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Private Ocean Beach Front House

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Bubble Rock
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Hancock

With a stay at this vacation home in Hancock (Hancock Point), you'll be 12 minutes by car from Tidal Falls. .This beach vacation home is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Acadia National Park and 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 50 min drive
  • Village Green - 54 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 54 min drive
  • Shore Path - 54 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mainely Meat Bar-B-Que Dreamwood Hill - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Ocean Beach Front House

Sunset Ledge is 400 feet away from the ocean (Skilling's River). A path will take you to a beach, where you can swim, hunt for seaglass, sun bathe, or launch your kayak. Kayak delivery service is available in this area. Sunset Ledge is filled with everything you would need on your vacation to make you feel right at home. The kitchen has a gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, and a fridge., coffee maker, and Kurieg machine. There is a laundry room with a utility sink, washer and dryer. There is a patio fire pit area outside and chairs to take to your very own beach.

Sunset Ledge is provided with linens, cookware, dining ware, etc. Guests will need to bring personal consumable items like napkins, toilet tissue, paper towels, personal soap and shampoo. Smoking and pets are not permitted at Sunset Ledge.

Maine State Sales/Lodging Tax
The Maine State sales/lodging tax is 9%.

Deposit/Payment Terms
50% deposit of the total rental amount (rental fee + sales tax + property damage protection) is due at the time of reservation. The balance is due 15 days prior to reservation date. Feel free to pay online through the rental website.

Check-In, Check-Out Times
Sunset Ledge requires check out time to be at 9 a.m. and check in 3 p.m. As the time period between check-out and check-in is relatively short for the cleaning/changeover, guests are asked to adhere to these times, by not arriving prior to the check-in time and departing the cottage no later than the check-out time. Guests departing later than the check-out time will be subject to a $50/hour charge.

Cancellations:
Full refund up to 60 days before reservation, no refund within the 60 days.

Travel Insurance:
It is highly recommended that you consider purchasing trip/travel insurance should a personal emergency prevent you from taking your vacation. Here are a few companies that offer this type of low-cost insurance:

