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Acadia National Park at Schoodic Point in Winter Harbor has one of the most beautiful rocky stretches of coastline in the whole state or for that matter the country. The waves breaking against the rocks can be truly spectacular especially if there has been a storm at sea. We've had many artists vacation with us over the years and one thing they all keep repeating is that "the area is an artists dream come true".

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Atractively decorated one bedroom vacation rental apartment in a quiet coastal village. Recently renovated and refurnished after a long term tenant of thirteen years had a change of circumstances and moved back home to Ohio. In fact, when we had to come up with a name for the apartment, he had lived there so long and had become such a part of everyones lives we were seriously tempted to call it "Fred's Place" and privately still do refer to it that way but that's another story. Anyway, I think my favorite feature is the black granite and white ceramic tiled kitchen floor. We try very hard to maintain it very clean and in above average condition. And except for a couple minor improvements not pictured what you see in the pictures below is what you get. Situated a little bit over a mile from the park, less than a mile from the ferry and a little over a half mile from the ocean and center of town. It's perfect for a party of two persons on a budget.

Fully Furnished &

Amenities: Roku TV, TV Channels
   ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, CW, Ion, ShopLC, True Crime, Twist, Decades, Circle, Get,
   HSN, QVC, Quest, Grit, Mpbn, World,
Create, Kids
Stream Roku TV
And: Watch Crackle, Vudu, Plex, Pluto
and what seems like an endless selection
of free channels, movies and sitcoms. 24hr News: Newsmax, AmericasVoice,
OAN, Newsy, LiveNowFox and more. Also: Rent newly released movies. Sign into your account: at Xfinity, Vudu,
Spectrum, Netflix, Hulu, Disney & more. ion of DVD movies, CD player, wireless internet, air-conditioned & heated.
Fully furnished: Kitchen, living room with a double wall-away recliner, another recliner, two TV trays-stands, end table, and entertainment center. Bedroom with a full size bed, end tables and dresser, Full bathroom.
Appliances plus: Refrigerator, range, microwave, drip coffeemaker, toaster, charcoal barbecue, picnic table & laundry - (cold water wash bring your detergent)
Rental inclusions: Linens/towels, dishes, silverware, pots, pans, tide clock, etc.
Situated: a little over a half mile from the ocean, bus stop, center of town, about a mile to the ferry and 1.3 miles from the park.

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Welcome to Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, Maine.

Here you can have remote, secluded, quiet or crowds anytime you want, it's just simply your call.

Schoodic Peninsula is less commercialized than the other tourist spots but there's still a lot to do especially those guests who desire a more relaxed, less crowded atmosphere. There are shops, restaurants, kayak/bike rentals and other businesses to explore including one of the oldest golf courses in the country. You can purchase lobster fresh off the boat that like everything else here won't break your bank. Two weeks during the summer there is an arts festival nestled around a one day lobster festival and year round just about weekly there is a program, theater, concert, dance or some other event.

Acadia National Park is the most visited national park in the country and the majority of that onslaught is to Mount Desert Island. Winter Harbor is a smaller seaside community across the bay from Bar Harbor with the only section of ANP on the mainland. Fortunately we don't experience the immeasurable daily magnitude of people, traffic or cruise ships that MDI sees. Here you won't have to wait in long lines for ice cream or feel like you somehow mysteriously ended up at Coney Island instead.

The entrance road to the Schoodic District is a few hundred yards down Main Street where you'll find miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. At Frazers Point there is a large picnic area with picnic tables, many with fire rings that is open to the public 24/7. Frazers also has a long pier and float that jets out into the harbor for fishing. The views from the seaside loop around the park are georgeous as you pass the Mark Island Lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor. Schoodic Head the highest point on the peninsula offers panoramic views east, west, north and south. At the southern most tip of the park is Schoodic Point itself with ample parking. The expansive ledges that reach down into the sea with the waves breaking against them are an impressive sight.

And finally there is the Bar Harbor-Winter Harbor Ferry making daylight runs every hour back and forth during the tourist season. Combined both legs of the trip are a 14 mile leisurely 1 hour trip. (more)

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RENTAL FEES

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$ / Week
All stays start on Saturday
Four - Seven night stays

$ / Week
All stays start on Saturday
Six - Seven night stays

$ / Week
All stays start on Saturday
Four - Seven night stays

$ / Week
3rd wk Nov on - Two week minimum

Maximum number of people = 2
No children or infants
Maine lodging tax
Refundable security deposit $ for a 1 week stay
Check in after 4PM. - Check out by 10:30am.

Daily rates are on the credit card page
NO SMOKING in the apartment
Pets allowed: Limited to 2 dogs.
Security deposit with pets increased $ for 1 / $ for 2
Frequently asked / not asked questions
- The bathroom looks narrow: Yes it is and because of the double bed also the apartment is best suited for people not overly large.
- Towable trailers: *PLEASE* first let me know the length of the trailer including the tongue when you inquire.
- Why is your final price so low: Here you don't pay the standard 14% additional "booking/service fee" that you are used to paying, do the math. But if you prefer you can also rent this on AirBnb.
- What other fees are there: Only a security deposit(s) that you get back after you leave providing everything is in order.
- Why is there an extra security deposit for pets: It is the easiest way to insure that we only get good pets that do not destroy and I've had no problems since I started doing this. This is the only site from which we allow pets.
- When will I get my security deposit back: Usually within a week.
- What's the cancellation policy:
- Is the calendar correct: 99% of the time.
- Is it air-conditioned: Yes. There is a window air-conditioner. There are also fans if you prefer.
- Is the internet suitable for work: I would rather you didn't attempt it. It's DSL with a speed of up to 15Mbsp which is normally enough to watch a hi-def movie while someone else is doing some light surfing. Nothing is guaranteed in our region.
- Is the apartment on the water or is there a view of the water: No, the water is 6/10's of a mile straight down the street.
- Is it the whole building: No, there are two apartments.
- TV is antenna & Roku: For a list of channels received see the Roku TV link above under ammenities.
- Laundry is shared: Open for use Monday - Friday 6:30am - 9pm. Bring your own detergent.
- How close is the park: 1.3 miles
- Will we meet you: Since we live on the property also and I do love meeting people and answering questions, I would hope so.
- Is the apartment available during the winter: Not enough demand.
- When will you put the new calendar up: Usually November or December but we are always taking reservations so just ask.

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