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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace
6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hancock, Maine
  • Agamont Park
    57 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    57 min drive
  • Shore Path
    58 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    40 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.

Waterfront, pet, sunset, fire pit, cabin &guest house, seals, D-B family cottage

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Acadia National Park and 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
This vacation home offers its guests 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

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

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

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: 25

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
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

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Waterfront, pet, sunset, fire pit, cabin &guest house, seals, D-B family cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Beautiful setting. Not far from Acadia
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

penny d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Wonderful view and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing in every way
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hancock
Recommend the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Very relaxing cottage. Would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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