10/10 Excellent
Bob & Mo T.
1 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful surroundings, but inconvenient 40 minute ferry
Bob & Mo T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.
Photo gallery for Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12233.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Swans Island, ME
- Acadia National Park79 min drive
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse80 min drive
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center98 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)102 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds
Loft with bed and chair
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.
Make Hideaway Cove part of your spring, summer & fall from now on! This is a private wooded setting right on the Atlantic. The island shoreline is perfect for watching nature and the tides roll in and out. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets by winding through the property wooded trail to a big rock at the shoreline for sitting and gazing !
Hideaway Cove is a 4 bedroom (plus loft) spacious multilevel home, with water views throughout. It includes a master bedroom (king) & full bath on the first floor, 3 bedrooms plus loft, including a fun 4 bed bunk room, on the 2nd floor! Guest room 1 has a Queen bed. Guest room 2 has two twin beds and a futon. Guest room 3 has 3 singles & 1 double in bunk bed format. Loft has a double bed. There is a full bath upstairs too. New carpeting in bedrooms installed in 2021.
Seasonal Fireplace, fully furnished recently remodeled kitchen with microwave and utensils, full washer and dryer, VHS TV, two flatscreen TVs with DVD players, wireless internet, multilevel decks, gas grill and outdoor seating all add to the desired comforts of a meaningful vacation experience.
Recently installed automatic home generator system for those power outages.
Enjoy the ever changing sea with 10'+ tides. Swim in the ocean, relax at Fine Sand Beach or swim at the island rock quarry. Buy lobster from the local market or dig clams and mussels! Enjoy the surprises that Swans Island has to offer and be enchanted right from the beginning as you board the Henry Lee Ferry that takes you and your car from Bass Harbor to Swan's Island!
Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Earlier this year, Bar Harbor was named the best small town to visit in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. It was also named among the most beautiful towns in America by Conde Nast Traveler.
You will want to return to Hideaway Cove every year like a number of families are already doing.
Lock your dates in because this unique waterfront property gets reserved quickly.
One week minimum. SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY. No campers or tents per homeowners association regulations.
Hideaway Cove is a 4 bedroom (plus loft) spacious multilevel home, with water views throughout. It includes a master bedroom (king) & full bath on the first floor, 3 bedrooms plus loft, including a fun 4 bed bunk room, on the 2nd floor! Guest room 1 has a Queen bed. Guest room 2 has two twin beds and a futon. Guest room 3 has 3 singles & 1 double in bunk bed format. Loft has a double bed. There is a full bath upstairs too. New carpeting in bedrooms installed in 2021.
Seasonal Fireplace, fully furnished recently remodeled kitchen with microwave and utensils, full washer and dryer, VHS TV, two flatscreen TVs with DVD players, wireless internet, multilevel decks, gas grill and outdoor seating all add to the desired comforts of a meaningful vacation experience.
Recently installed automatic home generator system for those power outages.
Enjoy the ever changing sea with 10'+ tides. Swim in the ocean, relax at Fine Sand Beach or swim at the island rock quarry. Buy lobster from the local market or dig clams and mussels! Enjoy the surprises that Swans Island has to offer and be enchanted right from the beginning as you board the Henry Lee Ferry that takes you and your car from Bass Harbor to Swan's Island!
Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Earlier this year, Bar Harbor was named the best small town to visit in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. It was also named among the most beautiful towns in America by Conde Nast Traveler.
You will want to return to Hideaway Cove every year like a number of families are already doing.
Lock your dates in because this unique waterfront property gets reserved quickly.
One week minimum. SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY. No campers or tents per homeowners association regulations.
