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Steps from Skilling's River, Sunset Ledge offers a tranquil retreat. A short path leads to the beach, where you can swim or launch your kayak. This charming home has everything needed for an unforgettable stay: a fully-equipped kitchen with coffee maker and Kuerig machine, laundry room with utility sink, washer and dryer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Private Ocean Beach Front House

  • Sunset Ledge is 400 feet away from the ocean (Skilling's River). A path will take you to a beach, where you can swim, hunt for seaglass, sun bathe, or launch your kayak. Kayak delivery service is available in this area. Sunset Ledge is filled with everything you would need on your vacation to make you feel right at home. The kitchen has a gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, and a fridge., coffee maker, and Kurieg machine. There is a laundry room with a utility sink, washer and dryer. There is a patio fire pit area outside and chairs to take to your very own beach.

    Sunset Ledge is provided with linens, cookware, dining ware, etc. Guests will need to bring personal consumable items like napkins, toilet tissue, paper towels, personal soap and shampoo. Smoking and pets are not permitted at Sunset Ledge.

    Maine State Sales/Lodging Tax
    The Maine State sales/lodging tax is 9%.

    Deposit/Payment Terms
    50% deposit of the total rental amount (rental fee + sales tax + property damage protection) is due at the time of reservation. The balance is due 15 days prior to reservation date. Feel free to pay online through the rental website.

    Check-In, Check-Out Times
    Sunset Ledge requires check out time to be at 9 a.m. and check in 3 p.m. As the time period between check-out and check-in is relatively short for the cleaning/changeover, guests are asked to adhere to these times, by not arriving prior to the check-in time and departing the cottage no later than the check-out time. Guests departing later than the check-out time will be subject to a $50/hour charge.

    Cancellations:
    Full refund up to 60 days before reservation, no refund within the 60 days.

    Travel Insurance:
    It is highly recommended that you consider purchasing trip/travel insurance should a personal emergency prevent you from taking your vacation. Here are a few companies that offer this type of low-cost insurance:

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Leave the house how you found it, please pickup after your selves.
Please do not put shellfish shells in the trash, dispose at the beach in the water.
Close the windows (if raining) and shut off the lights off when you are not at home and overnight.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Hancock Point, a neighborhood in Hancock, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Acadia National Park. Prayer Labyrith and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Hancock travel guide
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Hancock, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park
    Acadia National Park
    34 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Tidal Falls
    11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sullivan Harbor Farm
    17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show
    17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad
    25 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tracey's
    21 min drive
  • Tracy's Lobsters & Clams
    21 min drive
  • The Galley
    14 min drive
  • YU Take Out
    18 min drive
  • Ruth & Wimpy's
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Ocean Beach Front House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Ocean Beach Front House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Ocean Beach Front House?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Private Ocean Beach Front House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hancock Point vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tidal Falls, Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show, and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Prayer Labyrith and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Private Ocean Beach Front House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and had everything we needed. Incredible view and close to everything we wanted to see and experience. The hosts were amazing and had great recommendations for adventures. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Vacation

My husband and I took my father and visited Bar Harbor and the surrounding areas. The location was quiet, short walk to the shore, the accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanie H.

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

Everything was just perfect!

We enjoyed morning trips to Schoodic Peninsula, Arcadia and Bar Harbor but loved coming back to our private beach to search for sea glass/rocks and watch the wildlife and sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrus A M.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay. The property was very clean, comfortable & had all the conveniences of home. Our host left no stone unturned. The sunset view was amazing & we loved the outdoor fire pit. If we travel back to Acadia, this would be first on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Amazing Stay in an Amazing Place

We had a wonderful time at Sunset Ledge. The home is immaculate and very welcoming. It had everything we needed and more. The property was gorgeous, set in quiet Hancock Point with great views, plenty of yard and a short tree-lined walking path down to the water for daily sea glass hunting & kayaking! Only about a 45 minute scenic drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor too! Ellen, our host was just fantastic and always only a text away if we had a question. We very much look forward to returning to Sunset Ledge real soon!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jitesh R.

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

A lovely place

The house is wonderful, is fully stocked, the host is gracious and very responsive, the backyard has a private beach, and the sunsets are out of the world. What more can one ask for? This is a perfect vacation away from home house. Only a very small caution, and that is purely for people looking to spend daily time at Acadia national park - The property is located 30 min from Schoodic point part of Acadia and 45 min from Bar Harbor side of Acadia. We did not have issues driving there at all but something to keep in mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Nice Stay in Hancock Point

My family and I had a great time at the property. We were permitted to check in a little early... The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a week long stay. The location in Hancock Point is serene. We had our own private beach where we could wander around looking for shells and seaglass. One day, we even saw a seal playing around about 100 feet out from the beach, popping its head up every 5 minutes to say hello. The location is convenient to major places to see... Winter Harbor and that side of Acadia is about 30 minutes away. Bar Harbor and core Acadia is 40 minutes away. Ellsworth is 20 minutes with grocery stores and shopping. The location is a great "in between" spot for those looking for a quiet waterfront house to get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Beautiful Property!

