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Large Eat-in Screened Porch overlooking ocean

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Lamoine, ME

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center30 min drive
Village Green34 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching34 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beau Se Jour cottage was designed and built to be reminiscent of the shingle style cottages which have always been unique to Maine's seacoast.
Sun-filled rooms are tastefully decorated with vintage wicker and accessories. Birch bark railings, a gas stone fireplace, and a moose-horn chandelier give this cottage a distinctive look and feel of an earlier time.
Relax on the comfortable, large eat-in screened porch with panoramic ocean and mountain views.
This beautiful setting is perched on Frenchman Bay and has breathtaking views of Cadillac Mountain and Acadia National Park.

If you are a garden lover, our region is for you summer or fall. Enjoy some of the most spectacular old gardens in the country. Asticou, Thuya and, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Gardens, (Northeast Harbor) Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Garden, (Southwest Harbor) Beatrix Farrand, (Bar Harbor) Turrets Seaside Garden at College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor). Many garden tours are offered throughout the summer months.

Beau Se Jour cottage offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a private beach (no public access) for swimming, beach-combing and long walks along the endless shore. How about mussels for dinner? Bring a bucket down and fill it up! Pots for steaming at cottage (and for lobsters too)

The large master bedroom has a king size bed and private bath with sweeping views of the ocean and the mountains of Acadia National Park.
The large first floor bedroom has 2 full size beds, TV and views of the ocean.
Cottage sleeps 4.

Come visit and experience our crown jewel, Acadia National Park both at the Bar Harbor and Schoodic Peninsula locations. Both are close by and you can enjoy all that the Park offers from fantastic hiking (rock or trail) breathtakingly beautiful vistas, Carriage rides on the Rockefeller Roads, kayaking, Ranger Programs (Adult and junior) Sand Beach and so much more.

Enjoy Bar Harbor with its Victorian flare, and the many charming nearby villages and towns each filled with their own unique characteristics.
We will be more than happy to help you with plan your visit so you get the most out of your time in the Acadia National Park region as we live and work in the area we can offer lots of insider hints of places to go and experience. (We both work at Acadia National Park and can offer lots of good information for you)

*Please note: Our weeks run "SATURDAY - SATURDAY".

We allow 1 well behaved pup, (No aggressive breeds) with a small fee.
We will send you our simple pet guidelines upon booking.

Please note: We require a signed rental agreement once you book your visit.
The rental agreement will have all the particulars about the cottage, our names and address, etc.

We offer a fairly lenient cancellation policy but suggest you purchase trip insurance through VRBO (small fee) should your cancellation not fall during the refund period.

We look forward to having you!

Property manager

Laura

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Any age child is welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

100.00 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, campfires or fireworks permitted

We allow 1 pup. No aggressive breeds. We are fairly lenient on size but need to know breed/size. Will send pet guidelines upon booking.

A signed rental agreement is required once you reserve your week. Details will be emailed to you upon booking.

Weeks run SATURDAY - SATURDAY "only". 7 night minimum. A maximum of 4 overnight guests; this includes adults, children under 18 and toddlers.

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 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

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lamoine, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 16 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 30 min drive
Village Green - 34 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 34 min drive
Shore Path - 34 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 27 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

1 July 2023

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

A Slice of Maine Paradise

Beau Se Jour is a special place. The pictures can’t do it justice. It’s very spacious and well stocked. Truly the quintessential Maine cottage. Worth every penny. Laura is a fabulous host who truly cares that you have a wonderful stay. My only advice is you will need to book this one early to get it, and you be glad you did! I’d give it 20 stars if I could.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen I.

10 June 2023

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

Absolutely stunning view with privacy

The weather wasn't the best for this week but if you had to have rainy weather, I can't imagine a better spot to be at. The house is well appointed with comfortable beds and beautifully decorated in a coastal theme. The view from the main bedroom upstairs is breathtaking in the morning, you do not have to get out of bed to enjoy it. It's equally dramatic on the first level and there are plenty of spots in the house to sit and read and still enjoy the view of the water. The screened in area would be a huge bonus when the bugs are out, fortunately the rain and cool temperatures kept them at bay for our visit. The waterfront/beach area can be accessed by a long set of stairs down to the water. It is very private and while there are a few neighbors, you don't really see the homes through the foliage. It really is a beautiful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

3 June 2023

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

Short but oh so sweet

Although our trip was cut short, we had an amazing stay at Beau Se Jour. This is the quintessential Maine cottage, full of character and surrounded by natural beauty. We couldn't have picked a better vacation home. The views are surreal and the solitude is priceless. If you need to disconnect, this is your spot. Our host Laura was on point. Everything was carefully orchestrated and planned right down to the beautiful soft music left playing for us as we entered the cottage. It really set the vibe. We were delayed and arrived much later in the evening than originally planned. Laura stayed in touch to make sure we would have no trouble finding the place as we would be arriving after dark. The weather had turned pretty chilly that evening as well. With these things in mind, she thoughtfully made a trip to the cottage to turn the lights and heat on for us. It was so incredibly thoughtful and appreciated after a long drive. She even checked in with us to make sure we made it back home safely. These are the small touches that go a long way with me. The communication was excellent and it's apparent how much time, thought, and preparation Laura puts into each visit. We wanted for nothing. If we ever get the opportunity to return, we will definitely be staying with her again. Thanks Laura! Much appreciation!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

16 October 2022

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

Unbeatable views and perfect location for us!

Laura’s property was lovely! Laura is also very lovely herself. She was very attentive, helpful, and just genuinely wanted to make sure we were having a good time. The home was very well kept and cozy. The views from the property were surreal. We woke up every morning to watch the sunrise. We enjoyed taking walks from the property at low tide and also rented some kayaks that were delivered right to the property. Laura’s place is about 30-40 minutes from Bar Harbor and most Acadia hikes, but this is exactly what we wanted (as we find Bar Harbor a little too busy and tourist-trappy). There are a few quaint, but excellent restaurants nearby (Provender in Ellsworth and Ironbound in Hancock were our favorites). You are also not far from the Schoodic peninsula hikes, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We hope to revisit Laura’s place again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan M.

18 September 2022

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

Breath taking

Absolutely beautiful cottage with amazing views. Private and quiet. Within 45 minutes from Acadia, Bar Harbor, and Schoodic Peninsula.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura

We love the coast of Maine and know you will too! We will do our best to make your vacation in the Acadia Region special so that you leave with many wonderful memories and will want to return.

We want you to feel at home at Beau Se Jour Cottage and enjoy all that Downeast Maine offers, most especially our crown jewel; Acadia National Park. We invite you to come visit and explore a most special place in America; "Where the ocean meets the mountains"!

During the cold, short days of winter, our thoughts turn to warm, sunny days on the Gulf Coast of Florida... If you are looking for a wonderful getaway unlike anything you might have tried before, we invite you to come visit 'Little Gasparilla Island', a tropical, bridge- less, barrier Island in Southwest Florida.

Come explore this magical, barrier island accessible only by private boat (Or water taxi which runs 365 days a year).
No stores, roads, cars or distractions! Enjoy turquoise Gulf waters, pristine white sandy beach, collect the best shells and sharks teeth and experience the magnificent sunsets, unlike any you have seen before!
You will almost feel as thought the island were your own as it is peaceful, quiet and most of all, unspoiled.
Come experience 'Old Florida' like you have never done before.

Our property is also on VRBO and if you would like to take a look, the property # is: 157312

We welcome you to both our Oceanfront Cottage in Maine and our Gulf front Cottage on Little Gasparilla Island. Come explore the best of 2 worlds!