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The Wanderlust

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A dining area with a long table, chairs, a decorative tray, a mirror, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.
A living room with a sofa, two coffee tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden flooring, a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A room with a large window featuring a view of a snowy landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Bedroom

3 Double Beds

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Hancock

Hancock is home to this holiday home. 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. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, whale watching and wildlife walks.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park - 17 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 30 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 35 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 47 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Momo’s Cheesecakes Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wanderlust pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wanderlust?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wanderlust?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wanderlust?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wanderlust located?

Situated in Hancock, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tidal Falls and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. Downeast Scenic Railroad and Atlantic Art Glass 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. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

This house was beautiful! In the middle of the woods for privacy but close enough to walk to eat! Ruth & Wimpys right down the road and we had the best breakfast at The Black Sheep diner is a short drive down the road!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super easy and we had a great stay! The house was extremely clean and we had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wanderlust. Clean, uncluttered, fully stocked kitchen and well designed, with an attentive and quick to respond host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable stay for our group of 11. The house was at a good location midway between schoodic peninsula and the hills cove visitor center.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was in a great location for our daily trips to Acadia and Bar Harbor. The table for ten was perfect for gathering in the evenings to enjoy home cooked meals, followed by smores around the campfire. It was supplied with everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable and stress free. Absolutely would stay here again!
Home away from home vibes...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

The home was lovely and very comfortable. The check in and out processes were easy. It took us about 30 minutes to get to Acadia from this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent option for family visiting Bar harbor / Acadia

Home was just as advertised. Clean, comfortable, stocked well. Good option for familes visiting the Bar harbor / Acadia area (about 30 mins away). Beds were very firm and comfortable. Room with 4 beds is perfect hangout spot for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this house! It was able to accommodate our large family group with lots of beds, and is pet friendly! The outdoor space has woods for the kids to run around in, and is away from the road so cars are not an issue. We stayed here while visiting Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor - about a 35 minute drive to get most places but very reasonable. A bonus for the house is they have a backup power generator - a big storm knocked out power to the area for 16 hours while we were there, but the house still had lights, TV, etc. Overall communication with the host was great and we were able to take care of a few small things that happened very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication and recommendations! House was clean and had plenty of space and outdoor areas. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

The house was a great place to stay with a great location . The house sits off the road so it provides a nice retreat and play area for kids. The house would be good for a big family as there were many sleeping options and was well equipped with supplies for your stay.We enjoyed the restaurant Ruth and Wimpy’s that was close. Short drive to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NC family

We loved the house and property. Only complaint was the laundry room commode leaked and the A/C filters were clogged. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hancock Wanderlust

House was very clean. Instructions were clear and owner was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Acadia Adventure

The house is clean, roomy and comfortable for our gang of 12. The kitchen is well stocked to prepare home cooked meals. The appliances are all modern and upscale. Communication with the owner was superb; check in and check out was a breeze. Will definitely stay here again and have already recommended the house to others!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location !!

The Wanderlust was very comfortable and clean. The setting is beautiful and there is a fun outside yard. Rachel was a great host and great communicator. She gave us everything we asked for ... even buying a baby pack n play. Great house !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
So happy you all had a great stay. Please come back if you venture this way again someday. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Wedding

Stayed for a few days for a wedding with my family and their spouses and children. Perfect place for our family regarding number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very clean and updated. Just loved it! It is very nicely decorated and loved the cookware. Has everything you can think of!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip to Acadia

The Wanderlust was great for our family trip to Acadia. The host was very easy to communicate with, and checkin/checkout were a breeze. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The four bedrooms each had a different layout, which was perfect to accommodate both the adults and kids. The kids also enjoyed playing in the large yard. The house is close to several grocery stores and restaurants and about 30-40 mins from anything in Acadia and Bar Harbor. It was a perfect home base for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn Visit to Maine

My husband and I, along with our dog, enjoyed a three day stay at this terrific property in Hancock Maine. The house is ideally situated a short drive to Ellsworth, and a half-hour drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It is at the end of a long driveway and surrounded by grass and lush forest. Our dog loved the yard! The house itself is very comfortable and well appointed, with everything required to make a stay complete.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2024
Liz! You and your group were exceptional! Our house cleaner gave you the NEST guests all season 5 star rating! Ty for being awesome! ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was one of my very best vacation rentals.

I rarely post comments, but I felt impelled to do so in this case. The property and furnishings were amazing and surpassed my expectations. There were ample supplies including many items that you would never expect in a rental. I think the reason I enjoyed it as much as I did was the feeling that they really cared about their renters. I actually felt like part of the family. I rated this a rare 5 out of 5 stars and truly recommend it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The wanderlust is exactly as advertised, and in some ways exceeded expectations. The host was very responsive and helpful. Altogether, a great experience was had during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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