Mount Desert, Maine
Sited on one the finest spots on Mount Desert Island this contemporary, fully applianced vacation home offers a commanding view of Long Pond and Acadia's Western Mountains that takes your breath away. The sweeping panorama wraps around a large, south facing deck where you can enjoy meals, curl up with a good book, listen to the loons, and watch the canoes and kayaks amble by. A private dock, 2 canoes, 2 Kayaks, and 2 boat moorings offer wonderful recreational access to Long Pond. This home has a 65" OLED flat screen, home theater, cable TV with high speed Internet , free domestic calling phone service, and a standby generator for power continuity. With 3 bedrooms, a loft, 4 full baths (2 with Jacuzzi tubs), this private vacation destination provides all the ingredients required to create life long memories. Top O' the Ridge is a great getaway destination in Spring, Summer, & Fall.
A premium vacation destination: This exceptional and private vacation destination is located at the tip of Northern Neck on Long Pond, Mt, Desert Island, Maine - the home of Acadia National Park. The panorama from the spacious south facing front deck presents one of the finest sights in all of Acadia with the best view on Long Pond. Enjoy watching the pond-scape's many moods, listening to haunting calls of loons, catching a sight of bald eagles soaring, watching shimmering moon rises over the pond, and stargazing at the the bright stars of the Milky Way. The private dock comes with 2 canoes and offers easy access to boating, swimming, and fishing in the clean, inviting, warm summer waters of Long Pond. All this and more can be yours to savor, in the heart of Mount Desert Island just minutes away from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
The Home: This spacious, modern, open plan vacation home offers 4 bedrooms (including the loft space) and 4 baths. The window walls of the living and dining areas bring the spectacular view right into your living space. The living area includes a full featured home theater system with 65" OLED TV, Cable TV service, fast Internet/WiFi service and a several hundred title DVD & Blu-ray library. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry with roll-out lower cabinets for easy access to pots and pans. The cabinets are fully stocked with dishware and utensils to indulge your every cooking whim. The main suite has a California King hybrid mattress with a tow sink private bath, Jacuzzi tub, seated shower, and washer dryer. The lower level living area bedroom has its own private bath , kitchenette, and separate living dining area. The private dock, 2 canoes, and 2 kayaks offer excellent swimming and boating access to Long Pond. 2 private moorings that will moor up to a 20' power boat are included.
The Acadia Region: The home is located centrally on Mount Desert Island within a short drive to all Acadia National Park attractions, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Bass Harbor. The nearby park loop road offers spectacular sight seeing and tourism activities including Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, and the Jordan Pond House. Local hiking trails offer challenges that range from walking trails to rock climbing. The famous 30+ miles of carriage roads are ideal for walking, biking, or horseback riding. The many island ponds and ocean offer swimming boating, fishing, whale watching, sailing, and other recreational activities. For golfers, there are several local courses to enjoy.
We’ve stayed on long pond multiple times. This property has phenomenal views of the pond and Beech/Mansell mountains. Additionally, the house is roomy, comfortable, in great shape, and with a fully stocked kitchen. Overall, this is a great place!
Beautiful views of Long Pond, very quiet and private. House was supplied with everything we wanted or needed. Very spacious and clean, modern and extremely comfortable. Would recommend this property highly. You’ll be glad you stayed there, it was hard to leave!
Traveling from southern Illinois, our 2 families of 8, 4 adults and 4 boys ages 15-20, found this home to be heaven in Acadia! We have been home now nearly one week and I’m still perusing my photos wishing we were still at TopOtheRidge. First of all, the communication with Rai and Den were incredible. Pleasant, thorough, quick in response via text, a call, or email to answer any questions or help with vacation difficulties. Secondly, the location, the views, the layout of the property CANNOT be beat! All 4 boys had their own place to sleep without feeling they were disconnected from the group. The amenities, the little labels and signs of where things are located, the convenience of adequate supplies seriously made this stay stress free! However, it is the view and location that steals the show. Acadia stares right at you when you wake up and is there in the distance to help you fall asleep. The mountains and lake view is indescribably perfect. The dock, the crystal clear lake, and the kayaks were so much fun! We had to force ourselves to stick with our hiking plans in the Park because this location is so beautiful and so perfect in and of itself! I truly hope we can visit again someday. I have absolutely nothing to suggest because we felt so taken care of. ** things we learned: - Most Maine grocery stores do not have plastic bags at checkouts. Bring a little handful from home. - if you hike to the tower of Beech Mountain, you can see Top O the Ridge in the distance! So cool! Sunset is AH-amazing here! - With summer traffic and cautious speed limits, anything on Mt.Desert is about 25 minutes away. But it doesn’t feel far…. Don’t let that deter you from this location. - The sound system in the living room turns rainy days into really fun movie days! - Buy groceries on your way in. Once you are here, you will NOT want to leave! You will instantly want to unwind, relax, and start your vacation! - We did bring bug spray and used it one evening when sitting on the deck. From southern Illinois, we are very used to bugs, so we did not get too annoyed. However, I’ve seen others give warnings about Acadia being buggy. Just a heads up.
The location is amazing, every morning and every night beautiful view. The sweet sounds of loons fill the air! Words can not describe!
We'd never spent time in Maine or on the Atlantic Coast, and being able to start and end our day our days at Top o' the Ridge gave us the perfect homebase to explore and relax when we weren't hiking or on the water. A few things that have stood out to us: - The provided gift bag was generous, unexpected, and a delicious introduction to local fare. - We enjoy active vacations and being outdoors, and the kayaks and canoe on the dock have given us a way to enjoy Long Pond in a way that exceeded our expectations! We spent mornings out on the water before heading out to the many trails that were usually less than a 30 minute drive. - It's not mentioned on the VRBO description, but the movie collection is fantastic. ... we were able to spend hours together in the evenings re-watching our favorites and introducing our kids to classics! - The house itself is not modern or luxurious, but... wow... it's spacious, clean, well-provisioned, and more than comfortable enough for the way we travel. - The expanse of the view to the south from the large windows and deck was a wonderful distraction from our city living but made it easy to watch birds, mountains, and the forest. (I used my binoculars for most situations, but the spotting scope in the house is a great way to look for the eagles. We can't wait to go back and spend longer!
By far, the most wonderful thing about this property is the location, right on Long Pond, and the dock, kayaks, and canoe. Very peaceful location and amazing attention to detail by the owners. Thank you! We will be back!
Highly recommend!
October is a great time to visit! Very good communication with the owner. Power went out and the generator kicked in almost immediately! The best porch view I've ever seen
My family of 4 absolutely loved this vacation home! The lake view is gorgeous, especially the sunrise! We would wake up early just to enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the living room, at the deck, or at the dock area. The home is spacious and equipped with everything we need. The welcome basket and the home made wine are so thoughtful! We loved the fruit and the wine! The movie collection is incredible! My children both wanted to stay at the cozy loft upstairs! The booking process was easy and smooth. Host Rai and caretaker Den are wonderful, and would check with us to make sure everything is running smoothly. We had a great time hiking at the Acadia National Park and visiting local lobster joints daily. We would buy fresh lobster/seafood to cook daily as well. The house is not far from the Acadia National Park. The fall foliage is just beautiful while driving in the area. Will definitely consider this vacation home again!
We enjoyed our stay at Top O The Ridge. It’s a beautiful property and very peaceful. The owner, Rai, was extremely helpful and friendly.
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