Shipbuilder's home - COMPLETELY surrounded by water: 2 docks for access
This renovated antique 1835 ship builder's home is an icon of Blue Hill. It is surrounded by water, with Conary Cove opening to Blue Hill Bay fronting the house, and the calm Mill Pond portion of the large Salt Pond, which extends towards South Blue Hill for a couple of miles. The reversing falls into the salt pond make it one of the birding hotspots in this region. With 2 docks for water access & small craft available at the house, it is easy to engage with the water and discover why Downeast Maine is so iconic.
We transformed this historic barn built by John Cheever by featuring unique characteristics of the era and updating it for today's style of living. The barn is an independent apartment with a full kitchen and a double bedroom in the loft (with a proper staircase) We opened up the walls to connect to the outdoors through adding multiple sets of French doors and picture windows in the barn. An attached greenhouse offers fresh herbs & a is yours to take in the view.
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About the area
Blue Hill
Blue Hill is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park and Parker Point Nature Trail, while Jonathan Fisher House and Turtle Gallery are cultural highlights. Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting.
Blue Hill Co-op Community Market - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Perry's Lobster Shack - 32 min drive
Devil's Half Acre Beer Garden - 7 min drive
Blue Hill Co-op - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Shipbuilder's home - COMPLETELY surrounded by water: 2 docks for access pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Shipbuilder's home - COMPLETELY surrounded by water: 2 docks for access?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shipbuilder's home - COMPLETELY surrounded by water: 2 docks for access?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Shipbuilder's home - COMPLETELY surrounded by water: 2 docks for access located?
Situated in Blue Hill, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Parker Point Nature Trail and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jonathan Fisher House and Blue Hill Books. Blue Hill Bay Gallery and Blue Hill Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Lee Leonard
We moved here from Colorado to be near the sea and for the incredible community in the area. We love to share our unique home with visitors, who often find it hard to leave the property! It holds all that we love about being on the coast of Maine.
Why they chose this property
Blue Hill, Maine, is a quintessential, artistic, and scenic "hidden gem" on the DownEast coast, offering a peaceful alternative to busier tourist spots with its mix of ocean views, mountain hiking, and vibrant local culture. It is celebrated for its thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and historic charm.
What makes this property unique
We chose this home because it is COMPLETELY surrounded by water. John Cheever build the home so that he could construct wooden schooners on the rock outcropping in front of the house, on Conary Cove. Backed by the calm Mill Pond, which was the first settlement on the Blue Hill Peninsula we love the history and location. The reversing falls that lead in and out of the Salt pond is considered one of the area's top birding hotspots in the region.