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What our guests say…
"Everything you read about the amenities is true and the home is especially bright and clean. Close enough to Bar Harbor and other places of interest yet remote for those seeking peace. You could spend days just walking the shore line observing interesting creatures! None of our children were bored and we only ran into one other family on the rocky beach. It may be the quietest coastline one could encounter." *** “The view from the house is just unbelievable. We saw seals and loons while kayaking.” "We LOVED the shoreline in the back. Found lots of creatures by the water’s edge.” “Great memories were made this week thanks to our gathering place, 'Heron Cove.' It was truly a perfect location for us to enjoy the area." “Loved the house – very comfy and plenty of room for all of us. It was beautiful here." “I have not had a vacation this awesome in a while!! This house is amazing. Kayaking on the calm mornings, deer on the driveway when leaving and tons of fun creatures to study on the beach.” “We thank you for sharing your home and making our vacation one to remember.” “Our family had a wonderful time at Heron Cove this week. We enjoyed the deck and the fireplace on cool mornings. We liked the artwork and décor of the house. Thanks for a relaxing week.” “The house is beautiful, both inside and out. Your home was well equipped. We loved all the wood decks, etc. This is a vacation we that we will be talking about for many years to come.” “What a beautiful home! This is a perfect place to stay and do nothing or everything.” "Thank you for an idyllic week. This is a comfortable, attractive and thoughtfully planned house." "We had a wonderful week here in your little piece of heaven. Your home is very comfortable and it made our vacation perfect...It has been a perfect retreat from the heat in Florida." "[We] enjoyed the hammock, the decks, the rocky shore the exhilarating water...and we took long walks up and down the beach." "We really used this as a home and enjoyed lounging more than touring." "We enjoyed the scenery, the quiet, the music CDs and all the information we found in the notebook...we took in as much as we could. It was always good to come back to peaceful, beautiful Heron Cove." "The accommodations here are everything you promised and more."
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What is the view from Heron Cove? The view from Heron Cove is lovely: tall pines and birches, private sand and gravel beach, quiet blue ocean water, sailboats, and the mainland shore. At sunset, this eastern shore reflects glorious red and gold light as the sun sets behind Heron Cove. From our beach, guests experience a breathtaking view of the mountains of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Is Heron Cove on the beach and ocean? Heron Cove is located 80 feet from the shore of Union Bay, which separates Newbury Neck from the mainland and Acadia National Park. It sits on quiet, protected, deep seawater—perfect for swimming and boating. Heron Cove is nestled in the woods with a very private beach that offers miles of excellent beachcombing and walking. The ocean bay directly in front of our private beach accommodates the largest sailboats (most of our neighbors have them), as well as power boats in crystal-clear waters that reach a depth of 37 feet. Although we don’t have a mooring at present, we plan to add one in future so guests may bring their boats to Heron Cove. Tip: When renting a coastal house in Maine, be sure to ask if it is located on tidal water, which means that mud flats are exposed at low tide, preventing swimming and launching a boat from shore. Heron Cove is on deep ocean water, which means swimming and boating are always possible, even at the lowest tide. Is the oceanfront safe/accessible for swimming, fishing, and launching boats? Yes, Heron Cove’s waters are safe for swimming and fishing and guests may launch small boats and kayaks from the beach. Although some coastal Maine houses have cliff-top views of crashing surf, it is impossible to swim or launch boats due to high waves, steep tides, undertow, and rip currents. Heron Cove is extremely rare, with safe, protected, deep saltwater where you may swim and launch boats from the beach. The beach is also perfect for long strolls. How close is Heron Cove to all the action? Heron Cove is in an ideal spot close to Mt. Desert Island, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the Blue Hill Peninsula. From our deck to Mt. Desert Island takes less than 25 minutes. From there, it’s a hop to the shopping and dining of Bar Harbor and the myriad activities in Acadia National Park. Is the area around HC quiet or busy? Heron Cove defines peace and serenity, tucked down a winding gravel driveway amid hushed woods on a private beach, away from the heavy traffic and congestion of the main road to Mt. Desert Island. It is completely removed from noise, traffic, etc. The only things you see on the beach are herons and cormorants, with sailboats and the occasional seal in our crystal-clear ocean water. Is
