Eco-friendly water view retreat near Acadia - Trenton

Eco-friendly, spacious downstairs apartment in a duplex log cabin. Enjoy extensive water views from inside and from the large porch. You'll have everything you need to hunker down in your own retreat only minutes from hiking trails and shopping. There's even a climbing gym within walking distance.

We are proud to be a green vacation rental. Our electricity and 90% of HVAC is powered by solar panels. We use green cleaners and non-toxic shampoo and conditioner.

The rooms

*River View Room furnished with queen bed overlooking the water.

* Meadow View Room has a queen and bunk beds that can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 kids.

* The queen beds in both rooms are Sealy Posturepedic. All beds are made up with hotel quality 100% OEKO-TEX linens, which means they are certified to be free of harmful substances and made ethically in a certified, socially compliant and awarded factory.

* Living room / dining room with water views.

* Ample seaside porch runs along entire water side of house, with doors leading from River View Room and living room. The porch is furnished with Adirondack chairs as well as a small table for eating al fresco.

* Large fully equipped kitchen includes microwave, toaster oven, toaster, blender, coffee maker and plenty of pots, pans and dishes.

* Washer/dryer in basement for guest use.

Outside areas

* Enjoy a lobster feast or BBQ on the picnic table with all the accoutrements provided (melamine plates, cups, lobster pot, lobster crackers and picks). Then sit around the firepit, roast marshmallows, and tell tall tales. On a clear night you can see more stars than you can imagine, the milky way, and even shooting stars!

* The tidal Jordan River is just steps from the back porch, and has a put-in for kayaks and canoes. It is a short paddle from here into Frenchman Bay with gorgeous views of Mount Desert Island. (You can order boats delivered by a local outfit ahead of time and keep them here during your stay.)

This is a no-smoking facility. No smoking is allowed in the house or on the grounds.