26 Room Victorian Cottage-gorgeous view of Frenchman's Bay in Acadia

Absolutely gorgeous,historic Victorian(1891) cottage on Grindstone
Neck previously owned by the Harper publishing family and
located on
more than three wooded acres along the Maine coast overlooking
Frenchman's Bay with a view of Mt. Desert Island to die for!

The view is seen from most rooms in the house through enormous bay
windows as well as the stone terrace which offers a perfect spot for
outdoor dining and cocktails while watching the sun slip behind Mt.
Cadillac.

If the weather turns cold, there are numerous fireplaces including a
dramatic ten-foot stone fireplace in the central living area and
comfy couches on which to curl up with a good book. There is a music
room with a baby grand piano and a collection of antique books in
the large living room.

The house sleeps twelve comfortably, but guests can take advantage of
the two daybeds for a total of 14.

The huge eat-in kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern
appliances and you should be able to serve a large group
without any hitches.

Also on the grounds is an Italian walled garden (to which you
have "picking privileges"), a treehouse, and a garage. The
house is fully equipped with everything that you'll need including a
TV/VCR, numerous telephones, an answering machine and a fax machine.
There is no charge for long distance within the United States.
There are several bicycles that you are welcome to use.

Access to nine-hole golf course, playground, walking trails and
Acadia National Park.


No smoking and no pets, please.

TV/VCR, fax, fully equipped kitchen, bicycles, walled garden, stone
terrace
overlooking Frenchman's Bay, grand piano, 8 fireplaces, dishwasher,
microwave, washer/dryer, 2 refrigerators, 1 upright freezer, linens
provided

Boating on beautiful Frenchman's Bay, golf, biking, mountain
climbing, puffin watching, canoeing, hiking, ferry to Bar Harbor and
Nova Scotia, kayaking, antiquing, scenic drives to Campobello and New
Brunswick, Canada, and shopping excursions to Bar Harbor and Mt.
Desert.

$3800 - $4200/week plus a 7% Maine Sales Tax