We can comfortably sleep and host up to 22 guests. We have a total of 8 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 5 twin beds. We have 3 full bathrooms upstairs, and 2 half bathrooms downstairs (one is the pool bathroom open in summer). For events, we allow a maximum of 30 guests on the property.

The cancellation policy for the Jarvis Homestead is a staggered policy, meaning the sooner the reservation is cancelled before check-in, the more you will receive back in your refund. We usually book 10-14 months in advance, and usually have a waitlist for most holidays, and days in the summer and fall, so we try to make it fair for all of our guests. A breakdown of our policy is below:

Jarvis Cancellation Policy
• 100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 300 day(s) before arrival or earlier.

• 75% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 240 day(s) before arrival or earlier.'

• 50% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 180 day(s) before arrival or earlier.

• 25% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 120 day(s) before arrival or earlier.

• 0% refundable if canceled after.

Absolutely. Anyone and everyone are welcome to stay at the house. We have a loft/game room filled with arcade and board games, along with an Xbox 1 for the kids. We have two bedrooms on the first floor that do not require climbing stairs for the elderly.

Yes we do! Please refer to the “Weddings & Events” section of this website for more important info.

We try to go above and beyond to make your stay special, and provide guests with amenities that hotels and other accommodations cannot duplicate. Below is a list of all amenities you can enjoy during your stay:

• Outdoor: Private outdoor pool and hot tub (read section below for more info). As well as a barbecue, private seating area with sectional couch and gazebo, outdoor table, propane firepit, yard games, pool toys, winter sleds (the Woodlawn Museum has a sledding hill right down the road - 2 min walk), pool chairs and seating, and front porch seating.

• 2 fully stocked kitchens, and sheets & toiletries provided (read section below for more info).

• 6 separate living/common areas, all with couches, chairs, and tables. Plenty of room for separate groups to relax in different sections of the house.

• 18-person dining room table. Also, there are 4 other places to eat including the main kitchen table, cottage kitchen table, sunporch room (open spring through fall), and outdoor table.

• 5 smart flat screen TV’s, all with streaming services. As well as very high speed wi-fi in every room of the house.

• Xbox 1 gaming console with 2 controllers, Mortal Kombat arcade game, and an abundant amount of board games and books. Piano also provided in main living room.

The pool is open every year from late May to mid October dependent on weather. We will try our best to accommodate everyone’s needs with the pool. Please work with us while the pool is difficult to heat and maintain in colder weather. The pool can costs upwards of $750/week to heat in the shoulder seasons (May & Oct), but we will try our best to keep the pool warm on colder days.

However, our wonderful hot tub is open year round!

Of course! We provide you with everything you will need during your vacation. Sheets, pillows (4 on each bed), extra blankets, soap, shampoo, body wash, hair dryers, toilet paper, and towels provided in each bathroom.

Both kitchens will be fully stocked with whatever you will need to cook for the entire family! This includes 2 refrigerators, 2 stoves, 3 kitchen sinks, dishwasher, microwave, pots & pans, cups, silverware (enough for 22 people), all utensils, plates & bowls, slow cookers, large mixer, large mixing bowls, coffee, mugs, spices, oils, and more.

Absolutely! We are open to book 365 days of the year so guests can experience and enjoy every beautiful season that Maine has to offer. This area of Maine is a year-round destination, and has something for everyone during every season of the year. Updated heating makes each room cozy in the winter time.

Yes! The owners have put together an in-depth, curated and personalized guide that you will receive after booking. This guide includes what to do and see in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, the best coastal towns to explore in the region (there are several amazing coastal towns close to Ellsworth), where to get the best lobster, what to do in amazing Baxter State Park, where to golf, where to fish, winter and fall activities, closest beaches, what to do and see in Ellsworth, and much, much more!

The house is located in beautiful Ellsworth Maine, which is the gateway to the Downeast region and is about a 20 min drive from Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. Ellsworth is a quaint, lively community that is open year round and filled with shops, restaurants, breweries and activities, and gives travelers the chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor and experience local Maine. Ellsworth is also very centrally located, and easily gives guests the opportunity to experience other world famous coastal Maine destinations like Rockland, Camden, Winter Harbor, Castine, Bath, Bucksport and more! Also, beautiful Baxter State Park is only 1.5 hours north of the Jarvis Homestead. Ellsworth is the right place to be to experience the untouched coast and wilderness of Maine at their fullest.

Yes! We have plenty of free and private parking on the property available to guests. The main driveway can accommodate up to 3-4 vehicles, and the back driveway can accommodate up to another 4-5 vehicles.

Of course! We have a high-end washer and dryer in the laundry room that guests have full access to (located next to main kitchen). Detergent is provided.

Yes, we allow pets! All we ask is that you clean up after your furry friends, and leave the house in the same condition as you checked in.

To be able to provide our wonderful cleaners with enough time to prepare the house for every group, check-in is at 4pm and check-out is 10am.

Of course! We have a brand new mini-split ductless system that provides AC and Heating in every room of the house. Guests can select whatever temperature that fits their needs for each room specifically.

We are listed on all popular booking platforms including AirBnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, and have maintained a very high guest rating. It is completely up to you where you choose to book! While we love hosting guests through AirBnb, the unnecessary fees can get quite steep. So that is why we created this website! By booking with us privately through this website, AirBnb or VRBO fees are not required, and our guests are able to save.

View our AirBnb listing here: Jarvis Homestead - AirBnb

View our VRBO listing here: Jarvis Homestead - VRBO

We sure do. We provide two cribs and a highchair for your toddlers.

The house has a total of 5 flat screen smart TV’s. All TV’s have Netflix, Hulu and whatever streaming services you need! We also have an Xbox 1 with two controllers in the loft game room, along with a Mortal Kombat arcade game and a foldable basketball arcade game. We also provide an abundant amount of board games and books throughout the house.

We do have the authentic original fireplaces throughout the home, but we have installed faux fireplaces that create the lights and sound of a real burning wood fire.