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Perfect Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine

Perfect Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine

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Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
The desk and wireless internet provides a comfortable working space.
Cable TV with ROKU internet  for Netflix, Hulu and Showtime. Plus a DVD player.

Overview of Perfect Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ellsworth, ME
  • Popular LocationRooster Brother Coffee Roasters4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDowneast Scenic Railroad4 min drive
  • Popular LocationL.L. Bean Shopping Outlet5 min drive
  • AirportAugusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine


Located at 12 Falls Courts - formerly 13 North Street. Apartment #5 is a very well maintained and equipped apartment perfect for those who need a comfortable, care free home base that is located within easy distance of great sight seeing spots in every direction. Whether you are vacationing or temporarily working in the area, this apartment will be your home away from home. If Maine Coast Memorial Hospital or Jackson Laboratory brings you to the area, this apartment is located within 10 minutes of the hospital and 12 minutes of Jackson Laboratory's new research facility in Ellsworth.

The first floor has a large eat in kitchen with seating for 6-8 facing a large deck and back yard with distant views of forest. If you like to cook, the kitchen has everything you need either to eat in or to entertain guests. In addition to the large refrigerator and full range, there is a microwave, toaster, blender and programmable coffee maker. Weather permitting, lounge and dine on the deck. A barbecue grill and patio table and chairs are available for your use.

Lounge downstairs on a comfortable couch that doubles as a futon if you have a guest. If you can't leave your work behind, there is a desk and fast internet connection.

The flat screen Roku internet televisions have Netflix, Hulu and local network and public broadcasting channels. Or watch a movie on DVD. If you subscribe to any premium channels or Amazon prime at home, simply type in your credentials and watch those channels on demand.

The downstairs bathroom has a 3/4 size tub and shower with overhead heating for chilly mornings or evenings. Towel sets and bathmats are provided. If you need to do a load of laundry, a coin operated washer and dryer is only a few steps away.

The spacious upstairs features a queen size bed and two twin futons that can be used as beds or lounge chairs for some cozy reading. Sleeping is family style in an open floor plan. Plenty of closet, dresser and shelving space for you to spread out without feeling cramped. Extra bed linens are provided.

The apartment is centrally located between Bangor and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. It is an excellent home base for exploring the area in every direction. You can hop on a bus or ferry to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and leave the worries of the car behind. Drive Downeast along the coast to see lighthouses, blueberry fields and fishing villages. Or take in the natural beauty of the Blue Hill Peninsula with visits to Blue Hill, Deer Isle and Stonington. Or keep it close to home for shopping and dining in Downtown Ellsworth - the heart of our city.

Ellsworth's newest rails to trails allow you to walk from the apartment to Downtown away from the busy road. If you enjoy biking, the new Downeast Sunrise Trail is a short distance away. The opportunities for sight seeing are endless.

There are 4 other units in the building but are separated from this apartment which is in a separate wing. The other tenants are courteous and quiet.

Although the apartment building is located in town, the backyard has a rural feel. There are many acres of forested trails that you are welcome to walk. All the houses in the neighborhood are owned by the same owner who lives on the homestead and is dedicated to providing a safe and well maintained campus.

The neighborhood was established in the mid 1800’s when the lumber trade was flourishing and logs were driven down the Union River. The historic buildings remain today most notably the Union Congregational Church which is still in service and is adjacent to the campus.

We are always available to provide anything you need for a comfortable stay but also understand that folks need privacy and their own space. We have made every effort to make this an affordable place where you can relax and feel at home.

This property is part of a large homestead including other buildings, gardens, lawns, trails and forest. If you are looking for lodging for a large group, we have three houses on campus on VRBO.

A small mature and well behaved dog is allowed for $100 per stay subject to certain house rules. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog in advance.

