Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine

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A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a visible chimney.
A living room with a green carpet, a wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A white house with green trim and a green roof, surrounded by greenery.
A staircase with wooden railings and a white wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are two windows with curtains, a ceiling fan, and wall art.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, ME
  • Place, Ellsworth City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Downeast Scenic Railroad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is near a water park. Grand Theatre and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Ellsworth City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ellsworth Congregational Church - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Grand Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Falls Farmstead 1880 Dorr Cottage Comfy Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine located?

Situated in Ellsworth, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ellsworth Congregational Church, Ellsworth Historical Society and Ellsworth Public Library. Graham Lake and Ellsworth City Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very well appointed and maintained with thoughtful, guest-friendly amenities throughout. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2026
Thank you Jeff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Falls Farmstead is a fabulous place! The historic house, decor and garden like grounds were perfect! Definitely recommend this location is you're in the area. 5
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thank you Beth! We truly appreciate hearing you had an enjoyable stay and we hope you'll return again. We strive to make everything feel like home, comfortable and clean. You were a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet place to stay; great central location for day trips to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and other cities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome! I love old houses and this was a dream for me to stay here! For being an older house it was very well taken care of and very clean, I felt very comfortable as soon as I walked in! My only suggestion for someone staying here would be to sleep in the upstairs back bedroom for quiet from the traffic in the front of the house! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone coming this way!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 11 October 2026
Thank you Denise! You were wonderful guests and we hope to host you again soon. We are ever striving to find ways to improve and will look into the sounds of the road. We've been updating from air conditioning units to heat pumps which has helped in other places on the property. Thank you for letting us know about this concern. Best wishes, Gardiner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfortable home for our vacation with our daughter and her family. The house is as listed. The kitchen was well equipped. My old girl (dog) really appreciated the rugs and runners throughout the home so she didn’t slip and fall. The House is located in a good location to see all the local attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us. It was spotless and Denise thought of everything right down to the Qtips and Tylenol to the shopping bags and flashlights . They welcomed our Great Pyrenees and the pathways behind the house were perfect.. I loved the little treasures that were along these paths. I can’t think of anything that could be improved. This house was perfect for the six of us and our Bubba. We will be back to stay on our next visit to see my son and grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 13 October 2026
Michelle and her group were truly amazing guests. Her dog Bubba was very well behaved. They left the house in spectacular condition and were very quiet and respectful during their stay. We hope to host them again and would gladly recommend them to any and all other potential hosts. Thank you Michelle for being a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean property. Location met our needs between Acadia and various fishing lakes. Owners were quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Vacation in beautiful Maine

Had a great time. Very nice house. Always enjoy visiting Maine. Great, central location. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central Location

Great location to travel around to see different places and shops, including Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Rockland Lighthouse and Quoddy Lighthouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

This is our third time staying at 37 North St, and we feel so at home here! You can walk in woods behind the house, swim at Branch Lake, pick up Zeppa's pizza, and come back to peace and quiet in this cozy house. Highly recommended,
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Maine

Loved the VRBO!! Great location to the many things we wanted to do up and down the coast of Maine. I would recommend this home and if we ever return to Maine I will rent it again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed over Thanksgiving in November 2024 because our house was still being finished. Denise recommended this house for its roomy kitchen and we thoroughly enjoyed staying here. All the comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families with pets. The house was exactly as described and everything that we needed to cook and be comfortable was provided, including lobster pots, tools, and bowls. The house Is charming but you might have to watch ur head going up the stairs if ur tall. Our only issues was that our initial request went unanswered but was then accepted after I reached out. We also had some miscommunication about the charge for our pet but we got it worked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country house near Ellsworth

Great country house. Clean and spacious, with a lot of cool art on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ellsworth Retreat

This was the best vacation rental I've ever had: a perfect fit for this quiet couple in their 70s. Our hosts had thought of everything in a well-supplied kitchen and bathrooms, roomy, comfy bedrooms, and charming living room and study space. Close to Ellsworth shops and restaurants and our family in Blue Hill, the locations was perfect too. We would love to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ellsworth Gem

This VRBO property is one of the nicest, cleanest and well equipped property that I’ve stayed in. Convenient to Bar Harbor and all surrounding, off the grid harbors. Beds were supper comfortable, and plenty of room for personal space. Very Nice Place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central location

Because Maine was experiencing extreme heat, Denise contacted me to ask if it would be okay to switch houses to one with air conditioning. The the house was very nice. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return visit

Our second time in this lovely spot. We felt completely at home and could relax and be near family but have some space too. Our hosts thought of everything to make us comfortable. We could meet the grandkids at Knowlton Park and the bookstore. And the lobster rolls at Dorr's are indeed the best!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property

Everything was great! But highly recommend this property. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort & Convenience

This was our 2nd stay in this rental. We were just as happy with it this time as we were on our 1st visit. Denise is lovely - a pleasure to work with. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Has Everything!

Loved this stay. Our hostess provided everything in this home. From lobster pots for cooking to baking sheets for cookies. We were all comfortable in our beds and the baths were fully equipped with shampoo, soap and towels. It was an amazing and beautiful home. I will always remember this trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice stay!

Thank you to Denise and her property manager, Wendy for such a generous welcome "basket" of breakfast goodies! Your house provided us with a great location for visiting Acadia National Park, and the area surrounding Ellsworth. The home was very clean, tidy, and well equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We also enjoyed sitting on the porch each evening. Thank you again for a lovely time.💞
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are pleased you had a good time. It is a wonderful time of year in Maine. A little less crowded but still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We would certainly welcome you back and thanks for leaving the place in such nice shape.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Clean House

The house was very nice and clean. The location was convenient and gave us options to visit some places we hadn't visited on other vacations when we've stayed in the island. We were happy with our stay. Two things to be aware of when renting this house: the owner doesn't want outside shoes worn in the house so pack a pair of house shoes/slippers, and be prepared for the sound of engin brakes from the trucks that use the road this house sits on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little gem!

This place was a great fit for my family of 5. There was plenty of room, and the host provided many extras you don't often find in a vacation rental. It was a good base for exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor, and Ellsworth has a nice little downtown of its own. There is a great lobster market right across the street. The house includes a big binder with restaurant recommendations and a long list of suggestions for things to do in the area. Denise responded to my questions quickly and was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

My friend and I stayed 7 days mid Sept. Beds were very comfortable with a fan in every room. It also was very clean and the yard very beautiful with flowers everywhere. The bathrooms were a little small but we managed. It would help if there were hooks to hang clothes or towel on. Kitchen and baths were very well stocked. The location is absolutely right in the middle of all the sights to see. We went to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point, Fort Knox and so many other places. Weather was beautiful. Thank you for having such a well kept place!!! Linda Jones and Sheila Bartl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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