Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay.
About the property
- House2000 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps7
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay6 - 7 nights
3 bedroom, 2 full baths,den, screened sun porch, sleeps 7 fireplace, firepit
Hodgkins' House is located on beautiful Frenchman Bay overlooking the mountains of Acadia. A 25 minute drive could have you on a whale watch boat, golf at Kebo, or on your way up Cadillac Mountain to be the first to see the sun rise. Ten minutes to go cart rides, water park, mini golf, movies and Bird's Acre. For the shopper in every family there is an LL Bean outlet,Reny's Marden's Atlantic Art Glass and lots of little antique shops and home made ice cream places. Relax on the lush lawns with a game of badminton, croquet or make s'mores over your firepit as the sun sets on the bay. Families can have quality time together or have the space to spread out and enjoy alone time. Play games on the screened in sun porch or relax on the day bed with a good read. This home is within 5 minutes of 3 beaches, Lamoine State Park and Lamoine Beach and fresh water Blunt's Pond. Air Conditioned
Owner
Lucy Hodgkins
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 12, 2018
About Lucy Hodgkins
Paul & I inherited this beautiful home a few of years ago. We completely renovated the kitchen with granite countertops and added many touches to make it a cooks kitchen. About five years ago we purchased my Aunt and Uncle's Pine Cone Cabin, next to ours on Green Lake, and began our seasonal rental business. As yet there is only a few reviews for Hodgkins' House but there lots for Pine Cone Cabin, if you would care to see more reviews. We worked like beavers tearing it down to the outside walls and rebuilding it. I than had the fun of decorating it with things from the LL Bean outlet in Ellsworth. We have been so blessed with having wonderful renters .that we decided to rent Hodgkin' House as a weekly or monthly summer rental.
Why Lucy Hodgkins chose Lamoine
It's a beautiful place to hold your special event, weddings, reunions, and get togethers, with manicured lawns and plenty of off road parking.
What makes this House unique
It is organically sprayed once a month for ticks and mosquitoes.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Bedroom 11 king, First Floor King Master ( Pac N Play Available)
- Bedroom 21 queen, 2nd Floor, oceanview
- Bedroom 31 double, 1 twin/ single, 2nd Floor, lawn view
- Sunporchday bed
- DenFirst Floor, HDTV and children's play room.
- Hodgkins' House has comfy beds with high quailty linens for a good nights sleep. All have bedside tables with good light for your bedtime story.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, First Floor
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, second floor
- Both bathrooms are fully stocked with fluffy towels, shampoo, conditioner, bar soaps, hair dryer and first aid kit, just in case. There is a packed beach bag in the hall closet downstairs.
Location Type
- Mountain ViewThe mountains of Acadia National Park.
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean ViewHodgkins House overlooks Eastern Bay and the Mountains of Acadia.
- Rural
- Water ViewEastern Bay
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Laundry Soap
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Backpack
- Basic Soaps
- Bottled Water
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Filtered Water
- FireplaceWood Burning
- Firewood
- GarageOur garage has 2 bays with remote controlled door openers.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingHot water baseboard /mini split/ on demand hot water
- InternetTime Warner Cable WI FI
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningDown stairs Mini Split
- Linens ProvidedAll high quality linens are provided
- Living RoomAir conditioned, wood burning fire place and a beautiful view of Eastern Bay.
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Mobile Phone
- Paper Towels
- ParkingThere is plenty of parking.
- Parking Off Street
- Shampoo
- Telephone
- Thermos Bottle
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedThirsty bathing towels and LL Bean beach towels are provided.
- Washing Machine
- Water Cooler
Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking UtensilsHigh Quality Cookware
- Dishes & UtensilsService of 6 Wedgewood Blue Willow china.
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Blender
- KitchenIt's well stocked with everything from Pro double waffle maker, blender, Kerrigan,crockpots, stand mixer, hand mixer, ice cream maker, coffee maker and grinder, cookware,dinnerware, spices,condiments
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsBasic baking items, spices, fresh herbs in the garden, some condiments
- RefrigeratorGE side by side with ice maker
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningFirst floor air conditioning and fireplace with view of Eastern Bay and mountains of Acadia
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Radio
- Books
- DVD Player
- Game RoomOur game room is 2 acres of manicured lawn. Get outside and play croquet, bocce ball, ladder golf or buoy ball.
- GamesCribbage board, cards, chess set, Scrabble, Head Bands etc.
- Games for Kids
- Books for Kids
- Satellite / CableTime Warner Cable HD
- Television50" HDTV
- Toys3 Plasma cars, play kitchen, sand pile with tonka trucks, tricycle, balls, bats etc.
- Video GamesWii sports
- Video Library
Outside
- Outdoor GrillBrand new outdoor kitchen with gas grill and fire pit and sink, photos soon.
- Barbecue
- Beach Towels
- Binoculars
- BoatRentals are available
- Deck / PatioBack deck with Sunsetter Awning
- GolfKebo Valley Golf Club
- Kayak / CanoeAcadia kayak rentals is within a half mile from the house.
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / GardenCroquet and other lawn games, sprinkler ball, hammock Our property is organically spray once a month for ticks and mosquitoes.
- Beach Chairs
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Porch / VerandaScreened in porch with views of Eastern Bay.
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Small Cooler
- TennisEllsworth High School has free tennis.
