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“Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay

“Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay

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House and deck from the rocks
Living room with loft above
Living room nook
Front deck looking south and the new Escape sign
Front deck looking north

Overview of “Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Check out the area

Sullivan, ME
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park's Visitors Center45 min drive
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching49 min drive
  • Popular LocationVillage Green49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Small bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Back bath

Toilet · Shower only

House bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

“Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay

This cedar and granite retreat sits on a point 25’ from the water and offers tremendous bay views, secluded canoeing/kayaking, and quick access to Acadia or Schoodic. Originally built as an artist’s hideaway on the unique protected waters of Taunton Bay, Escape is a perfect refuge for those looking to enjoy the water, explore the islands and shores, or lounge on the massive deck.

“Escape” is a modern, spacious vacation retreat with 2BR and a large loft, 3Baths and a large wraparound deck that steps down to the granite grottos of Taunton Bay. The downstairs flooring and carpeting have just been redone.
A spacious master suite offers great bay views from every window and a pink granite fireplace. The main kitchen is open and well appointed with stainless appliances and a rough granite half wall separating it from the dining and living rooms. The loft has three beds, great views and a game area for the children. A small second bedroom, with views, is situated on the main level adjacent to a bath/laundry room. Two canoes and a kayak are available for exploring the bay and the mussel bed.

The home provides WiFi, BBQ, washer/dryer and a TV/DVD.

This quiet and secluded location is perfect for relaxing on the deck or the shore and within 30 minutes drive to Acadia or Schoodic Point. Your family will love playing in the calm water on the cove, exploring the bay and the marine life around the mussel beds and, of course, listening to the loons.

Property manager

Mark McMillen
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sullivan

Located in Sullivan, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Fun Park and Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Sullivan Harbor Farm and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 31 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 45 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 49 min drive
  • Village Green - 49 min drive
  • Shore Path - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ruth & Wimpy's - 12 min drive
  • YU Take Out - 13 min drive
  • Ironbound Inn - 7 min drive
  • Crocker House Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Itty Bitty Diner - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at “Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Escape” to a Waterfront Artist’s Home on Secluded Evergreen Point, Taunton Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sullivan holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tidal Falls, Tunk Lake and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Hulls Cove Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bayside Retreat
My son and I had a wonderful week long stay at this beautiful, comfortable and quiet home right on the water. The herons, sea ducks and gulls fly close as they go around the point making it a superb location for viewing the local wildlife from either inside or outside of the home. In addition, we heard loon calls in the morning and evening on most days. We had an initial problem with contacting the owner to get the necessary information to check into the home. The owner called us back as soon as he could, and then compensated us for the inconvenience resolving the issue to our complete satisfaction. We would stay here again in a heartbeat anytime we come back to this area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book It!
We LOVED this unique and lovely home perched above the water in a beautiful, quiet, peaceful area. It is immaculately clean, has everything one needs to be comfortable in every way, and is a place we'd love to return to when we visit the area again. The owner is kind and provides all kinds of useful, interesting information about the area. As said above, book it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satish R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful vacation home with a million dollar view
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Escape. It was quite spacious for our family of six and had a gorgeous backyard. Love to spend more time at the Escape on our future visits to Acadia NP and Mt. Desert Island. The main living area has been recently updated and loved the amount of space we had including the convenience of cooking in the open kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm on the Bay
Mark's home was exactly as described. Also, Mark was very attentive to any issues that arised. The coffee maker at the cabin was not working our first morning there, but he got us new one. Our kids loved being on the water and finding creatures everyday. And the canoes were an added bonus. We would highly recommend Mark's cabin to anyone looking for a quiet time on the Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape is truly an escape
Peaceful. Quiet. Calm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark McMillen

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Mark spent summers as a child in Maine, helping his parents and siblings build the original cabin. During college summers he dug clams and blood worms in the area to pay much of his tuition (those were the days!). He left the east coast after college at MIT and now lives with his wife in Colorado, where the tide has been out for far too long. An avid outdoorsman and naturalist, Mark's world view remains shaped by summers at Escape.

Why they chose this property

Escape has been a formative part of our family for three generations. Parents and three kids spent early summers clearing the land, building the cabin and putting in granite walks to manicuring the blueberry bushes. The parents added on, remodeled and modernized the structure before retiring here for 20+ years. JoAnn McMillen, painted and photographed the coast here for over 40 years, most often using the bay as her subject. The third generation spent quality time in the summer with their grandparents in Maine. Revitalizing the cabin in 2015 and spending time in Maine again has allowed us to continue the tradition.

What makes this property unique

Taunton Bay is unique - period. It's calmer, warmer and more comfortable than the open waters of Frenchman's Bay. Perfect for exploring by canoe and kayak. The south and west facing deck has the perfect balance of sun, shade, breeze and protection to make afternoons incredibly relaxing. The granite grottos are smooth, comfortable and warm the water. The setting on the point allows for sunsets over the water every evening.

The sealife and wildlife in and around the bay is incredible - loons, ducks, eagles, gulls, kingfishers, herons, seals, clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, horseshoe crabs, rock crabs, lobsters, starfish, sea urchins and more are all out there waiting to be discovered.

A shellfish license (available in Ellsworth) permits you to harvest shellfish from the bay for personal consumption subject to appropriate restrictions. The mussel bed (200 yards from the cove by canoe) has mussels, razor clams and even a few oysters.

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