Beach 1 mile, firepit, heat/AC, dog, jetted tub, hike, Pine & Sea Beach Retreat

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hancock, ME

Tidal Falls
8 min drive
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
47 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching
51 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
34 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pine and Sea Beach Retreat, Fire pit, dog ok, Jetted tub, beach

Wake up to deer in the yard, and the birds singing! This private lot is great for viewing Maine wildlife, yet close to the beach and shopping! In the pines but close to the sea!
Ride your bike to the beach, or to lunch at the local restaurant. Is sea glass hunting, or maybe a game of tennis at the clay courts in your plans? Possibly sailing lessons, launch your boat at the town dock, or kayak tours? All are MINUTES away! Stargaze at night by the fire under the incredible Maine sky, or soak in the jetted tub after a day of hiking.
This clean and open floorplan home has all of the amenities for you and your family to relax, cook together, and make memories!!
The large and sunny kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies for that family dinner or lobster bake! The dining room has access to the deck through big sliding glass doors for the gas grill, and additional eating space on the deck.
There you will find the fire pit or "chimenea" and Adirondack chairs to watch the fire and unbelievable stargazing at night! Some nights it looks like you can just reach up and touch the milky way, as you count the shooting stars.
The living room has plenty of space for family games and sitting by the pellet stove.
First floor: Full bathroom with tub/shower. Bedroom 1 has 2 twin beds. Bedroom 2, has a queen bed.
Second floor: The master bedroom and en suite bathroom on the second floor boast a granite accent soaker tub, new walk in shower, and trendy footed vanity. The bedroom has a desk for added workspace, and a king sized comfy bed. There is a full laundry room off of the master bath with a washer/dryer, beach towels, and a iron and ironing board.
This home has everything you may need, and is close to things to do yet private and elegant. It is in the pines, but close to the sea. A true Maine experience!
Walking distance: georgous Frenchman Bay and Carters Beach, Clay tennis courts, Carters Beach, Crocker House Restaurant, Hancock dock, Sailing lessons, Kayak tours, public library, Non demoninational Chapel
Ellsworth: 5 mile drive to Shaws, Hannafords, Walmart, Walgreens, restaurants, antiquing, theater, shopping, tennis center, Renys, Dollar Store, Mardens
18 miles to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
15 miles to Schoodic Point (part of Acadia National Park)
Also: WinterHarbor has a ferry to Bar Harbor instead of driving
Tunk lake, Schoodic Mountain, Lamoine Beach, Marlboro beach, and many more local trails
Blue Hill: small fishing town with restaurants, book store, food coop and Blue Hill MT.
*One dog is welcome, with pre-approval and a pet agreement. There is a $100 per fee per stay.
*The wifi is ultra-high speed commercial quality.
** A 3% credit card processing fee will be charged on all cancellations. Please review the cancellation policy.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Tidal Falls. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
8 minutes by car from Tidal Falls and 14 minutes from Sullivan Harbor Farm

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Susan Luke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Lobster/crab pot
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Combined shower/bath
Bidet
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Dining room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a hospital
In a village

Things to do

Golf on site
Horse riding nearby
Power boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Fishing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No events are allowed

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

UEV13897V18

Beach 1 mile, firepit, heat/AC, dog, jetted tub, hike, Pine & Sea Beach Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful home base for a fall trip to Maine!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean and very comfortable. A great place to explore Acadia National Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

krista e.

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. If we ever get a chance to come to Maine again, I would be very happy to stay in this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

The house was very nice and spacious. Plenty of sleeping space for our 5 adults. The house had tons of cleaning supplies, towels, and paper towels and toilet paper. Only a short drove to Arcadia and plenty of other sites including the water front within walking distance. Overall I would recommend to others especially if you have a larger family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., New York, USA

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A Handy Retreat

We were happy overall with our stay at the Pine and Sea Beach Retreat. To be fair, we had to look outside of Bar Harbor as we booked late and there were no reasonable rentals left in or near town so my review is based for settling on a rental nearby. The house is off the beaten track but is easy enough to get to Bar Harbor/Acadia and a host of other attractions we otherwise would not have been aware of otherwise. The drive up and down Routes 1 & 3 did get wearing after a while but was tolerable. The house itself was spacious for a family of six, well stocked and accommodating. It does have a few quirks. One, the TV room is a sitting room off the kitchen that has only two chairs in it. Not very useful for a family of six. Two, there is no central air; there are only two window air conditioners. There is only one ceiling fan over the living room and one portable fan in one bedroom so keeping cool can be a challenge. We were out most of the day so this wasn't much of an issue but we were lucky in that the recent heat spell had broken and the mornings and evenings were cool. The pros of the house outweigh the quirks and location. The big plus is the pleasure of working with Susan and Simply Rentals USA; their communication and attentiveness was top-notch and so easy throughout our week at the house. They are one of the best groups to rent from on VRBO in my book and that went a long way in enjoying our time in Hancock. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C., Brooklyn CT

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed Coastal Me Vacation.

We had a wonderful stay in this home. It is close to everything but far enough away that you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere when you want to relax. We had plenty of room and everything was as advertised in the listing. Would stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Ruth Anne L.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and space

We all loved the house. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was a great size with everything we needed. The master bath is a dream. Tidal Falls Reserve is only 4 minutes away from the house and is a truly magical place. Momo’s Cheesecake and YU’s Takeout should not be missed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre L.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Everything was great nice location quiet and peaceful. We would definitely stay here again..

