Bide-A-While

Offered for rent for the first time in its storied history, this gracious estate is a rare find in Bar Harbor. Perched on the shores overlooking the Porcupine Islands and featuring fabulous outdoor spaces, pretty gardens, and comfortable living spaces, this property is perfect for a large group looking to vacation in style!

FIRST FLOOR: Grand entry offers views directly out to Frenchman’s Bay. To the right, two formal living areas create comfortable spots to enjoy intimate conversation or happy gatherings. From one of the living areas, French doors lead to a gorgeous glassed in three-season porch with wicker furnishings and views to the water. To the left of the entry is a formal Dining Room with grand table that seats 12 easily. Note the enormous mirror to allow those with their backs to the view the opportunity to appreciate it! Down a short hallway from the Dining Room is a Laundry area, Full Bath with combined tub and shower, and large Kitchen with refrigerator, 6-burner gas range, double oven, counter seating for four, and table that seats six. A TV Room is adjacent to the Kitchen and offers a great spot for hanging out or watching movies together. Also in this area is a back circular stairway leading to the staff wing of the second floor. A half-bath is located close to the front entry.

SECOND FLOOR: Accessed by both a formal, grand staircase, as well as the aforementioned circular staircase, Bedrooms on the second floor radiate around a large landing area with comfortable seating. Starting with the southeast corner, and separated by pocket doors, a Primary Bedroom features a King Bed, doors leading to a private balcony with screened in porch, and en suite Full Bath with tub and after-thought shower. A second Primary Bedroom with King Bed includes en suite Full Bath with combined Tub and Shower. In the northeast corner, a Bedroom with Queen Bed offers beautiful water views and a Bedroom with Queen Bed share an updated Full Bath with glass walled walk-in shower. Down a few steps, the Staff Wing towards the back of the house features a small sitting room, Bedroom with Queen Bed, and a Bedroom with sleeping for two. These bedrooms can use either the shared bathroom off the central hall on the second floor, or the full bath on the first floor, easily accessed by the circular staircase. A/C units located in 3 bedrooms – the Primary, the mountain-side with en-suite bath, and the blue bedroom on the waterside of the house.

OUTDOOR SPACES: Grand covered, wrap-around porch with furnishings overlooking the sweeping, well-maintained lawn that leads to the walled shorefront overlooking Frenchman’s Bay. Additional outdoor seating areas on the lawn, among formal and natural gardens. An additional covered porch off the Kitchen area overlooks the back lawn and gardens.