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Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty

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Another Perfect Day at Blue Arches: Your Private Cove Awaits
Blue Arches House—A Place to Relax & Reconnect
Waterfront: Late Afternoon on Your Private Cove
Beautiful Flowers & Gardens Surround Blue Arches
The decorative Blue Arches on the breezeway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stonington, ME
  • Stonington Sea Products
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stonington Opera House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪165 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Poppy Room: Queen

1 Queen Bed

Single

1 Single Bed

Twins 2 (or King)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty

With 1000 feet of shoreline, Blue Arches is a beautiful contemporary 4 bedroom 2264 sq ft home on a private cove with spectacular views. This 18 acre oceanfront property is a private sanctuary for those who love coastal Maine. Imagine how nice it will be to have one of the loveliest homes in the desirable Oceanville section of Stonington all to yourself. Blue Arches has a great many decorative touches throughout the home including hardwood flooring, tasteful furnishings and a lovely brick fireplace. The landscaped grounds and gardens are filled with flowers for cutting and enjoying.

Blue Arches is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The attractive first floor is filled with light and all rooms have beautiful views of either the water or surrounding gardens. The main floor includes a spacious, well-equipped kitchen to satisfy even the best cook, a glassed-in, formal dining area. The office/den offers a desk with a stunning view that can double as a quiet reading nook or TV room. This well-laid out home has an inviting, stylish living room with plenty of seating for family gatherings.

Blue Arches has three first floor bedrooms with a full bath, half bath and laundry room.

The entire second floor of Blue Arches houses the master suite with king bed, ocean views, tall ceilings and warm woodwork. A large closet and a master bathroom with bidet and jacuzzi complete the suite.

The exterior of Blue Arches provides many great features including a wrap-around deck which connects to a screened-in porch as well as a covered section of porch where you can spend an afternoon reading and admiring the movement of the tides, blue herons and other birds that live in this pretty cove - sometimes we even have a seal come for a visit!

We have CABLE TV as well as HIGH SPEED INTERNET for live-streaming movies, and multiple people online at the same time.

ENJOY YOUR MUSIC or radio throughout the house. The house is wired for sound so that you can easily play music throughout the house from a smart phone, iPad, computer or iPod. Just plug in and play - you can play sound in certain rooms and not in others according to your choice.


The yard is protected by woods that are perfect for a walk or a wander. The lawn is big and open providing the perfect place for yard games (bocce ball, badmitten, horseshoes, volleyball - equipment supplied) or simply sitting and basking in the quiet beauty of this idyllic setting while watching the hummingbirds dance around the flower beds. An enchanting variety of perennial and annual flowers all around the grounds provide lovely scents and bouquets for you to enjoy.

Blue Arches has the perfect spot to launch your kayaks, and for the more adventurous, afternoon swims are a refreshing treat. There are great hikes on the island!

If you're looking for a spacious and well-kept vacation rental that feels like an island sanctuary for your friends or family retreat on the beautiful Maine coastline, this home will be the perfect fit for you and your loved ones!

Downtown Stonington Village is just two miles away. It's a lovely, picture perfect working fishing with a charming Main Street dotted with shops and restaurants that makes you feel like you have stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. Architectural Digest Magazine named Stonington the "Prettiest Town in Maine."

Acadia and Bar Harbor are close by for fun day trips - whale watches and more!

Amenities
Four Bedrooms - King, Queen, 2 Twin beds that can be converted into a King & a Twin
Two Full Bathrooms - one half bath.

Please note: during the summer season, from late June through mid-september, minimum bookings are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do allow pets on a case-by-case basis, which may entail additional cost. If allowed, pets must be kept off furniture, beds, coverlets, etc.
During the summer high season, from June 27 to Sept 5, 2020, we only accept 7-day weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
Multiweek rentals from reviewed guests are welcome, but are subject to subsequent weekly cleanings at the reduced rate of $150.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stonington

Located in Stonington, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barred Island Preserve and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve, while Blue Heron Gallery and Stonington Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stonington, ME

What's nearby

  • Stonington Sea Products - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stonington Opera House - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Blue Heron Gallery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Barred Island Preserve - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪44 North Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪27 Fathoms Waterfront Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aragosta at Goose Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fin And Fern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Harbor Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom-designed waterfront vacation home on 18+ acres of pristine natural beauty located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Stonington Sea Products and within 3 miles (5 km) of Blue Heron Gallery and Stonington Opera House. Art By Katy Gallery is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Dan Hadley

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We were so fortunate to be able to purchase this land and work with an architect to build our family dream home. It was designed to integrate with the surrounding natural beauty—the ocean, the forest, the sun. Our kids and grandkids have loved Blue Arches and we hope your family does too.

Why they chose this property

One of the unique features of this area is the great Blue Heron, which you'll likely see when you stay. We love these majestic birds and the blue arches we built in the foyer entrance and garden patio are designed to pay them homage.

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