Welcome to the Jarvis Homestead! Sleeping 22 guests, enjoy the magnificent Maine coast from your own private mansion next to Acadia NP. Built in 1828, this home is a unique slice of Maine history and an exciting retreat for all groups Packed full of amenities: pool, hot tub, 2 full kitchens, 6 living rooms, outdoor area w/BBQ, firepit & games Centrally located to famous coastal Maine destinations - Bar Harbor, Camden, Rockland & much more. Free curated travel guide included with your booking! -For more info on us and the history of the house, check out our website. Just type in Jarvis Homestead on the web! -We are fully open and ready to book for all of 2025. Please send us a message if interested. ----- ABOUT US ----- AMENTITIES: -Built in 1828 and on the National Registry of Historical Places, the Jarvis Homestead is a beautifully designed, updated, comfortable and a massive home, consisting of 25 total rooms: 10 bedrooms, 6 living areas (including game room), 2 full kitchens, 5 bathrooms (3 full, 2 half), a grand dining room (seats 18), and a laundry room. -Our property is private and surrounded by the beautiful Maine nature, consisting of parking for 10 vehicles, a private outdoor pool (open late May - mid Oct), private 6-person hot tub (open year round), lawn space, propane firepit, outdoor sofa, barbecue, dining table and lawn games. Everything mentioned is provided and free for guests to use. MODERNIZED: -The home is fully updated, modernized and comfortable for the whole group: Brand new AC & heating, fully stocked kitchens (everything you need), all brand new appliances (two stoves, two refrigerators, dishwasher, hot water heater, washer and dryer, wine fridge, coffee maker), high speed Wi-Fi in every room, comfortable beds, 5 flat screen smart TV's (all with streaming services), 6 working desks, 9 couches, 5 dining/eating areas, Xbox 1 console, arcade games, board games, large vintage gaming table (in game room), over 1,000 books (all kinds), authentic Maine décor and artifacts, grand piano, cozy faux fireplaces and candles, tons of closets and dressers, and much more. NUMBER OF GUESTS: -Even though Airbnb says 16+, our home can comfortably sleep up to 22 guests, and is the perfect getaway for all friends and family. We also hosts all types of events (up to 25 guests total on the property), although events services are up to the guest. Please read the FAQ section below for more. HISTORY: -On the National Registry of Historical Places, the Jarvis Homestead is one of the most prominent and unique homes in the Acadia region of Maine. Steeped in rich and interesting history, it has been home to several important and influential people to the state of Maine since the 1800's (Abe Lincoln's Vice President - Hannibal Hamlin). Completed with antique revival interior that portrays the designs of the 1800's, every room in the house includes authentic Maine artifacts and artwork. AREA: -We are within walking distance to downtown Ellsworth (4 min walk), which is an adorable town 20 mins from Acadia National Park, filled with shops, restaurants, museums and more. We are located in the heart of the Maine coastline, and very close to several famous coastal Maine destinations - Bar Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Bath, Bucksport, Castine and more! Come enjoy the unspoiled Maine coastline and wilderness from your own private mansion in Ellsworth, the gateway to Acadia National Park and the coastline of Maine. - - - ----- FAQ ----- NUMBER OF GUESTS? -We can comfortably host/sleep up to 22 guests. We have a total of 8 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 5 twin beds. We have 3 full bathrooms upstairs, and 2 half bathrooms downstairs (one half bath is near pool and open in summer). OPEN YEAR ROUND? -Absolutely! We are open to book 365 days of the year so guests can experience and enjoy every beautiful season that Maine has to offer. POOL AND HOT TUB? * The hot tub is open year round. * The pool will open late May, and close in mid October, dependent on weather. We will try our best to accommodate everyone’s needs on the pool. Please work with us while the pool is difficult to heat and maintain in colder weather. * Also, due to large amount of propane needed, the pool is heated to 72 degrees. But is usually warmer (76-80) in July-Sep from the natural sunlight. If guests would like the pool warmer throughout their stay, we can send over the simple instructions on how to increase pool temperature for a small fee ($15/day) to help with propane usage. FREE PARKING? -Yes! We have plenty of free parking on the property available to guests. The main driveway can accommodate up to 3-4 vehicles, and the back driveway can accommodate up to another 4-5 vehicles. DO WE HOST WEDDINGS, EVENTS OR SHOWINGS? -Yes! We are not a dedicated wedding venue, but we love to see when people want to host their special day or event at our beautiful home. We will help in whatever way we can! However, we do not provide any wedding services, catering services, or equipment for the wedding or event. Also a few things to consider: * For liability purposes, we require a $2,000 deposit for each event. Deposit will be returned after the event assuming no property damage has occurred or excessive cleaning is needed. * Quiet hours are after 9pm. Absolutely no loud music or noises after 9pm. Zero tolerance - If this rule is violated, guests will be asked to leave the house immediately. This applies to all guests. * We allow a max of 30 people on the property, and a max of 22 to sleep at the house. * We are not a typical event venue, and are not