Note: The rental is on the first floor of the house (mother-in-law with separate entrance). Pool and jacuzzi are seasonal from end of May - October).
Furnished mother-in-law (1000 sqft) on riverfront acreage and active farm available in Downeast Maine for short or longer term rent (October - May). This apartment has incredible views of the Narraguagas river and Atlantic ocean. The space is well suited for mature couples, single couples with mature children and/or or two couples and friend groups who are comfortable sharing space. There is one queen bed and a twin sofa bed and numerous queen and twin blow up mattresses of good quality. This space is large and has a open floor plan, making it somewhat unique in terms of sleeping more than one couple if a separate bedroom is desired for others.
LOCATION: (https://www.nrcm.org/explore-maine-map/narraguagas-river-little-falls/). The closest towns are Cherryfield and Milbridge (5 mins), Ellsworth (40 mins), Machias (30 mins) and Bar Harbor (55 mins).
This is an outdoor lovers paradise. Launch your kayak from the property onto the river. Bird watch year round (May - August is particularly active as owner leaves fields partially untouched to allow endangered migratory ground nesters to safely complete their breeding season). Bald eagle, owl, hawk and forest dwelling birds nest on/near property and are present year round. Head north toward Canada for great whale watching all summer.
NEARBY: Narraguagus River (walking distance), William M. Nash House (0.7 mile), Catherine Hill Winery (3.1 miles), DownEast Maine (5.9 miles), Bold Coast Maine (5.9 miles), Blueberry Barrens (7.6 miles), Bar Harbor (45.5 miles), Eastport (71.7 miles)
OUTDOOR REC: Spring River Lake (7.8 miles), Tunk Mountain Trailhead (8.8 miles), Pigeon Hill (12.6 miles), Tuck Mountain (12.7 miles), Donnell Pond (17.3 miles), Tunk Lake (25.6 miles), Mount Desert Island (40.9 miles), Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge (67.6 miles)
BEACHES: Jordan Beach (7.3 miles), Flat Bay (10.6 miles), Schoodic Peninsula (25.7 miles), Sandy River Beach (26.6 miles), Marlboro Beach (30.0 miles), Jasper Beach (35.5 miles)
ACADIA NAT'L PARK (40.8 miles): 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation area, hiking trails, horse riding trails, ATV trails, wildlife viewing, etc
AIRPORT: Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (34.1 miles) or Bangor International Airport
Enjoy the numerous festivals that take place throughout the spring and summer. Head to Eagle Hill Institute for concerts and dinner throughout the year (https://www.eaglehill.us/). Great hunting launchpad (no hunting on property due to livestock present). Fishing off property with a license. Trail riding galore (on horseback and/or ATV). Downeast Sunrise Trail is access is 5 mins down the street: https://sunrisetrail.org/. Gardening opportunities are always available if desired. Or just enjoy the peace and quiet...
Pool and hot tub are available for use seasonally. Generator onsite. Wifi is best accessed by using a hotspot (can be arranged through owner).
There is no smoking on property as the hay loft is above part of the barn and there are propane tanks everywhere!
Horse boarding available (with up to date Coggins). Pets considered that can get along with my Cattle dogs and won't chase the horses.