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Hidden retreat right next door

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Room
Interior
the yard
beautiful Acadia National Park Mountain

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 213.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ellsworth, ME
  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hidden retreat right next door

Small private efficiency. It's a 10×14 ft room. Full private bath. Private entrance. Its part of main house but seperate. Located on Route 1 just outside of Ellsworth. Quiet property. Large yard. Picnic table. Half an hour from Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor. Half an hour from Bucksport. Half an hour from Castine. 20 minutes from Blue Hill. 40 minutes from Winter Harbor. Half hour from Bangor. And located in a rural spot just outside of Ellsworth. Private room with private bathroom and all the amenities that you would need. Also if you come after Dark, the driveway is hard to see. look for bright orange triangle reflectors because I have them at the bottom of the driveway and on the mailbox. Please let me know if you will be here after dark so that I can turn the lights on for you in your room!

Property manager

Wendy J Davis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking please!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this apartment is in a rural area. Acadia National Park and Kisma Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Seacoast Fun Park and Wild Acadia Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Ellsworth, ME

What's nearby

  • Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ellsworth Public Library - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ellsworth City Hall - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden retreat right next door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden retreat right next door?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden retreat right next door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden retreat right next door located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Woodlawn Museum, Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters and Ellsworth Public Library. Ellsworth Historical Society and Ellsworth City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy's place was lovely to stay at. Close to Acadia with local food and bakery that is delicious. We fell inlove with the charm of the location with wonderful painting and cute decor. The communication was quick and check in and out was smooth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Small but quaint

Room is not large but great if you just need to crash at nights. Host had treats waiting for us. We are two larger people so the bed was a little small but we survived. Only place to relax is the bed or two wooden chairs at the table.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay when visiting Downeast Maine!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect for our little getaway

The hidden retreat had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vona P.

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

ellsworth stay

Quaint little place, a good place to rest after a busy day sight seeing in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Cute Little Place

The Hidden Retreat was the perfect place to stay! It was just me and my husband, and Wendy has made it very comfortable. The area is quiet and relaxing, perfect for after spending a day at Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park. She was a great host and had all the amenities you would need. I would highly recommend a stay at Hidden Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Acadia stay

As advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Quaint

It was a beautiful setting. She had plenty in the room yo make us comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
An amazing little gateway apartment! My partner and I had an amazing time while there. Wendy is great and super sweet… also an amazing artist! It was clean, quiet, and easy to navigate. Close enough to Ellsworth and bar harbor but far enough away you don’t have too much traffic to worry about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail K.

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

Awesome hidden retreat

Great tiny apartment with shower, stove, microwave, tv and a comfortable bed. Everything you need. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karolyn D.

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

We did not stay in this hellhole.

The property owner was clear about finding this place. It was almost impossible to find, even in the daytime. And then once we found it, I was angered beyond belief. It was tiny, it was dirty, and I am still angry after a week. The appliances looked like they'd never been cleaned. I didn't inspect the "bathroom". I knew I would never relieve my bowels in it. The shower stall, well, NO and NO and NO. We had to hurriedly find another place to stay in a sold-out town. You should know that VRBO, if it has ever inspected this place, is horribly at fault.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE L.

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

Beautiful Hidden Retreat!

We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Very Nice

My stay here was wonderful. The room was the perfect for me, but could have easily accommodated a second person. The area is quiet, clean, and safe. The drive to the southern part of Acadia National Park took about thirty-five to forty minutes...not bad at all in my mind. I will definitely stay here again when I am back that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rose F.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Wendy’s efficiency room worked well for our needs. It’s small but had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable. She made the check-in and checkout process easy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Great!

Awesome place to stay, close to the Acadia area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great Host Perfect Location

Wendy was a great and gracious host. Hidden Retreat was perfect for us. We homebased from there and visited Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula, Lubec, Old Town, and many other locations along the Bold Coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA AND GREG M.

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

Beautiful efficiency

Worked great for what we were looking for while sightseeing Mt. Desert Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lana g.

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

Cute and clean, great location from attractions

The place was very cute and clean. Bed was comfortable. Wendy was very informative as to places to see and eat. Wendy is an artist and displays her beautiful work in the room. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas M.

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

Good point for a couple to stay.

The place was clean, neat, and homey. Every thing we needed for our trip. Off the beaten trail and quite. It was alitte farther from bar harbor then we thought but not terrible, about 40 mins.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Great stay!!

Wonderful little property. If you’re wanting something out of the way but still close by to Acadia, this is the place! Avoids the crowds, but definitely be prepared for the drive in (about 45 minutes with traffic). Wendy was a great host, we really enjoyed everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Quite little room

Nice quite little room. Had all we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bushra A.

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

Beautiful Getaway

Wendy was very communicative and friendly. The room was impeccably clean and had ever we could need. There was a small kitchen equipped with basics, and the bathroom also had all we needed We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Everything I needed in a small package

Everything went very smoothly. It started with checking in. Wendy Jo went out of her way to let me check in before the usual check in time so I could spend most of the day in Acadia. The room had everything I needed. The bed was comfortable and the pillows (nice and firm) were the best I have had at any rental (including hotels) that I can recall. The rental was convenient to Ellsworth and Acadia and an easy day trip to Campobello with a very pleasant drive. It all resulted in a very pleasant weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tayla K.

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

Tranquil Haven

Cutest little place and such nice hospitality. Perfect for a night or 2. Great communication and easy access. Definitely recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wendy J Davis

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English

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