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Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic

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A lakeside campsite with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a view of the lake and forest.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a comfortable seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by dense forest, overlooking a lake.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a dining table, and a view of a lake.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled countertop, a vase with flowers, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view

    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic

The house, nestled amongst the trees and sitting very close to the shore creates privacy while providing stunning views of the special reversing tidal falls - an ever-changing landscape to enjoy. A great place to stay all day or come back to after Acadian adventures.
This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath year round home has views from every room. Downstairs has a master suite with queen bed and full bath. Complete kitchen opens up to a dining and living area. Half bath is downstairs. Upstairs are the other two bedrooms -both with a queen bed and one single bed. One bedroom also has a large desk for writing or other projects. Also on the second floor is the cathedral ceilinged artist studio, and full bath. Hardwood floors in the large studio make for a great room to dance, create, read, play music or listen to a great assortment of Classical, jazz, and rock vinyl records.
It's a great set-up for a multigenerational family with the older generation downstairs and the younger upstairs..
The large deck off the downstairs makes for outdoor dining and socializing all while listening to and watching the rush and ever-changing landscape of the tidal falls. Many marine mammal and bird (including eagles, osprey and loons) sightings await.
The walk down to the shore has paths amongst a mature, landscaped garden. Sit in an Adirondack chair by the fire pit and practically be on the Falls.
Enjoy the best of Downeast Maine with trips to Mount Desert and Acadia, or to Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula. Hancock has many fine restaurants to enjoy. Ellsworth is just 15 minutes away for shopping.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Property # 4103087
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

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain. Prayer Labyrith and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Tidal Falls - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 26 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 39 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 44 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 56 min drive - 65.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black Sheep - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic on 26 October 2026 start from NZ$3,153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Tidal Falls and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show. Prayer Labyrith and Morancy Pond are also within 9 miles (15 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 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The water views from the back of the property are the selling feature of this home! So beautiful and relaxing. The interior of the house is as described and the pictures are accurate. Although the decor is somewhat dated, the beds were comfortable, the appliances were new, and the kitchen was well-stocked. The extensive record collection was a fun bonus. There is also a decent collection of board games and jigsaw puzzles in the 2nd floor studio in addition to the TV. We could have easily spent an entire week just relaxing at the house.But we didn't! we came to see Acadia National park and this location worked well for us. It took us about 20 minutes to get to the Schoodic Peninsula (much less crowded and just as beautiful) and 40 minutes to get to Bar Harbor and the MDI portions of Acadia. Even Ellsworth, which was only 15 minutes away, has much to offer in great restaurants, shopping, candlepin bowling, and the Great Maine Lumberjack Show.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great and comfortable. Dated but comfortable furnishings. Host extremely responsive and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Very clean and very well appointed. But for the four of us, the real excellence came from the sitting area and fire pit perched over the water and in clear view of the endlessly fascinating tidal falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved this house! The views are so beautiful!! Sitting on the porch or down by the water is how we spent every morning and evening! Close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park but far enough to have the peace and quiet! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my family's trip to Acadia/Bar Harbor. The view of the bay was amazing, so peaceful! Hanging out in the backyard was one of our favorite parts of the whole trip! The kitchen was fully stocked, a convenient store was a few minutes away, and communicating with Lydia was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

The property was very nice. Loved the views. It was close to the activities we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy Maine home in a beautiful location overlooking tidal falls. We loved waking up to the bay in front with eiders and loons, a bald eagle, then returning to the "falls" at low tide after spending the day exploring Acadia and visiting family. The record player was an added bonus, with excellent classical music selection! The kids loved the upstairs living area with plenty of light to draw, play games (and watch TV of course) - we all appreciated the gorgeous stained glass windows in that space as well as panels throughout the house. We hope to make this an annual spot for our little family to return to!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidal falls house

Beautiful location and view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Provided for all our needs and more. Loved the vinyl record collection. Beds were very comfortable. Great location in between Schoodic Peninsula and Bar Harbor. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

The location was beautiful and convenient the water constantly change The house was very comfortable felt like we were visiting friends. We all enjoyed the record collection. It had the best equipped kitchen that I have ever experienced in a rental Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treasure spot

This home was a delight for our family of six, including three teenagers. The views at sunrise and sunset were magnificent, and the record collection was perfect incredible. The location was close enough to Acadia but yet far enough away to feel like a retreat. We truly felt at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family space to explore Acadia NP

Ideal location on water, plenty of space for our family. We explored all 3 sections of Acadia NP and felt the home was a great central spot. Appreciated the suggestions as we cooked our own seafood boil and the kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the records and added to the collection when we departed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Stay