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner & Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Private Ocean Beach Front House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just book it
This place was perfect for our first visit to Maine. It was close enough to Acadia, but far enough to be away from the crowds and traffic. When we didn’t feel like driving to the park, we explored Schoodic peninsula, and went to a few of the preserves on Hancock Point. The only “complaint” we had was that there were no condiments or spices there. My husband loves to cook, so he had to improvise or purchase, and then we had to bring it all home with us. We drove, so it wasn’t a big deal. Other than that, the house was super comfortable and the area was so peaceful and quiet. It was also much bigger than it seems in the pictures. Thank you, Ellen and Ryan for sharing this beautiful house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
My husband and I took my father and visited Bar Harbor and the surrounding areas. The location was quiet, short walk to the shore, the accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was just perfect!
We enjoyed morning trips to Schoodic Peninsula, Arcadia and Bar Harbor but loved coming back to our private beach to search for sea glass/rocks and watch the wildlife and sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay in an Amazing Place
We had a wonderful time at Sunset Ledge. The home is immaculate and very welcoming. It had everything we needed and more. The property was gorgeous, set in quiet Hancock Point with great views, plenty of yard and a short tree-lined walking path down to the water for daily sea glass hunting & kayaking! Only about a 45 minute scenic drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor too! Ellen, our host was just fantastic and always only a text away if we had a question. We very much look forward to returning to Sunset Ledge real soon!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer visit
We loved being right on the water. Kayaked every day and visited Acadia several times. This property was great. Very well thought out details/ organization.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus A M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We loved our stay. The property was very clean, comfortable & had all the conveniences of home. Our host left no stone unturned. The sunset view was amazing & we loved the outdoor fire pit. If we travel back to Acadia, this would be first on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed in. Such a beautiful home and the location is just breathtaking. The house is perfect, so clean and has everything you need for your home away from home. The home is tucked back in the woods, overlooking the water. You can walk on the property to the beach. The town of Hancock is fabulous and surrounded by amazing restaurants and small coastal towns. Bar Harbor and Acadia are close by and the drive is super easy. We LOVED coming back to the property after a long day of hiking in Acadia, relaxing on the beach, watching the sunset and searching for sea glass. So great to stay in a home away from the crowds. Ryan and Ellen are wonderful hosts, so gracious and helpful. Thank you for sharing this amazing property. We are so grateful for the beautiful week we had with our family and the memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GIORGOS L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with private beach
This is a wonderful property just a few steps from the beach. Ellen, the owner is wonderful and always available to answer any questions. We found the place in perfect condition and with everything that a family might need in a house. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful way to experience coastal Maine!
We selected Sunset Ledge because of the rave reviews - and they were all true! We needed a house that was comfortable fo c r someone with chronic back issues ( hello, two recliners!) and also offered things to do for the kids. The open floor plan was so accommodating and the house was immaculate. We rented a kayak for the wee v k and enjoyed the water- we even took our paddle board out on a calm morning! And we saw a seal in our back ocean-yard! Schoodic and Acadia MDI are both breathtaking and an easy 40-45 minutes away, and the Super-Walmart is less than 20 minutes for provisioning. The kitchen was so well-stocked that cooking at home was a joy. The host was very thoughtful and responded so quickly to all of our questions - even for a perfect local restaurant for lobster and non-lobster eaters (Ruth and Wimpy’s). All in all, it was the perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jitesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place
The house is wonderful, is fully stocked, the host is gracious and very responsive, the backyard has a private beach, and the sunsets are out of the world. What more can one ask for? This is a perfect vacation away from home house. Only a very small caution, and that is purely for people looking to spend daily time at Acadia national park - The property is located 30 min from Schoodic point part of Acadia and 45 min from Bar Harbor side of Acadia. We did not have issues driving there at all but something to keep in mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Stay
The pictures do not do it justice. What a beautiful and welcoming home. Extremely clean. Ellen and Ryan thought of everything. The little touches make you feel so 'at home'. I don't think I have ever experienced such a well stocked kitchen! Everything you need to cook, bake, and steam seafood is there. The shoreline and tides are great to explore. One day we simply vegged out and explored the cable channels. It was so relaxing. Initially we had planned on a family visit but unfortunately they got stuck at an airport in another state and were not able to join us. But we made the best of it, exploring the many pamphlets Ellen has available so you can see what's around the area to see - Acadia Nat'l Park, Schoodic Point, town of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, museums, and a great little restaurant about 10 minutes away called Ruth & Wimpys, has wonderful seafood. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Ellen & Ryan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay in Hancock Point
My family and I had a great time at the property. We were permitted to check in a little early... The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a week long stay. The location in Hancock Point is serene. We had our own private beach where we could wander around looking for shells and seaglass. One day, we even saw a seal playing around about 100 feet out from the beach, popping its head up every 5 minutes to say hello. The location is convenient to major places to see... Winter Harbor and that side of Acadia is about 30 minutes away. Bar Harbor and core Acadia is 40 minutes away. Ellsworth is 20 minutes with grocery stores and shopping. The location is a great "in between" spot for those looking for a quiet waterfront house to get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loribeth Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia Vacation
