The amazing views will keep you going on this three-mile hike, and youвЂ™ll end at Sand Beach where you can have a picnic and enjoy the water.ДЄnother iconic hike is South Bubble Mountain, which is a short hike with an amazing pay off at the top. YouвЂ™ll walk along the Atlantic Ocean past Newport Cove and Thuderhole and up Gorham Mountain (for an added level of fun, make sure to take the Cadillac cliff detour). One of the best is the Gorham Mountain and Ocean Path Loop, which has amazing views of the coastal mountains, rocky coastline, and Mount Desert Island.

If youвЂ™re into hiking, there are some fabulous trails that are not difficult to ascend but offer stunning views. In fact, Dougherty notes that some families have been coming each summer for 20 to 30 years. вЂњWeвЂ™ve found so often that people find us because of our location and the stunning ocean views, but they come back the next visit because we care about making that first visit so special.вЂќ The repeat visitor number is quite high-above 50 percent for July-September. вЂњThere are a lot of oceanfront properties in the world, but the views from our rooms and the property are truly special.вЂќ Access to the historic Shore Path right out the door, leading into Bar Harbor and just minutes from Acadia National Park really check off a lot of boxes for travelers. So what makes this property so special? вЂњI donвЂ™t know of a lot of properties so privileged in location as we are,вЂќ says general manager Jeremy Dougherty. The upstairs of the suite has a large balcony overlooking the coastline. The nine two-bedroom loft suites are ideal for families the main bedroom has a king bed, the second bedroom has two queen beds, two bathrooms (one has an oversized Jacuzzi bath) and a spacious living room with a fireplace. The beautifully manicured gardens give the property a tranquil, calm feel.

Yet renovations are continuous, so the property feels updated and fresh on the inside. The property is historic, with the main building dating back to 1887.

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