Ocean view cottage overlooks Union River Bay & Mountains of Acadia NP

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Charming Newbury Neck cottage set on many private wooded and oceanfront acres

View from deck. Blueberry field overlooking ocean & mountains of Acadia beyond.

Generous sunny ocean view deck with 3 season screened in porch on left.

Magic moment of full sun & clouds produce many a rainbow up here.

Watching a schooner from the front yard. Overlooking Acadia National Park

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Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6165 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Surry, ME

Acadia National Park49 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)49 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center63 min drive
Village Green67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Upstairs bedroom with two full beds also has a couch.

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Newbury Neck is a 9 mile peninsula. Gray Cottage is 8 miles out set on a 90 acre plot with Union River Bay on one side, and Morgan Bay on the other. For 3 generations, the family has protected this land from development and gifted through a trust, the blueberry fields that slope down to the ocean and that look upon the mountains of Acadia. Especially in the autumn, these mountains glow with deep reds, orange, and gold. RATES DISCOUNTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 17.
Gray Cottage by the Sea has an exquisite "back shore" private beach on Morgan Bay that you can walk to through a mile or so wooded path. On the front side of the property you have blueberry barrens and in the distance the mountains of Acadia National Park and the wide expanse of Union River Bay with views of Bartlett and Black Island.
Opportunities for kayaking, hiking, biking, and walking abound. There are also private charters, fishing trips, and whale watching opportunities.
The cottage has a generous front deck facing the water, and a lovely side porch that's perfect for 3 seasons due to screen and glass options.
This is a charming, beautifully maintained home with a private location on the coast of Maine.
Newbury Neck is an area where many homes and cottages have been in families for several generations and the area has a rich cultural history. With the lively village of Blue Hill nearby and the town of Ellsworth just a short distance, any amenity, restaurant or shop is never far away. Day trips to Bar Harbor, Brooklin, Stonington, Deer Isle, Camden are terrific way to spend a rainy day or to indulge arts, crafts, shopping and dining out.

To keep Newbury Neck extra special, many individuals have donated some of their land and put into the Land Conservancy which helps maintain the rustic beauty of the area with its commanding views of the mountains of Acadia National Park for "all" to enjoy. Exploring nature up close, walking, beach-combing, swimming and kayaking are all right here for you to enjoy.
A lovely public sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing is just down the road 3 miles or so, as is Perry's Lobster Shack- the only outdoor dockside dining in Surry.

Grey Cottage is a newer cottage that reflects an earlier era. It has 19th Century stone walls and gardens that are of the period and have been maintained to complement this charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage which sleeps 6.
This is a pet free cottage.

***PLEASE NOTE: WEEKS RUN SATURDAY TO SATURDAY***

Property manager

Dee Knisley

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number 1213872

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surry, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 49 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 63 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 67 min drive
Village Green - 67 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 78 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

The Lobster Shack - 10 min drive
Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - 31 min drive
Lunt's Lobster Pound - 48 min drive
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound - 49 min drive
Smokey's BBQ & Lobster - 47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view cottage overlooks Union River Bay & Mountains of Acadia NP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean view cottage overlooks Union River Bay & Mountains of Acadia NP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view cottage overlooks Union River Bay & Mountains of Acadia NP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view cottage overlooks Union River Bay & Mountains of Acadia NP located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Toddy Pond, Woodlawn Museum and Branch Lake. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Ellsworth Public Library are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

17 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet, comfortable, well-outfitted, amazing setting

This house was just perfect for a friends and family stay in the Fall. Walk to Morgan Bay, walk across the field to Union River Bay, walk to the local cemetery. Close proximity to a gem of a local library, a well-stocked grocery store, a wine store, and plenty of lobster. Hosts were attentive and responsive. House had everything we needed. Sitting on the east facing deck in the morning and evening was the highlight. Very special.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

2 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This cottage was perfect for my husband and I (and our teenage grandson part of the time). Loved the decor, views, path to the private beach in back, searching for sea glass, watching the car headlights as they drive down Cadillac Mountain at dark, the wild turkeys and deer, front deck was our favorite hang-out but also loved gathering around the kitchen table. I really can't image staying anywhere else.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ S.

30 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

The location was awesome, the house was generously appointed. Quiet, beautiful and lots of wildlife. Worth every penny!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

14 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in Maine

What a lovely property! Such a gorgeous location that was completely private and secluded. We enjoyed the sunrise every morning sitting out on the front porch watching wild turkeys and deer walk across the lawn. The property was well maintained and did not disappoint. The walk to your private beach was enjoyable. We visited several small towns all within an hour or two from your location including Acadia National Park and Bat Harbor. This girl‘s trip was amazing and we will return!!! Thank you for accommodating us and for making our trip extra special.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

4 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gray Cottage

Our family had the most incredible week in Surry. The house was clean with a well stocked kitchen. With trails nearby, access to a private beach and lots of wildlife around, this was the perfect place to be as active or lazy as you want to be. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dee Knisley

FYI Sat to Sat Bookings please- Our grandparents bought this property in the 1930's. A bunch of old colleagues from the Public health world bought up acres and acres of land so that they could bring their families to vacation together. We carved off a piece of this vast inheritance to create Gray Cottage in the early 2000's mostly to handle the friend and family overload from the main cottage next door.

Why they chose this property

We celebrate our families, and our friends every summer at this special place. It's a quiet time to focus on nature, slowing down, and spending time with people we love in an environment that never fails to astonish us with it's generosity, beauty and wildness.

What makes this property unique

Secluded. Enormous property. Charming cottage. Easy access to nature and local activities such as biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking. Convenient to Acadia National Park and a short driving distance to restaurants, shops, art galleries.