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Post and Beam Hikers Dream

Holiday home in Sorrento with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sorrento, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Post and Beam Hikers Dream

POST AND BEAM HIKERS DREAM, Heated throughout, plus fireplace, fire pit, dog
Open and bright, this post and beam home is your sanctuary after a day of hiking! Relax on the back deck overlooking the garden, to the sounds of your private stream! How about a game of pool in the entertainment room? Family game time in front of the wood stove? Bring the whole family to enjoy this pet-friendly oasis, tucked in the woods, yet close to everything!
The main floor living room has a vaulted beam ceiling, and gorgeous 20 foot windows overlooking beautiful flower gardens and brick paths. Our eat in kitchen has a gas range, and plenty of supplies for that family meal time!
There is a spacious first floor bedroom and modern bathroom with a walk in shower. If you need a little privacy to work, there is an office. The third bedroom had a day bed, with an office off of it on the first floor, . The spectacular views of the wildlife, and stream in the backyard may have you day dreaming of staying longer in this amazing home.
The lofted master bedroom and private bathroom (2nd floor) have a skylight and privacy. They are up a beautiful flight of stairs and can overlook the main living space with the french doors open.
You'll never need to go out with your personal game room! The basement is finished, with a tv, pool table, and full sized futon for additional sleeping options.
You are welcome to use our washer and dryer in the separate laundry room. Feel free to bring your well behaved pets (limit of 2 with pre-approval and a pet agreement) as the property includes 1.5 acres of gardens, open yard space, and private woods with a babbling brook. Enjoy your privacy in our beautiful home on a quiet street on the island of Sorrento. Yes you can drive here, no need for a ferry!
Nearby there the quiet village of Sorrento, with a town dock, historic library, Blink Bonnie 9 hole golf course, and scenic views around every bend. It is a well-known fishing community and summer resort with spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the mountains of Mt. Desert Island. There are plenty of hiking options close to the house, and Schoodic Point of Acadia National Park! Other activities include biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. The densely forested Preble Island, located just off-shore on the southern side, is known for its cobble beaches and roosting eagles.
You can take a day trip to Bar Harbor, or Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise, all just 20 miles away. There is a ferry directly to Bar Harbor in Winter Harbor, which is close to the house as well!!
*We will send you a pet agreement for your pup. There is a $100 pet fee per stay.
Beaches: Carters Beach: 9 miles, Marlboro Beach 15 miles, Lamoine Beach: 16 miles
Winter Harbor: 12 miles with a ferry to Bar Harbor
Propsect Harbor and Prospect Harbor Light house: 5 miles
Ellsworth: 10 miles, town of Sorrento 2.8 miles, closest grocery store Dunbars 1.5 miles
** A 3% credit card processing fee will be charged on all cancellations. Please review the cancellation policy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Sorrento

Located in Sorrento, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Seacoast Fun Park and Downeast Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, cycling and rock climbing.
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Sorrento, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 52 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Village Green - 58 min drive - 57.8 km
  • West Street Historic District - 58 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 59 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Shore Path - 59 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tracey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chippers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flanders Bbq - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Post and Beam Hikers Dream pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Post and Beam Hikers Dream?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Post and Beam Hikers Dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Post and Beam Hikers Dream located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sullivan Harbor Farm and within 9 miles (15 km) of Tidal Falls and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Schoodic Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Not a bad drive to attractions. Far enough away for quiet time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janessa M.

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

Great getaway!

The house was perfect for our getaway to Maine! We loved having a quiet place to stay and it was even more special to have our dog with us. Having a full bath for each bedroom was also great! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Holly T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we all enjoyed our stay at the home. There was enough room for each couple, the house was spacious, well stocked, and decorated nicely. The location was lovely.Unfortunately, there are two areas of concern. First, the plumbing in the house had some issues. I’m sure this happens over time and is hard to manage with different tenants coming in and out. There were numerous drips and leaks in the bathroom faucets, and the upstairs shower drain was blocked up. Lastly, the house was not cleaned well upon arrival.Again, I think this place has so much to offer and we would love to return, but hope that these few minor details would be addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody A.

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

Family of 4

Nice place, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

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

Summer Hiking

Beautiful location and perfect for the 4 of us. Very comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARSHA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house. Super clean. Awesome patio area. Washer & dryer was a great plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Great Time despite

Place was very clean and comfortable. Property management team of Susan and Jessica was awesome, looking out for us during hurricane Lee.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seana H.

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

Beautiful cabin!

The cabin is just beautiful inside with the vaulted ceilings in the living room. It was perfect for our family with plenty of places to sit and relax. The kids had a blast playing pool in the basement! It was also well situated for visiting Acadia National Park, being able to visit the Schoodic Peninsula one day and then to Mount Desert Island the next.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Rita L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First timers to Maine

Accomodations were comfortable. Property is beautiful. House is very noisy and the lighting situation was sub par. We found several spiders in the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daune M.