Heron Cove convenient to groceries, near medical care, etc.? Do you have canoes or kayaks available? Canoes and kayaks (and mountain bikes) may be rented at The Activity Shop or Rocky Coast Outfitters in nearby Blue Hill and delivered directly to Heron Cove’s beach. There are also several places in Bar Harbor that rent bikes and bike racks for the many carriage roads in the park that are open to bicycles. Is the house set up for small children? The house is not set up for toddlers, but you can rent any items you need for infants at Acadia Baby Rigging. The have everything you need and they deliver and pickup if you order in advance. Do you offer any concierge or specialty services? Yes! Our cottage services company offers a full line of hospitality services including pre-stocking the kitchen with your groceries, offering gift baskets, cooking an authentic Downeast lobster feast, mid-week cleaning, and more. They can be contacted through this link. Are there things to do other than visit Acadia National Park? Yes! Guests could enjoy a week or more just on the Blue Hill Peninsula! Nearby is the historic town of Castine, which has been continuously occupied since 1612. Castine offers world-class sailing, a history museum, and sea captains’ mansions dating to the 1700s. The town of Brooklin is home to the internationally famous Wooden Boat School, which offers classes in sailing, navigation, and boat building. Eggemoggin Reach, which separates the peninsula from Deer Isle, is a renowned sailing spot—and one of the most beautiful places in the world. Deer Isle boasts the world-famous Haystack Mountain School of Crafts as well as villages with quaint shops, art galleries, and antiquing. Deer Isle’s most famous village is Stonington —the working harbor gateway to Isle au Haut and the thousands of small islands surrounding it (a kayakers dream!). Isle au Haut is home to part of Acadia National Park and is accessible by ferry or private boat. The seaside town of Belfast has shops and restaurants and you can sail as a passenger aboard The Friendship Sloop "Amity." Cape Rosier offers a nature preserve with excellent bird watching, and Blue Hill boasts a rare reversing falls popular with kayakers. Throughout the area are delightful restaurants, art galleries, and antiques and crafts shops. In Bar Harbor, guests may join whale-watching tours and windjammer and deep sea fishing excursions, or simply savor the many shops and restaurants. Guests also may take the “Cat” ferry across the Gulf of Maine to Nova Scotia —a day’s adventure during summer. What is the house floor plan? Heron Cove has an open living room with cathedral ceilings. In fact, the entire center of the house is open for two stories. On the main floor is a one-bedroom master suite with a bathroom accessible from the bedroom and the foyer. Also on the main floor are the gourmet kitchen, living room, dining room, and deck. The upper floor has an open stairway and a walkway from one side of the house to the other, with breathtaking views through the two-story windows to the beach. There is one king bedroom and one double bedroom upstairs, along with one full bathroom. Every bedroom in the house has a view of the water and a private deck! Downstairs is the bunk room, complete with four single beds, a full bathroom with walk-in shower, a sitting area with a sofa, TV, and DVD player, and laundry facilities. It also has windows and glass doors with a view of the ocean and direct access to the beach. The floor plan gives each bedroom plenty of privacy, and there is a full bathroom on each of the three floors. What is the best time of year to visit the area? Each season at Heron Cove brings its own special joys, and Heron Cove may be rented at any time of year. Winter is beautiful, peaceful, and snowy, and guests may skate on nearby ponds, cross-country ski in Acadia National Park, go snowmobiling, or curl up by our gas fireplace with a good book or movie (Heron Cove is fully winterized, with radiant heat under its wood and slate floors). Spring is changeable—sometimes as warm as summer, other times foggy and cool, but always a good time to get to know the local residents. Also, watching the leaves and flowers arrive is a miracle on the Maine coast! June, July, and August are ideal, with temperatures in the 70s and the widest range of activities. For Mainers, fall is the best season of all: warm days, cool nights, cobalt skies, blazing foliage, and no crowds! September is rapidly becoming a favorite of returning visitors. Do you have an Internet connection? We recently installed DSL wireless access in the house. Bring your laptop and log on. We have also added unlimited long distance service to the land line. Cell phone reception at the house is generally okay for most providers, but you will find dead spots in the more remote areas of Blue Hill Peninsula. |
