Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'

4.8

Outstanding(13 Reviews)

House in Winter Harbor, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Live like the locals in our stunning seaside community!

This newly renovated Captains Cottage which overlooks Frenchmans Bay with stunning views of Cadillac Mountain has been a part of our family for 4 generations, and is now ready for your arrival. We have carefully maintained the integrity of what the home of a Boat Captain, on the coast of Maine is really like, while providing you with all of the modern amenities. Sleeping 6 comfortably this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features on-site washer & dryer, 3 car parking, a backyard with BBQ grill and room for horseshoes or just relax and watch the sunsets. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, Bar Harbor Ferry, post office, and of course our store, the Winter Harbor 5 &10.

Bring your bike(rentals are available in the area)and ride around our lovely town or take a trip around Schoodic point. This is also a great place to go kayaking. Paddle out to an offshore island or just meander along the shore and inlets. The is also a 9 hole golf course in town and every hole has a view of the ocean.

Winter Harbor is a working fishing community and summer playground. We are located on the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula at the entrance to Acadia National Park, Schoodic Section, a must see for those visiting Maine. Visit us in August and experience the Annual Lobster Festival on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Where live music, a craft fair, parade, boat races & of course lobsters are the main event and shut down the town streets for the event.

The Schoodic section of Acadia National Park is home to the Schoodic Education and Research Center. This is the only mainland section of Acadia National Park and is known for it's rocky point where during storms the waves can produce 60ft tall walls of ocean spray.
Around the first 2 weeks of August the area host the Schoodic Arts festival (check their web site for exact dates).

The Schoodic peninsula is also the home to many local crafts people and artists. We have everything from jewelry made of sea glass to Art galleries with fine paintings.

Quote from Arthur Frommer
' I prefer going to a local real estate broker, one with limited inventory that they have themselves inspected. By simply accessing the internet, and scanning the options in a town you have chosen, you have a good chance to find a reputable agent, as I recently did. He was Peter Drinkwater of the small but exquisite waterfront town of Winter Harbor, Maine, who--with his wife Sandy--owns the Captain Bickford House (where we stayed) and also finds other such house rentals for persons calling or inquiring about his main property (P.O. Box 340, Winter Harbor, Maine 04693, 207/963-2710, [email protected]).'

Keywords: House

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Winter Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Seal Cove Auto Museum

27.6 mi

Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'

4.8

Outstanding(13 Reviews)

House in Winter Harbor, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Winter Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Seal Cove Auto Museum

27.6 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(13 Reviews)

4.8

Oct 2023

First, I was not given any instructions on how to enter the house. I sent messages via VRBO and attempted calling the owner without a response. Thankfully I was able to locate a local number for the owner and was able to get the door code at 9:30pm. I found a hypodermic needle on top of the refrigerator. We had a mouse in the living room. When I texted the number we found for the owner, I never got a response as to getting mouse traps. We ended up getting our own. The description did not mention the house did not have an AC unit. A couple of the days got in the upper 70’s and the upstairs bedrooms would not cool down at night. Additionally, larger individuals would not do well in the shower. It is an extremely small shower. I am not a large person but still did not have enough room. And the town requires special bags or tags for trash pick up. The owners do not provide this to the renters which in my opinion should be a given, instead they suggest buying them from their 5 & 10 store. We made it work and was able to use the house. It was a cute rustic home and the locals were very nice. I just expected better communication from the owners, especially given we had some issues.

4.8

Sep 2023

We enjoyed our stay in this perfectly located, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood. It was a wonderful place to return to at the end of our days filled with adventures and exploration.

4.8

Sep 2018

We felt right at home in this quaint and beautiful little house. We had everything we needed to make us comfortable. Extra-comfy beds and comforters for best sleep, too. There are so many places to visit and so many things to do nearby. Great restaurants like the Pickled Wrinkle and Crocker House (Hancock), Schoodic Point for hiking, biking, and picnicking, Grindstone Neck for rocky beaches, of course--the golf course with ocean views, Acadia on Mt Desert Island, 180 degree view of the coast from Pigeon Hill in Steuben, the cozy library, the beautiful harbor villages. Need to stay longer to fit in more fun times, like a ferry to Bar Harbor or a boat ride in Blue Hill. Next time! Perfect peaceful spot for a relaxing stay.

