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Charming ranch house surrounded by Acadia National Park
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6123.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Mt Desert, ME
- Acadia National Park7 min drive
- Thunder Hole15 min drive
- Cadillac Mountain20 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming ranch house surrounded by Acadia National Park
This house is built on property originally owned by John Rockefeller Jr, the benefactor of much of Acadia National Park! It is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Bar Harbor, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle so that you can see the milky way streaming overhead on a clear night. You can leave the front door, and in less than half a mile be walking on a trail in Acadia National Park, or, if you are up for exploration, walk straight into the backyard and you'll be in the national park!
After you spend a day hiking, biking, or exploring, you'll feel at home in our ranch style house. The kitchen has updated appliances and ample cabinet and refrigerator space. All of the utensils and kitchen tools that you will need to cook up a fresh Maine lobster or a nice Maine blueberrry pie are provided, as well. The house has a large shared dining/living room, with a beautiful granite fireplace along one wall. Lots of natural light enters the room from large bay windows in both the front and the back of the house. Both bedrooms are large, and have plenty of closet space. The beds are comfy, and lots of books and other reading materials will help you gain a greater appreciation for the beautiful area that we live in. A final room, which we typically call our "yoga room," can easily accommodate the futon that can sleep an additional two guests.
After you spend a day hiking, biking, or exploring, you'll feel at home in our ranch style house. The kitchen has updated appliances and ample cabinet and refrigerator space. All of the utensils and kitchen tools that you will need to cook up a fresh Maine lobster or a nice Maine blueberrry pie are provided, as well. The house has a large shared dining/living room, with a beautiful granite fireplace along one wall. Lots of natural light enters the room from large bay windows in both the front and the back of the house. Both bedrooms are large, and have plenty of closet space. The beds are comfy, and lots of books and other reading materials will help you gain a greater appreciation for the beautiful area that we live in. A final room, which we typically call our "yoga room," can easily accommodate the futon that can sleep an additional two guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mount Desert
Otter Creek, a neighbourhood in Mount Desert, is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Wild Gardens of Acadia and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mt Desert, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
- Thunder Hole - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
- Otter Cliff - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jordan Pond House - 10 min drive
- Side Street Cafe - 8 min drive
- Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - 7 min drive
- Choco-Latte - 7 min drive
- Bar Harbor Beer Works - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Joseph Podurgiel
My wife and I live near one of the most beautiful areas of the USA (in our opinion): Acadia National Park. We enjoy hiking and biking, and like to be outside whenever possible. My wife teaches chemistry and outdoor science at the high school, and I run a math and science tutoring business on the island.
We both love to travel, and in the past few years have taken some awesome trips. In February of 2016, we spent 9 days in Iceland, staying in many AirBnBs along our route. It was an amazing time to see the country! In addition, in 2015 I quit my full time job and we traveled throughout New Zealand for two months! We camped all around the country, and stayed with three great families for part of the time, as well.
We would like to think that we are pretty down to earth people. We don't much care for pomp and circumstance, and love cooking, biking where we need to go, and exploring this amazing place.
We both love to travel, and in the past few years have taken some awesome trips. In February of 2016, we spent 9 days in Iceland, staying in many AirBnBs along our route. It was an amazing time to see the country! In addition, in 2015 I quit my full time job and we traveled throughout New Zealand for two months! We camped all around the country, and stayed with three great families for part of the time, as well.
We would like to think that we are pretty down to earth people. We don't much care for pomp and circumstance, and love cooking, biking where we need to go, and exploring this amazing place.
Why they chose this property
Acadia National Park is a special place, and we feel very blessed to have the opportunity to live here. When we were looking for a place to live on Mount Desert Island, there were very few affordable properties this close to the national park. In fact, the village of Otter Creek is actually surrounded by the national park!!! Our house, however, was available, and we jumped at the opportunity to own a piece of land in such an incredible area. The location of this house is superb, and affords us a lot of opportunities for hiking and biking right from our front door. As Hannah likes to say, "It's so cool that we can take a walk in a national park after work on any given afternoon!"
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