1798 - Spacious - Sleeps 10 - On Morgan Bay

Set on Morgan's Bay at the end of a private road, 1798 provides a quiet retreat for families, remote workers, artists, and writers. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, the main floor has a modern kitchen, living and dining rooms that open to the spacious ocean-side deck, and primary bedroom suite. The views are stunningly beautiful. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor, and a large family room with 65" TV and full bathroom located in the finished basement. The space Relax on the spacious 50' deck with spectacular 180-degree views of the bay and inner islands, dining ocean-side, or relaxing in the comfortable seating area. The house and deck are well - suited for families and small groups to enjoy time together, while watching occassional passing schooners, lobster boats, and a variety of sealife, such as bald eagles, osprey and seals. 1798 sits on a gently-sloping hillside and has a finished, walk-out, light-filled basement where the large family room is located, with a 65-inch TV, fooseball table, and assortment of games and toys. There is also a full bathroom, laundry room and quiet office space with desk, comfortable chair, computer and printer/scanner on this level. Behind the house and facing the bay is a fence - enclosed unheated swimming pool, available June through late September, with an inviting stone patio and seating area. A solar cover helps warm the pool water during the summer. 1798 is child friendly. It sits at the end of a private road and has an outdoor play structure with swings, slides, a tower, and sandbox. One of the second - floor bedrooms has a bunk bed plus twin bed. Located a mile from the charming village of East Blue Hill, the house is 5 miles from Blue Hill Village, and 13 miles from the larger (small) city of Ellsworth. Guests have easy access to grocery stores, many choices for dining out, and a variety of small shops, galleries, and more to explore. Curtis Cove, a popular swimming spot, is a beautiful half mile walk on a quiet side road, and Blue Hill Heritage Trust maintains beautiful walking and hiking trails throughout the area. Acadia National Park is less than an hour's drive away. This is a great choice for families, small group retreats, remote workers, and artists and writers looking for a quiet, beautiful space to foster creativity. Guest access Guests have access to the whole house and surrounding lawn areas as well as the shorefront. Other things to note Please ask if you'd like your dog to be included. Cats and other animals cannot be accommodated. An additional fee and signed dog agreement are required. Your email address will be requested following confirmation to send the rental agreement. A signed rental agreement is required to stay at this property and will be sent to your email address as an E-sign document. The outdoor pool is available June through late September and closed during the rest of the year. There is a dedicated office space with computer and printer/scanner available for guests to use. The shorefront is accessible but is rocky, and like much of the Maine coast, does not have a sandy beach. There is an auto drip coffee maker, a French press, and a coffee bean grinder.