Oceanside D-B Family Cottages

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Hancock, Maine

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
‪54 min drive‬
Village Green
‪57 min drive‬
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
‪57 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Wake up to the sounds of the ocean, and watch the sun rise over the water at D-B family cottage and guest house! Catch the local lobster fisherman hauling traps in front of the house, or the occasional seals swimming up to the rocks. There are eagles, osprey, and other wildlife alive on the coast of this waterfront home!! Kayak, fish, or take a sailing lesson! Walk Carters beach and seaglass hunt!! Its all within walking distance of this family cottage on historic Hancock Point overlooking Frenchman Bay!
This charming summer cottage is on beautiful Hancock Point. It is located on the water overlooking Frenchman Bay, and close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. There are two buildings on the property (a total of 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms), as described below. PRICES ARE FOR THE MAIN HOUSE ONLY, but the guest house may be ADDED as well. Please read below!
***Our property also allows your dog, with a signed pet agreement and a $100 pet fee per stay.
The main house "cottage" is the original building on our property, THIS SLEEPS 7 TOTAL (MAX guests are 7). The first floor bedroom has one full bed, and a bathroom with a shower, toilet and washer/dryer. The second floor has 3 additional bedrooms that sleep 6 (one queen and twin in bedroom 1, two twins in bedroom 2, one twin in bedroom 3) and a bathroom with toilet and a clawfoot tub! The house is equipped with WiFi, cable TV, a full kitchen, and a gas stove in living room for heat. There is a popular sunny 3 season room, and also a large front porch with a hammock overlooking Frenchman Bay with amazing sunrises and sunsets!
The additional Guest House is a newer addition to our property, and can be added for an extra fee, if a large family cannot quite fit everyone in the Main House. Our Guest House is a small building with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It sleeps 5 people in a queen bed and three twin beds, with a sofa bed in living room for that extra guest. The Guest House has a gas stove in the living room for heat, washer/dryer, hot plate, toaster oven, microwave, but does not have a range/oven (not a full kitchen).
Hancock Point has a local Library, Non-Denominational Chapel, sailing lessons, Kayaking, fishing, Carters beach, the famous Crocker House Inn and Restaurant, and is close to groceries, restaurants, shopping, and more!! Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Schoodic Point are about 18 miles drive. Ellsworth is a 10 to 15 minute drive.
We look forward to your stay in this home with amazing views!! Please feel free to ask any additional questions you may have!!
** A 3% credit card processing fee will be charged on all cancellations. Please review the cancellation policy.

Property manager

Susan Luke

Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

This property accepts cash

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock Point, a neighbourhood 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 don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling, mountain climbing and rock climbing.

Hancock, Maine

What's nearby

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 54 min drive - 46.1 km
West Street Historic District - 56 min drive - 47.8 km
Village Green - 57 min drive - 48.7 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 57 min drive - 48.8 km
Cadillac Mountain - 68 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Geddy's - ‬57 min drive
‪Fish House Grill - ‬57 min drive
‪Paddys Irish Pub Bar Harbor - ‬57 min drive
‪The Reading Room - ‬58 min drive
‪Galyn's - ‬57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside D-B Family Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside D-B Family Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside D-B Family Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside D-B Family Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hancock Point holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tidal Falls, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Indian Point Trailhead and Kisma Preserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Heidi O.

13 October 2024

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

Family vacation

Beautiful setting. Not far from Acadia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

penny d.

9 October 2024

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

College Buddy Reunion

This was the perfect place to gather and celebrate our 50 years of freindship. Very comfortable and spacious. Wonderful back yard on the water. Beautiful place to watch the sunset. CLose to Acadia Park. Lots to do. Would only suggest having directions on how to operate the heat in both buildings. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

8 October 2024

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

Beautiful rustic house on the water

We really enjoyed the view of the sunrise and sunset on the bay. The otters and seals were an added bonus. Once we figured out the stove, life was good. Thank you, Susan, for staying in touch with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

24 September 2024

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

Beautiful

Wonderful view and relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

3 September 2024

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

Lovely place

We had a very peaceful and soul-nourishing week. We did many of the usual vacation things, but I most treasure the happy hours spent just watching the sea and the sky. My whole family is looking forward to returning to this lovely, comfortable old house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rullean K.

20 August 2024

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

Great sunset by the coast

Just an hour away from Acadia/Bar Harbor, very peaceful and cozy. We would like to come back to this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing in every way

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice property

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

22 October 2023

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

Rustic jaunt in Maine

What the house lacks in amenities is made up for by the location. This rustic property sits on the shore, blessed by the most beautiful scenery and sunsets. The house has everything you need, just very basic.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

10 October 2023

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

29 September 2023

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

Great Location - Very Rustic

The location was ideal for us on the water. We enjoyed our daily strolls along the shore. We saw seals, porpoises, eagles, loons and ospreys. It was fun watching the lobstermen tend their traps right out back. The only drawback was the very rustic nature of the building.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

George V.

