Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12234 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Swans Island, ME

Acadia National Park79 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse80 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)96 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center98 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Loft with bed and chair

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Make Hideaway Cove part of your spring, summer & fall from now on! This is a private wooded setting right on the Atlantic. The island shoreline is perfect for watching nature and the tides roll in and out. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets by winding through the property wooded trail to a big rock at the shoreline for sitting and gazing !

Hideaway Cove is a 4 bedroom (plus loft) spacious multilevel home, with water views throughout. It includes a master bedroom (king) & full bath on the first floor, 3 bedrooms plus loft, including a fun 4 bed bunk room, on the 2nd floor! Guest room 1 has a Queen bed. Guest room 2 has two twin beds and a futon. Guest room 3 has 3 singles & 1 double in bunk bed format. Loft has a double bed. There is a full bath upstairs too. New carpeting in bedrooms installed in 2021.

Seasonal Fireplace, fully furnished recently remodeled kitchen with microwave and utensils, full washer and dryer, VHS TV, two flatscreen TVs with DVD players, wireless internet, multilevel decks, gas grill and outdoor seating all add to the desired comforts of a meaningful vacation experience.

Recently installed automatic home generator system for those power outages.

Enjoy the ever changing sea with 10'+ tides. Swim in the ocean, relax at Fine Sand Beach or swim at the island rock quarry. Buy lobster from the local market or dig clams and mussels! Enjoy the surprises that Swans Island has to offer and be enchanted right from the beginning as you board the Henry Lee Ferry that takes you and your car from Bass Harbor to Swan's Island!

Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Earlier this year, Bar Harbor was named the best small town to visit in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. It was also named among the most beautiful towns in America by Conde Nast Traveler.

You will want to return to Hideaway Cove every year like a number of families are already doing.

Lock your dates in because this unique waterfront property gets reserved quickly.

One week minimum. SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY. No campers or tents per homeowners association regulations.

Property manager

Susan and John Clause

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside only.

If check-in is within 90 days, the full balance owed is due and payable at booking. If 2 week rental, cleaning fee is $500 & maid will clean mid stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swans Island

Located in Swans Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Stonington Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Flying Mountain Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swans Island, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 79 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 80 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 98 min drive
Village Green - 102 min drive
Cadillac Mountain - 112 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

Swan's Island Tea Room - 8 min drive
Swans Island Fishermens Co-Op Pound - 10 min drive
Boathouse Gifts & Take Out - 10 min drive
Captain's Galley - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Swans Island holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Southwest Cove, Spindle Cove and East Cove. Schooner Cove and Acadia National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jim R.

5 October 2023

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

Peace and quiet

Had a great time at this island retreat! Only the sounds of nature and the wind. We loved exploring the island hiking paths, light house, fine sand beach, etc. Everything was as described and the TIMS market pizza was very good. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

17 September 2023

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

Peaceful paradise

The views were spectacular! The quietness of the cove was refreshing! Our hosts have created an environment where even with a large group staying together there were many spots set up for peaceful reflection and just relaxing looking at the views. The grandchildren loved exploring and catching crabs in the cove. The home was gorgeous and extremely well stocked! Loved everything about it!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jesse C.

5 September 2023

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

Magical location for family vacation

Beautiful setting, house, and overall a great property and communication with the owners. We had a blast. There were a couple misleading things in the listing, and a couple imperfections that surprised me for the price. We were excited to use the fireplace and deck propane fire table, but neither of those were available to use. There was also a small area in one bedroom that had a leaky chimney issue and what looked like mold, which was condoned off with caution tape , and one of the bathroom sinks was out of order. i understand that some of that is out of the owners control, especially on an island. the only other recommendation/concern is that the 10 AM checkout time and extensive checkout list, including not just starting linens, but having all towels dried and put away means you need to get up quite early on check out day. Most checkout times are 11, and most places simply ask you to strip beds and start a load. Overall, in spite of these things i would recomnend the property, as the setting and house are incredible and John is easy to communicate with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

20 August 2023

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

Quiet

My husband and I love the quiet seclusion, it was truly a vacation. We ate lobster, kayaked, and played games. It was a nice time to reconnect

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

13 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Peaceful setting

Hideaway Cove is a very nice house in a great setting. Close to Fine Sand beach which is amazing. I highly recommend making reservations for the ferry. They can be made 1 month in advance.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan and John Clause

Why they chose this property

The location of this home with Back Cove on one side and a quiet lagoon on the other side made this the perfect choice for us. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, want to stop, listen and not hear anything, then this is the place for you. Read a book on the deck or borrow one of the books on the book case. Play board games in the evening, hike wooded trails, dig clams, watch the Lobstermen bring in their catch or sleep the day away on the deck...it's all here. Yet, you are a 30 minute ferry ride from Bass Harbor and Mt. Desert Island. It's not home away from home, it's 'relax away from home'!

What makes this property unique

The views from the house and deck make you wake up every morning and think you are in paradise! The low tides are just as pretty as the high tides! Seeing the sea gulls swoop down, pick up a clam or mussel, then fly high over the big boulders that line the shoreline and drop them to crack them open and then eat them is mesmerizing! We like to follow one bird and see where they pick their clam and then guess which boulder they will fly to, drop and eat! We chose this property over others due to the serene location and ocean views.

Make sure you check out Fine Sand Beach, the Quarry swimming hole and TIMS take out - Friday night is pizza night, but order early! Goose Pond is about a mile walk…some may want to crest the ridge behind it for the view of the Atlantic and walk down to the ocean beach. Hike to Noah's Ballast and enjoy the views of Frenchboro!
Check out the bold coast on High Head Beach on the east side of the island.

Make the short drive to Hockamock Head Lighthouse. The views are amazing and you will want to see it at low tide and high tide to experience the crashing waves. There are several trails around the lighthouse that take you to 2 different beaches.

Want to dig clams or muscles? Wait for low tide and look for the small holes in the sand! Grab a shovel and start digging!!