Such a beautiful house and property! I was repeatedly amazed at how quiet it was, especially while kayaking. The only sounds were usually the breeze and birds, and nothing else! Cyndy was a great host with many helpful suggestions. Would definitely recommend for a peaceful family getaway. About 45 minutes to Bar Harbour, 20 minutes to Ellsworth for groceries, restaurants, etc.
Check-in wasn't quite ready due to the last guests leaving the house full of sand. However the owner texted and communicated that the clean up was taking longer than normal. House was fully stocked with all the essentials such as kitchen ware, toilet paper, bath towels, sheets, blankets, etc. The beach is a short path from the house. Lots of beach combing to do there! We had a handful of perfect seaglass on every walk.
Five Star property for anyone looking for a place close to Bar Harbor, but away from the traffic and crowds. The house was perfect for my extended familyâs needs.
Was a great place to bring your family and have a reunion. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The host was amazing and hospitable with great advice where to go.
Our host and the house were absolutely wonderful! The home was beautiful, very roomy and fully equipped and we were able to have a terrific lobster and clam dinner on our last night. Having a private beach was fabulous for our two toddlers as were the toys Cynthia left after asking us the kids ages. She had great suggestions on where to go for sites and food. It was an amazing, relaxing week and we hope to come back again! Thank you, Cynthia! 3
Eleven family members of three generations and three states gathered for a week in this spacious home amidst the wildflowers, immersed in fragrant forest, and steps away from the oceanfront and trails. The house is crammed with interesting books, memorabilia, history--and every utensil one would ever need to cook anything! We began and ended every day on the large veranda overlooking the ocean, utilized the grill and outdoor eating areas, viewed seals in the waters, kayaked, hiked in beautiful Acadia National Park--as well as many other trails amid gorgeous views. Our hostess gave us good info on best places to shop, dine, and rent equipment...and was easy to contact. All of us were sorry to bade this house--which so quickly had bcome "home" goodbye!
For the second year in a row we stayed a week at Cyndy's wonderful home on the Lamoine Narrows. Just as a lookahead, I can tell you that our grandkids are already asking if we can go back again next year. That's how enjoyable the experience was/is.There were eight of us, and the house easily accommodates our crew.Because Cyndy and her husband created this for her family, it's very family-friendly. You can relax and feel at home.The kids spent many hours, walking the beach, fishing, watching the wildlife, and picking up pretty rocks, sea glass, and sea shells. Cyndy was kind enough to loan rubber boots in lots of sizes.Each time the girls would come back in from a beach excursion, they were giddy from all the sea glass they had found.We got to see a bald eagle eating his dinner on the beach. A big porcupine visited us twice, and the kids were able to observe him from maybe ten feet away (he was up in a small tree, dining). Turkeys were common on our drives to town.The home is located within 25 minutes of Ellsworth, about the same to Hancock, 15-20 to MDI, 30 to Acadia National Park, and maybe 35 minutes to Bar Harbor. So there are many great places to explore, shop, and dine close by. There is a small grocery store within 15 min.Cyndy is the best host we've ever had with VRBO (and we've had a LOT). You cannot go wrong with this rental for your family, your vacation. I'm sure we'll be back.Note: the entrance road has been greatly improved.
My family had a wonderful visit. The location was great. The kids especially loved the beach. Cyndy was very responsive and ready to answer any questions.
It was great for or family reunion, a 34 year old birthday, and a wonderful time unwinding. We saw a fox, deer, star fish, chipmunks, squirrels, and a baby bear!
This is a beautiful property hidden in the woods, with interesting waterfront combining both beach and bedrock outcrops (including glacier scour tracks), plus a fire pit and a separate BBQ area. The house is exceptionally well-furnished, especially the kitchen, and had lots of toys for the 3 young kids (ages 2-4) such as the toy kitchen, toddler size slide, stuffed lobsters, etc. The hostess was amazing and super helpful and addressed all of our desires promptly and with a big smile. Literally, it could not have been better.
Great place for family time. Nice beach to explore, plenty of toys for the children, puzzles to complete during rainy days, house with cozy areas for conversation and alone time, full kitchen to cook anything you can think of especially lobster, reasonable drive to Bar Harbor, and your own place to spend quality time with your family.
