Zephyrus Cottage is located on the eastern shore of Flanders Pond, in Sullivan, Maine, close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Zephyrus is the Greek God of the West Wind, and warm westerly breezes grace this beautiful spot all summer long. Zephyrus Cottage is a new home, with three bedrooms, two baths, and an open great room with kitchen, dining, and living areas. The living area flows onto our expansive deck with space for grilling, dining, and relaxing. Best of all is our private dock on the lake, which is great for swimming, fishing, and boating. We have the best sunsets and expansive views of nearby Schoodic Mountain and the tippy top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia.
Location
Zephyrus Cottage is located on Flanders Pond in Sullivan, Maine. Flanders Pond is roughly one mile long and a half mile wide, and sits at the base of Schoodic Mountain. The pond is great for swimming, fishing, and boating with access from our private dock. Schoodic Mountain is part of Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land, which features great hiking and swimming just 3 miles away. Zephyrus Cottage is 35 miles from downtown Bar Harbor, the Acadia National Park visitors center. We are also only 16 miles from the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia. The picturesque coastal Maine villages of Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Birch Harbor, and Corea are all very close by. From Zephyrus Cottage you can explore all of Acadia and Downeast Maine, and enjoy the quiet tranquility of a wild Maine lake.
Amenities
Zephyrus cottage has an open living area for cooking, dining and relaxing, three bedrooms, two full baths, an expansive deck, and a private dock on the pond. The master bedroom and master bath are on the first floor. The master bath has an antique clawfoot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day hiking at nearby Acadia National Park. A queen-size futon in the living area is available for additional guests. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, whether you are steaming lobsters and clams or baking a fresh blueberry pie. Our expansive deck offers a Weber grill and room for dining and relaxing. And of course great views of the lake and mountain. A laundry room rounds out the first floor. The second floor offers one bedroom with its own balcony overlooking the lake, a second bedroom, and a full bath with shower. We have a mini-split head pump in the living area that heats and cools the super-insulated house. Bedrooms have electric baseboards for spring and fall coziness.
Things to do.
Flanders Pond is your front yard. Relax on the dock or go for a swim. Keep an eye out for loons and bald eagles.
Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land borders Flanders Pond to the north, and can be accessed from a trailhead three miles away. From the trailhead you can climb Schoodic Mountain (elevation 1090 feet) for fantastic views of Acadia, Mount Desert Island, and beyond. You can also walk ¼ mile to Schoodic Beach on Donnell Pond and go for a swim. Other hikes from the trailhead include Black Mountain, Fiery Mountain, and Wizard Pond.
If you like to mountain bike, check out the Downeast Sunrise Trail. This trail was constructed from an abandoned rail bed and stretches 85 miles through Maine wilderness from Ellsworth to Pembroke, with a trailhead just one mile from Zephyrus Cottage.
Acadia National Park is nearby. Drive up Cadillac Mountain for great views of the Island and Downeast Maine. Drive the Park Loop Road and visit Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliffs. Hike the dozen mountain peaks on the Island. Wrap up your day with dinner in bustling Bar Harbor or the dine on the quiet side in Southwest Harbor or Bass Harbor. You can also leave your car and take the Windjammer Cruise Lines ferry to Bar Harbor from nearby Winter Harbor!
Guest access
Deck, lake, and dock are all available for guest access. Fully equipped kitchen with gas range, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a gas grill on the deck, with backup propane tank. Laundry is provided free of change. Wifi is provided. We do have a 32” LCD TV with blu-ray DVD player and 40+ movies, Note that there is no cable tv. We have an over the air antenna that might get the major neworks. Donnell Pond Maine Public Reserve Land is free to visit. Acadia National Park requires a daily, weekly, or annual pass.
Interaction with guests
Open communication with guests via email or phone before arrival and during your visit. Let us know what we can do to make this your perfect Downeast Maine vacation!
