Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic
4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)House in Sullivan, ME
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
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 - one with queen bed and one single bed, the other with a full futon and one single bed. This 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.
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 - one with queen bed and one single bed, the other with a full futon and one single bed. This 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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sullivan, ME
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
The property was very nice. Loved the views. It was close to the activities we wanted.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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 .
4.8
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
4.8
This home was a lovely landing spot for our visit! We do enjoyed the views, the wildlife, and the peaceful space.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
Awesome spot! Really enjoyed our stay!
4.8
Awesome spot! Really enjoyed our stay!
4.8
My family and I enjoyed watching the water, tidal falls, with the seals and all the water birds. It was so relaxing. I really liked the layout of the house. Two bedrooms with a full bathroom upstairs and then the master with full bathroom downstairs was just what we needed.
4.8
My family and I enjoyed watching the water, tidal falls, with the seals and all the water birds. It was so relaxing. I really liked the layout of the house. Two bedrooms with a full bathroom upstairs and then the master with full bathroom downstairs was just what we needed.
4.8
Lydia's house has everything you could possibly need for a vacation. Spacious rooms, separate space for older kids, fully equipped kitchen & stunning shoreline property. We enjoyed bonfires, the gorgeous sunsets & the wildlife in the area.
4.8
Had a nice relaxing stay. Lydia called to make sure we had everything we needed and provided us with suggestions of what to do in the area. We loved the game room upstairs. It was perfect for the 6 of us. Nicely situated between Schoodic and MDI.
4.8
I am so lucky that we stumbled upon this house when looking at booking in Maine. Ideally I wanted something mid coast but I am so glad we stayed at Lydia's place.
My boys took over the top floor and me and my husband enjoyed the views of the bottom floor and much time outside in the back yard. I loved watching the movement of the high tide and low tide and how it affected the tidal falls area.
The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook basic meals to a full lobster dinner. The beds were comfy and with the windows open there was a nice breeze. The upstairs got warm but with the fans provided in the rooms there was no problem. The AC in the tv room was appreciated.
Lydia was easy to communicate with and helped us enjoy our stay. Thank you.
4.8
Our first evening we saw seals, otters and ducks. A short drive to Mt Desert Island and Acadia National Park. But don't miss Schoodic Point (part of Acadia) which is only 30 -45 minutes away), truly the quiet part of the Park.
4.8
Very nice stay! Beautiful views and wildlife relaxing time would definitely rent again
4.8
Lydia’s house was so nice! Tucked away in a densely wooded area. Beautiful views of the bay from several windows on both floors. The Kitchen was spacious and had everything you could need. Bedrooms were large and beds comfortable.
Great spot if going to Acadia and want to be a bit off the beaten path where so many tourists are.
Lydia was very responsive to our few questions. We will definitely consider this place on next trip to Acadia!
Thank you Lydia!
4.8
Lydia’s house was so nice! Tucked away in a densely wooded area. Beautiful views of the bay from several windows on both floors. The Kitchen was spacious and had everything you could need. Bedrooms were large and beds comfortable. Great spot if going to Acadia and want to be a bit off the beaten path where so many tourists are. Lydia was very responsive to our few questions. We will definitely consider this place on next trip to Acadia! Thank you Lydia!
4.8
There were definitely highs and lows to our family's stay.
LOCATION : the location was great. We were close to grocery stores, shops, boat rides and tours, Bar harbor in, Acadia National Park and short drives to Bangor, Baxter State Park, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Bridge and Observatory.
SPACE: We are a family of 6 and we had plenty of room. However, it would have been nice to have a cupboard space for our groceries that didn't go in the fridge. We used the counter.
CLEANLINESS: this needed work. The cafe curtains are moldy, the drawers in the kitchen were grubby. There's a note about have washing dishes because the dishwasher doesn't work well (not good in covid). There were ant traps on the kitchen counter (we did see ants). And there was a mouse! (To which Lydia's response was " that's country life." She did apologize the day if check out)
SECURITY: the internet was down. We spent until around 2 for the cable guy to finish his job. Lydia suggested that we just leave and "leave the door unlocked. I do when I'm there." Not acceptable for visitors with computers, meds, money, etc. Also, the front door does not lock from the outside. We had to shoulder it in, lock from the inside, go out the back deck and lock the back door to secure the house, then reverse when coming back. The seating by the fire pit was very rickety and needs replaced. Our son is 80 pounds and I thought that the glider was going to collapse under his weight.
OTHER: The record collection was great! Lydia did give us a generous check out time.
4.8
There were definitely highs and lows to our family's stay. LOCATION : the location was great. We were close to grocery stores, shops, boat rides and tours, Bar harbor in, Acadia National Park and short drives to Bangor, Baxter State Park, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Bridge and Observatory.SPACE: We are a family of 6 and we had plenty of room. However, it would have been nice to have a cupboard space for our groceries that didn't go in the fridge. We used the counter.CLEANLINESS: this needed work. The cafe curtains are moldy, the drawers in the kitchen were grubby. There's a note about have washing dishes because the dishwasher doesn't work well (not good in covid). There were ant traps on the kitchen counter (we did see ants). And there was a mouse! (To which Lydia's response was " that's country life." She did apologize the day if check out)SECURITY: the internet was down. We spent until around 2 for the cable guy to finish his job. Lydia suggested that we just leave and "leave the door unlocked. I do when I'm there." Not acceptable for visitors with computers, meds, money, etc. Also, the front door does not lock from the outside. We had to shoulder it in, lock from the inside, go out the back deck and lock the back door to secure the house, then reverse when coming back. The seating by the fire pit was very rickety and needs replaced. Our son is 80 pounds and I thought that the glider was going to collapse under his weight.OTHER: The record collection was great! Lydia did give us a generous check out time.