This was the perfect place for our family of 4 (2 teenagers) to stay while visiting Acadia National Park. We had a lovely room and bathroom downstairs, with a lovely view of the reversing falls, and our two teens each had their own room, shared bath upstairs, with a t.v. lounge room. We enjoyed the record player, sitting on the rocks on the backyard, watching the eagles and seals and ALL the birds. We ate breakfast and dinner in every day, and packed lunches. We were able to comfortably visit both Mt. Desert Island as well as Schoodic Peninsula. Wonderful!! We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia visit

My family & I had a great stay! The house was more than what we expected. The view from the deck was gorgeous. We sat there every morning enjoying the scenery. The space inside was nice. We went to MDI & Schoodic peninsula and it was an easy drive to both. If we ever go to that part of Maine again, we won't stay tjere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly Maine get away

This property is absolutely beautiful.I’ve never heard so much quiet .every thing we need was there at house .just buy food .all questions answered in a timely manner.house was very clean neighborhood was awesome .wild life wonderful .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia

We rented this house to see the Fall Foliage and explore Acadia National Park.This house is about 40 minutes away from the park, but the drive is very pretty! The house is spacious and comfortable.The views from every window are incredible. The back yard is beautiful. We wished there had been more another tv, but the record player was such fun! This place is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a spacious house with eagles and view

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely house. It was very spacious and quite suitable for two couples or families with children. Eagles did visit four times, sometimes perching for hours on 'the tree.' The view of the tidal falls was excellent. And during the cooler days of early July, the ability to heat the house was most welcome. The house is well situated for excursions to Acadia National Park, local ponds and lakes for swimming, and close to good restaurants and shopping.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for your nice review. Also thank you for leaving the house in such good order. I hope you will come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We greatly enjoyed our stay and the location was great. We loved being right at the Tidal Falls to look for sea creatures, we even found a star fish. There is a seal that would swim right out in front of the house. It was easy to use our kayaks though getting to the water at low tide was a bit tricky, but doable. The house was well equipped and clean though dated. We loved the family room upstairs to unwind with board game or book or movie and the views of the water from all the bedrooms was nice to wake up to. Really lovely and completely relaxing. It took us maybe 25 minutes to get to the Schoodic part of Acadia National Park and 45 to get to the Mt Desert Island part. Ellsworth which was only 15 minutes away had a nice small downtown and there were a number of good antique shops within 30 minutes. Places to eat in Hancock aren't plentiful but they were very good. We enjoyed the Black Sheep and Ironbound.
Lovely view right out the dining room and living room
Great places to relax and view the changing tidal falls
Wild blueberries to pick right on the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location, Beautiful View

We took a sibling trip to Maine to see the beauty it has to offer. The views are fabulous from the back porch and we spent a lot of time in the evenings out there. Something to note the photo in the listing shows a lot of firewood but that is to heat the home so you will need to buy your own if you want to use the fire pit. There are so many spices , condiments, foil, plastic wrap, bug spray etc it might be a good idea to check in before hitting the grocery store. There were fresh flowers and a bottle of wine which was a very nice touch. We loved the record player and used it quite often. The house has its older charm but could use a little refreshening. Thank you for a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tidal Falls house a few weeks ago. It was the perfect location to have as a “home base” while visiting Acadia National Park and other areas on the coast.The home is spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. It was almost as if you were walking into someone’s home that you were house-sitting for the week. Unless you need something specific or unique, there was no need to pick up spices or condiments for the stay. There were plenty of linens, pillows, towels, etc.Every bedroom has a view of the bay…such a treat! There were nearly always ducks paddling by, and twice we saw otters, which I didn’t realize at the time was a little unusual for the time we were there. We didn’t see any eagles, but I’m sure they were around.You can see the reversing falls at the Tidal Falls Preserve from the back deck…it’s just one road up. Be sure to stop in there and enjoy that area! It took us about 45 minutes to get from the house in Hancock to Acadia National Park, but the drive was nice. There are larger shops and numerous restaurants in Ellsworth, which is not too far away. We tended to fix our own breakfast at the house, and then be out and about for lunch, often bringing leftovers home for supper. Although there were neighboring houses on either side of us, it still felt private. Lydia, the host, is very responsive. I had a couple questions just prior to our check in, and she was quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Sunrise from the fire-pit area
Another view of the sunrise…such a pretty area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

4/10 Poor

Not Impressed for the money!

