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Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok!

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A spacious loft with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a cozy seating area, a dining table, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A coastal marina with boats, a wooden bridge, and a stone structure.
A spacious room with wooden floors, a high ceiling, and large windows providing natural light. There are two wicker chairs and a small round table.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sullivan Harbor Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Tidal Falls - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sullivan Harbor Farm - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 31 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Tidal Falls and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Prayer Labyrith and Morancy Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay in Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a quiet setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok! on 20 October 2026
Thank you, Delia! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful home and appreciated the peaceful setting. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for two couples. Good house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Beach Retreat: Close to Carters Beach & 1 dog ok! on 5 November 2026
Thank you, Terry! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our home suitable for two couples. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
Thank you, Robin! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the house met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the house was very clean with large rooms and nice spaces to relax. Very quiet neighborhood!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you were pleased with the cleanliness and overall space of the property! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy to find a very clean and comfortable house for our vacation. The house had everything we needed and we liked the quiet, rural location that is just down the street from water. The notebook with recommendations for local restaurants and things to do was extremely helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Thank you, Michelle! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our recommendations helpful. We would love to welcome you back for another visit sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation to Maine and enjoyed our stay. We had meals and enjoyed campfires on the deck. We cooked many meals at home and we took many walks.The master bedroom & huge bathroom ! were wonderful! Thank you for your prompt communication. Overall, we had a great vacation and appreciate your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Wendy, thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you had a great vacation and enjoyed the home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My childhood friend and I rented this home for our four day visit to Acadia National Park and the surrounding area. It was a spacious home; actually more home than we needed, so we certainly had plenty of space to spread out. It was very comfortable for us. In anticipation of chilly nights in the forecast, we contacted Susan, the property manager, about the heat not working and she promptly came by and corrected the situation. When we contacted the property manager about a problem we were having with heat, she promptly responded, and took care of the problem. This home would be a good choice for families wanting space to roam in a rural area.We found the beds to be very comfortable, and the kitchen was very well equipped, however, the home was not as clean as I expect in a VRBO booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you, Chris, for your thoughtful feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed the spaciousness and comfort of our home. I appreciate your input on cleanliness and will address it to enhance future stays. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Location was perfect. House was clean, large yard, responsive host. Would gladly stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Thank you so much Michael for the review regarding your stay with us at the Retreat! We are happy to hear that the location reached expectations for you. It would be an honor to be able to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful home base for a fall trip to Maine!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean and very comfortable. A great place to explore Acadia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2024
Thank you for your Review! We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful stay and the house exceeded your expectations. Acadia National Park is a beautiful place to visit and explore, so happy you were able to do that. Hope to welcome you back again in the future! -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great - plenty of room for the family and to hang out in between adventures. The neighborhood was also wonderful for morning walks. Just a short drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed our wonderful home. Thanks for sharing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Hancock

House was lovely, very clean, nice quiet area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Thanks so much. You were a wonderful guest and you are welcome back anytime! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was fantastic. Super clean and in a very quiet neighborhood. The owners were quick to respond and their instructions made our stay very easy and enjoyable. Couldn’t be happier we chose this house—would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed our beautiful home. We hope you return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Everything was great nice location quiet and peaceful. We would definitely stay here again..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Pierre, Thank you! We hope to see you again next year. -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. If we ever get a chance to come to Maine again, I would be very happy to stay in this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay. If you ever find yourself back in Maine, we would be more than happy to host you again. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was as pictured and clean upon arrival. The property manager was very timely and helpful with executing final agreement and with one question that arose during our stay. We would highly recommend this property and property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
We, at Simply Rentals USA, are very pleased to hear that expectations of the property were reached, and that our help was appreciated during your time here in Maine. It brings us joy to know that we can you to our list of happy and satisfied guests, as well as one who would recommend us to others! Thank you again so much for the wonderful feedback, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Escape

Gathered the family to enjoy Acadia and all things Maine. This property was clean, comfortable, spacious and conveniently located. Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Clean; Great Property

Super clean property; beautiful property; easy communication ; great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your review, Maria, we appreciate it! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! -Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine House

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was very clean and well appointed space. Very peaceful area we had a restful few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thanks so much. You were a wonderful guest and you are welcome back anytime! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Stayed at this property for the Memorial Day weekend. Very nice and quiet area. We did couple trips to Acadia. Few min from the house there is Carter’s Beach which offers nice relaxing views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and got to take advantage of the amazing amenities close by! Thank you! Susan, Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed Coastal Me Vacation.

We had a wonderful stay in this home. It is close to everything but far enough away that you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere when you want to relax. We had plenty of room and everything was as advertised in the listing. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you for your awesome review! Our team is thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay, and the location was convenient yet peaceful. We would welcome you back anytime! -Simply Rentals USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hancock VRBO

This property was great! It felt private, but it was close to everything! The yard was big and the owner was quick to answer questions I had! I would stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Thank you for your review, Anthony, we greatly appreciate it! We hope to see you back again! -Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and relaxing vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was spacious and even nicer than it looked in the pictures. We spent a lot of time exploring the nearby Tidal Falls, and Bar Harbor was only about a 30 minute drive away. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a Maine getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2021
Thank you for your review, Diana! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet location

Love the location with easy 7 min walk to the cove. Awesome place to put in your kayak at high tide! Easy drive to Schoodic Peninsula which became our favorite location to climb rocks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for your review, Sharon, greatly appreciated! We are thrilled you had a nice stay with us and hope to see you again! -Michele and Susan, SimplyRentalsUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Great directions were provided and we found the property easily. The host was very communicative throughout our stay. The property was just as described. We loved the location and it was very peaceful. Our favorite spots were the sun room and by the fire pit on the back porch. The jetted bathtub was wonderful after the long day hikes at Bar Harbor and Arcadia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Thank you, Dennie! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found everything to your liking. It’s wonderful that you loved the sun room and fire pit. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more peaceful moments!
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