Family friendly home across Frenchman's Bay from Acadia National Park.

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Entire home

Living room with dining table in the rear.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Hancock Point, Hancock, ME

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)38 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center53 min drive
Village Green56 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching56 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The large master bedroom on the first floor is equipped with a king bed and private bath. Second floor has four bed rooms, two singles, one queen and one with twin beds. One full bathroom and one half bath on the second floor.

The full kitchen with breakfast nook and skylight has a gas stove, microwave and oven. The large living room has a smart TV with dining area seating for up to 8.
A separate sun room off the living room with glass doors allows for some quiet reading. The large deck overlooks Frenchman's Bay with views of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Acadia is a 20 min motorboat ride and a forty minute drive.

Beach steps to the shore make it easy to launch kayaks and paddleboards.

Part of the yard is fenced and gated for pets. Quiet non-destructive pets are allowed but not on the furniture.

Property manager

Carol Crosby

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

There is and additional $75 pet cleaning fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no fires on the beach or anywhere on the property. Leave lobster or clam shells at low tide. Not in the trash. Leave beach/outside clean.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hancock

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Hancock Point, a neighbourhood in Hancock. 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 Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.

Hancock Point, Hancock, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 53 min drive
West Street Historic District - 55 min drive
Village Green - 56 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 56 min drive
Shore Path - 57 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - 49 min drive
Geddy's - 56 min drive
The Reading Room - 57 min drive
Testa's Bar & Grill - 56 min drive
Stewman's Downtown - 56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home across Frenchman's Bay from Acadia National Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family friendly home across Frenchman's Bay from Acadia National Park. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home across Frenchman's Bay from Acadia National Park. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home across Frenchman's Bay from Acadia National Park. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hancock Point holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tidal Falls, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Tunk Lake and Kisma Preserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

27 September 2023

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

Comfortable and spacious, great location!!

This is an older home with a great sense of being in the family for generations, and plenty of places to relax, both inside and out. Some would feel it could use updating but it is comfortably clean and the private beach was the perfect location for me to paint. The surrounding area is great for walking, bicycling and hiking. We also enjoyed being able to just sit on the deck watching the boats, fishermen and wildlife. It is very quiet and private, but just a short car ride (40 minutes) to Bar Harbor and Acadia Park. We had a wonderful time and would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spyridon S.

10 September 2023

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

The Sunset of Life Well Lived

A wonderful family cottage filled with the remarkable memories of a glorious age gone past. Warm, friendly and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

15 July 2023

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

Another wonderful week

Location! Location! Location! Been here many times- Beautiful, quiet Serene. Well equipped. Hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

12 July 2023

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

Really nice spot

Loved how cozy the property was, but also extremely private and an amazing waterfront spot. As a bonus the neighbors on the street were friendly. Also Carol was very quick to back to us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

20 October 2022

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

Home

As I grew up on the ‘Point’ every summer and the whole summer, I felt as though I had come home. The view is a WOW. The huge beach is awesome. The amenities were great. The deck was huge and perfect for just relaxing to listen and see what was happening water and lobster boat wise. The gulls did their yakking, the breeze did its sending the sea and pine scent. It was fun to see the cruise ships come in, anchor, across the bay over at Bar Harbor…and be happy not to be on one! The caretaker, Michelle was fabulous. It was fun to just walk down the road to my sister and cousin. We had a totally relaxing time at Hancock and your house.! Thank you thank you!😊

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carol Crosby

The Crosby Family home has been in the family since grandfather professor Lamar Crosby purchased it in the 1920's as a summer home for his family during university breaks. His children Lamar and Oliver spent every summer sailing and hiking and eventually brought their own families to share the summer traditions.

Oliver retired as US Ambassador in 1980 and with his wife Eleanor fully insulated the property as their retirement home. Eleanor made many additions to the original home to meet the needs of the family. Their children Michael, Jane and Hunter spent every summer in HP (Hancock Point) and consider it their home base as the family lived all over the world while Oliver was with the US State Department.

With the passing of Oliver at 94.5 years in 2014 his children and their families are protecting the property for the next generation but many live far away and can't spend entire summers at the family home. Renting it helps assure that we can keep it for many more generations. We hope you will enjoy it too.
The house is open seasonally June through October. Minimum rental is one week.

Why they chose this property

The view from the deck and large pitcher window overlooking the bay are spectacular in any season. My father in law, Oliver, would say, "We suffer...but not too much!"
No matter what the weather the well insulated home is a pleasure at anytime of the year. The fall foliage is just as exciting as the summer water fun.