I would recommend this vacation home! The home was very welcoming, extraordinarily clean and lastly had comfortable beds. The owner was very organized and had extras you won’t find in other rentals such as bottled/bubbler drinking water and window A/C units for the bedrooms. The A/C was definitely needed and kept the bedrooms nice and cool. The grill and fire pit were great! The owner even provides your fire wood. If you are looking for seclusion with a beautiful setting, this is it! My youngest daughter did swim on the beach and loved jumping off the rock shelf into the water. The cold water didn’t bother her, but know the water was very cold in July. We easily found sea glass everyday on the beach!!! That was so much fun combing for sea glass! It was about 40-50 minutes to access the various Acadia Park entrances that are spread throughout the area. The Walmart was a quick 15-20 minute drive. The location was great for my family and our love of the outdoors. Our favorite highlights in the area were hiking the Schoodic Peninsula, taking a fishing boat charter out of bass harbor and lastly visiting Tidal Falls a few times to find hundreds of star fish during low tide! Tidal falls is only an 8 min drive from the rental. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb house and location.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. It is perfectly positioned to explore Acadia and areas beyond. It was an excellent and comfortable home base to return to relax and prepare for the next day’s adventure. The house is clean, well stocked with essentials, and nicely appointed. It is quiet, roomy, and accommodated our family of four perfectly. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place a little off the beaten path but close enough to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G., Appleton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia get away
I’ve stayed at properties all over the country and have never seen one so clean and the kitchen so well furbished. Great place to spend the week exploring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. About 40 minutes from Bar Harbor but not too far away. Great location and very peaceful. Great communication with the owner as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars aren’t enough
This property was more spacious than the pictures do it justice. We had absolutely everything we needed for our family of five with most of our meals being cooked at home. It is absolutely one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. It was the perfect spot to unwind after a long day of exploring the area… incredibly beautiful and serene. From the tide pools to the sunsets to the starry nights… this home offers nature at its finest!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surrounded by Nature
Sunset Ledge is a relaxing spot along the shore where you wake up to the sea air & sounds and... Follow the flights of egrets, gulls, loons, sandpipers, bald eagles, and hummingbirds. Hunt for sea glass and tumbled seashells along the shore, watch seals raise a scurry of jumping schools of fish, river otters, and lobster fishermen. Read books (many in the bookcase about the area), shore fish (no bites unfortunately-a kayak or boat would help to get out a bit further), slowly construct a puzzle, play board games, watch Red Sox baseball on the tv, go mini golfing, and take naps! Close enough to the beauty of Acadia, deep sea fishing, and puffin tours out of Bar Harbor. You may get lucky like us and see a minke whale too! Great food & drinks not far - at The Gallery in Winter Harbor and Fogtown Brewery for pizza in their Ellsworth garden. Returning to the peace of this special spot in Maine with dark starry skies and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private beach!
We just got back from our week long stay at Sunset Ledge, and I thought I'd write a review to help others; I rely pretty heavily on reviews! The house was very clean, had everything we needed (very well stocked kitchen!) and felt spacious for our group of 4 (2 adults, 2 children). There were also other nice features such as a drying rack for wet suits and a rinse sink in the laundry room, lots of books and a guest book which actually gave us some great ideas. The house was great - as advertised, though I think nicer in person. The best part, of course, was the water access. It is a short walk through the woods (it feels magical when walking down closer to sunset when the sun gets a bit brighter and shines through the trees). Note, this walk is downhill - meaning its uphill coming back up. This was not an issue for us, but something to note. We loved going down to the beach at all different times of day - at high tide we would sit on the ledge, and at low tide search for 'treasures'. Plus, we made sure to enjoy the sunsets down there every night which were spectacular! It is a rocky beach, so water shoes were helpful. As many of others have mentioned, you are far enough away from the more touristy spots such as Acadia that you feel so relaxed and at peace, but you are nearby to so, so many attractions (Tidal Falls, lake beaches, ocean beaches, Schoodic Penninsula, cute and quaint little harbor towns, etc, etc). The house and location are a great value for what you get, and I would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Maine vacation property
If your looking for your next family vacation home in Maine, stop looking, you've found it! This property embodies everything you could want. Centrally located to both Schoodic and Mt. Desert parks. The home was beautiful clean and fully stocked and I mean stocked with everything you could need! Ellen was lovely and so easy to communicate with! Our family had so much fun kayaking right off the beach. We found loads of sea glass, starfish and perfect views right off the private beach. We have vacationed in this area many times and this is by far our favorite place. Already planning our trip back!! Thank you again Ellen❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was the most amazing property for a rental vacation home. The cleanliness, well stocked home, and amazing views. You cannot go wrong with booking this home. Ellen and Ryan were wonderful. Our 3 children loved vacationing here so much. Jumping off rock ledge at high tides and searching for treasures during low tides. We will visit again when our youngest is a little older. This will be our top pick of vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This property was perfect for our family of five- we have three teen boys and there was plenty of space! It was probably the cleanest rental property we have ever stayed in! We really enjoyed hanging out at the ledge beach for a couple of days, but the location was great for our day trips to the Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park, too. The owners were super easy to communicate with and very kind and friendly. If we ever get back to Coastal Maine, we’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location just off of MDI
The house is super clean and well appointed with everything you need to make yourself at home. Being away from the crowds on MDI was so nice and it’s wonderfully quiet and serene at the house. Yet, it’s close enough to make visits to Acadia a snap. Also very well located for taking day trips to some of the other quaint harbor villages in the area. A short walk takes you down to the water for lovely views by day and great sunsets/stars in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather was beautiful.
Everything we thought it would be!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jin Y. F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little beach house
Great property in a secluded neighborhood with oceanfront view from backyard. Very clean. Well maintained. Beautiful setting. Only concern was laboriously long check out list, including request for complete clean up of the property (despite cleaning crew hired by owner to enter premises immediately after our departure).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

james B., Washington, DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets, water access, eagles
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home is impeccably clean and well supplied, everything we needed at our fingertips. Check in was easy and communication with Ellen was a breeze. The home is perfectly situated for excursions as well as relaxing by the firepit, watching eagles swoop, enjoying the water and sunsets, and preparing meals. We visited Cadillac Mountain for gorgeous sunset (you need reservations for the summit), enjoyed Bar Harbor, Schoodic Point, Catherine Hill Winery, organic wild Maine blueberries in Cherryfield, lobster and so much more. Convenient to dining options and grocery shopping yet away from the bustle. This was supremely relaxing and an ideal place to stay. Thanks for sharing your lovely home. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021