We had a fantastic stay. We were a family of 11, from a newborn to my 77 year old father and everyone was comfortable. We loved exploring the property and beach. We collected mussels for dinner at low tide. Cyndy provided us so many great local recommendations and we really appreciated her hospitality. Hope to return one day!
This property is in a beautiful setting on the water. The house was equipped with everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms, toys for the kids and relaxing chairs on the porch. We loved being a little bit "out of town" and having our own beach and water view. The owner goes above and beyond to share favorite places to eat at, to see and to explore. Communication was top notch and very easy. She responded almost immediately every time I reached out to her. We would highly recommend this house and will visit again if we return to the Acadia area.
This house was everything we could have hoped for: comfortable for three generational family, spotless, private beach, fun surprises in every corner.
Owner was extremely accessible and helpful.
Would return with out a doubt!
A great location for families- very quiet and everything available for all ages. We had day trips daily around Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor but returned to Lamoine each afternoon. Whale watching out of Bar Harbor as well hikes in Acadia made for a great vacation.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the house and the beach even more lovely than expected! Very private and picturesque spot. House was clean, comfortable, and inviting. Cyndy was very helpful and a pleasure to work with - thanks for a great week!!
We loved staying at this house for our family vacation. The design and antiques in the home make it super charming. We loved the location being on the river and seeing the tides. The host was super helpful and communicated greatly.
Amazing rental property...perfect place for the family
We have rented many VRBO properties over the years, but we agreed this one had to be right up there near the top. There were 8 of us...4 adults, four kids (18 mo-10 years). There was plenty of space and I can't emphasize enough: location, location, location! Our grandkids played on the long beach every day, eager to find out what new types of creatures / shells the tides had brought in. For the adults, just looking out on the view (from inside the home or from an Adirondack chair on the back deck) of the Mt. Desert Narrows was relaxing and beautiful. The home was comfortable and seemed to be made for exactly the type of family vacation we enjoyed. We saw all sorts of wildlife, including chipmunks, deer, and foxes. The owner was more accommodating than any other VRBO owner we have encountered. Once she realized what ages our grandkids were, she helped us by finding and loaning rubber boots (for the beach), a baby stroller, stair gates, many toys, and so forth. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. I'll add that the whole place is just that--comfortable. The owner even set up a baby bed for the 18 month-old. She recommended good restaurants in Ellsworth, MDI, etc. The road into the property is unpaved and goes through woods, but that helps make sure things are peaceful and quiet (at least until the grandkids woke up) for your visit. It's an easy drive into Bar Harbor and/or Ellsworth from this location. Overall, I'd have to give it an A+++++!
Not only was the rental amazing (spacious, right on the water, authentic) but Cyndy went over and beyond what we could have expected. Let us check in two hours early and brought us pizza! We've never experienced service like that in these type of rentals. We definitely will be back as soon as we are able!
Thank you!
The home is nestled in the trees and on a private shore. It was very clean we enjoyed sitting on the back porch and the scenery was beautiful. We found sea glass.
Home was perfect for a 4 generation vacation. Cynthia was such a great host making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. If we had questions about anything she was quick to respond. We loved all the family space and toys to entertain the little one. The firepit near the water was wonderful, beach views to wake up to... can't say enough about this home and Cynthia. Thank you and can't wait until next visit.
Perfect for 3 couples in our 60's. Me, my wife, her 2 brothers and Wifes. The house was spotless and Niceley decorated. Cyndy was quick to make recommendations and offer any help we needed. I highly recommend her house for your stay to visit Bar harbor and Acadia Park.
I purchased the land in 1982 and just finally built a house in 2015! am a school teacher who loves the ocean, traveling and spending time with my children and grandchildren.
I purchased this property over 40 years ago and imagined spending time with my children and grandchildren looking for sand dollars, sea glass and playing in the sand. My dream has come true!
The gradual sandy beach is the perfect place for a beach getaway. Close enough to some incredible attractions (Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor) but far enough away to enjoy a quiet vacation.