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Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sullivan Harbor Farm
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia.

A spacious three bedroom summer cottage on Hancock Point in open woods, just 100 yards from the beach, with private beach access. From the beach there is a beautiful view of Frenchman Bay and Mt. Desert Island. The screened sun porch at the front of the house is a wonderful place for a quiet breakfast or lunch, reading, games, or drinks in the evening. The cottage has wooden floors, one double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, a large living room with wood stove and cable television, a study and a full bathroom with shower in addition to a half bathroom. There is Wifi internet access. The cottage is easy walking distance from the famous Crocker House Country Inn/Restaurant, the Hancock Point library, chapel, Post Office and Village Green, tennis courts (lessons available, July and August), and the wharf, where you can fish and swim. Sailing lessons are available for children in July and August. Horseback riding and kayaking expeditions are also available locally.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 225360
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock Point, a neighbourhood in Hancock, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Prayer Labyrith and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Tidal Falls - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Sullivan Harbor Farm - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 27 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 35 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tracy's Lobsters & Clams - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet cottage in the woods with private access to beach, shore views of Acadia. located?

Located in Hancock Point, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tidal Falls, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Prayer Labyrith is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

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

Nice rustic cabin in the woods with modern amenities

Family loved the area grandkids didn't even ask for much screen time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

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

Great place

We enjoyed a week here - great location, very quiet and peaceful and lovely beach access. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Great get-away

This was the perfect cottage for our get-away. It was clean and quiet, and the beach was a very short walk away. We visited Acadia, Bar Harbor and several nature reserves. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great little cabin along the coast

Nicely located and quiet. Walk to the coastline. Close to tourist spots while still being secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Cathy P.

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

Great place

Walked a lot to carter beach about 1/2 mile. Loved the peace and quiet. Really nice place, very rustic but with everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Vacation in Maine

We stayed a week within a 5 minute walk of family and friends. The cabin, nestled in the woods, gives us true privacy, and the glass & screened in porch is wonderful place to read, entertain, and enjoy all the sounds of nature. Plenty of room and privacy for the five of us and an excellent layout for bedrooms, living & dining room, and kitchen. We stayed here before and the hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Maine cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at the property. It is a very rustic house, as shown in pictures, but it was very clean. It is an easy drive to Acadia and bar harbor. The house was well stocked. Easy access to the beach. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Return to Hancock Point

This was our second stay at Crosby Cottage and it truly felt like returning home. The cottage is cozy and charming and the location is perfect. Jane and Michelle were both accommodating and responsive and we truly appreciated that. Hancock Point is a slice of heaven and it is a place we made wonderful memories with our kids and hope to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Peaceful retreat

Wonderful home in the wooded area of Hancock Point. We had all we needed for kitchen supplies and rooms - everything neat and clean. We especially enjoyed Acadia, lobster at Ruth and Wimpy’s, Acadia deep sea fishing, hiking, and the beautiful private beach because of the location! Thank you for sharing this peaceful retreat, Marty and Linda
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal W.

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

Cute cabin in the woods

This is a secluded cabin in the woods with access to the water across the street. You can see the cruise ships visiting Bar Harbor anchored from the beach access. It is approximately 40-45 minute drive into Bar Harbor so we did a lot of driving back and forth. We also visited Bangor and a couple of wineries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd stay at Crosby. We love the location, the quiet and the antique rustic charm. The cabin was super clean at our arrival. I did contact the property manager with a question about the garbage and she answered right away. I’d recommend anyone planning to stay to review the location and the photos.we find it close enough to Acadia, but it’s about a 40 minute drive so take that into consideration. This is a more rustic cabin, but the couch, bed and dining table are comfortable and the linens are soft and fresh. Highly recommend. Coffee by the water across the road is pure serenity!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

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

Quiet Family Beach Vacation

Our family of four (plus grandma!) enjoyed a week at the cottage in the woods. Close enough to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor for day trips, but we spent plenty of time at the private beach and enjoying the quiet relaxation of the peninsula. The sun room is a great reading location and we were fortunate enough to coincide our visit with the opening of the rhododendrons just outside the cottage. The sunsets on the beach were fantastic. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for a scenic, quiet, relaxed vacation. The cottage was well stocked and clean when we arrived. The dishwasher made cleanup for meals a snap, and the 2nd toilet (1/2 bathroom) was especially useful with 5 or us visiting for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Perfect cottage and location

We stayed here for a week and very much enjoyed staying at this lovely cottage. It has everything for a comfortable and accommodating stay… comfy beds, plenty of kitchen utensils etc, a sunroom full of natural light, games, and more. We loved walking down to the private beach and the kids had an absolute blast at the beach. The location is in striking distance to places like Mount Desert Island and Schoodic Peninsula. We also enjoyed the nearby Tidal Falls. We took multiple walks right from the cabin too and enjoyed the lovely views and peace and quiet away from the crowds. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Jane’s cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

lovely quiet house in the woods

This house was clean and well laid out. It had very comfortable beds, great hot water, good kitchen, excellent lighting and a charming wood stove. The owner was very responsive to our inquiries. Because the house is nestled in the woods, it felt very private. Though not on the shore, it is close to it as well as to major attractions in the area. I would certainly recommend this to anyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loraine k.

