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BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS

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Relax on the beach to your own private lagoon!
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View from our private waterfront access.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom on Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS

This adorable cottage is open, light and spacious with incredible ocean views and a private saltwater pond! You can swim or float in the pond, launch a kayak or canoe right on the property. Relax on the large deck to watch the sunset, cook outside on the grill or star gaze at night! Watch the eagles, osprey, and sometimes seals and deer from the deck.

There are two bedrooms with new queen beds and organic bedding on the second floor, one with incredible waterfront views and the second with views out to the woods. We have recently put in large new windows and high ceilings to make rooms feel extremely comfortable. There is also seating in both rooms to comfortably read or have a cup of tea in your own space. The full bathroom is brand new in 2023, with a walk in shower, gorgeous vanity set up and new organic toweling.

The kitchen is remodelled with new appliances and everything you should need to cook daily. There is a beautiful breakfast nook and bar seating to watch the sea out the window as you drink your morning coffee or have an evening glass of wine.

The living room and dining room is open with lots of light, windows and original hardwood floors! The dining room seats 4 to 6, in front of the large windows with an ocean view. There is another small dining area outside on the terrace as well in case you want to eat right on the ocean.

The coveted Hancock Point spot is quiet and relaxing, but close to everything. Groceries, shopping, beaches, restaurants, tennis, sailing, hiking, are all close by!! For a day trip, you can get to Acadia National Park, and Schodic point in about 30 minutes. This house is ready to go for winter rentals as well and is perfect for a cozy winter stay. Cross country skiing in Acadia is a must do!

Please note the house is newly done with mostly white furniture so dogs and small children must be watched carefully if you are coming as a family. Also, while we do offer A.C.it is with heat pumps so if you are looking for a very strong air conditioned place, we do not recommend our cottage! It is perfect for anyone wanting to sleep with the windows open and enjoy the sounds of the water right outside and a cool ocean breeze.

Property manager

Cora Hilts
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 7 and up are considered.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One pet is considered for this property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property or in the home at all.
No fireworks allowed on property.
Any damage to furniture will need to be compensated for.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Seacoast Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 47 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Village Green - 51 min drive - 46.3 km
  • West Street Historic District - 51 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 51 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 62 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT COTTAGE WITH AMAZING WATER VIEWS & ACCESS located?

This Hancock holiday home is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tidal Falls, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet and Seacoast Fun Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon Trip

This was a beautiful home with a view. We decided to take a trip up the east coast and we couldn’t be happier with this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!

A wonderful cottage with one of the best views of Frenchman's Bay!! Cora's place was exactly as described, and so fantastic to come back home to. I cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home!

Absolutely great place! Really loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hancock cottage

As listed, comfortable & cozy cottage with beautiful views. Location is secluded but busier attractions are an easy drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeta V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property, Amazing Views

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet peaceful cottage, and our puppy was in heaven with so much space to run around. The location is convenient to many great restaurants and stores, and Acadia National Park is less than an hour away. The cottage itself had everything we needed (particularly loved the gorgeous views of the water, and the luxurious shower after long days of hiking:). Cora is an amazing host - very responsive whenever we had a question, and she gave excellent recommendations on nearby places to visit. We'd recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to visit Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, as always!

We have stayed at this beautiful home every October for the last 5 years. We would never consider staying anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Maine

The most well appointed and gorgeous property we have had the opportunity to enjoy. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Coastal Cottage

The only thing we didn’t like about our stay at this dreamy little house.. was that it had to end! This was our favorite vacation rental we’ve ever stayed at, the property, location, decor, comfort- all top notch, and it was absolutely spotless! We could not have enjoyed it more, so thankful for our time at this little haven and hope we get to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado couple celebrating 40 years together

We loved this house & beautiful property! The view is amazing & the cottage lovely. We spent a week exploring the area of Maine and it was so nice to return each day to this magical place. The deer & birds were fun to watch. Restarants in this area were wonderful! Pond hike is the best & only 5 minutes away. We would love to come back someday!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than I remembered

I love coming to this house and wish I could stay longer! Just such a wonderful time in an amazing area filled with amazing people. Perfect getaway and can’t say enough about this place. Very clean, inviting, beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable cottage in a great location

This is a stunning home, perfect for a group of 4. There’s nothing like sleeping with the windows open with the gentle breezes and sounds of the bay below. And there is so much to do and see right around the home and within an hours drive. We enjoyed great adventures in nature, delicious seafood and true relaxation in this beautiful, comfortable cottage. Hope to return someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice but small

This is a nice small home. If you are a tall person or a bigger person I would say this is not a place for you. The upstairs bedrooms have slanted ceilings and I found myself ducking a lot. Also says it is has air conditioning but not through the vents. There is a unit midway on wall to the upstairs to cool the 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Forget about shutting doors to rooms if you want to stay cool. The bathroom door also does not latch,therefore my Velcro dog could always just lean on it to open it up and come on in. The chairs in living room are made for smaller people and the television is small. No blinds on windows upstairs so you can’t get dressed in your room. I booked this house for four adults. I am so grateful my other couple couldn’t come because it would have been a nightmare! I’m a bit critical because this is one of the most expensive homes I’ve had to pay for on VRBO and probably the least comfortable. The owner is very responsive and definitely aims to please. The family is super nice. The owner is next door and her mother is across the street.This is a very nice little cottage. I just know that if I had this information before, I probably would have stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Maine vacation