Property manager

Denise Hue
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
Hosting family meals is fine!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog OK but check first. $15 per night.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking campus.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Hosting family meals is fine!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

This apartment is located in Ellsworth. Ellsworth Congregational Church and Downeast Scenic Railroad are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian Point Trailhead and Seacoast Fun Park. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Ellsworth City Hall - 3 min drive
  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 4 min drive
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 4 min drive
  • Maine Coast Regional Health - 5 min drive
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 18 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Wendy's - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A phenomenal stay with so much to offer!
Denise and David's home was a perfect stay for me and my fiance! It offered all of the comforts of home and led to a very relaxing vacation. And what a welcome relief that we could bring our dog! The house is just 6 minutes away from the center of town, offering a quiet respite with easy access to all that Ellsworth and Acadia offer. It is also right at the end of a rail-trail, perfect for biking or walking to/from town. The grounds are expansive, and we (especially the dog) loved watching the ducks parade to the small pond in the back yard every morning while we sipped our coffee on the sunny porch. You could tell that Denise emphasized maintaining the property well, as everything from the house to the grass was pristine and well-kept. Denise was a consummate and caring host, even taking care to cover my bicycles with a tarp in the rain. She made the whole process simple and communicated clearly and actively. We could not say enough about our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katarzyna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The place was comfortable and clean, We had lots of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not ask for more.
The house location very central, the house itself was comfortable and everything you could need was anticipated. All in all I will be back. Thanks
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great and kept up with pride. The extra care and touches are evident. We both came with some sort of a nasty flu so not having to worry about the breakfast was awesome. Loved the flowers on the back porch, the arrangements in the front window pots. Netflix was awesome as we continued with the season 5 of Peaky Blinders. The beds are super comfy, and everything is pristine. I don't write reviews often except when people truly deserve them. You definitely do. Thank you for everything and we look forward to coming back. Sincerely, Michelle and Duke. Charlotte
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan C.

Spacious and cozy place in great location
Upon our arrival in Denise's property, we were greeted by a first assortment of groceries like muffins, eggs and milk and most importantly coffee :-). The place was spotless and very spacious. We had plenty of room to store our luggage. Since we were out exploring the area most of the time, we did not use the patio for example, but we can imagine that the backyard would be great for people who would spend more time at the property. The location of the place is easy to find once you figured out how google maps interprets the dead end street. Ellsworth is nicely located to explore Acadia and also all the other peninsulas in the area. If you are not solely focused on Acadia, I would argue that its hard to beat Ellsworth. Compared to the prices of little cabins and hotel rooms in the area, the appartment is a little more expensive, but considering the location, the cleanliness and the amenities like a full-stocked kitchen, big fridge, big bathroom etc, well worth the money. We would definitely stay here again :-).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Denise Hue

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We enjoy the outdoors as much as our work schedule allows. Maine offers so many great areas to explore hiking, boating, hunting, biking, skiing, bird watching, fishing. Nature never fails to provide constant entertainment. While at home, we garden for fresh veggies, apples and berries. We also tend our small flock of chickens and ducks for fresh eggs every morning and have a flight pen for chukar partridges. We are training our hunting dogs, two Brittanys who share our love for the outdoors. You might find us in the backyard in the winter months boiling down maple syrup or in the summer planting flowers and vegetables.

Why they chose this property

Denise is a certified public accountant and David is a jeweler. Together with David's brother, we own a store in Downtown Ellsworth on the Union River. We love living on this beautiful Ellsworth Falls property because it is the perfect blend of town and country living. Although it's a five minute drive to work, we get to enjoy our spacious lawns, gardens and forests.

We have been landlords for 22 years for year round rentals and have converted some units on our large campus to offer as fully furnished rentals. We have spent a great deal of time outfitting our places so they would be comfortable and convenient.

What makes this property unique

This property is part of a large homestead including other buildings, gardens, lawns, trails and forest. If you are looking for lodging for a large group, we have three houses on the grounds at 31 North Street, 37 North Street and 8 Falls Court - a short stroll on the lawn past vegetable gardens, a chicken coop, quail flight pen and an apple orchard.

Languages:

English

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