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Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront.

Make Hideaway Cove part of your spring, summer & fall from now on! This is a private wooded setting right on the Atlantic. The island shoreline is perfect for watching nature and the tides roll in and out. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets by winding through the property wooded trail to a big rock at the shoreline for sitting and gazing !

Hideaway Cove is a 4 bedroom (plus loft) spacious multilevel home, with water views throughout. It includes a master bedroom (king) & full bath on the first floor, 3 bedrooms plus loft, including a fun 4 bed bunk room, on the 2nd floor! Guest room 1 has a Queen bed. Guest room 2 has two twin beds and a futon. Guest room 3 has 3 singles & 1 double in bunk bed format. Loft has a double bed. There is a full bath upstairs too. New carpeting in bedrooms installed in 2021.

Seasonal only Fireplace, fully furnished recently remodeled kitchen with microwave and utensils, full washer and dryer, VHS TV, two flatscreen TVs with DVD players, no cable (bring your own streaming devices)wireless internet, multilevel decks, gas grill and outdoor seating all add to the desired comforts of a meaningful vacation experience.

Recently installed automatic home generator system for those power outages.

Enjoy the ever changing sea with 10'+ tides. Swim in the ocean, relax at Fine Sand Beach or swim at the island rock quarry. Buy lobster from the local market or dig clams and mussels! Enjoy the surprises that Swans Island has to offer and be enchanted right from the beginning as you board the Henry Lee Ferry that takes you and your car from Bass Harbor to Swan's Island!

Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Earlier this year, Bar Harbor was named the best small town to visit in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. It was also named among the most beautiful towns in America by Conde Nast Traveler.

You will want to return to Hideaway Cove every year like a number of families are already doing.

Lock your dates in because this unique waterfront property gets reserved quickly.

One week minimum. SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY. No campers or tents per homeowners association regulations.

Property manager

John and Susan Clause

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,518 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Cove Adventure for up to 12.
Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12.
Ocean Cove Adventure for up to 12! Now booking Summer of 2021!!

About the neighborhood

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Swans Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Spindle Cove - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 79 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 80 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 98 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 112 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swan's Island Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swans Island Fishermens Co-Op Pound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Gifts & Take Out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. located?

This Swans Island vacation home is on the beach, 4 mi (6.4 km) from Spindle Cove, and within 12 mi (20 km) of East Cove and Acadia National Park. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

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Oceanfront Cove Adventure for up to 12. Gorgeous setting. 500’ of waterfront. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Mo T.

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

Beautiful surroundings, but inconvenient 40 minute ferry

Peaceful spot for family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had an excellence experience! The house was perfect and the owner was very responsive. I would highly recommend this to any family looking for a relaxing and fun getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Excellent

Delightful property. Enjoyed watching the tide and exploring the island. House is beautiful and welcominging. We were pleased to find it well stocked. Would definately recommend this property. John and Susan were always available and quick to answer our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H., Merrick, New York

Robin house was one of the best homes we’ve ever rented through out our travels.

Staying at the Robin house was an absolute delight! The house itself, the setting, the amenities provided by our gracious hosts John and Robin were just perfect! My family and I enjoyed every moment of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Swans Island is an amazing place!

Our group of 10 had a wonderful time on Swans Island and the rental was great! Location is perfect with a wonderful deck overlooking the water. Highly recommended for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

A beautiful house in the woods

The house is beautiful, out on a little point. Watching the tide come in and out everyday was amazing. My kids played in the shallows and went kayaking around in the ocean. It's probably the safest part of the ocean you could ever kayak in. Was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Family Reunion

My husband and I stayed with two of our sons and their children. We came to the beautiful Island to attend a family reunion. Everyone loved the house. We had stayed at the same house back around 2005 and loved it even more this time. Lots of space to spread out when you want quiet time and large enough when we were all together. Would rent here again when we come back next time. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

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

Beautiful home!

The house was incredible - even more beautiful than the pictures. Very comfy for five adults and two young kids. We loved all the different sitting spots everywhere and it was very serene. We only wished they would have allowed us to use the outdoor fire table or mentioned that it couldn’t be used in the listing. Otherwise we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie s.

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful and well equipped home! The views were amazing and we really enjoyed exploring Swans Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Gorgeous!

Secluded, beautiful and well maintained property. The island was such a wonderful and unique destination . If you desire to truly "getaway" this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jim R.

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

Peace and quiet

Had a great time at this island retreat! Only the sounds of nature and the wind. We loved exploring the island hiking paths, light house, fine sand beach, etc. Everything was as described and the TIMS market pizza was very good. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Quiet

My husband and I love the quiet seclusion, it was truly a vacation. We ate lobster, kayaked, and played games. It was a nice time to reconnect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Peaceful setting

Hideaway Cove is a very nice house in a great setting. Close to Fine Sand beach which is amazing. I highly recommend making reservations for the ferry. They can be made 1 month in advance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciara H.

