Spacious house, eagles, loons, lapping waves
Review Submitted: August 28, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We rented the house for 2 weeks. It was just what we expected - bigger actually. Every room has a remarkable view of the water! We sat on the back deck often, just looking out at the bay. We saw an eagle flying or perching daily. We saw a pair of pileated woodpeckers. There is a short path down to the water. I have balance/infirmity issues, and was able to go down the path if assisted by my husband or daughter. Meanwhile, my family rented kayaks for a week and had them delivered right to the house and they brought them down to the water via the path. The water is very, very close, you can see the tides, and can hear the lapping of waves when you sleep. We also had smores and roasted marshmallows at the fire pit. The owners installed a DVD player just in time for our arrival and we were very grateful for that. Our two teenagers also liked having their own rooms, sleeping in, having satellite TV, and of course the kayaking and fire pit. And, enough couch room for everyone!
John Edwards store in Ellsworth is a very nice grocery store - had options for vegans and vegetarians, and wine and cheese lovers. Calypso and Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro are two excellent restaurants in Ellsworth. Day trips to Blue Hill, Southwest Harbor, Arcadia trails...
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