Penny and Michael invite you to visit our 1847 farmhouse in Prospect Harbor, Maine. Thirty-two acres of woods and fields, and 1/4 mile of ocean shore offer visitors simple pleasures, small adventures and quiet delights, in a casual, country setting. Mermaid's Purse Farm is convenient to spectacular Schoodic Point (the uncrowded northern section of Acadia National Park), Jones Pond, Mt. Desert Island by ferry, and points north.
We welcome you to our home, an American Gothic farmhouse built by Captain Daniel Deasey in 1847. We are currently renovating so our offerings are changing over time. We plan to have five rooms for guests with private baths. We are open year round. Right now, we have several rooms available with private and shared baths. The house offers architectural surprises in the form of arched dormers and interesting angles. Breakfasts are informal and can be tailored to your tastes.
Well mannered pets and children are welcomed, though we are not child proof. Our sheep dog, Pye, is happy to see everyone, and Kembe, our little black cat, is so shy you probably will never see her (but consider if you have a cat allergy).
Birders and naturalists will enjoy identifying the variety of wildlife that can be observed in our fields and on the shore. We regularly see eagles and osprey, as well as of course, gulls, crows, the ocassional raven, a variety of small birds and marsh hawks, ducks, herons and loons. There are great sites to set up an easel. Sunsets are spectacular and the night sky is truly stunning. (We are happy to share the telescope!) We hope to become a favored destination for walkers, bird watchers, readers, writers and painters all year round. We are artists and writers and we are happy to share our work and yours. We are a great venue for special small retreats - painter's group/ book group/ meditation group vacation and will be happy to respond to your small group's special needs.
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