Well we got there really late and it was already really dark and the house was left unlocked. Unsure upon entering the home. There are a couple of blinds/curtains, but NOT very many and lots of BIG windows! No privacy at all and not knowing the area we were very leary of where we changed clothes that first night. In our opinion there should be something on the windows should someone want to pull the blinds then they could. When we walked in there was a musty smell, we got used to it after being there for a while. The comforter on the downstairs bed was dirty. The dish towels in the kitchen had stains. There are spider webs in lots of corners of the rooms, even killed one spider. The toilets are not working properly. For the money that we paid for the 3 nights that we were there, I'm sorry but just not worth it. However the record player and the multitude of albums were awesome. The view of the ocean was nice. The visit from the Eagle was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hello Charlotte, I am sorry you were disappointed. I wish you had called me immediately so I could have made any possible amends or allayed any fears. All the downstairs windows, including the large ones, have blinds (except for the deck door and the kitchen) and the windows upstairs facing any neighbors are covered by curtains and lots of trees border the house. The house faces the bay and there are no neighbors who can see into the large windows overlooking the water. It is very private because of how it is situated. It is usually a benefit to have such privacy and the large windows in each bedroom offer the magnificent water view. I am sorry the darkness masked this for you the first night. The toilets do work properly if one heeds the signs I have put signs on each toilet indicating how long to hold down the flush lever. If there were problems I would have had the caretaker who lives across the street come immediately. I will check on the other things and apologize for the couple of appearance issues. My cleaner is usually very thorough and will check these things out. I am glad the eagle came for you and you enjoyed the records. Best, Lydia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, scenic, well-appointed water-view cottage

It's been a delight to be your first guests here at Tidal Falls House. My Dad and I took it as a good sign that -- upon arriving in the early evening last Friday -- when we walked into the living room overlooking the reversing falls, not one but two bald eagles swooped in to greet us. During our week we've thrilled watching the bald eagles, a golden eagle, lots of seals, cormorants, loons and many other birds. The seals are particularly delightful riding the tides. The views of the woods -- and the ever-changing tidal falls -- are special throughout the day but most of all in the early morning and evening. We're staying here in the very early and chilly spring so it's been comforting to have a cheery (and warm) wood-burning stove and warm and comfortable beds. Thanks too for touches such as the pristine record collection (my Boomer Dad's been reminiscing), the local pottery and dish ware from Gull Rock and lots of other thoughtful items such as guidebooks to birds and wild flowers in the area. My Dad wouldn't let me end without mentioning the well-appointed kitchen. The appliances, cookware (including a lobster pot, of course) and utensils add up to what he says is a better-equipped kitchen than those in most homes. My family has been coming to Hancock for nearly 30 years (my aunt and uncle own the Crocker House on Hancock Point) and we've stayed in many places but, your Tidal Falls House is special. It won't take the Greek goddess Peitho (whose name appears on a carved ship nameplate above the front door and whose image appears in a print hanging in the foyer) to persuade or seduce us to come back again. That's done and we look forward to it. Thanks you. Kate H.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you Tom and Kate! I am delighted to read your review. It makes me very happy to know you enjoyed your stay. I truly appreciate the care you took with the house and the way you left it. I look forward to your return as well. Best to you two. Lydia
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Views

This home was a lovely landing spot for our visit! We do enjoyed the views, the wildlife, and the peaceful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good and not so good

The view was spectacular!!! The beds where comfortable! When we arrived it was like walking into a fish market. The people before us must of cooked a lot of fish. Heads up if you cook fish set out a bowl of vinegar to absorb the smell. There also was a musty smell I’m sure being in the humid and close to water area that’s difficult to control. The place could definitely use some TLC. Just bring candles to mask smell.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Hancock. The house is beautiful and has everything you need. The setup is perfect for a family; our kids took over the upstairs and my wife and I took the master bedroom on the first floor. Beautiful ocean views and we saw some seals in the harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Satisfied

Awesome spot! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lydia

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I have lived in Maine for much of my adult life. I spent many summers as a child in this Downeast Region and love it. I am now a State Representative and work on Marine Resource issues in the Legislature. I live full-time in York, Maine and visit this house as much as possible.

Why they chose this property

My parents built this house in 1987. After they died, I bought the home from my siblings. Our family loves this house for its privacy and year round capability, the area for all the great summer happenings nearby and the fantastic Maine seafood that tastes best eaten here. The ever-changing landscape of the reversing, tidal falls is always worth watching.

What makes this property unique

One of the unique benefits of this house is its privacy and water view. It is built closer to the water than its neighbors because it was one of the first and then the zoning laws changed. The large back deck has lots of bench seating and is an ideal "extra room" in the summer months and a fine place to have a meal. The mature trees, and a natural landscape design help inspire a feeling of getting away from it all. The sculpture in the gardens pleases the eye.
Inside, the upstairs studio provides a great space for an escape on a rainy day. There is a fine piece of stained glass depicting an egret that gives the room extra character. The bedrooms all afford privacy - I like that the upstairs is like a complete family suite, nicely separated from the downstairs master.

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