1820's Home on 200 acres w/Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic | House in Gouldsboro

9.8 (19 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   7 Bedrooms  8 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Prospect Harbor House | 1820's Home on 200 acres w/Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic

7 Bedroom House in Prospect Harbor, Gouldsboro

We welcome you to discover the serenity of Acadia’s Schoodic Peninsula and our historic 1820's home located in the heart of beautiful Downeast Maine. Our historic 1820's building stands on a 200 acre private preserve at the head of Sand Cove five minutes from the spectacular 5000 acre section of Acadia National Park at Schoodic a perfect place for your family and fiends to gather for a real Maine vacation at the perfect distance away from the tourist traps of Bar Harbor etc. The peninsula offers views of four of Maine’s beautiful lighthouses and the most wonderful scenery Downeast Maine has to offer.
Your hosts Sonja Sundaram and Ben Walter, have two very specific goals: to ensure that you have an extraordinary experience staying at their historic Maine property and to introduce you to their ever-growing 200 acre nature preserve. Husband and wife team of Sonja, whose background lies in geography and teaching, and Ben, whose specialities are marine biology and eco-toxicology, are committed to the preservation of this extraordinary place. Our property marries all that you would expect from an historic home steeped in history that has welcome summer guests since 1820 with an unparalleled opportunity to explore and to understand Maine’s environment and natural splendour.
We invite you to experience a relaxing respite on the ocean. Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the surf on our private sandy beach. Individually appointed bedrooms are lavishly furnished with your comfort in mind five feature ocean and two meadow views, all have full private baths and the whole home enjoys a refreshing sea breeze. Enjoy your gathering with family and friends in the many receptions rooms with furnishings reflecting the period of the property as you watch the lobster boats ply the Atlantic just yards away. The kitchen, and three living rooms all look over the ocean.
Our unique sandy beach is a great place to have a picnic, lie in the sun or take a dip in the brisk Atlantic. Explore the rugged coastline, tidal pools, and Maine lighthouses; spot an eagle or osprey overhead; try sea kayaking, yachting or fresh water canoeing. Try the trails of Acadia National Park or our own just behind the Inn. Enjoy croquet on the lawn; relax in the flower gardens or curl up by the fire with a good book or parlor game.
Our historic property is the perfect setting for your beach vacation gathering with family and friends on the bold coast of Maine. Please don’t hesitate to inquire about your special needs. Whether you are travelling with friends or with your entire family our historic property will provide you with a most memorable seaside experience. Your hosts, Sonja Sundaram and Ben Walter, look forward to welcoming you.
The Oceanside Meadows Innstitute for the Arts and Sciences has its home base in the historic timber framed barn circa 1820 located between our two inn buildings. The barn, restored in 1998, now serves as a wonderful space for lectures, seminars and concerts held throughout the summer season. In 1998 some of the summer’s highlights included a week seminar lecture series with Dr. Alan Hale (co-discoverer of comet Hale-Bopp) and astronomer Gary Becker, a lecture from Dr. David Wingate, an ornithologist of world renown, and magnificent evenings of music with Opera Maine.

1820's Home on 200 acres w/Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic is located in Prospect Harbor. 1820's Home on 200 acres w/Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic provides accommodation, featuring View, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features View, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

1820's Home on 200 acres w/Sand Beach 5 mins from Acadia Nat'l Park at Schoodic has 7 Bedrooms , 8 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 15 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Prospect Harbor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Prospect Harbor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • 8 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Private beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water park
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf privileges
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Composting
  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the ocean
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 99
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Sarah K.
Aug 3, 2025 06:54:16 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This was a great choice for our large group of friends (15). Each couple or single was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom to themselves. We even had one member twist her ankle on Cadillac Mountain, and we appreciated one of the first floor bedrooms with the handicap accessible bathroom! A few of us were worried when the listing said no air conditioning, but our stay was in the height of the summer - the last week of July, and we truly didn’t need it. The front and back windows created a nice cross breeze with the ocean air. Each room has a fan. However, many nights were so cool that we shut our windows and slept in sweatshirts. Not one person complained about being too hot. Our host Ben was extremely attentive right from the start, and answered all our questions and gave wonderful advice of things to check out. The property on the ocean was beautiful, quiet, and super close to Acadia and an hour away (but very easy drive) to Bar Harbor. I hope we come back!
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