Shorefront House – Spectacular Bayfront Family Home on 12 Private Acres (Sleeps 8)
Perched directly above pristine Flanders Bay with Cadillac Mountain rising in the distance, this charming shorefront house (built in the 1980s from a historic tearoom) delivers unbeatable views and space for your Acadia adventure. On 12 unspoiled acres with private beach access, it's the ultimate spot for family gatherings, reunions, or unwinding after hiking Schoodic trails — just 15 minutes from the cabins/BBQ and 40 minutes from Bar Harbor.&nbsp;
★ 4 bedrooms for easy family flow (sleeps 8):
<ul><li>Second-floor master bedroom/bathroom with queen bed + private deck access</li><li>Second-floor bedroom with two twin beds</li><li>Two first-floor bedrooms (double + two twins )</li></ul>
★ Open living/dining with spacious den and sun-porch (original tearoom charm)
★ Well-appointed kitchen (Keurig + drip, lobster pot, blender, dishwasher — ready for lobster and clambakes)
★ 2 full baths + in-unit washer/dryer
★ Two scenic decks (one off first floor, one from master) with gas grill, chairs, picnic table and fire pit
★ Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TV, binoculars for wildlife-watching; seals, bald eagles, etc.
★ Pet-free (no pets, sorry!); self check-in, ample parking
Perfect for:
<ul><li>Families needing room to roam on private acreage</li><li>Groups hosting lobster feasts with bay views</li><li>Multi-gen trips blending Acadia hikes and downtime</li></ul>
Location perks:&nbsp;Direct beach access for kayaking/swimming on Flanders Bay
<ul><li>Onsite → Flanders Bay Cabins & Award-Winning BBQ (same owners — combo stays!)</li><li>40 min → Bar Harbor / Cadillac Mountain</li><li>20 min → Schoodic Point (quiet Acadia side)</li><li>20 min → Ellsworth grocery & seafood</li></ul>
Savor morning coffee on the deck, explore carriage roads by day, then nightcap under the stars. This is Downeast serenity at its finest.
Local owners onsite — text for tide charts, hidden coves, or the best blueberry spots.
Fees: $175 cleaning + $300 security (refundable) + 9% tax. 3-night min; weekly discount ($2,205 total). 50% deposit at booking.
Book direct & skip portal fees — best rates here.
We can’t wait to share the Shorefront magic!
— Kelly & Toby

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