Float owners have a due date of January 1; fixed week
owners of Weeks 1-26 have a due date of January 1; and fixed
week owners of Weeks 27-52 have a due date of July 1.
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How do I
pay my annual assessment?
You can mail a check or money order to Harbor Ridge
Resort, PO Box 725, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679.
You may call 207-244-7000 to pay by MasterCard, Visa, and
Discover.
How do I get to
the resort?
Follow Interstate I-95 to Bangor. Take the I-395
exit (Exit 182A) and go east. Take Exit 6A off I-395 onto Route
1A. Follow Rt. 1A into Ellsworth. At the
intersection at McDonald's, go straight onto Route 3 and
follow Route 3 approximately 10 miles. At the
intersection of Route 3 and Route 102, follow Route 102
south for approximately 9 miles. This will bring you
into Southwest Harbor. Upon entering Southwest Harbor,
take a right onto the Seal Cove Road at the Norwood Square
Shopping Plaza. At the top of the hill, take a left
onto the Freeman Ridge Road. Harbor Ridge is about
one-half mile on your left.
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What
are the sleeping arrangements and layout of the unit?
The townhouses are three-story units. Most of our
two-bedroom units meet the following description. On the upper
level, the master bedroom has a king-size bed with a full
bath. On the middle level (entry level) there is a
fully-applianced kitchen, a living room with a pull-out
sleeper sofa, and a half bath. The second bedroom is
located on the lower floor with two twin beds. Some
units have a regular sofa in the living room and two full
size beds in the second bedroom.
Unit 51 is the resort's handicap accessible unit.
The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the guest bedroom
has two twin beds, and there is a pull out queen sleeper
sofa in the living. This unit is on one level and it
only has one bath. There is a fully-applianced kitchen,
along with a washer and dryer.
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Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed on the property. The
Acadia
Woods Kennel is located about 8 miles from the resort, and
you could take your pet out for the day. Disregarding
this rule will result in a $200 surcharge and eviction.
We kindly ask that you follow the no pet rule. There
are guests and owners who are highly allergic to animals.
Additionally, the resort incurs increased expenses due to
damage caused by animals and extra cleaning needed after
animals have resided.
How
far are you from major attractions and Acadia National Park?
Some of the hiking trails of
Acadia National Park are
only five minutes away. Access to the Park Loop Road
is approximately 20 minutes away; while Bar Harbor is 25
minutes away. You can access whale watching cruises
and harbor cruises from Bar Harbor from May through
mid-October.
Is
the ocean accessible from the resort?
The ocean is a mile and a half drive from the resort.
There is a walking trail to downtown that is approximately
1/2 mile.
Can Harbor
Ridge sell my week?
Harbor Ridge Resort has a resale list; and we have begun
a resale program. Fred Gaspar is helping buyers and
sellers find each other. We will forward the list to anyone
who requests it. The resort will prepare your deed
work for $200.
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Is
there a good view from my townhouse?
The best views of the ocean and the mountains are from
the clubhouse. All townhouses can see the ocean
from the upper level; but unfortunately, the trees are
growing.
Is
there a restaurant on the premise?
We do not have a restaurant at the resort. There
are many restaurants within a five-minute drive. Most
restaurants are seasonal; however, there are a few open
throughout the year. The resort does offer a
continental breakfast on Monday mornings and a Wine and
Cheese social hour on Wednesday evening.
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Can I exceed the maximum occupancy
level?
All one-bedroom townhouses have the maximum occupancy of
four (4); while the two-bedroom townhouses have the maximum
occupancy of six (6). There will be a $10/day or
$50/week charge applied for each person over the maximum
occupancy number. Occupancy may be refused if the
maximum occupancy number is disregarded.
How far is it from various large
cities?
From Boston, Massachusetts, it is 281
miles, which is approximately 5 and 1/2 hours.
From Portland, Maine, it is 178 miles, which is
approximately 3 and 1/2 hours.
From New York City, it is
485 miles, which is approximately 8 and 1/2 hours.
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What is there to do in the winter time at Harbor Ridge?
Most guests come to Harbor Ridge in the winter for rest and relaxation. The nearest downhill skiing and snowtubing mountain is Hermon
Mountain, which is 90 minutes away. There are cross-country
ski trails all around Mount Desert Island and Acadia
National Park.
Acadia
National Park has the two-mile stretch near
Sand Beach and
Thunder Hole of the Park Loop Road open for
enjoyment. Families will take their children sliding over to
Kebo Valley Golf Course and ice skating at Glen Mary in Bar Harbor.
You can ice fish on Long Pond and Echo Lake, or you can
snowmobile the Acadia National Park Loop Road. The area attractions
are generally not open during the winter. Some of
the museums will open by appointment.
When is the peak season
in which area attractions are open?
The Greater Acadia National Park area is
highly seasonal. Many area attractions are only open
from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day. Hiking trails
are generally open year round pending weather conditions.
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Are linens
and towels provided?
Yes
How do I check-in if I cannot arrive prior to 8:45 pm?
Please call the resort at 207-244-7000 to notify them that
you need your unit left unlocked and a light left on.
You may register and receive your keys at the Clubhouse
after 8:00 am the next morning.
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Is it necessary to call Harbor Ridge when I cannot come on
my expected date of arrival or will not be using my week?
Yes. We appreciate knowing the expected date of
arrival, as sometimes there are repairs that need to be done
when guests are not occupying a unit. If we have not
heard a guest's arrival plans, staff will leave a unit
unlocked just in case an owner arrives after clubhouse
hours. We like to keep our resort as secure as
possible.
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Are there any getaway weekends now
available at Harbor Ridge?
Getaway weekends
will again be available beginning in December, as Interval has
filled all deposited inventory from April to November.
Do I need to purchase trip cancellation insurance?
It is beneficial
to have it, especially in the case of flight cancellations,
major illness, death, and jury duty. Interval International
and Vacation Guard are both willing to work with members who purchased the
insurance.
Does the resort have internet access?
The resort has a DSL hot spot area in the Function Room in
the Clubhouse for wireless users and an internet access
computer to check e-mail and surf the web. As of
mid-August 2007, there are now two wireless
access points in each unit
building, so most guests will be able to access the DSL line
directly from their units. Signal strength may be
affected by the power of the personal computers used.
Thank
you to our guests and owners for your patience through the
installation process and upgrades.
A nominal fee of $10.00 for the week will be
accessed.
From the units, you may access your personal internet
service provider by changing your dialing properties to
include a "9" before the phone number. America
Online does not have a local number. Long distance
charges may apply.
