Bar Harbor, Maine
The Crow's Nest-77B Amscray Lane
Headline: Secluded Home Offers Water Access, Stunning Harbor and Island Views
Summary: 2 BR,2.5 BA, Sleeps 4 -
Description: Wonderful new custom built home with large deck overlooking a protected harbor and a private island. The Crow's Nest has two bedrooms with queen beds, two full bathrooms, a large living/dining/bedroom and an upstairs with a bedroom. The house has large front and side decks with stunning views. The house is built on a slope so when your sitting on the deck you feel like you are sitting in the trees overlooking beautiful protected land.
Extremely quiet surroundings, at end of a long drive. You'll have access to a dock to put in a kayak or canoe. The area is perfect for paddling around and exploring. There are two small islands to visit for a picnic or a swim, a colony of seals to watch (please try to respect their space and stay back 150 feet) and if your lucky Bald Eagles and Opreys nesting and hunting in the area. Wildlife abounds with eagles, osprey, terns, loons, cormorants and the occasional porpoise over the water and rabbits, deer and once in awhile porcupine or fox visit the property. This side of Mount Desert is often sunny when other parts are fog bound. The water is warmer here and more calm. Perfect for Kayaks and canoes.
About You: Susan lives at the top of the hill and two properties over. If you have any questions she will do her best to help.
Why This Property: This property is perfect for two couples or a family looking for a quiet getaway. Well behaved dogs are always welcome.
Unique Benefits: The Crow's Nest is quiet and peaceful, the views are incredible, the building is new and it's a kayakers paradise. A truly great place to explore Acadia and MDI.
great
Secluded from the traffic. Easy access to water (it is a rocky trail but well worth it) We kayaked and pretty much had the water to ourselves except for the harbor seals which were fascinating to watch. You can rent Kayaks and they will deliver to the house. You do have to haul down to the water but well worth it. Screened in porch was a great place to relax after a long day of hiking or biking. We did both. This is a wonderful place to stay and cannot recommend enough. BTW, you are close to Bar Harbor but we found Southwest Harbor to be a Gem. Popovers at the Common Good (designed to raise funds for meals for the needy), great lobster places on the harbor with free parking with several other restaurants close by. Give Archies a look in Tremont. The Beech Mountain Ladder trail , though not as hard as the Bee Hive trail , great fun and zero crowds. Not sure why more people were not doing. I could go on , but I do not think you be disappointed if you love the outdoors.
Beautiful property Comfortable accommodations Perfect location Thank you!
The house, dock and location are amazing!
This is an interesting two-level house perched high above the quiet bays on the western side of MDI. The wrap-around deck is a great place to watch the bay go quiet in the evening. The path to the shared dock is precipitous but worth the effort, since seals and loons are everywhere to be seen. An extra plus is the collection of classic detective stories that are available for rainy-day reading. Internet service on that side of the island does tend to be unreliable--the owners do the best they can to provide.
Great location, quiet and private. Host is extremely responsive and even went and got us some cooking supplies we were looking for.
Beautiful setting. Private. Fantastic.
We just returned from a week at this lovely property, and are already planning our next trip back. The house and property is simply lovely, with easy access to the water, seclusion and privacy... yet close enough to Bar Harbor, restaurants and shops for a perfect vacation. We loved all the amenities that came with the house, the comfortable beds, and the incredible views. We enjoyed the sounds of the seals talking to each other each evening, the call of the Loons, porpoise swimming off the dock, and an incredible view of a Bald Eagle hunting right off shore. Such an incredible and magical place. We just (sadly) sold our long-time family lake-front property in the Adirondacks, and have been looking for a new summer home... and I think we just found it. Thank you to the owners for their hospitality, their incredibly comfortable and tasteful accommodations and graciousness, the efforts of the housekeeper, and the property manager. Thank you, thank you... we had the time of our life, and will never forget it!
Had a great stay. House in a very quiet and beautiful location. Close to all the things to see on Mount Desert Island. Great to return and enjoy the views from the deck or walk down to the dock.
The cottage is ideally located. Nestled in the pines right on protected waters that are ideal for kayaking. The house itself is well appointed with everything you need in the kitchen. It warm and inviting. The wrap around deck is fabulous. In early summer the screened porch offered protection from the mosquitos. You can hear the scores of seals throughout the day. Susan and Nancy were wonderful hosts, very responsive and kind. This is a wonderful place for people who love nature. The seals were such a wonderful surprise and endlessly entertaining to watch from the dock. We will definitely be back.
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