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

Hancock Cabin

The property was beautiful and extremely quiet and private which is what we were looking for as we were traveling with our dog. We loved having the private beach across the street from us. It was just as described, right around the corner from our cabin. Was perfect for us and our dog likes to swim so that was a plus. We also found water front places to drive to that were about 20 minutes away. Bar Harbor was a 40 minute drive. If your looking for a very peaceful stay without the crowds this would be an excellent place. The caretaker was great and let us know that she was available if we needed her.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devynn b.

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

Quiet Peaceful Stay

This is my second stay at this cabin and it is perfect for those who wish to escape the noise of bar harbor. It is a rustic little cottage with a nice kitchenette. We cooked one meal here and had everything we needed. The extra blankets came in handy on our last day. It is in a very quiet location with a lot of wildlife. The beach access is very cute and easy to walk to. We watched lobster boats check their traps, cruise ships sail into the harbor, a lot of various birds, other creatures we weren't certain of.. Maybe otters and porpoises. You can see Mount desert Island from shore and it is so serene. It's a great cabin for pets. My dogs loved the yard and although we saw skunks and porcupines we never had issues. My husband was able to enjoy sleeping in while my dad and I hunted for sea glass on the beach. What a lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

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

Perfect Vacation Location

Cottage was as described and we loved everything about it. Home away from home. Looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Well loved cabin

We enjoyed our stay here we were here for about a week. It is a charming older cabin that does not have a lot of frills. If you need brand new up to date things then look into another place. If you are a person that doesn't mind well loved items then you will not mind staying here. The main bedroom has a hidden gem in it that makes this cabin feel more personal and family oriented than going to some newly built one. The beach access is a short walk down the driveway and across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane w.

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

Lovely cabin in the woods

We loved our cozy home! Two of the highlights were the screen porch and very close access to a beautiful rocky beach. We were on the screen porch any time we were home. And we took our chairs and wine to the beach every evening to watch the sunset. And the location was convenient to all our activities in Acadia National Park. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances K.

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

Vacation Bliss

We loved having the quiet cottage in the woods be our home base for a week on Hancock Point. What a delight to have the windows open and feel the breeze, have a kitchen with just what you needed for easy vacation meals, and have an easy walk across the quiet road for reading with the most peaceful views of the water and mountains. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Hancock Point Cottage

Our family loved this little cottage on Hancock Point. The space was perfect for us. It was charming and comfortable and the kids loved the proximity to the water. Hancock Point is a gem with gorgeous views and friendly people. Easy day trips to the Schoodic and MDI. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

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

Beautiful cabin

We love it here; it was our third year and we want to come back next summer too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage

A cozy cottage in a good location about an hr from Acadia and Bar Harbor. My only complaint is the couch, it’s so discolored we didn’t sit on it once. Oh and the welcome email needs edited to include only the correct lock box code and wifi password. And the fact it talks about the Crocker House for dinner and it’s undergoing a complete renovation. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great Quiet Relaxing Location!

This is the perfect rustic cottage with just enough modern amenities. The location is perfect if you are looking for that quiet getaway! I loved being in the woods yet a stones throw to the stone beachfront. We saw many gorgeous sunsets from the beach. The wood stove was a welcome addition on our first night as it was pretty chilly for June and the sunroom was great for relaxing and enjoying the deer that wondered by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

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

Cottage in the Woods

Great property location. What some may call rustic. We really loved it. Comfortable beds, great wood burner, comfey cottage. Has everything you need. Jane is a great owner and Michelle was very helpful. Had a Foe and her fawn visit. Great Value!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jane Giles

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Why they chose this property

My grandfather had this cottage built and it is the cottage we have returned to for almost every summer since I was born.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is very peaceful and private, and yet it's well connected to the rest of Hancock Point with its library, tennis courts and wharf as well as the Crocker House Inn. There are woods for children to play in and space in the yard for croquet games. The cottage also has its own access to the shore, with a two-seater Adirondack chair just above the beach (with great views of the mountains of Acadia National Park) and then wooden stairs down to the beach. On the beach to the left, our family's main beach, there's a big rock that becomes an island or a ship when the tide is in, and there's also a reef full of tide pools with crabs, snails and starfish in them, so it's great fun for children. There is a sandy area great for sand building sand castles and cities. We love it.

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