licensed or insured to host large events past 9pm. However, we will work with you the best we can to host you for your event and make it special, so please work with us :) JARVIS HOMESTEAD TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK? -The house is located in beautiful Ellsworth Maine, which is the gateway to the Downeast region and is about a 20 min drive from Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Ellsworth is a quaint, lively community that is open year round and filled with shops, restaurants, breweries and activities, and gives travelers the chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor and experience local Maine. Ellsworth is also very centrally located, and easily gives guests the opportunity to experience other world famous coastal Maine destinations like Rockland, Camden, Winter Harbor, Castine, Bath, Bucksport and more! Also, beautiful Baxter State Park is only 1.5 hours north of the Jarvis Homestead. Ellsworth is the right place to be to experience the untouched coast and wilderness of Maine at their fullest. PETS? -Yes, we allow pets! All we ask is that you clean up after your furry friends and leave the house in the same condition as you checked in. ARE TOILETRIES, COOKING SUPPLIES AND SHEETS PROVIDED? -Of course! We provide you with everything you will need during your vacation. Soap, shampoo, body wash, hair dryers, toilet paper and towels are all provided in each bathroom. Both kitchens will be fully stocked with whatever you will need to cook for the entire family! KITCHEN SUPPLIES? -We have it all in the kitchens. This includes two refrigerators, two stoves (beautiful 8-burner double oven) an outdoor barbecue, rice maker, 3 slow cookers, large bowls, 2 kettles, drip coffee maker (with coffee provided), spices & oils, pots & pans, cups, silverware, plates & bowls, lobster utensils, barbecue utensils, mugs and more. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES? -To be able to provide our wonderful cleaners with enough time to prepare the house for every group, check-in is at 4pm and check-out is 10am. AC AND HEATING? -Of course! We have a brand new mini-split ductless system that provides AC and Heating in every room of the house. Guests can select whatever temperature that fits their needs for each room specifically. CRIBS AND HIGH CHAIRS? We sure do. We provide two cribs, a pack-and-play and a high chair for your toddlers. HOW MANY TV'S? -The house has a total of 5 flat screen smart TV’s. All TV’s have Netflix, Hulu and whatever streaming services you need! -We also have an Xbox One in the loft game room with two controllers, a Mortal Kombat arcade game and a foldable basketball arcade game. We also provide an abundant amount of board games and books throughout the house. DO THE FIREPLACES WORK? -We do have the authentic original fireplaces throughout the home, but due to safety reasons we have installed faux fireplaces that create the lights and sounds of a real burning wood fire! FREE LAUNDRY? Of course! We have a newer washer and dryer in the laundry room that guests have full access to. Detergent is provided. - - - ----- AREA - WHY ELLSWORTH? ----- Yes, Bar Harbor gets all the hype. We know most people want to visit Acadia National Park, and you absolutely should! It is one of the most beautiful and amazing places in America. Ellsworth is the gateway to Acadia and Downeast Maine (coastal Maine) and provides very easy access to Acadia (20 min drive). Due to its central location, Ellsworth provides the best access to many other famous and beautiful coastal Maine towns, including Camden, Rockland, Winter Harbor, Bucksport, Belfast and Bath. You get the best of both worlds being in Ellsworth, having close proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor, as well as access to other Maine towns and the wilderness. Ellsworth has the local Maine charm and isn't packed with tourists. It is a quiet and peaceful home base. There are so many wonderful and affordable restaurants, gift shops, antique stores, lobster shacks (one right down the street from the house!), grocery stores, museums, breweries, wildlife sanctuary, and an L.L. Bean outlet in Ellsworth. The Downeast Scenic Railroad is stationed in Ellsworth, which consists of a beautiful train ride through the Maine wilderness. The Ellsworth area has an abundant amount of hiking, ATV trails, ponds (lakes), waterways and winter activities. - - - ----- YEAR ROUND ----- The Jarvis Homestead is a year round destination. Whether it's is exploring Acadia in the summertime, experiencing the gorgeous Maine fall colors, or enjoying the relaxation/coziness and snow activities during the winter. Our home is an opportunity to experience Maine like a true Mainer. You’ll probably visit Acadia NP and Bar Harbor (we very much recommend you do, it’s only a 30min drive!), but we also hope you take the opportunity to experience other gorgeous Maine coastal towns. Our location is very centrally located and offers easy access to many beautiful attractions, plus an endless amount of hiking trails, lakes and ponds, rivers and ski hills. Below are a few featured travel articles on Ellsworth and its surrounding area, including things to do and see in all seasons: -10 Best Small Towns in Maine, According to a Local ~ Travel and Leisure -Top Reasons Why Staying in Ellsworth Maine is the Best -Day Off Diaries: Where A Local Chef Goes for Lobster Rolls and Craft Brews Near Acadia National Park ~ Conde Nast Traveler -The Perfect Winter Vacation in Maine's Acadia National Park — From Climbing Frozen Waterfalls to Cross-country Skiing ~ Travel