I had a great time staying at Idle Hour II for four nights in late September. The house is extremely comfortable, with everything needed right at hand. I slept in the upstairs bedroom to maximize my view of the water. The deck facing the inlet was clearly the highlight for me. Sitting there in the evening dark, watching the stars, hearing the water gently lapping at the shore, and just letting time slip away! Utterly magical. I hope I can stay here the next time I visit Maine.

Great property and wonderful view. Sunrise is beautiful and the full wall windows make the views inside great. It was very clean and tidy and the furnishings are comfortable.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Idle Hour, until Hurricane Lee chased us out a day early! The location was perfect for the activities we planned. Instructions were clear, house was immaculate and we couldn’t be more pleased with everything. If you’re considering booking this property, put it on your short list!

Beautiful, clean, spacious and well stocked. The drive to Acadia was scenic with convenient stops along the way (fuel, food etc.). We had a great trip and really enjoyed the vibe and views at this house!

We stayed for two weeks here and the view is beautiful, better than the pictures. The house is clean and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies. Perry’s for good lobster is a short walk away. We had a couple of questions and minor issues when we first arrived, and the property manager was helpful and responded promptly. One note of caution for light sleepers — this property is right on a road, but the road is a dead end. It’s not like being on a highway, but there is frequent traffic. Light sleepers might find the traffic noise disturbing. It woke me pretty regularly, but my husband slept like a baby. All things considered, I’d rent again, but bring earplugs for myself.

We had a wonderful week in this lovely property. The view is just incredible and calming. The house is well equipped and I even managed to get some work done, at the desk facing the ocean. It’s definitely worth taking walks and enjoying the different points of view. We will come back.

Property was nice… we were looking forward to using the fire pit , but it was not operational . We did report it to the property manager…. The remote controls for the bedrooms ac are cumbersome to use and possibly need new batteries. The view from the living room was very pretty. Home was very clean and nicely decorated.

If time in Maine The house was wonderful Got to see whales off coast Magical!!

From the beautiful ocean views; the loons; the long road outside the door for hiking;the open concept of the cottage with all the windows all made the 7 day vacation extraordinary. Perrys Lobster Shack made everything over the top.

We had an amazing time here! Beautiful house, gorgeous area, and a fantastic view to wake up to everyday. Drove into Acadia most days to hike, and felt that this property was such a relaxing place to come back to after a day of adventuring.

What a wonderful getaway right on the water with your own little beach! The views simply can’t be beat. Absolutely stunning!!! The house was exactly as described and very clean. The kitchen is very nicely stocked and we had everything we needed. We were hoping to use the fire pit on our last night and were disappointed to learn there was no propane left. My only suggestion that would have improved our stay would have been the addition of room darkening curtains over the blinds because with those spectacular views comes that beautiful sunshine waking you up nice and early (whether you wanted it to or not!). Pack an eye mask if you’re like us and want to sleep in a little. We had an absolutely wonderful stay and would come back in a heartbeat! Thank you for sharing this beautiful getaway with us!

The house and property were beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and love the area

As others have already noted - the cleanliness and overall condition can't be beat. Responsiveness of property manager was impressive. It was gorgeous and such a treat to stay in. Everything we needed was available throughout the house. Plenty to do in the area even during Thanksgiving week; restaurants and shops gave us nice choices. We had a lovely, memorable week.

The cottage was lovely, very nicely decorated, with a well-supplied kitchen, ample bed and bath linens, wifi, tv and games. The cottage has a waterfront location and many windows resulting in fabulous 180-degree views. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sunrise, gazing at the multitude of stars in the night sky, as well as seeing the wildlife and watercraft on the water. For us, the property also provided good access for day trips to Acadia National Park and Schoodic Penninsula (about a 50 minute drive), Blue Hill, Deer Isle. We hope to return sometime soon.

The property was wonderful, and the views were incredible. Exactly what we needed to relax and explore the area, including Acadia National Park. We will definitely be back!

Well maintained, very clean property. No issues at all. Kitchen was well stocked and we really appreciated that toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent were readily available for our stay. Our favorite part of this property however was the view. Waking up to the sunrise over the water each morning was the highlight of our stay. Highly recommend a stay at Idle Hour II.

Great location!

Over the top beach house with good location- close to Acadia. we grilled fresh scallops with beef from Iowa - Yum - hope our next venture will be this good !

Our stay in Maine was magical! The location and views were perfect and beautiful from AM to nightfall. The house was everything we hoped for and more!

Very clean and well appointed but most importantly, a wall of windows overlooking the bay. Location is great for exploring with nature trails close by and Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula, and Deer Isle all within an hour’s (very scenic) drive.

Beautiful well kept home on the water. The house is well stocked for doing your own cooking. I highly recommend driving down to the Stonnington Lobster Co-op to pick out fresh live lobster off the dock. The best lobster we had during our visit in Maine.

Beautiful property, very clean upon arrival. Loved being just steps away from the water. My family had an amazing vacation at Idle Hour and hope to go again next year!

We enjoyed everything about this place. The location is fantastic, the house was spotlessly clean and well appointed and abundantly supplied. Instructions were clear and concise. The view was exquisite. We felt like we were in our own private world. We hope to return soon for a longer stay.

Incredible views. Great location next to extremely delicious lobster shack. Perfect spot for long weekend. Nice tidepools for toddler to explore. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful time during our recent stay here. The place is clean and you have everything you need. I enjoyed watching the sunrise from my upstairs bedroom. I would highly recommend. Thanks 😊

The house was amazing and the pictures don’t do it justice. When we got there everything was super clean and it was just wall to wall windows. It was dark when we got there, but the sunrise in the morning was magnificent and the view was to die for. It was a short walk to Perry’s lobster house and totally worth it.

Great place, Very relaxing, desription is accurate

We absolutely loved our stay at Idle Hour II! I have high standards of cleanliness and this home was so clean and just as described. No complaints whatsoever, beautiful!!

Incredible waterside location, spotlessly clean and quieter than you could possible imagine. We spent 5 heavenly nights here over a holiday weekend and enjoyed every second. Remote, yet close enough for day trips to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and the Schoodic Peninsula. Kitchen was well stocked to create multiple lobster dinners, furnishing were cozy and comfortable. Decor is classy nautical, with Rosenfield prints on the walls and Ansel Adams coffee table books. Plenty of puzzles and childrens toys abound. The best part are the sunrises over the inlet, with incredible views from every room in the house. Would return in a heartbeat.

Incredible waterside location, spotlessly clean and quieter than you could possible imagine. We spent 5 heavenly nights here over a holiday weekend and enjoyed every second. Remote, yet close enough for day trips to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and the Schoodic Peninsula. Kitchen was well stocked to create multiple lobster dinners, furnishing were cozy and comfortable. Decor is classy nautical, with Rosenfield prints on the walls and Ansel Adams coffee table books. Plenty of puzzles and childrens toys abound. The best part are the sunrises over the inlet, with incredible views from every room in the house. Would return in a heartbeat.

Beautiful views of the water from every room. Very clean And functional. Very happy with this place

The house is perfect! We were very pleased with how clean and spotless the home was. Attention to detail was evident in every room and very well thought out for the guests. The location is an easy, pleasant drive with amazing views. The sunrise over the bay is a must see. We could not have chosen a better home to stay in for out 40th wedding anniversary, and we hope to return in the future!