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- suitable for elderly or infirm
Attractions
- live theater
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- festivals
- forests
- library
- bay/sound
- marina
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
- water parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- paddle boating
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- beachcombing
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountaineering
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- deepsea fishing
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Hodgkins' House is turn key ready just bring your food and warm clothes just in case. The first floor is wheelchair friendly, however assistance would be needed entering the home by lifting up one step. It has an automatic generator system. So no need to be concerned if the power goes out. Paul & I have taken great pleasure in making Hodgkins' House our seaside retreat. The living and dining rooms are air conditioned. There are no pools but Bloomfield Park, less than a mile away, was the drinking water supply for the summer cottages, is a public freshwater beach. If you are brave enough for the Altantic water tempature there is Lamoine Beach and Lamoine State Park. Both are fun to hunt for what the sea left behind.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
20 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great home
The home was fantastic. The only real issue we had was with the noise of the construction company / sand pit down the street.
Owners were very nice and accommodating.
Thank you so much for saying our home was fantastic. We do our very best to make it ready for a clean, comfortable and enjoyable vacation.
Fabulous!
We loved this house and the owner, Lucy, was so nice!! Wonderful time in the Bar Harbor area - this home was the perfect location - not too far away yet close enough to Acadia and Bar Harbor - terrific kayaking at Lemoine State Beach; biking on the carriage roads and hiking in Acadia; also close enough that we fit in a day trip to Campobello. The home is well cared for and very clean - the owners thought of everything and more - we (just the two of us) were truly delighted with our stay and are looking forward to returning - we couldn't stop talking about our vacation to family and friends. Exceeded our expectations!
Thank you for the fabulous review. Paul and I are so happy you had a great vacation at Hodgkins' House. You were fabulous renters. Thank you taking terrific care of our home. Please return anytime to your Maine Vacation home.
Complete comfort with everything you could ask for. Lucy and Paul have thought of everything.
If peace, quiet, and the beauty of nature are what you are craving, this is the home for you. It has outstanding views and comfortable seating inside and outside. The patio kitchen and home kitchen give you multiple options for preparing food if you like. The location allows easy access to Acadia, the harbor towns and Ellsworth. You are in for a treat if you choose to vacation at Hodgkins' House.
Thank you for the excellent care you gave our home. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. The view of Eastern Bay with the leaves just changing to Fall colors is hard to beat. Please come back anytime to your Maine home.
Perfect vacation spot..property, house and view priceless!
The house, property, and the view from the backyard went beyond our expectations. We had three generations of family for the week and there was something for everyone. The house is vey well equipped for whatever you need. The bedrooms were all good sized, sheets, towels, and beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for anything you need for cooking, baking, grilling. The house is big enough that if you want to be alone, there are plenty of areas. Our 4 year old grandson was thrilled with the playroom and toys, toys in the garage AND an outside area to play with provided construction vehicles! The grounds are large and such that it is great for kids to run around on. The enclosed back porch was wonderful for anytime day or evening. All was well kept and clean! Wished we could have spent the whole summer there. Hope to come back next summer. The owners are wonderful!
Thank you so much. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay at Hodgkins' House. Thank you for being great renters. You are always welcome back to your Maine Summer home.
A PERFECT SPOT ...beautiful location , views from Frenchmen's Bay unrivelled!
Our week @ The Hodgkins House was beyond perfect...such a lovely home which has been cared for w/ everything in mind! Especially enjoyed the great kitchen w/ wonderful appliances & did some baking & all was here! The outside, tiered patio was so equipped too & enjoyed the fire-pit as well...what a spot for amazing sunsets & sunrises! Morning coffee & blueberries on the patio daily! 100%+ for this vacation rental...our mini reunion was super & I'll be back!
We are so happy you had a wonderful week at Hodgkins House, your Maine Summer Home.
Hidden Gem
Our family stayed at Hodgkins' House for our summer vacation and we truly enjoyed it. Lucy and Paul were very accommodating and excellent hosts. Our flight coming in was very late and they provided breakfast items for us so we didn't have to worry the first morning we were there. The house is amazing, everything is clean, well maintained with all the amenities you could ask for and more. The back patio's view of Acadia is beautiful and we enjoyed the newly installed outdoor grille. The location is central to many sites, although we really enjoyed staying "home" and cooked many meals.
We highly recommend this property and would absolutely stay here again if we are lucky enough to return to Acadia in the future!
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We also appreciate the care you gave our home. Please come back again anytime to your Maine Summer home.
Location
Hodgkins' House is located on 11 well maintained acres in the town of Lamoine. This home has a well stocked island kitchen with granite counter tops offers a spacious area for the chef of your family. Renters can enjoy lots of space both inside and out for familys to spend quality time together or enjoy quiet times. We are have a installed a new patio kitchen with gas grill, sink and fire pit. It's lawns are large enough to host smaller weddings or family reunions. Avoid the travel hassle by flying into BHB only 7 miles from your home away from home. Pull into your two car attached garage and the fun begins. You will be about 25 minutes from a whale watch trip, Kebo Valley Golf Club, and all wonders of Acadia. Hodgkins' house offers beautiful views of the bay and mountains of Acadia. Be the first person in the USA to see the sun rise from the top of Cadilac Mountain or relax with a mug of coffee and watch the fishing boats work the bay. Other Activities: Whale, lobster and sailing trips along the shores of Acadia. Hike or horse back the carriage roads. Watch the surf at Thunder Hole after a big blow. Visits a small fishing village for lunch. Beach comb for sea glass and shells. Relax with a good book in the screened in sun porch. Play badmitten or croquet on it's lawns. Sip something cool on the back deck as you watch the sun set on Eastern Bay. Golf: Kebo Valley Golf Club is one of the oldest in the USA and the gem of Maine golf. In 1896 began play for Presidents, the rich summer residents and lobstermen. The challenging greens and rolling fairrways require you to play a wide variety of golf shots. Enjoy the majestic views of Acadia National Park and beware of the #17 the ''Taft' hole. Visitors are welcome. There are lots of other courses in the area.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
100% refund up to 90 days before arrival. No additional fees.