Summer home base in charming village in Acadia

Our simple summer home is located in the village of Sorrento one block from the water. The Sorrento peninsula juts out into Frenchman Bay, just about halfway between the two parts of Acadia National Park: Mount Desert Island and Schoodic Point. The village consists of a small post office, a boatyard, and a beautiful protected harbor. The islands at the harbor mouth frame views of the mountains on Mt. Desert.
The house is one block from the harbor . It is a wonderful area for walking, kayaking and exploring the rocky shore. Good hiking and beautiful freshwater lakes for swimming are a short drive away. The two parts of Acadia National Park are each about 30 minutes away.

The house is fully furnished and equipped. It sleeps 4-7 in 4+bedrooms. Originally built as a duplex, the two front doors lead into a four room first floor, with an eat-in kitchen, living/dining room, music room and an extra room, great for spreading out jigsaw puzzles and other projects. There is a washer/dryer in the kitchen and a tiny bathroom (toilet only) tucked under one staircase.
Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and a large bathroom. The bathroom has a claw foot tub with a shower attachment. One of the larger bedrooms has a queen bed, the other has two twins. Another has a single bed. The fourth, is actually two connected rooms with a single bed each.
The house comes with a canoe and dinghy. All bed linens and towels are provided. The
kitchen includes a microwave, coffee pot, and lobster pot (no dishwasher). The house is stocked with games, books, puzzles and local information. High speed internet access is available in the summer at the Sorrento Public Library just up the hill. Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Sorrento has a wonderful harbor, quiet roads for walking and excellent access to the rocky shoreline. The canoe or dinghy can be rowed out to one of the harbor islands on calm days to explore the small sandy beach, look for beach glass, hop on the shoreline rocks and watch eagles and osprey swoop past. Sorrento is surrounded by excellent water for kayaking.

Within Sorrento there are tennis courts, golf, a salt-water pool and children's activities,including sailing, available for an additional fee through the Village Improvement Association.

Slightly inland are the protected forests surrounding Donnell and Flanders ponds for hiking and freshwater swimming.

One week minimum rental.

Spring and Fall 2011 $825/week
Summer, July 2 - Sept. 3, 2011  $925/week
Plus a 7% Maine state lodging tax.