Top o' the Ridge - beautiful views, private dock on Long Pond

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Sited on one of the finest spots on Mount Desert Island this contemporary, fully applianced vacation home offers a commanding view of Long Pond and Acadia's Western Mountains that takes your breath away. The sweeping panorama wraps around a large, south facing deck where you can enjoy meals, curl up with a good book, listen to the loons, and watch the canoes and kayaks amble by. A private dock, 2 canoes, 2 Kayaks, and 2 boat moorings offer wonderful recreational access to Long Pond. This home has a 65" OLED flat screen, home theater, cable TV with high speed Internet , free domestic calling phone service, and a standby generator for power continuity. With 3 bedrooms, a loft, 4 full baths (2 with Jacuzzi tubs), this private vacation destination provides all the ingredients required to create life long memories. Top O' the Ridge is a great getaway destination in Spring, Summer, & Fall.
 
A premium vacation destination: This exceptional and private vacation destination is located at the tip of Northern Neck on Long Pond, Mt, Desert Island, Maine - the home of Acadia National Park. The panorama from the spacious south facing front deck presents one of the finest sights in all of Acadia with the best view on Long Pond. Enjoy watching the pond-scape's many moods, listening to haunting calls of loons, catching a sight of bald eagles soaring, watching shimmering moon rises over the pond, and stargazing at the the bright stars of the Milky Way. The private dock comes with 2 canoes and offers easy access to boating, swimming, and fishing in the clean, inviting, warm summer waters of Long Pond. All this and more can be yours to savor, in the heart of Mount Desert Island just minutes away from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
 
The Home: This spacious, modern, open plan vacation home offers 4 bedrooms (including the loft space) and 4 baths. The window walls of the living and dining areas bring the spectacular view right into your living space. The living area includes a full featured home theater system with 65" OLED TV, Cable TV service, fast Internet/WiFi service and a several hundred title DVD & Blu-ray library. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry with roll-out lower cabinets for easy access to pots and pans. The cabinets are fully stocked with dishware and utensils to indulge your every cooking whim. The main suite has a California King hybrid mattress with a tow sink private bath, Jacuzzi tub, seated shower, and washer dryer. The lower level living area bedroom has its own private bath , kitchenette, and separate living dining area. The private dock, 2 canoes, and 2 kayaks offer excellent swimming and boating access to Long Pond. 2 private moorings that will moor up to a 20' power boat are included.
 
The Acadia Region: The home is located centrally on Mount Desert Island within a short drive to all Acadia National Park attractions, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Bass Harbor. The nearby park loop road offers spectacular sight seeing and tourism activities including Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, and the Jordan Pond House. Local hiking trails offer challenges that range from walking trails to rock climbing. The famous 30+ miles of carriage roads are ideal for walking, biking, or horseback riding. The many island ponds and ocean offer swimming boating, fishing, whale watching, sailing, and other recreational activities. For golfers, there are several local courses to enjoy.
 
**A signed liability waiver agreement is required.
Cleaning Fee $300
 
Max. occupancy of 6 persons at standard rate - larger parties are considered. On approval, an extra charge applies (typically 10% of rental fee per person).
The security deposit is $1,000 .
 
The $300 cleaning fee is passed through to the local cleaning staff and not subject to the lodging tax.
No smoking or pets allowed in the home. An outdoor chiminea is provided but fireplace use in home is prohibited.
Weekly, FRI-FRI in season, Sat-Sat in OCT. 7-night min. Linens & towels provided. No smoking. No pets.