oceansedge

The Commentaries offered here proceed from the 6 topics set out in the “About” section of this website:

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• Location
• Home Features
• About Oceansedge
• Ocean Frontage
• Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
• Stature

Each commentary begins with a table of contents of the text and is followed by numerous photos.

https://oceansedgemaine.com/2022/10/commentaries/

Location

Table of Contents

This table of contents summarizes a 6-part narrative and photographic  description of the location of the Oceansedge property

The subject property is located on the ocean . . . in the Hulls Cove neighborhood . . . in the Town of Bar Harbor . . . within one mile of the official entrance to Acadia National Park . . . on Mount Desert Island . . . in “Downeast” Coastal Maine.

1. Part I: The Subject Property
   1. General Location of the Property
   2. Oceanfront property
      1. Hulls Cove
      2. Lookout Point
      3. Frenchman’s Bay
      4. Penobscot Bay
   3. The Oceansedge property and the enclave within the Hulls Cove neighborhood
      1. Lookout Point
      2. Lookout Point Road
         1. Historical development of Lookout Point Road and the enclave in Hulls Cove
         2. Present
      3. Private location of Oceansedge on Lookout Point Road
         1. Driveway
         2. Nature Preserve
   4. Views from the subject property
   5. Things to do
      1. Oceanfront activities
      2. Acadia National Park
      3. Nightlife

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Home Features of the Oceansedge property

Table of Contents

This table of contents summarizes an 8-part narrative and photographic description of the ambience and physical features of the oceanfront home that is the Oceansedge property

1. Introduction: a joyous house
2. Contents: an intellectual adventure 
3. Furnishings: welcoming and protecting
4. 5 oceanfront dining areas
5. 5 eating areas
6. organization and inventories
7. Bedrooms
8. Wildlife

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About the Oceansedge property

Table of Contents

This table of contents summarizes a 5-part narrative and photographic discussion of luxury Vacation Rental Properties in general and the Oceansedge property

1. Introduction: the right fit
2. Vacation rental properties versus hotels: where to stay?
   1. hotels
   2. vacation rentals
3. Contrasting vacation experiences
   1. All vacationing travelers coming to Bar Harbor 
   2. Travelers coming to vacation rental properties
4. The Oceansedge vacation rental property
5. Photo Gallery

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The ocean frontage at the Oceansedge property

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This table of contents summarizes a 7-part narrative and photographic discussion of the ocean frontage at the Oceansedge property

What guests can expect as to ocean frontage at the Oceansedge property:

1. On the ocean
2. South-facing vistas
3. Ocean views
   1. daytime
   2. nighttime
4. Unobstructed oceanfront, unimpeded views, unlimited water access, and complete privacy
5. Kayaking
   1. Ease of access
   2. Kayaking destinations
   3. Availability of boats and equipment
6. Deck at the beach
   1. Kayaking 
   2. Views
   3. Dining, seating
   4. Lighting at the deck on the beach
7. 4 oceanfront decks/patios: outdoor dining
   1. deck at the shore              – 4 or more diners
   2. brick patio                           – 6 to 12 diners
   3. kitchen deck                       – 10 diners
   4. 2nd-story decks                – 1 to 2, each

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Table of Contents

1. Bar Harbor
   1. Activities and Attractions
   2. Sports
      1. Kayaking
      2. Bicycling
      3. Running (marathon)
      4. Sailing
      5. Canoeing
      6. Rock Climbing
      7. Fishing
      8. Golf
      9. Miniature Golf
      10. Tennis
   3. Commercial boating
   4. Shopping
   5. Dining
      1. the Bar Harbor Motor Inn’s Reading Room and others as formal or less so
      2. Testa’s
      3. Geddy’s
      4. Ben and Bill’s
   6. Highbrow
      1. Jesup Library
      2. Criterion Theater
      3. the annual Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival in August
      4. The Bar Harbor Historical Society’s oceanfront LaRochelle Mansion and Museum
      5. The Bar Harbor Club
      6. Music Festival
2. Acadia National Park
   1. Carriage Roads
   2. Shoreline and Mountains
3. “Off-Island” activities
   1. Summer camps for children
   2. Day-trip fishing for fly fishing in Eastern Maine
   3. Hiking expeditions into Maine’s Timberlands
4. On a Clear Day

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Stature of the Oceansedge property

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This table of contents summarizes a 7-part narrative and photographic description of the stature of the Oceansedge property

1. Origins
   1. 1768
   2. Post-Civil War 1800s
   3. The 1970s
2. Distinguished Property
3. Longevity
4. Distinguished Guests
   1. Foreign counties represented
   2. Companies represented
5. Reputation
   1. favorable ratings
   2. favorable reviews
6. Community Affiliations
7. Continuity

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