We came to Maine to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday and our family had a fantastic stay at Wanda and Chuck's house! The attention to detail made the stay that much more enjoyable. Treats to greet us on our arrival, fully stocked kitchen, bathroom amenities, pirate play structure, a basement full of games and dvds...you name it, they've thought of it.
There is entertainment for all ages - the arcade, pool table, and "smores gazebo" were a huge hit with the younger set and adults as well. The deck is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature, with heaters if the nights are a bit chilly.
Chuck provided a guided kayak tour of the cove and pointed out local wildlife, including the nesting location for a bald eagle. There are plenty of kayaks (including 1 double) with life jackets for all sizes. We didn't get the opportunity to take the bikes for a spin, but were impressed that helmets were available for our use if we'd had time.
The house was spotless and had 3 washer/dryer sets for us to do our laundry. There was plenty of space for our party of 10, aged 2 - 86.
Bar Harbor is a 50 min drive, and there is also an entrance to Acadia National Park within a 15-min drive from the house.
We highly recommend this home for families interested in exploring the area. Wanda was incredibly responsive to our questions and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was top-notch. Great hosts, great home - great vacation!