Beds: 3 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Double, 6 Singles
Step back in time and discover the grandeur of The Bayview, designed by New York architect, Bradley Delehanty, and built for Major George G. McMurtry in 1930. Major McMurtry served in the Spanish American War as one of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”, and in World War I as second in command of the famous “Lost Battalion”, for which he earned a Medal of Honor. Boasting impressive views of Frenchman’s Bay from a spacious terrace overlooking an expansive lawn, The Bayview offers a spectacular setting within walking and biking distance to and from both the village of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, both of which are 1.5 miles away. Well appointed and furnished with original antiques and collectibles from abroad, the interiors of this period home offer a variety of hospitable spaces for dining and entertaining. Further enhancing the privacy and comfort that this gracious home offers is a recently renovated kitchen, formal gathering spaces and nine bedrooms, six of which offer en-suite bathrooms.
FIRST FLOOR: A grand foyer leads to a variety of gathering spaces including the rear brick terrace overlooking the lawn. Spacious formal Living Room with water views, piano, harp and fireplace. Formal Dining Room with fireplace, water views, doors to terrace, and dining table for ten to twelve people. Warm and inviting Library with ocean views, fireplace and cable TV with DVD. Large and well-equipped Pantry and eat-in Kitchen with commercial style 10-burner gas range enjoys close proximity to a small Computer Room and also a Game Room with pool table. Laundry and Utility areas including a dedicated room for floral arranging. Two coat and powder rooms, one for the ladies and one for the gents.
SECOND FLOOR: Sitting area at the top of the staircase offers a nice area outside the main bedrooms for quiet conversation. In this north wing, guests have the option of the Primary Bedroom, a King Bedroom with water views leading through a sitting and dressing room to a private Bathroom with combined tub and shower. A second King Bedroom offers water views and a private Bathroom with combined tub and shower that can also be accessed by the Primary Bedroom if desired. A third King Bedroom also with en suite Bathroom and combined tub and shower. The fourth Queen Bedroom enjoys another private Bathroom with combined tub and shower. Through to the south wing is a Bedroom with Double bed, water views, and private Bathroom with shower only and a Queen Bedroom and private Bath with combined tub and shower. A staff wing offers three additional Bedrooms, each with a set of Twins and a shared Bathroom with combined tub and shower.
OUTDOOR SPACES: A furnished, brick terrace offers a fire pit and very nice views of Frenchman Bay beyond an expansive lawn. A side terrace with awning offers a BBQ and Dining Area. Fire Pit. Dock offers access to the water, but note that access to the shoreline below the bluff is very challenging.
NOTE: All bedrooms offer AC: Larger bedrooms have window units, and remaining bedrooms have wall mounted heat pump/AC units. Please plan accordingly that check-in time for this home is 4 pm and check-out time is by 9 am on the day of departure.
We had a great experience for adults and kids! The house had everything and was spacious enough to hold our large family. The views were great and the dock was absolutely amazing! The kids went fishing off the dock for hours and played lacrosse in the large backyard. And we were able to explore the whole East side of MDI and Frenchman’s Bay with our powerboat that we brought up for the week. It was great memories for all, and we would be excited to come back again in future years!
The Bayview was massive. The location was superb. The dock was a huge hit with everyone. The kitchen was fantastic. Our stay will always be one the most memorable for our family. My son got engaged during one of our Acadia hikes! We all hope to someday visit again! Definitely recommend for large groups! Thanks to Keri for making this happen for us!
Excellent house and KITCHEN. With 16 it was easy to prepare meals on the 10 burner stove for everyone. Plenty of seating. We rented a boat for the week and docked at the house. Perfect. Burned wood every night in the fire pit and told tall tales with a sprinkle of hyperbole. House was a little warm at times but we did have a hot streak when we first arrived. Great house for a large group.
The Bayview suited our needs very well and the location was wonderful. It was great to have access to the water and the space we needed. We are already thinking of returning next year!
August 2020.
This was our third visit to The Bayview. It is a grand house with lots of space that easily accommodated our group of 16. We love the location of The Bayview with its close proximity to town and the beautiful setting right on Frenchman Bay. Probably our favorite part of the house is the kitchen. Invariably, everyone in our group ends up congregating in the kitchen and this kitchen is spacious enough to easily handle our large group without feeling crowded. We had a great week at The Bayview and plan on returning in 2019.