Property manager
John and Susan Clause
Premier Host
Languages
English
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Swans Island House - Downeast Oceanfront Escape
Swans Island House - Downeast Oceanfront Escape
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
8.0 out of 10, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Swans Island
Located in Swans Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Stonington Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Edgar M. Tennis Preserve and Somes Sound. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Swans Island, ME
What's nearby
- Spindle Cove - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
- Acadia National Park - 79 min drive - 19.7 km
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 80 min drive - 19.9 km
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 98 min drive - 40.3 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 112 min drive - 50.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Swan's Island Tea Room - 8 min drive
- Swans Island Fishermens Co-Op Pound - 10 min drive
- Boathouse Gifts & Take Out - 10 min drive
- Captain's Galley - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Megan M.
26 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Megan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Diane J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynne H., Merrick, New York
19 June 2018
Robin house was one of the best homes we’ve ever rented through out our travels.
Lynne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
9 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swans Island is an amazing place!
Steven S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Will C.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house in the woods
Will C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia T.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Patricia T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trudy H.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Trudy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
leslie s.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
leslie s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Monica D.
20 September 2017
Gorgeous!
Monica D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
jim R.
5 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
jim R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna J.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Donna J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Patricia B.
13 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Peaceful setting
Patricia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ciara H.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Trip
Ciara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
HEATHER W.
14 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Maine getaway
HEATHER W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay
Mary S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael W., United States
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week in a beautiful setting
Michael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine D.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful paradise
Christine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Dan W.
25 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place
Dan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
13 July 2015
Robin House on Swan's Island
Michael H.
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl A.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our remarkable week
Cheryl A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Celeste H.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most incredible place ever!
Celeste H.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stephan P.
23 August 2017
Amazing place
Stephan P.
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
19 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week at Hideaway Cove!
Katie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen M., Greenlawn, NY
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Allaghash Rocks
Gretchen M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by John and Susan Clause
Why they chose this property
The location of this home with Back Cove on one side and a quiet lagoon on the other side made this the perfect choice for us. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, want to stop, listen and not hear anything, then this is the place for you. Read a book on the deck or borrow one of the books on the book case. Play board games in the evening, hike wooded trails, dig clams, watch the Lobstermen bring in their catch or sleep the day away on the deck...it's all here. Yet, you are a 30 minute ferry ride from Bass Harbor and Mt. Desert Island. It's not home away from home, it's 'relax away from home'!
What makes this property unique
The views from the house and deck make you wake up every morning and think you are in paradise! The low tides are just as pretty as the high tides! Seeing the sea gulls swoop down, pick up a clam or mussel, then fly high over the big boulders that line the shoreline and drop them to crack them open and then eat them is mesmerizing! We like to follow one bird and see where they pick their clam and then guess which boulder they will fly to, drop and eat! We chose this property over others due to the serene location and ocean views.
Make sure you check out Fine Sand Beach, the Quarry swimming hole and TIMS take out - Friday night is pizza night, but order early! Goose Pond is about a mile walk…some may want to crest the ridge behind it for the view of the Atlantic and walk down to the ocean beach. Hike to Noah's Ballast and enjoy the views of Frenchboro!
Check out the bold coast on High Head Beach on the east side of the island.
Make the short drive to Hockamock Head Lighthouse. The views are amazing and you will want to see it at low tide and high tide to experience the crashing waves. There are several trails around the lighthouse that take you to 2 different beaches.
Want to dig clams or muscles? Wait for low tide and look for the small holes in the sand! Grab a shovel and start digging!!
Make sure you check out Fine Sand Beach, the Quarry swimming hole and TIMS take out - Friday night is pizza night, but order early! Goose Pond is about a mile walk…some may want to crest the ridge behind it for the view of the Atlantic and walk down to the ocean beach. Hike to Noah's Ballast and enjoy the views of Frenchboro!
Check out the bold coast on High Head Beach on the east side of the island.
Make the short drive to Hockamock Head Lighthouse. The views are amazing and you will want to see it at low tide and high tide to experience the crashing waves. There are several trails around the lighthouse that take you to 2 different beaches.
Want to dig clams or muscles? Wait for low tide and look for the small holes in the sand! Grab a shovel and start digging!!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback