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Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay.

Family-friendly holiday home in Ellsworth with a water park

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S'more time at Hodgkins's House
The Beautiful Eastern Bay View
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Eastern Bay View from back lawn

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61991.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Garland Farm
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bed blue room overlooking Eastern Bay.

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Full Bathroom with double vanity.

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay.

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 in the living room.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is lots of equipment and toys for all ages.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties of more than 10 have conditions
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Exterior smoking only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please start a load of towels. Leave used beds unmade. Trash is picked up Saturday morning. Please let us know if you are leaving before 10:00, so we can schedule cleaning for as early as possible.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hodgkins' House is left in great condition. All lawn toys and games, keys and garage remotes are picked up and stored where you found them.
Do not leave the awning out on windy days or when you leave the house. Only adults may run the fire pit and grill. Do not leave exterior doors open.
Dishes should be washed, used beds left unmade. Please start a load of towels if you have time, Thank You. Safe Travels. Did you forget anything?

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
Note from host: Parties of more than 10 have conditions
Long-term renters welcome
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

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf and Wild Acadia Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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LAMOINE, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Garland Farm - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 34 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 40 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 46 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop On The Run - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax, Hodgkins' House, near Acadia, Bar Harbor with ocean views of Eastern Bay. located?

This family-friendly Ellsworth holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lamoine State Park and Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Kisma Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, well stocked home, and very responsive hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Hodgkins' House. The house was very clean and comfortable with a nice view of the bay. Great house for a couple or family/friends. It was convenient for exploring the Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and not far to Camden and Winter Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well set up and comfortable. Enjoyed the location and we were able to travel the area easily. Loved the firepit out back and the view. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori L.

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

Summer getaway

We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

Relax

Property is great and is perfect for relaxing and has easy access to Acadia. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed at the house; it seemed like every detail was addressed. Lots to do nearby or only a short drive away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

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

Great house!

Property and owners were awesome. House was clean and well stocked. Owners were very responsive to questions. Great location, as well. Close enough to a town and to Bar Harbor and Acadia, but off the beaten path, which was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Quiet Maine Getaway

The Hodgkins’ House is a welcoming and well-maintained home. The beautiful views and outdoor patio were perfect for reading and relaxing outside, while the bedrooms were all well proportioned and had ceiling fans for warm summer nights. We enjoyed our stay and you will too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Beautiful view, great host!!

Lucy was a wonderful host. She met us to walk through the property. Such a beautiful view, very clean and she thought of all of the amenities and super responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Peace and quiet

Our family needed a relaxing quiet getaway and this place was just the spot! The kids enjoyed the yard, games, firepit (S’mores several nights!) and watching the stars, as well as lazy mornings playing with the toys in the kids room with their own tv/dvd player. The views from the backyard are simply gorgeous. Easy trips to Bar Harbour/Acadia. The hosts were very responsive to our questions and the house was stocked well in the kitchen and with outdoor supplies (beach chairs, towels, corn hole …). An unforgettable vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just fine. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Loved the small town. Quiet. What a view from the back patio!! Location was really good. Walmart was about 15 to 20 minutes away. Pies at Helen's Restaurant in Ellsworth were so very good. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park was 20 to 30 minutes away depending on traffic. We did a lot but didnt get to do everything. We will be back. Thank you Ms Lucy for sharing your place. She is easy to work with. Suggested a few things for us to do. Tranquil and peace. And we loved the hardwood floors.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to enjoy the beauty of Maine!The home is welcoming, with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Hodgkins' House! The house had everything we needed, plus more! The views from the backyard were amazing! Lucy was always quick to respond if we had any questions or needed a recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect location as we were able to easily get to the Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor all within a little over half hour. And it was quiet with beautiful views. Our stay was enjoyable and we created lasting memories! Easy communication to the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well arranged, clean, well equipped, beautiful views, quiet. Lucy was very attentive and easily reached if we had questions. Nice to have A/C with warmer temperatures. We really felt relaxed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was everything it said it was & much more. The views & wildlife was spectacular. We highly recommend this home to any couple or 2 couples as there is plenty of room & privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay with an amazing view in the backyard. We spent lots of time there and around the fire pit. The house had everything our family needed! We also loved the location as it was quiet, yet still close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Relaxing and Beautiful

Our family of five loved the house! We explored Acadia, and the beach 5 min down the road. The kids loved the yard! We enjoyed cooking delicious meals in the kitchen and outdoor kitchen that had everything and more than you would need. The beds were comfortable and the place feels bigger inside than the pictures. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Beautiful home!

Hodgkins House is beautiful! If you want a “home away from home,” convenient to everything including a fabulous beach 4 min away, then this is the house for you. The patio, lawn and view are perfect for relaxing outside. Inside you will find the most well-stocked house you can imagine. Everything anyone could want is here - every kitchen gadget, lots of plates, silverware and glasses, spices, many nice fluffy towels in the well stocked bathrooms, very comfy living room furniture and a beautiful screen porch where you can sit and look out at the gorgeous backyard, water and hills in the distance. And the owners, Lucy and Paul, are so responsive. The perfect home for relaxing or for exploring the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Comfortable, welcoming retreat

Our family of five enjoyed our stay--the launchpad to day trips spent hiking in the park (and beyond--including Tunk Mountain and Schoodic Point) and paddle boarding at Blunt Pond (5 minute drive). House is spacious and the firepit is EVERYTHING. Was also really nice to be close to Elsworth for many convenient dining options!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynne (Jacque) B.

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

Everything You Could Possibly Want

My family (including my children: ages 5 and 7) had a wonderful stay here, and I highly recommend the property! It will be our go-to spot for any future vacations to Maine. The spot is gorgeous and there is plenty of privacy. One of my favorite things was my morning coffee with a book in the sunroom looking out at the water through the greenery. The kitchen has every tool and item you could possibly want - more than most home kitchens. Take a look before you plan meals for the week because it expands what you can do. It’s convenient to the grocery and some restaurants and activities, and not too far from Bar Harbor and Acadia. It’s also close to the beach, which my kids loved (you could walk it but we preferred the very quick drive). We loved having the separate room for the kids to play, and it was lovely that there was a packed beach bag with chairs. Other things I didn’t even realize I wanted were thoughtfully there for our use. This was our perfect home base!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

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

Wonderful house, great location

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is equipped with everything you could want, the beds are super comfortable and the location is excellent. Thank you Lucy and Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

First time in Maine

Our stay was wonderful! The best part besides the view was that Lucy had essentials there like vegetable oil, and Italian seasoning. I know this seems silly but it’s so frustrating to have to buy additional things just to use them for a week and then find a way to transport it back. Another thing was the beds were very comfortable. Lucy was very responsive to any question I had. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Maine Memories

My family of four including two teenagers spent a wonderful week at the lovely Hodgkin’s House. This was the perfect place to return to after our adventures exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The house is beautifully decorated, has a well stocked kitchen for home cooked meals and has stunning views from the living room, sun porch and spacious backyard. There are many restaurants and shops nearby to pick up groceries or anything else that you may need. The hosts were very welcoming and easy to communicate with. We would love to return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Beautiful Home in Perfect Location

This home was everything my husband and I had hoped for when planning our 20th anniversary. The amenities were fabulous, with a kitchen that had more than just the basics-a treasure for sure! The outdoor space was plentiful and extremely well maintained with gorgeous gardens, a hammock, an outdoor cooking area, and the VIEW!! Stunning. The house itself was so well thought out, from the kitchen, to the wall of windows in the living room and dining room, to the adorable telephone lamps! The location was everything! Easy access to the main part of Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, and more. Last and certainly not least, Lucy and Paul were amazing hosts. From early communication with Lucy, to Paul greeting us and giving us a quick tour of the property, to the sweetest anniversary touch. Thank you for such an amazing experience. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lucy Hodgkins

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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 nine years ago we purchased my Aunt and Uncle's Pine Cone Cabin, next to ours on Green Lake, and began our seasonal rental business. 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's House as a weekly or monthly summer rental. Our reviews, will give you a good idea if Hodgkins’ House or Pine Cone Cabin are your vacation destination.

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful place for family to relax and play lawn games, croquet, badminton corn hole etc. manicured lawns and plenty of off road parking. There is a lovely gas fire pit and outdoor kitchen.

What makes this property unique

It is organically sprayed once a month for ticks and mosquitoes. It has a generator that comes on automatically if the power should go out.

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