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.

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.

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.

Awesome spot! Really enjoyed our stay!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Very nice stay! Beautiful views and wildlife relaxing time would definitely rent again

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Great quaint clean house with awesome views!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Everything, everything about this lovely home is welcoming, comfortable, inspiring. You feel as though you lived here, and that you are SO lucky. Lydia has done everything possible to make your stay successful. Our three days should have been at least a week, but sadly we did not have that much time. There is much to do in the area, although you will have to drive a ways. Due to rain we did not hike as much as we hoped, but did enjoy the rails-trail that starts near the Hancock town hall. We also drove down to Schoodic Point and climbed about on the rocks. It pays to take some time studying the brochures available so you know about the many options. You will not be disappointed.

It's been a delight to be your first guests here at Tidal Falls House. My Dad and I took it as a good sign that -- upon arriving in the early evening last Friday -- when we walked into the living room overlooking the reversing falls, not one but two bald eagles swooped in to greet us. During our week we've thrilled watching the bald eagles, a golden eagle, lots of seals, cormorants, loons and many other birds. The seals are particularly delightful riding the tides. The views of the woods -- and the ever-changing tidal falls -- are special throughout the day but most of all in the early morning and evening. We're staying here in the very early and chilly spring so it's been comforting to have a cheery (and warm) wood-burning stove and warm and comfortable beds. Thanks too for touches such as the pristine record collection (my Boomer Dad's been reminiscing), the local pottery and dish ware from Gull Rock and lots of other thoughtful items such as guidebooks to birds and wild flowers in the area. My Dad wouldn't let me end without mentioning the well-appointed kitchen. The appliances, cookware (including a lobster pot, of course) and utensils add up to what he says is a better-equipped kitchen than those in most homes. My family has been coming to Hancock for nearly 30 years (my aunt and uncle own the Crocker House on Hancock Point) and we've stayed in many places but, your Tidal Falls House is special. It won't take the Greek goddess Peitho (whose name appears on a carved ship nameplate above the front door and whose image appears in a print hanging in the foyer) to persuade or seduce us to come back again. That's done and we look forward to it. Thanks you. Kate H.