Ideal Maine artist's retreat, next to Frenchman Bay Conservancy and near Acadia

Steve is awesome and I absolutely love his cottage

Beautiful 1700’s farmhouse with furnishings to match. A very cozy and welcoming space. So glad we found Mr Clarke, an absolute pleasure.

By far the best place we’ve ever stayed. It was clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was very easeful to cook in and had everything we needed. Location was great, easy entry and lots of nearby amenities and fun things to do. TEN stars, honestly. Just wonderful all around, didn’t want to leave we had such a good stay. THANK YOU Steven. Hopefully we’ll be back.

The property was comfortable, and the owner was very helpful. The backyard was fenced, which was great for my dog. The bedrooms need ceiling lights as they were too dim in the evening. The owner provided most everything one would need, but the place was much too cluttered, which cuts down on available space for guests.

Loved the location, wildlife, home very clean, quiet, comfortable. Owner supportive & responsive with my questions. Thank you for great time spent at place.

Staying in the Spacious and beautiful cape cod, on a quiet road minutes away from Frenchmen’s Bay, we loved the privacy of the house and yard. The two Adirondack Chairs in the enclosed backyard were the perfect place for reading or conversation when we wanted to enjoy the sun and breeze. (Note: the stones steps from the back door are uneven and can be treacherous). The two beds were cozy and comfortable. The living room, and most of the house is bright with sunlight, (though the lamps did not provide adequate light for reading in the evening). Our family and visiting friends gathered comfortably in the main living area and shared a meal in the generous, well stocked kitchen. The kitchen is a dream for people who love to cook. Though we were four adults, only towels for two were provided. That may have been my mistake when I registered. Our children expressed to us their gratitude for inviting them to share our vacation in this house and location, next door to beloved friends.

It was our first time in Acadia and this cottage was the perfect spot to explore from and to return to each day. It’s on a quiet road with beautiful grounds (including a large fenced-in yard, which our pup loved). The cottage is beautifully appointed, comfortable, and full of thoughtful and tasteful touches. Steve was a gracious host, quick to respond, and the property has everything you need for a long or short stay (we were there for a week). We loved being away from the hustle and bustle of Desert Island in August. The Schoodic Peninsula provides easy access to all the major sights and has many worthwhile attractions of its own. Highly recommended… we were sad to leave and would rebook this gorgeous home in a heartbeat.

Beautiful and clean home. Amazing host who replies quickly. Great home base for Acadia and Bar Harbor. I am already missing Maine and this gorgeous location.

Returning to Maine, we wanted a comfortable home base from which to explore. We loved the rustic charm of this house - it had all the comforts and modern amenities we needed, while feeling cozy and relaxed. It felt like an “old soul” with “deep wisdom.” We are eager to imagine a return to the area and this house.

I loved everything about this home, the road it's on and the surrounding area. Close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia to make day trips easy, yet at the end of the day you get to escape the crowds and come back to a place so peaceful and inviting that you feel like you really have come home. From the country kitchen, the comfortable bedrooms, the large, yet cozy, living room, the owners have created a space so charming I never wanted to leave. The home is beautifully decorated. I felt like I had stepped back in time, you could feel the history, the generations who lived there and all the love that the owners have put into maintaining that feeling. The fenced in yard and private courtyard were a huge bonus. Our dog was in heaven. The only minor inconvenience was that there was no WIFI when we arrived due to a power outage from a storm that passed through the day before. In order to get back on line in a timely fashion the owner asked us to buy a router and he will reimburse us. This was unfamiliar territory for all of us, as this had never happened to him or us. We did manage to purchase a router and get WIFI back, though I would rather not have spent vacation time doing this. But storms happen and it was nobody's fault. The rest of our time in Maine was wonderful and this home was the perfect place to return to after a day of adventuring around the area.