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

Natural setting right off a country road

We can say enough good things about Susan and Michele. They were easy to contact and quick to respond. The post and beam house has a spacious feel and well thought out design. The house was thoroughly cleaned, bathrooms nice as pictured. The beds were comfortable and nicely decorated. We enjoyed the deck listening to the small brook and birds singing. We even got to enjoy sitting around the wood stove on a rainy day. The area has a good selection of stores within 10-15 min radius. Parts of Schoodic park 15 min drive and Mt. Desert Island was about a 35 min. drive with no traffic. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

allen m., Columbia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

We must have hit the high temperature period. It was over 90 2 days of our stay. The house had no AC , so that was a challenge. Bugs were bad We had ants in the house , prob due to the heat. We are country folks , so it didn’t disappoint us totally but some things were a bit less than we looked for. The bedroom situation, water in the master bathroom, grass wasn’t mowed in weeks and I caught and removed a small snake from the basement. Other than that , location was nice . Very quaint and we spent a lot of time out exploring Acadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace Q.

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

Great getaway

I had a relaxing time at the post and beam house. I brought most of my cooked food with me so it only required re heating but the kitchen is well stocked. The wood stove is great. I brought my own wood but Susan, the property manager was kind enough to drop some off for me too. The location was good as it was less than a 10 minute drive to the Schoodic park entrance. I think I was the first renter so they have a few kinks to work out. The bathtub didn’t work and I was looking forward to a soak since it was so cold out. Susan said she would get someone over but I made do with the downstairs shower. There were no pillow cases on the pillows so I just didn’t use them. The heat works great. I turned it down to 55 while I was out and it didn’t take long at all to warm back up. I didn’t spend a lot of time in the house. I explored the park and returned around 4. Time for dinner, drinks, and a fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place away from the crowds of Acadia and Bar Harbor. The house was well provisioned and the five of us and our little pup had plenty of room to enjoy. We would definitely return for a future trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kameron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We took a family trip to visit Acadia and show some Texans and Californians some real fall colors. We had an amazing time and the house was so cozy and fully stocked! We’d highly recommend staying :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place - awesome get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great launch pad for Acadia

Really cute place. Comfy beds. Played a lot of pool in the basement. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Cozy A-frame

We stayed four nights and made trips to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. It is a cozy place with quite a bit of character. The property manager was quick to respond to questions. There is no AC but lots of fans so be aware during the summer months but the twmperature was fine in September.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

See the stars!

Cute home with all amenities that you could want. Sit on the back deck and see the stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Holly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post and Beam Cottage

Cottage was in a great location. About 25 minutes from Winter Harbor for ferry to Bar Harbor and 45 minutes to Acadia. Quiet area - about 5 minutes to local beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

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

Enjoyable stay

Overall a very good stay, we loved being on the quieter side of Acadia and enjoyed the beauty of the nearby Schoodic Peninsula. The cycling was amazing and we took advantage of many of the local hiking trails. The house definitely met out needs and we were thrilled to be able to bring the dogs. It was clean, comfortable for sleeping, and it offered ample places to sit back and relax. The kids really appreciated the pool table. Susan was quick to respond to our questions and was available, if needed. We did feel that the house could use a little added attention, repairing the screen doors and adding some updated kitchen cook wear. Nothing major, but would be helpful for future renters.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sorrento Vacation Home

very busy road with fast traffic Hard to walk along Very woodsy great access to day trips Bar Harbor from Winter Harbor Ferry. We do not have Roku so could not watch TV
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but needs a little TLC

The house was overall a nice place for three adults to stay. It’s VERY secluded, which we didn’t mind. One major critique is that the listing says “at the beach” and it is very much in the middle of Sorrento with no water in sight. Some small repairs would go a long way. Lights and fans that didn’t work, beams that fell off kitchen cabinets (one that almost hit me in the head), etc. Otherwise it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby E.

Liked: Check-in

Just Ok

Our stay was ok, but nothing to write home about. The listing looks idyllic and gives the impression it’s a beautiful quiet setting. The home sits right on the road. There is a hedge to give some sense of privacy, but you’ll see and hear every car or bike that goes by. The home is tired and has obvious wear and tear of being a rental. Several of the windows are missing screens and are unable to be opened. We never got the family room ceiling fan to work. This was a problem because the home doesn’t have air conditioning. Most of the time, that should be fine. In July with temps always above 80, it was miserably hot and humid. We knew going in that the house was a good drive to Acadia. We planned for it. If you want to be close to the park, this is not the rental for you. It’s at least 45 minutes to Mount Desert Island if not longer with traffic. In that sense, this home is away from it all, including restaurants. In terms of cleanliness, we arrived midweek the night before trash collection. I messaged that not all the trash would be picked up because it wasn’t tagged and ready to go. I was told not to worry about it and anything not collected the property manager would come get. I was under the impression that meant someone would tale care of it the next day. Instead I messaged again a couple days later before it was picked up and we were no longer smelling it. There’s mold in the showers and in the washing machine as well. Again, just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

karen l.

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

pet friendly and comfortable

We had a nice time in Maine. The house was fine for our stay. We visited Acadia most days and the location was an hour from MDI. Even though the only tv was in the basement, we were busy outdoors and really didn't miss it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Easy and cozy

The hosts were easy-going and unintrusive. We spent the trip making day visits to Bar Harbor and within Acadia, and the evenings relaxing with a fire. Good heating, plenty of space to spread out for three of us, and clear instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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