This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed in. Such a beautiful home and the location is just breathtaking. The house is perfect, so clean and has everything you need for your home away from home. The home is tucked back in the woods, overlooking the water. You can walk on the property to the beach. The town of Hancock is fabulous and surrounded by amazing restaurants and small coastal towns. Bar Harbor and Acadia are close by and the drive is super easy. We LOVED coming back to the property after a long day of hiking in Acadia, relaxing on the beach, watching the sunset and searching for sea glass. So great to stay in a home away from the crowds. Ryan and Ellen are wonderful hosts, so gracious and helpful. Thank you for sharing this amazing property. We are so grateful for the beautiful week we had with our family and the memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Just book it

This place was perfect for our first visit to Maine. It was close enough to Acadia, but far enough to be away from the crowds and traffic. When we didn’t feel like driving to the park, we explored Schoodic peninsula, and went to a few of the preserves on Hancock Point. The only “complaint” we had was that there were no condiments or spices there. My husband loves to cook, so he had to improvise or purchase, and then we had to bring it all home with us. We drove, so it wasn’t a big deal. Other than that, the house was super comfortable and the area was so peaceful and quiet. It was also much bigger than it seems in the pictures. Thank you, Ellen and Ryan for sharing this beautiful house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

A wonderful way to experience coastal Maine!

We selected Sunset Ledge because of the rave reviews - and they were all true! We needed a house that was comfortable fo c r someone with chronic back issues ( hello, two recliners!) and also offered things to do for the kids. The open floor plan was so accommodating and the house was immaculate. We rented a kayak for the wee v k and enjoyed the water- we even took our paddle board out on a calm morning! And we saw a seal in our back ocean-yard! Schoodic and Acadia MDI are both breathtaking and an easy 40-45 minutes away, and the Super-Walmart is less than 20 minutes for provisioning. The kitchen was so well-stocked that cooking at home was a joy. The host was very thoughtful and responded so quickly to all of our questions - even for a perfect local restaurant for lobster and non-lobster eaters (Ruth and Wimpy’s). All in all, it was the perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Maine Stay

The pictures do not do it justice. What a beautiful and welcoming home. Extremely clean. Ellen and Ryan thought of everything. The little touches make you feel so 'at home'. I don't think I have ever experienced such a well stocked kitchen! Everything you need to cook, bake, and steam seafood is there. The shoreline and tides are great to explore. One day we simply vegged out and explored the cable channels. It was so relaxing. Initially we had planned on a family visit but unfortunately they got stuck at an airport in another state and were not able to join us. But we made the best of it, exploring the many pamphlets Ellen has available so you can see what's around the area to see - Acadia Nat'l Park, Schoodic Point, town of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, museums, and a great little restaurant about 10 minutes away called Ruth & Wimpys, has wonderful seafood. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Ellen & Ryan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just as pictured and perfect for our family Maine trip. Located close enough to Acadia to easily enjoy it, but away from all the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor. Our favorite part was relaxing by the water searching for treasures! We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, quiet and comfortable! Owner was super responsive from our booking until our check out! Top notch service and house was as promised!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Perfect Maine Vacation!

This property was even better than described! Clean, well appointed, and in the perfect location for sightseeing or lounging by the ocean looking for sea glass. Owners were quick to respond when we had questions. We wanted for nothing during our stay here- we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful. Spacious. Even better than the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay, and functioned perfectly for us and our two young kids. The kitchen was very well-stocked, the beds were comfortable, both bedrooms had A/C, and it was so CLEAN! (This is always the thing I hope and look for in Vrbo rentals.) The hosts were very responsive and a joy to work with. We would definitely stay here again, and recommend that you do, too!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So delightful- the house is welcoming and has it all. Loved the quiet beach location and just sitting outside having coffee in the morning looking at the water. It’s a bit of a ride to Bar Harbor and Acadia but well worth it. Ellen and Ryan are just wonderful hosts- can’t say enough about how they care for their guests. If I visit Maine again, that’s where I’ll be!!
From the kitchen window
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Sunset Ledge was exactly what we had anticipated and more! The location was perfect for our family, allowing us to get to Acadia with ease while also allowing for activities closer by, too. The property is even cleaner and better looking than the photos listed and I even felt comfortable with our infant crawling around. Having the beach front just down the path was wonderful for afternoon/evening dips and seashell hunting. The host provides water jugs and propane tank to help with the stay and was easily accessible for questions. We would certainly recommend a stay at Sunset Ledge and plan to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debby K.

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

Weather was beautiful.

Everything we thought it would be!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

Maine stay

This home was awesome everything you needed. The beach was fantastic as were the views. Would do again in a heartbeat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Summer visit

We loved being right on the water. Kayaked every day and visited Acadia several times. This property was great. Very well thought out details/ organization.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GIORGOS L.

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

Great property with private beach

This is a wonderful property just a few steps from the beach. Ellen, the owner is wonderful and always available to answer any questions. We found the place in perfect condition and with everything that a family might need in a house. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Acadia get away

I’ve stayed at properties all over the country and have never seen one so clean and the kitchen so well furbished. Great place to spend the week exploring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. About 40 minutes from Bar Harbor but not too far away. Great location and very peaceful. Great communication with the owner as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Superb house and location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. It is perfectly positioned to explore Acadia and areas beyond. It was an excellent and comfortable home base to return to relax and prepare for the next day’s adventure. The house is clean, well stocked with essentials, and nicely appointed. It is quiet, roomy, and accommodated our family of four perfectly. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place a little off the beaten path but close enough to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Roger G.

Love the area but would look for a more beach friendly waterfront

Built well away from the water with a difficult steep trail to get to the beach. The beach itself is only navigable at low tide. A porch would have been nice to enjoy the beautiful Maine weather.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018