and Leisure -Col. Charles and Mary Ann Jarvis Homestead ~ Wikipedia - - - ----- OUR HOME LAYOUT ---- Jarvis Homestead is a very special and historical place in the Downeast region of Maine. Over 200 years, the >7,500 sqft that makes up the home has been immaculately cared for. The design of the home is perfect for large groups - not only are there plenty of bedrooms but also several living rooms and common areas. We have layouts of the home in the listing photos. The house is located right off Main St (which can sometimes get busy during peak hours) and provides guests with an easy walk to the beautiful Union River (2 min walk) and lovely downtown Ellsworth (4 min walk). The house consists of two different sections: 1) The main house, built in 1828, oozes character and showcases the grand design and unique architecture 2) The “cottage” area, an addition of the house that is directly connected to the main house and gives more of a backwoods, cozy Maine cabin feel FIRST FLOOR: Consists of the gorgeous double parlor living rooms (one with a 70” smart TV), the peaceful sun porch for morning coffee, the cozy library for reading and movies, the grand formal dining room for meals for the entire family, the original butlers pantry, and the fully functional/stocked main kitchen and laundry room SECOND FLOOR: Made up of seven beautiful bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Five of the bedrooms have one queen bed (three of these bedrooms have desks for working), one bedroom has two queen beds and a working desk, and the last bedroom has one full bed with a working desk as well THIRD FLOOR/LOFT: Dedicated to game and movie nights for the friends and families. It contains four twin beds (PLEASE NOTE: it gets quite hot up there but we have installed a portable AC for day time. It gets significantly cooler up there at night). There is a large smart TV, Mortal Kombat arcade game, a large game table to play the several different board games and puzzles provided, and an Xbox One with two controllers COTTAGE: Connected to the main kitchen and laundry room. This adorable area provides another living space with a desk and TV, a bedroom with a queen bed, one room with a twin bed, and a fully functional kitchen. The kitchen contains a fridges, stove and microwave (so across both kitchens, there are two fridges, stoves and microwaves) OUTDOOR AREA, POOL AND HOT TUB: Provides relaxation, fun for family and friends, and a breath of fresh Maine air. Enjoy the refreshing private pool surrounded by nature, relax in the outdoor hot tub, get competitive with one of the several lawn games, chat in the shade under the gazebo, warm up next to the propane fire pit at night, and cook dinner for the entire group with the fully equipped barbecue. Guests have the entire house to themselves. Although, the basement and carriage house (located on the property) will be locked at all times. My girlfriend Jacquie and I will be available 24/7 to answer questions as they come up. It is easiest to reach us via Airbnb messaging, but you can also text or call. We will do our very best to ensure you have the most comfortable stay. We will not be on the property as we travel for our full time jobs We have provided a house manual to help you navigate through our old and beautiful home, as well as labels around the house to give you a few tips. We think staying in an old house in Maine is all a part of the experience! Escape the crowds of Bar Harbor and come live like a true Mainer in quaint and eclectic Ellsworth! Located only 25 mins from Acadia National Park, Ellsworth is the gateway to world famous Mount Desert Island as well as several coastal Maine towns and an endless amount of hiking trails, ATV trails, fishing, lake and pond access, rivers, fall foliage sites, hunting, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and close proximity to two ski hills (Camden Snow Bowl - 1 hr, and Hermon Mountain - 45 mins). It truly has it all! Ellsworth first settled along the Union River by the British in 1763 after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Today, Ellsworth is a gorgeous, quiet town offering river access, retail shops, restaurants, a public marina, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two golf courses, movie theaters, an art center and more. It is the quintessential small American town Ellsworth is the gateway to Acadia and the Downeast. Most anyone driving to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor will pass through this town. We are walking distance from downtown Ellsworth which is great for eating out or enjoying the area (relax by the river, drive down to the marina, enjoy the leafy surrounds and take in the architecture of the beautiful old homes). We recommend having a car so you're able to explore the Downeast and get around easily. Public transport is not available, and Uber/Lyft is not common in this area. If you require a taxi, we recommend Fritz at Step by Step Taxi (but please give him as much notice as you can, especially for airport transfers). Plenty of parking is available at the house. Just like most houses in Maine, this is a very beautiful, but old house. It has been upgraded, maintained and cared for immaculately and we are so excited to share it with the world, but please read the house rules provided (even though there aren’t many) and the guides around the house to help you navigate through a few things that might be different to you. With that being said, all appliances are brand new and work wonderfully. The house is extremely comfortable and will be fully stocked throughout your stay!