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

Stunning Trip

What a beautiful location that was enhanced by a wonderful property. Plenty of space for 12 guests both inside and out. We did have 3 couples so not having 3 private rooms to accommodate that was a little disappointing but it ended up working out just fine. Plenty of space in the beautiful kitchen and the myriad spaces on the deck were fabulous! The location was great to swim at higher tide right off of Sunrise Point (on the property) and our older kids were able to manage the walk to Fine Sand Beach just fine. We were so pleased with how well-equipped the entire house was, from kitchenware to beach towels. Thanks, John and Susan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER W.

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

True Maine getaway

We were looking to experience Maine For the first time and Swans Island didn’t disappoint. We hiked, kayaked, swam and relaxed. Our teenagers got a bit bored but they also thought was a great experience. The property was everything we hoped it would be
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Magical stay

We had a absolutely magical stay! Pictures don't even don't do justice for this charming Just incredible views of the cove. We enjoyed a lobster fishing trip with Jason on Swans Island, day trips to Acadia and kayaking in the cove. Hidden Cove was well equipped for all your cooking needs and spacious for our large crowd. Such a memorable vacation! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., United States

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

Great week in a beautiful setting

The house had everything we could have asked for: comfortable bedrooms, well-supplied kitchen, and large deck to enjoy the views and the ever-changing tides. Communication with John was prompt and easy. We brought our kayaks and easily launched from the back yard into the beautiful Mackerel Cove. All-in-all a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Peaceful paradise

The views were spectacular! The quietness of the cove was refreshing! Our hosts have created an environment where even with a large group staying together there were many spots set up for peaceful reflection and just relaxing looking at the views. The grandchildren loved exploring and catching crabs in the cove. The home was gorgeous and extremely well stocked! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dan W.

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

Charming place

This is one of the most well stocked/appointed houses I've ever stayed in! Barbara has provided almost everything you could need, with lots of clear labels and instructions. The house is funky with tons of space, especially for those traveling with children. The location on the water is great, and an ideal spot on the island from which to launch kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Robin House on Swan's Island

We booked this house due to the proximity to Acadia National Park, but found ourselves wanting to stay on Swan's Island most of our trip. The island offers hiking, swimming in the quarry, and a nice beach. The house has everything you need, including a kayak that can be put in at the cove right out the back door. There was plenty of room in the house for our party of nine. The unique location and amazing home made this a memorable vacation for our entire family.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Our remarkable week

We had a wonderful time in a beautiful home. If you wanted some quiet there were quite a number of relaxing spots on the property to sit and read or just listen to the sound of the little waterfall and watch the changing tides. The island itself had a lot of places to explore . beaches the Lighthouse the museum or you could go out on different excursions. We chose the lobster boat trip which we really enjoyed plus we came home with some great lobsters! All in all from the ferry boat ride to the island we loved every minute being there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste H.

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

Most incredible place ever!

We immediately fell in love with this home, the hidden cove and the island. There is nothing not to love about the quiet, the beauty, the house, the kitchen, the playfulness of the house and stunning landscape. We got to bike to many of the places we went, wonder on beaches and shores, explore the trails of the island and watch the tides go in and out as we paddled around. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for being such incredible hosts!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephan P.

Amazing place

This was our first time on Swans Island. It was an wonderful experience. The location is very nice, just by the water, so we could launch our kayaks from there. The kitchen is very well equipped and clean. Lots of pots to boil lobsters. Very quiet setting, you quickly adapt to the rhythm of the island. People are very friendly. We plan to return. One of the best rentals we had. Thanks Barbara and Jon!

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

A great week at Hideaway Cove!

We had a great week at Hideaway Cove! Swans Island was wonderful, we enjoyed Fine Sand Beach, the quarry, lobster from the co-op and pizza from TIMS Market. The access to the water and having a private lagoon was awesome, we kayaked and spent time searching for sea critters. The kids had lots to explore around the property. We also took the ferry over two days to explore Acadia- it was amazing- Thunder Hole, Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond,, Bar Harbor-- just to name a few highlights. The house was clean and well stocked with supplies. Our two families could not have asked for a better place to spend our week together!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M., Greenlawn, NY

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

Allaghash Rocks

Beautiful spot and home. The lagoon was quite active with fish and birds. Loved cooking in the kitchen with the movie screen sized window into the forest. There is plenty of privacy and secret spots to enjoy. The lagoon was warm enough to swim in. Allaghash rock is a fun hangout rock and fishing spot. And, it’s pretty close to blue rock trail. Excellent game collection! Very fun house, especially for kids. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy your home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019