The house was even more charming & quaint in person! We really enjoyed the views and found it to be conveniently located to our vacation activities including Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor. The host was always quick to respond to any questions and we would definitely rent this house again if we were planning to revisit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

What a beautiful, light-filled cottage in a lovely setting. Cora could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The beautiful flowers throughout the house were a lovely touch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Vacation Cottage

This vacation cottage is beautifully appointed, the owners have great taste. The location was quiet and peaceful. We loved going on walks along a nearby beach at low tide, reading on the comfy patio furniture, gazing at the stars or the misty bay from the bedroom window. The easy drives to Bar Harbor / Acadia or Schoodic Peninsula make for pleasant trips. Owners were responsive and kind (fresh flowers!). We really appreciated being able to have our dogs with us. It's a great spot for a deeply relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property and views were excellent!

My wife and I (along with our dog) recently stayed at the cottage. The house itself was very nice and clean and had everything we needed. The lawn provided some nice space for our dog to run. But the best part in our opinion was the beautiful deck with views of the ocean. When we were at the cottage we spent most of our time out there. Cora was also extremely responsive, communicative, and helpful both before and during our stay. We fully recommend this spot and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Refreshing retreat

Charming cottage with beautiful views! Close enough to drive to Bar Harbor and relaxing drive back “home”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity in Maine

We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous property. Waking up each morning to a cup of coffee on the deck overlooking the amazing bay view was a highlight for sure. It was so peaceful and quiet and we saw a ton of wildlife - deer, foxes, seals, herons and more all graced us with their presence during our stay. There's some neat history behind the house, as told through old photographs neatly displayed in the home. The property in nestled in between Acadia and the Schoodic peninsula so we had easy access to both for exploring and hiking. The hosts we very attentive and accommodating! We highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a secluded Maine hideaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasantly Pleasing. Puppy approved.

Restored cottage overlooking the bay was a welcome treatment while we traversed the trials and tribulations of chemo with the love of my life. Immaculately finished, this home provided us a welcome respite sorely needed from Tennessee. Cora, Elizabeth and Pelican were the perfect hosts and provided us all the information we needed during our stay. Moonpie loved the walks to the shore and down the many less traveled roads adjoining us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Amazing property with amazing views and great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

This was the nicest little cottage. The view is gorgeous and the street is quiet and safe. We stayed here and visited Acadia National Park. We loved that we could bring our pup with us. It was a very comfortable, cozy, place to stay and we would stay again if we made the trip back to Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D., Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Getaway

This adorable bungalow in Hancock is on a beautiful waterfront setting without the tourist hoards that seem to be near Bar Harbor. Great location- close enough to parks and cities to enjoy them for the day and escape back to the privacy of our cottage. The home is immaculate, and the owner has outfitted it with natural fiber linens ( the beds were super comfy) and great smelling biodegradable soaps. I’m looking forward to a second stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage— quiet and peaceful!

My husband and I absolutely loved our short getaway to Cora’s quaint cottage by the water. We brought along our sweet 5th born at just 6 weeks and all really enjoyed soaking in this amazing quiet retreat. The view is just breathtaking, we walked down to the water’s edge for sunrise and wished we’d had another day to just lazily enjoy the cottage and property but we went into Bar Harbor, ate tons of great food locally (thanks to Cora for so many recommendations) and hiked in Acadia. The house was incredibly clean, comfortable and cozy— the beds and pillows/linens were the best! Fell in love with walking outside the cottage into the crisp air and breathing in the overwhelming balsam fir smell in the air— just amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, as always

This is the third year in a row we've been lucky enough to stay at this beautiful home in this incredible location. The pictures don't do justice to how charming the house is and how peaceful the area is. Our dog, who has joined us every year on our annual Acadia vacation, is almost 13 now and is very comfortable here. She enjoys snoozing on the deck listening to the ocean, and watching all the birds that stop by. Cora is a wonderful host who is always reachable if we need anything. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else when we're visiting Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cora Hilts

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My husband Jamie and I have been living in London for ten years now but have bought this house as a getaway near to where I grew up in Hancock, Maine. This is a very special place for us and we are thrilled to share it with people who respect it and are looking to reconnect with nature and a bit of quiet. As people living in the city ourselves, we appreciate how restorative this is and how important! We hope the house and the location bring a lot of joy to our visitors.

Why they chose this property

This unique property has private waterfront access, with a gorgeous walk down to the sea and salt water pond. The views are incredible, with lobster boats situated in the cove and daily sitings of eagles, seals, loons and our resident fox who lives in the woods next door. An amazing place to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world and switch off in the evenings with a glass of wine on our terrace that seats you high enough to see it all!

What makes this property unique

We have renovated the house in late 2022 to have beautiful high ceilings upstairs, a luxurious new bathroom with a walk in shower, and large windows to see the ocean and wood views better. There are new kitchen appliances for anyone wanting to stay in and cook, and a separate laundry room where you can do your washing with a sea view!

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