Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty

Such a comfortable beautiful home with stunning views and gorgeous grounds. Many wonderful family memories made!

My wife and I were looking for a quiet, out of the way location for our first visit to Maine. Blue Arches caught my wife’s attention with the photos and description of the property that were posted on Vrbo. It didn’t take us long to decide to book Blue Arches, and we’re so glad that we did! The photos of Blue Arches don’t lie. The place is as beautiful and as welcoming as it looks in the photos.We live in the mid-west now, but we have lived in coastal Massachusetts prior to our move to the Kansas City area, so I believe we have a pretty good idea of what an authentic, New England experience is all about. A stay at Blue Arches checks all the boxes. We have also rented homes in coastal Florida and Virginia, and I can honestly say that Blue Arches ranks at the top of the list for comfort, location, and hospitality.The host, Mike Hadley, is a pleasure to deal with. I believe a host has a great effect on a guest’s experience, and Mike made our stay at Blue Arches an unforgettable one! Mike’s check in instructions were clear and complete, making our arrival a totally stress-free process. He also provided us with information related to local attractions, stores and restaurants, which we greatly appreciated. Mike knows the Deer Isle area and Stonington very well, and he freely shares his knowledge with his guests.Blue Arches blends into the beautiful natural surroundings that include 18 acres of woodland, shoreline and ocean exceptionally well. A truly memorable experience!

We enjoyed a very nice stay with our family. We loved watching the tides move in and out. We especially appreciated the many windows and skylights which allowed us to see stars, sunrises, and the beauty of God's creation all around us-even while we were inside. We enjoyed exploring the area of Stonongton and Deer Isle. We spent one day in Acadia but all agreed that the trails closer to the house and shoreline just outside the door were just as pretty and more enjoyable because of the seclusion of the place. The space and layout of the house worked perfectly for our group of six. We had plenty of space. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

My family (7 people) had a fantastic week together at this beautiful property to celebrate a milestone birthday. The house had plenty of space for all of us, was lovely inside and out, and had everything we needed to cook nice dinners, to enjoy some outdoor games, and to relax together. The porch on the inlet cannot be beat, and the views are maginificient. We didn't try to swim in the tidal inlet, which seemed a bit daunting, but the location is near a beach, hiking, the town, a good store, and everything we needed. Dan was a great host, available quickly by VRBO for any questions that arose, and he communicated with insider tips about the Island and the area. Very highly recommend this place!

The host was very helpful with activities. Everything super well equipped. Wine glasses and nice dinnerware. Lots of books. The garden was amazing. Rockers on the porch. Water view was spectacular. Accessibility to the water was a bit clunky for us kayakers and be sure to check the tides! But once in, the paddling was sublime. A perfect Maine vacation!

The Blue Arches is a beautiful place. We enjoyed the amazing views. Definitely would book another stay.

Private, peaceful, pretty, spacious.

WE absolutely loved our stay. The location and surrounding beauty was outstanding. We would love to bring our whole family next time and stay a little longer. We would really like to enjoy the surrounding outdoors more. Our host was wonderfully communicative.

The host could not have been more responsive! The weather was mostly rainy for much of our stay and it was great to be able to tuck up and watch the changing tides from inside the house!

The house was perfect in every way. It was private and the view of the cove was breathtaking. The property owner gave us so many recommendations on things to do on the island and restaurants near by. We are planning on a return trip. Highly recommend this place!