels getting to Maine (our own fault) and Richard was quick to respond to requests for information, kind, and reassuring. Would definitely stay here again!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Steven K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great Rental

House is beautifully designed, clean and comfortable. Outdoor spaces great for hanging out or entertaining friends, as is the large living/dining space with wood-burning stove. The kitchen has everything needed for cooking a variety of foods. Bedrooms designed to give each person or couple their own spaces. There are two identical bathrooms, one on each floor near bedrooms. They are small but clean and well organized. This house is perfect for a family with children or several friends.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Vickie V.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great spot close to cove. Very quiet.

Relaxing
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Lauri N., BROOKLYN

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Peaceful Home Base

Prud'homme Cottage is perfectly situated in Tremont near Southwest Harbor on the quiet side of MDI and near a cove that is a 2 minute walk from the house. It was a great home base from which to explore surrounding trails and sights. The trails in that area are less touristy and less crowded, which was exactly what we wanted. The camp itself was comfortable with plenty of space. We enjoyed sitting on the outdoor deck overlooking the meadow. We also enjoyed taking in the sunset on the cove just a few minutes away. Richard was a laid back, but responsive host who gave us lots of good insider info about things to do in the area and answered any questions we had. We enjoyed our time there tremendously.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

Jacqueline M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful, cozy accommodations

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location! We enjoyed our week with our young children here and had everything we needed. So many great spots to explore on the quiet side of the island and an easy 30 min drive to Bar Harbor.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juni 2022

10/10 UtmÀrkt

David S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect cottage!

We have stayed at Prud'homme Cottage 2 years in a row, and we miss it immediately whenever we leave. The cottage itself is a work of simplicity and art, a perfect place to relax, think, and embark on adventures. For us, it is the perfect retreat for escaping the city and finding some harmony with nature. We love spending mornings on the beautiful decks and walking down to Mitchel Cove. After mid-day hikes around the quiet side of MDI, we walk to Thurston's for lobster or just around the beautiful village of Bernard. Our evenings involve board games, running around the back yard, and (ideally) one more trek down to the cove. We hope to go back to Prud'homme for many years.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i september 2021

8/10 Bra

julie k.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och plats

Perfect for First Family Trip to Maine

We enjoyed this cabin on our first trip to Maine! The weather was beautiful and we loved the people and coastline of the Quietside. The caretaker Scott was wonderful and we had no issues with the property while there. Basics, directions, key access were all as listed. Beds and linens were wonderful. Kitchen was stocked. No cabinets in the entire house 
 all open air shelving and no AC unit. This wasn’t an issue during our stay but good to know! We did find the access to Mitchell Cove further away than the listing provided. It was accessible from the cabin but we felt like we were walking on others property to get to it. There was a nice small public beach just down the street. Thurstons down the street had the best lobster on the island! Also recommend a visit to the Quietside Art gallery and Island Cruise nature boat ride.
Bodde hÀr 14 nÀtter i juli 2021

Om vÀrden

Richard Àr vÀrd

VĂ€rdens profilbild
My architect father designed the house as a summer home for my grandparents in 1970. We've been going there and loving it ever since. If you know Acadia at all, you know it's a very special place. And for us, this house embodies the same spirit: it's simple and rugged and historical (built on the foundation of the original farmhouse). And the more you get to know it, the more you appreciate the nuances of its unadorned beauty.

I grew up coming here for the summers with my grandparents. We fished and canoed and hiked and gathered mussels and ate lobsters and read books and did puzzles by the wood-stove on rainy days. My parents taught me to love the outdoors on these mountains. And now I'm introducing my own kids to this family-infused spot. I hope someday they'll do the same with their children.

I'm a northeasterner through and through. I grew up in Connecticut, went to boarding school in Boston, and college and grad school at Yale. Now I live and work in New York City. I spend my idle moments contriving ways to get back up to Maine.

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It's hard for me to summarize how much Mount Desert, and this house on it, mean to me. The place is a center of my sense of myself and my family. I grew up in learning to know this place; coming back here is communicating with the traditions, memories, and histories that have generated the habits and outlooks by which I know who I am. It really is the case that the *place* binds and holds the spirit together.

More practically, I can't think of any other place where it's possible to do so much that's so rewarding so easily. Mount Desert is just *made* for vacationing--for serial enjoying and adventuring in reasonable, daily, family-sized chunks. Everything you'd ever want to do is within twenty or thirty minutes of your home-base; and it's all completely authentic and accessible.

We've spent weeks hiking day after day, non-stop, hopping all over the island, never exhausted, always eager for the next pondside vista or rocky scramble or heart-wrenching, ocean-yearning view from the top.

Other years we went slower, and spent lots of time tossing stones at the cove, and reading books by the fire, or doing puzzles at the card-table. It's hard to say what's more wonderful: breaking through the treeline atop Sargent Mountain, or wrapping yourself in the fog on the tide-stripped rocks of Mitchell Cove, or reading by the fire with the rain dripping down the pine boughs. The best visits are when you do all three!

As a parent of two children, quite young when they first visited, I really appreciated how the activities could be scaled to the age, energy, and interests of the group. It was fantastic at first to have Wonderland available, to make a simple out and back over flat land with an eight and a five-year-old. Or, when they were feeling whiny, to take the Jordan Pond loop trail, with popovers waiting at the end. Now it's fantastic to string mountains together and come home at sunset.

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I've said it all elsewhere on this site--but I think Mount Desert is just a very special place. I feel deeply rooted in the soil and rocks here. But it's not only because of my family's history. It's what the 19th century “rusticators” and Romantics and trail-builders felt too when they first came here. It's what inspired people like George Dorr to create Acadia Park as an act of spiritual preservation. There's something about the island and its way of being encountered that encourages this kind of bonding. I think the very best thing you can do if you choose to visit is to open yourself up to that whole-hearted connection.

And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to find the island on your own terms. That means, preferably, not being swept up into the elements that are part of the tourist pattern. Why be a tourist when you can be at home right from the start? That, for me anyway, is just what you're trying to avoid when you come here. Avail yourself of all the beauties, but do so in your own time, space, and frame of mind. This little house is an ideal anchor-spot for making that possible.

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