Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park

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Entire home

...and around the corner to the grilling/outdoor eating area

the lower courtyard with lawn chairs amid the gardens

a lovely small bridge and deck outside the master bedroom

A cozy living area where you can relax, listen to music, read or just snooze!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4149 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Tremont, ME

Acadia National Park3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse7 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center24 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Slate House is a spectacular and unique post-and-beam artist's home, located in a private wooded setting just around the corner from the picturesque village of Bernard, where the town dock and local favorite restaurant Thurston's Lobster Pound is located. The colorful and comfortable interior has a large, open living area upstairs, along with a fabulous kitchen equipped for the gourmet cook, a cozy master bedroom with beautiful tiled shower, and a deck outside the bedroom door. The downstairs bedroom has a separate entrance and bathroom. The artist owner, who lives on the property and works in her studio here as well, maintains an extensive landscaped garden as well as a small orchard and vegetable gardens - guests are welcome to roam! The upstairs living room and bedroom look out onto a small, peaceful perennial garden and the woods beyond.

This is a perfect home for relaxing in a quiet, out-of-the way spot, yet close to the village of Southwest Harbor (4 miles) with all of its amenities.

Pets are generally welcome, please ask! Dogs do need to be kept on a leash however as there are many gardens on this property. Longer term rentals are possible, feel free to call to discuss options. A 35% deposit is requested to secure a rental, refundable up to 45 days in advance of the rental; after that I am happy to refund your deposit if I am able to re-rent the property. Slate House is available for rental from June-October. Please note that from July 6th - September 21st, 2024, there is a one week, Saturday to Saturday minimum requirement for booking; from June 16th - July 5th and September 22nd - October 16th, a 4-day minumum required.

Property manager

cherie

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Not good for children under 5, except for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

2 pets max. with permission, leashed outdoors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets are not allowed on the furniture, and should not be left unattended for long; please consider crating them if you can while you are out

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

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Tremont, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 12 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 39 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Tan Turtle Tavern - 28 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 9 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 4 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 26 min drive
Hansen's Outpost - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Slate-sided Artist's House In Quiet Rural area near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

13 October 2023

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

Great place to stay

The Slate House was a great spot to stay. It’s a quite unique home and in a very quiet setting. Cherie was very welcoming and friendly and easy to talk with. The house was very clean and comfortable. Thanks Cherie!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

3 October 2023

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

Cozy and quiet stay at the Slate House

Cherie's place was wonderful! My husband and I spent four nights here for our visit to Acadia and loved it. It is tucked back in the woods on a beautiful property and was very quiet and peaceful, which was lovely to come back to every evening after the hustle and bustle of the park and Bar Harbor. The kitchen was very well equipped and we cooked lots of our meals at the house. Cherie was an excellent host and was very communicative and happy to answer any questions. Would love to stay again the next time we visit the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S., MADISON

19 September 2023

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

Slate House is fantastic!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Slate House. Cherie is providing a house that is relaxing and surrounds you with everything you need to feed your spirit! The house itself is very special. The house is nestled in the woods with perennial gardens. Within the house you will be surrounded by art. The house itself is situated just 3 miles from the Southwest Harbor and within 3 miles of Acadia west island hiking trails. You will be a max of a 20 minutes drive to the Acadia National Park Beach entrance. Thank you to Cherie for sharing her house.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

10 August 2023

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

Lovely Retreat on the Quietside

From the moment I drove down the gravel drive to Cheri's hideaway, I just knew my stay would be wonderful. The acres of pines and birches, the hillsides filled with gardens welcomed me with beauty. Cheri is a delightful homeowner, kind and giving and her home is designed and decorated with her artistic flair. Everything one could need or want is provided for and more. We enjoyed all of the art on the walls and the views out of the many windows. It was so enjoyable seeing the garden blossoms emerge each day. I would highly recommend this little piece of paradise.

Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

16 September 2022

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

Tranquil, beautiful home on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island

This is a beautiful, well cared for and loved, home-- both tucked away and peaceful and yet so very close to all the Acadia attractions -- the best of both worlds! Cherie is a wonderful host, an amazing artisan, and generous with very useful 'insider' tips to make your stay on the island perfect. We were only able to stay 6 days, but in that time, hiked, kayaked, swam, and rode our bikes-- and our only regret is not having more time to spend just relaxing in and around the house! This house, like the beautiful jewelry Cherie makes, is a gem! The trick is finding time available! We will definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by cherie

As you can see in the photo collage above, I love the outdoors and spend much of my time (when I'm not working in my studio) hiking and kayaking in Acadia, relaxing with friends and perusing my rather sizable garden, in which I grow most of my own food and maintain a varied perennial, tree and shrub landscape. In college I studied arts and languages (B.A. in french and fine arts, Tufts); I grew up in the Northeast and have lived in Maine since 1974

Why they chose this property

When I moved to Mt. Desert Island from Washington County, Me in 1983, I was already very involved in the artistic community and wanted to find a piece of land here on which I could build my home. With several other artist friends, I bought property which we then divided into separate lots, mine being about 4.5 acres on which I personally built my own cabin, then my studio and house followed in 1999 and 2004 respectively. My involvement in the Island's artistic life included co-ownership of Island Artisans Gallery (from 1983 - 2015, 32 years!) in Bar Harbor, as well as working in my own studio. I had for years also been an avid organic gardener and have been thrilled to have the land to work....

What makes this property unique

One of the great and fun aspects of my home is everything that happened long before I actually built it: for years I have collected re-cycled building materials, odd bits and pieces that I thought might go into a house someday. The flooring upstairs came out of an abandoned woolen mill in Lewiston, Me.; the slate siding on the house was salvaged from a roof in Portland, Me. - so much of what I see every day in the house has a story and a memory for me.

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