4.8

Sep 2018

Bright and beautiful!

Bright and beautiful!

4.8

Aug 2018

This was a beautiful, comfortable home for our family of four. My parents came to visit and there was plenty of room for all of us. We loved exploring Winter Harbor and the Schoodic peninsula--such incredible beauty without the crowds of Mount Desert Island.

4.8

Aug 2018

Beautiful home in a beautiful part of the world

Beautiful home in a beautiful part of the world

4.8

Jul 2018

Loved the house. Very comfortable and close to town and activities

Loved the house. Very comfortable and close to town and activities

House was very comfortable and addition added gave extra space to relax and watch sun rise. House was well equipped with dishes and linens so we did not have to pack our own items. We loved our relaxing stay in Winter Harbor.

4.8

Jul 2018

Could not found a better location to find access to all the Maine coast has to offer.

4.8

Jul 2018

Very charming and well equipped house. Winter harbor war an authentic town.

Very charming and well equipped house. Winter harbor war an authentic town.

Could not found a better location to find access to all the Maine coast has to offer.

4.8

Jul 2015

Very relaxing and peaceful. Home is very well maintained. Great view of harbor ! The owner is very nice and takes great pride in this home and his community.

4.8

Jul 2015

Beautiful view

Beautiful view

Very relaxing and peaceful. Home is very well maintained. Great view of harbor ! The owner is very nice and takes great pride in this home and his community.

4.8

Sep 2014

Beautifully restored, historic house makes you feel a real part of this charming, low-key, friendly town. The proximity to Schoodic Point for biking, birding, photography, and ocean watching is wonderful. We didn't even go to Acadia on MDI this year - Schoodic has what we value most (beauty, outdoor activities) without the crowds.

4.8

Sep 2014

Second visit was as wonderful as the first

Second visit was as wonderful as the first

4.8

Jul 2014

The lovely old, yet quite modern, Captain Bickford House in Winter Harbor was an ideal place to see all the sights, yet have a nice, quiet place to come "home" to after a busy day of seeing Mid-Coast and Downeast Maine. Acadia National Park is a 45-minute drive away, but you have your own piece of it just 5 minutes away in the Schoodic Peninsula - a much more peaceful, relaxed and enjoyable place to be. Add to that the loads of galleries and artists, stunning views around every bend, and a major airport (Bangor) only an hour away, and this is the ideal place to be! P.S. Be sure to walk over to Chase's for breakfast (or lunch or dinner) for some of the best blueberry pancakes this side of the Mississippi!

4.8

Jul 2014

The Perfect Place

The Perfect Place

4.8

Nov 2013

This was our 2nd stay @ Captain Bickford House and we will definitely be back. House is very comfortable, clean and lots of thoughtful touches. Love the area...the town of Winter Harbor and Grindstone Neck in particular.

4.8

Nov 2013

Will be back!

Will be back!

4.8

Aug 2013

Loved it. Hard to leave.

Loved it. Hard to leave.

Newly renovated, this place was charming, clean, and very comfortable. The owner was friendly and easy to talk to. The community is relaxed, safe, and friendly. Being close to Schoodic Point was the best. Go stay next to Mount Desert Island if you want hectic, crowded, and waiting in lines. Being away from the main part of Acadia but right next to the "annex" part of Acadia was perfect for us. We still drove to Cadillac mountain a few times but were always relieved to get back to Winter Harbor. Despite the less touristy town, they still have a beautiful, new gallery/bakery/coffee/food spot that had wifi and great espresso (My teenager and I walked there every morning). Biking was great. About a 10 mile loop from this cottage all around Schoodic Point. The reality of this rental was even better than it appeared in the listing except for the description of the view. The view is only OK but you have only to walk 2 minutes to see the harbor in full view.

4.8

Sep 2012

Excellent view of the harbor, excellent home, comfortable and well decorated, plenty of amenties, excellent owner

4.8

Sep 2012

Capt Bickfor house attendee

Capt Bickfor house attendee

Excellent view of the harbor, excellent home, comfortable and well decorated, plenty of amenties, excellent owner

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Winter Harbor?

The average price for a rental in Winter Harbor is $479 per night. This rental is $207 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014' pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

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Map of Winter Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'

House in Winter Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Winter Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Winter Harbor?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014' pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'?

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