11 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September Vacay

There were several things we did not like: 1) there was food left in the refrigerator like open milk, open ice cream, condiments, etc. 2) there were many items left in the shower, shampoos, conditioners, etc. 3) Lots of food items left in the pantry, 4) the pots and frying pans were in bad condition, I had to go buy a 12" frying pan so I could cook eggs and pancakes. 5) the upstairs got very hot when it was in the mid-80's outside, two of the larger windows in the two small bedrooms were missing screens, we opened them anyway the first night but moths and flies came in, I cannot imagine staying there during the summer. The view and location were awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian G.

3 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views in rustic home

Great views from this private location - secluded but readily accessible to popular Acadia and Bar Harbor locations without all the crowds. Easy access to restaurants, groceries etc. Property more rustic/cabin like vs. modern house. Could use a refresh, but gave us wonderful opportunities to explore other Downeast ME sites.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

23 August 2023

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

Classic family cottage

Classic family cottage. Could use a little TLC, but perfectly located, with a wonderful view. Enough room for all 6 of us. Well equipped kitchen, great fire pit. Mounting a basic shower on the upstairs bathroom tub would ease pressure on the downstairs shower. We’d certainly consider coming back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

14 August 2023

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

Fantastic Location

The cottage couldn't be in a more beautiful location, we watched seals and otters every morning from the shore while drinking coffee. The cottage is dated but that only added to the charm. We loved our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase S., Cincinnati, USA

10 July 2023

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

Beautiful property, great location

With a large group of friends, we spent a week at this property and its guest house during the first week of July. Easily accessible, about 40 minutes from Mount Desert Island, and 20 minutes to a large grocery. We loved the views from the back porch and were able to set off in kayaks from the back (Bean Island is the place to be). The entire northern side of Acadia and Bar Harbor are visible right from the porch. If you're like us and love to explore nature through hiking and boating, would like to stay somewhere beautiful but without the Bar Harbor crowds, this is what you're looking for.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

5 July 2023

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

Hancock

Recommend the property

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

22 June 2023

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

Beautiful location

The property has an amazing view and plenty of room for big families. We loved that there was toiletries and basic items already available. Easy check in and very quick responses to our questions!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace J., HARTLAND

13 June 2023

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

june getaway

very nice old coastal farmhouse.had lovely time despite mostly ugly weather.would stay here again

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 June 2023

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

A very special place

The Denny-Brown cottage is a perfect space for folks wanting a genuine, unfussy coastal cottage experience. The cottage interior reflects the eclectic and interesting tastes of generations of this family. The physical site cannot be matched - the sea sparkles just beyond a small grass yard. The sun sets on the same view. I am so appreciative of the generosity of this family in sharing this unique property with others!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer D.

20 May 2023

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

Iconic Stay on the Bay

We rented the cottage and guest house for a full seven nights and we will definitely be doing it again. The location is on point (literally). Just a few minutes from the convenience of a big town (Ellsworth), an easy drive to Acadia, and all the isolation and quiet we (a family of mostly introverts) could ask for. The guest house exceeded our expectations - we had friends stay in it and we were all pleasantly surprised by the accommodations (including an ocean view from the first floor.) The cottage is the quintessential Maine summer home on the coast and everything we could hope for. The pictures in the listing do NOT do it justice. it’s better. The host was helpful, resourceful, and ever patient with the demands of a large family and we’re very grateful! We loved sitting on the deck and in the yard, watching seals occasionally surface, and spying deer along the peninsula.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

15 October 2022

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

A magical place

The location and views from this house are incredible! Watching the wildlife in the mornings and evenings, sitting under the stars, and experiencing the coast of Maine from the backyard is a wonderful experience. It’s centrally located for day trips to MDI and the Schoodic Peninsula. The listing is a little confusing, the bedrooms listed are both the main house and guest house (which we did not rent), and it was a little chilly on a few October nights (which added to the Maine cottage charm). It really is a magical place and the home only adds to the experience. We can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

15 October 2022

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

Breathtaking view

The property and home were exactly as described in the listing: beautiful! The views are really the selling point. Breathtaking! Ocean and wildlife to see during the day. The stars at night are especially nice for someone from a city. A little chilly, but that is to be expected in a rustic New England house next to the ocean. So bring some warm clothes! There were plenty of blankets available at the house. There is a furnace in the living room that works well at heating that room. . I would recommend that the owner get more living room furniture. An additional large sofa and cozy arm chairs would really help. Overall, it’s very charming. I would definitely stay here again .

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ S., Jefferson City

28 September 2022

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

Fantastic

Very relaxing cottage. Would visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

26 September 2022

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

Frenchman's Bay Cottage Sept 2022

Great time! So much to do in the area, and it is simply stunning. We experienced a night sky that had the family laughing it was so spectacular: multiple shooting stars, and the Big Dipper was larger than I've ever seen it. The house is old and shows it, but it has a lot of character, and the location is amazing. The stove on the 1st floor keeps the room it is located in warm, but the farther away you get from it, the less effective it is. Bring warm clothes if you stay late in the year not just for the outdoors. Property management was incredibly responsive. House is well-equipped.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms

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