Great location with beautiful sunsets and ocean views. The house and location live up to the description on VRBO. Highly recommend for a family or friends vacation. Plan to return next year.

Staying at Blue Arches almost felt like being in a private part of a national park. Beautiful grounds, clear and calming harbor, plenty of places to just enjoy the outdoors complete with a comfortable home to relax in. Also very close to the charming town of Stonington and exploring Deer Isle, in general, was such a cool experience. Depending on the season, checking out the nearby farmers' and artisan markets in Deer Isle and neighboring towns are a must. Not only will you find quality food and goods, you'll meet some lovely locals. Grateful to the Hadley family for hosting and being so responsive throughout our trip. All their recommendations were spot-on and we had a good experience with their contacts for kayak rentals, guided kayak trips and food. Our dog esp loved running around the shoreline at low tide and kayaking with us on the harbor - giving this place 4 paws up! In addition, had extremely stable internet during our stay since our jobs enable us to work remotely.

We love Blue Arches!

We have stayed in various rentals around Stonington for years. This has been our favorite to date. The house is comfortable and accommodating in every way. But the land and the abundance of outdoor seating areas to enjoy either the beautifully landscaped yard or the water view take the cake. The bonus of a fire pit out overlooking the water had us outside all the time. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Great communication, easy check in, beautiful setting!

We loved this place. Well stocked. SO ADORABLE and cozy. Check out Aragosta and the Barred Island hike nearby.

The Blue Arches is an outstanding property through and through--foremost in its serenity--you will be transfixed by the view from the shore and the tides, and this strange year and what it brings will seem very far away. The birds, the wildlife, the stars at night, are outstanding. Our family came away very rejuvenated. Mr. Hadley is a perfect host--with tips and advice and wonderful hospitality--the jam and coffee awaiting us were very appreciated! The house is very well equipped (terrific wifi), catching great sea breezes, and the lawn games provided by the Hadleys made for outstanding family time! Your only dilemma will be whether you would like to gaze at the cove or the lovely flower gardens. There are many hikes within easy reach from the Blue Arches--rivaling Acadia hikes but far less crowded--and day trips to Isle au Haut, Camden, and Bar Harbor would be easily accessible in a normal year. We have been renting using VRBO for many years, and Blue Arches was by far one of our most favorite properties!

The house was clean and neat. Everything was in place. The house has amazing lake view.

Our initial positive impression was the beautiful gardens, monarch butterflies, and the relaxing view of the cove. The house was very clean with many windows that afforded gorgeous views and was well equipped. An added nice touch was the blueberry preserves from Nervous Nellies that was left for us in the kitchen. Also, the information booklet about the house and things to do was very helpful. While browsing the bookshelves, we came across a book written by Dan's wife. After reading a couple of paragraphs, we decided to order our own copy and are anxiously awaiting its arrival. Although we only had two full days, we had time to explore Deer Isle and Stonington and also take advantage of the peace and quiet of the property and the cove. One item we would have preferred knowing ahead of time, was the fact that someone would be on the property 1 to 2 times daily to dig for clams in the cove. This did not end up being a big issue, though, since he was a very polite and friendly young man .

A beautiful property. Comfy and cozy, light filled, and with just the right amount of discoveries close by. Sunrises were spectacular.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Blue Arches!! We felt very comfortable and right at home. The view of the ocean and meticulously kept gardens are incredible from every angle of the house. This home is fully equipped with every amenity imaginable. After spending amazing days exploring the island, we loved returning back to Blue Arches to sit on the back porch enjoying the ocean or playing bocce ball and badminton. One of the highlights of our trip was renting bikes and taking the mailboat to Isle Ah Haut to hike Duck Harbor and seeing the lighthouse. This charming gem of an island is not to be believed. Dan was very hospitable and had given us great recommendations for lobster and restaurants. The haddock at Acadia House Provisions on Main St. was delicious! We will remember this vacation for years to come and we look forward to returning again in the future!

Blue Arches is a very comfortable home with a gorgeous view. There are a lot of options for activities in the area or just relaxing on the porch is delightful. Dan answered all questions promptly and fully.

What a perfect home for a family getaway! We were recently in town for a family wedding and stayed at the Blue Arches for a long weekend. The home was very comfortable with plenty of gathering space for family time. The location was very private and located on a lovely wooded cove with virtually no other homes in sight! Taking a short walk down the road, we came upon a great natural preserve, Settlement Quarry. It was perfect for exploring and getting a little exercise. Deer Isle is a great un-commercialized part of Maine and I would highly recommend staying at The Blue Arches on your next visit.

We had an amazing Thanksgiving in this beautiful waterfront hideaway. Thank you!

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at this lovely home. It is a very peaceful spot, no neighbors, no road noise, no boat traffic. The house was comfortable and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. The highlight of the stay was the Barred Island walk.

Stayed here during fall break with our teen age children. Loved the house. Dan was on spot with communication. Enjoyed both the local scene as well as Acadia National Park which was a short day trip away. Loved Maine in fall colors. Would definitely stay here again if in the area again.

Awesome view; super private -- you have the whole bay for yourself (swimmable in the high tide, but the water is murky). Nice area; easy way to Isle Au Haut or to local places (Barred Island, Quarry preserve, Lily Pond to name a few). Very quiet and comfortable; responsive owner; stylish and clean house. The water comes from the well, so you got to be a bit careful with the usage. The internet is ok -- good enough to work most of the time; but easily overloaded if the kids are streaming the videos at the same tame. Will come back again.

As an artist, and someone who appreciates pristine nature, this well maintained property was heaven! I saw paintings wherever I looked, from all the tasteful aesthetic choices within the home of the owners, to the undulating shorelines, and expansive views across the bay. In our five days there we saw only one person anywhere within the view. Kayaking was a nice bonus for my wife, and adult kids, to enjoy while I was absorbed in my work. Even though our weather was often cloudy, and rainy, that week, the many skylights and the open design of the house kept our mood light and airy. I wish I could have stayed and painted longer. One can find a thousand different subjects and compositions in any direction! I plan to return, and look forward to many rewarding artistic discoveries that await, at Blue Arches. Heartily, and "Artily" recommended!!!

Wonderful house. Great view. Owner could not have been nicer.

Just exceptional. The location is not to be believed. We hope we can come back again soon. Thank you for a wonderful week!

We loved being next to the water and enjoyed the occasional deer that would go by. Loved sitting on the back porch and watching the tide come in and go out. Property is very peaceful and we felt we were getting away from it all. House was very nice, a little dated but overall charming. Would recommend!