4.8
Perfect location to accommodate our sightseeing agenda! Easy access to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Quiet, gorgeous location with an amazing view of Tidal Falls. We enjoyed the views so much! Cooked a few meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Loved the wood burning stove and listening to some old vinyl! Perfect all around for us!
4.8
Great quaint clean house with awesome views!
4.8
This home is set up so well with just about everything you need! The kitchen has anything you need to prepare a meal or feast. The windows bring the outside to the inside! We never tired of watching the changing of tides and the activities of the ducks in the water. The library of books and record albums were so much fun to explore. And there is space! Lots of places in the house for a family or group of friends. We spent time going into Acadia and then looked forward to relaxing in the home. We will return! It was a wonderful adventure! And we live in beautiful St Petersburg, Florida!
4.8
Clean, well furnished home on the tidal river. The changing tidal flows were fascinating. The house was centrally located for us to visit the places we wanted. Comfortable beds and outdoor furniture. Loved the firepit, used it every night. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, glasses. We loved our time in your house.
4.8
My family and I stayed here for three nights, and we had the best time! The house has all the amenities you need, and the view of the tidal falls can’t be beat! We sat around the fire pit each evening watching the sunset and enjoying the sounds of nature all around—it was so relaxing! The house is conveniently located near Ellsworth, and we didn’t mind the easy 30-40 minute drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Also, Lydia was fabulous to deal with, and she was super responsive to all of our questions. I highly recommend this house, and my family and I have already talked about staying there again in the future!
4.8
Lydia’s home is a wonderful getaway. It has everything you need-even the items you forgot to bring! Fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and studio with puzzles, games, books, records. Wonderful views outside of every window-including deer, eagles, and wildflower garden! Close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for day trips. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Owner is very responsive if you have any questions. Highly recommend!
4.8
This house is everything the pictures suggest and much more. It is spotless, comfortably furnished, artfully decorated, well stocked with towels, linens and every kitchen tool you could possibly need. It's location on the water is very private, quiet and beautiful. It is an easy drive to Mount Desert Island and to the Schoodic Peninsula. There are lots of great little restaurants within a half hour drive, and loads of little seaside towns to explore. And Lydia is the perfect host! We felt like this was OUR home to live in while we were in Maine. We hope to stay here again next year, and the year after, and...
4.8
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.
4.8
We had 4 perfect days in Lydia's house. The house is so warm and welcoming that it was hard to pull ourselves away from it to accomplish everything we wanted to do while we were there. A highlight was our morning visit from the bald eagle...so much on "schedule" that we joked that Lydia had him on retainer to make sure he arrived just as we were having coffee at 9:30.
We didn't see the seals in front of the house, but saw them a'plenty just around the corner at the Tidal Falls.
We've rented HomeAway/VRBO homes in the past. What made this all the more special was how responsive Lydia was to any questions we had.
A great house with so much room and everything you will need.
Bob & Jane Mandel, Los Angeles
4.8
A nice house with many of the amenities you need. Some things need updated but when we look back at the week, it was truly and enjoyable stay. The 45 minute ride to Acadia was worth being away from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Every night we we able to watch the seals riding the tidewater and had the added spectacle of seeing the lobster fishermen emptying their traps right outside our door. For a better view of the seals and to see many more, go up the street to the conservancy where they seem to congregate.
4.8
A beautiful, waterside home deep off of a very quiet road with phenomenal views of the Tidal Falls. The eagle showed up multiple times a day, and brought a friend! Unfortunately, I'm not the greatest photographer or I'd post a picture. We were the first guests of the year, and the place was set up wonderfully. In no way did it feel like we were taking down dust cloths and sweeping cobwebs away.
The home has tons of character and unique furniture pieces including lots of chairs to sit around and talk/entertain while listening to some great records that fit the scene really well regardless of time of day or setting. With younger children we cleared several of the lower shelves of knick knacks to prevent the destruction characteristic of youngsters, but other than that, everything was perfect for all ages. There was even a booster seat and baby gate in one of the storage areas off of the bedroom! Had we known that, we wouldn't have hauled ours so far.
I won't be one of the few who fails to mention the excellent kitchen. My oldest daughter remarked that this kitchen had more equipment than her own! It made for a very inexpensive trip to be able to make most of our meals in the house. The price might be a few dollars more than a hotel, but the homemade meals covered that difference and then some! We will definitely try to come back.
4.8
My mother, daughter and I had the pleasure of staying in this lovely home for three nights. As we planned to explore Acadia Narional Park and Schoodic Point the location was perfect. We really enjoyed the views of fascinating tidal falls and the bald eagle that came to visit in the back yard. The house is very well appointed; lots of possible sleeping arrangements, great studio area, well stocked large kitchen, washer/dryer, books, interesting artifacts....
We were there in the Fall and the foliage was gorgeous. We'd love to stay in the Summer sometime and utilize the porch more. We wish we could have stayed longer.
4.8
Driving in a secluded conifer wood to see a charming home. The view across the back garden to the Penobscot river and the incoming tide was a treat. Desert Island and all the adventures of the area are very handy. Lydia had all our needs covered, wood for the fireplace and fire pit. Appliances are current and in good working order. The bedrooms are very comfort table and nicely appointed. Thank you, Shannon and family
4.8
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sullivan?
The average price for a rental in Sullivan is £281 per night. This rental is £18 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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