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich A.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

As advertised. Only thing I would suggest is to put screens is all windows. The bedroom didnt have screens in the windows and it would have been nice to open at night to get the fresh air.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna P.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Where’s the water

The place met our needs for sleeping/showers etc. Kitchen well equipped if you came to cook. Was disappointed there was no fire pit (does offer chiminea). Furniture is not very comfortable for TV watching. Also when looking at the photos it appeared the water was closer than a mile or so away. Also was not expecting to have to take the trash to the road, strip beds, start laundry or make sure everything was wiped down. What was my cleaning fee for? This is just my opinion but when I’m on vacation I want to be on vacation from everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE P.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hancock

Had a great stay with family at this wonderful house! Enjoyed the front porch especially on the clear evenings looking at the stars! And loved our time together around the fire pit in the back! Loved going for walks on the beach close by and the great places to eat were not far from the house either!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia Vacation with Littles

The property was just as described and worked perfectly for my family with young children. We were able to go to the park in the morning and there was enough space to relax at the house in the afternoon away from the crowds. The house was comfortable and the property itself was spacious and quiet.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynet Y.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

The house was beautiful and was equipped with everything we needed. Perfect location! We traveled north to Canadian border and as far east as Bass Harbor from this location. Easy access to Bar Harbor as well. Already recommended home to friends wanting to visit the area. Susan was easy to communicate with. Very responsive. You won’t be disappointed!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M., shelby township

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house near Bar Harbor

We had a family of four along with our Boston terrier staying for a week in the house. The check in process could not have been easier and the house itself was just as advertised. We had a great time sitting on the back deck either eating breakfast, lunch or dinner and sometimes seeing the deer in the backyard....our dog would go up to them and just stare and they did not care. The house had everything you would want as long as you read the book in the front room about where everything was located, the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials (like a pot for boiling lobsta!). The drive to the small preserve at the end of the peninsula was only about five minutes and the trail there took you to an awesome beach that hardly anyone was at for the times that we went. Bar Harbor was only about 35 minutes depending on traffic which gave us time in the car to map our routes we wanted to go. If you do get a chance, please go into downtown Ellsworth and go to fogtown brewery....you will not be disappointed. We would come back and stay at the house in a heartbeat, thank you again for giving us the opportunity to utilize your lovely house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Maine Getaway

If you want to get away to a quieter part of Maine, but still close to MDI, this place is for you. A cozy porch for your early morning coffee or afternoon reading always awaits. The small towns nearby offer plenty of places to eat, if you don't want to cook.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

L R.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia/Bar Harbor

Nice. A little out of the way but not bad. House was fine. One ac unit on porch area and one upstairs in bedroom. Maybe another one in downstairs bedroom would have made the house comfy temp wise… got a little warm but there were a couple fans we used. Overall a decent place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Williamstown, Pa

18 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Maine Vacation

Wanted to have my cousin and his wife experience some of the Maine scenes and food. Bar Harbor was on the top of the list. Susan, the host, was easy to message and quick to respond. We had a great fun filled and relaxing week

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

7 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room

The house was fine, laundry, shower, etc were good. However, the kitchen wasn't stocked very well- not enough dishes or cooking pots etc., at least for our family size. Could have been better stocked and nicer. The master bedroom bedding needed to be washed. At least the blankets and pillow cases needed washing (they were visibly dirty, not stains.). There were screens missing in the master bedroom, which let bugs in, or had to keep closed at night and it got hot. Otherwise, place was nice and has potential to be better! Thank you, we over all enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Izabela O.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Stayed at this property for the Memorial Day weekend. Very nice and quiet area. We did couple trips to Acadia. Few min from the house there is Carter’s Beach which offers nice relaxing views.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine House

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was very clean and well appointed space. Very peaceful area we had a restful few days.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnea G.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Hancock

House was lovely, very clean, nice quiet area

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for cycling and Acadia

We had a really great stay at this home. It was spacious and the upstairs bathtub was a delight after a long day biking. The area is great for biking to Frenchmens bay, Acadia and Bar Harbor is close enough to take a day trip. We enjoyed the quiet of the area and the sleepy country setting.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely retreat

We enjoyed our stay very much, the house was spacious and there was plenty of room for all of us. The area was beautiful and quiet, my dog Nellie loved running around in the yard. The drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor was a pleasant drive approximately 35-40 minutes each way.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sue N.

13 Aug 2022

Disappointing house

1. The house was locked up and hot. The two tiny air conditioners did not do much to cool it off. The two first floor bedrooms stayed hot day and night the week. 2. Emailed the property manager Saturday night for more fans. Got no response the whole week. 3. The sliding glass door and screen are a wreck. Very hard to slide them and close them. Consequently flies, bees and other bugs were able to get into the house. No fly swatter was found. The door and screen need to be replaced immediately. 4. The moldy and torn shower curtain in the first floor bath was inexcusable. This needs to be replaced immediately. 5. The kitchen utility knives were rusty. These need to be replaced immediately. Overall, for a few hundred dollars and some attention this house could be a great place. Unfortunately it appears to be under used and poorly managed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet location

Love the location with easy 7 min walk to the cove. Awesome place to put in your kayak at high tide! Easy drive to Schoodic Peninsula which became our favorite location to climb rocks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sierra F.

13 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and comfortable house in less busy part of Acadia area

What an amazing find. We had a great time at this property with three adults and three kids (including one infant). Beach access is a short walk away, and our family loved the variety of short bike rides (2 miles) that gave us access to Hancock Point, Carter's Beach, and other places with tidepools and beach views. Inside the house was almost perfect, needing just a few updates to make it more comfortable for a family, e.g., better kitchen supplies; darkening curtains in all bedrooms; etc. A few tweaks and this stay would be perfect for the next family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022