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Cross Country Skiing

January 31, 2018 By barndog

The pristine crushed-stone surfaces of Acadia’s carriage roads make them ideal for cross-country skiing in wintertime. Add the park’s spectacular scenery and trail grooming by the volunteers of the Acadia Winter Trails Association, and it’s no wonder that skiing is a highlight of the season for many area residents and winter visitors alike.

Courtesy of Friends of Acadia Website.

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Bar Harbor Whale Watching

January 31, 2018 By barndog

Bar Harbor Whale WatchingThe largest animals on earth are found here. During Bar Harbor Whale Watching’s more than twenty-five years of operation they have had the great pleasure of taking over 1 million people, from around the world, to see whales in the Gulf of Maine. Every day they strive to provide the highest quality customer service and the very best boats and educational tours in the world. Allowing them to make your whale watching dreams come true.

Courtesy of Bar Harbor Whale Watching website.

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Acadia National Park

April 1, 2016 By barndog

Acadia National Park - Thunder HolePeople have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Courtesy of Acadia National Park 

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Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theater

March 31, 2016 By barndog

Diver Ed’s Dive-In TheaterDiver Ed's Dive-in Theatre is a two- or two-and-a-half-hour scenic boat ride out into Frenchman Bay in Acadia National Park, where Diver Ed & his sidekick “Mini Ed” dive down to the ocean floor with specially equipped video and sound equipment, allowing you to see and hear the ocean floor in real time from the comfort of the deck.

At the end of the dive, Ed & Mini Ed return to the boat – and so do the creatures! Touch tanks allow you to observe, handle – and sometimes even kiss – these strange and mysterious beings before they are returned safely to the sea. You will be amazed at the colors, the textures and the variety of animal life beneath the waves.

Courtesy of Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theatre website.

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Acadia Air Tours

March 31, 2016 By barndog

Acadia Air ToursFor as long as people have dreamed, they have been fascinated by the idea of flight, looking skyward with wonder and amazement. Today ACADIA AIR TOURS can make that dream your reality from one of our four unique Aviation Adventures. We offer Scenic Tours of Acadia National Park in either a two passenger open cockpit BIPLANE, a two passenger GLIDER, or a four passenger CESSNA 182 SKYLANE. We also offer AEROBATIC WARBIRD RIDES for the more adventurous in our authentic WWII Navy “SNJ”. Which ever flight you choose, you are sure to transform an ordinary day into an extra-ordinary experience of a lifetime. **GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE**

Courtesy of Acadia Air Tours website. 

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We recommend…

March 30, 2016 By barndog

Dining OutThe Chart Room

Mama Dimatteo’s, Bar Harbor

Cafe Drydock, Southwest Harbor

Chart Room Restaurant, Hulls Cove (just 2 miles or so from us)

Jack Russell’s Steakhouse, Bar Harbor

2 Cats Cafe, Bar Harbor

Trenton Bay Bridge Lobster Pound, Trenton

Havana, Bar Harbor (downtown)

Downeast Deli, Bar Harbor (downtown)

Activities

golfersBar Harbor Whale Watch, Bar Harbor (downtown, at the pier)

Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop

Kebo Valley Golf Club

National Park Sea Kayak Tours

Scotty’s Kayak & Canoe Rentals

Altantic Brewing Company Tours

Mount Desert Oceanarium

Other Businesses

Clark Point Inn, Southwest Harbor

Bark Harbor, Bar Harbor (downtown)

For a full list of local activities visit Acadia Magic

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A charming piece of Maine!

The cottages here are simply adorable! Clean well maintained grounds. The pool is a pleasant place to relax. The grills and patio tables make a nice touch. The kitchenettes are fully stocked so all you need to do is supply your food! A short walk up the road, about 1/2 mile, takes you to the beach. The ocean is way too cold to swim here, but scenery is fantastic! The prices are extremely reasonable and it's a short drive to Mainely BBQ and Bar harbor!

TripAdvisor, August 2013

Piece of nostaligia with present day perks

Spent 3 nights with my husband. We are couple in mid 40's who enjoy the outdoors. Room was amazingly clean. Bed comfy and topped with a homey quilt. Kitchen had everything. Love that they recycle! Worried when we arrived that may be loud since had adjoining room but never heard the neighbors. WiFi was a little spotty but owners reset modem and seemed to help. Beach ie rocky shore was a enjoyable walk through quiet neighborhood. Beautiful view. Wish we could have brought our dogs but loved meeting the other lodger's dogs. Pool was clean but a little chilly for a dip. Loved the outdoor tables and grills. Highly recommend this place. A wonderful bit of Americana.

TripAdvisor, August 2013

Always a great stay!

I've stayed at Hanscom's every season of the year and I can assure you that no matter the season, a stay at Hanscom's will be wonderful! The rooms are clean and comfortable and depending on which cottage you rent, they come with a stove top, microwave, refrigerator, and all utensils, too!  And they even have WiFi! AMAZING! The rooms really feel like home and I couldn't ask for anything more. Every time I have talked with the owners (about re-arranging my arrival days!), they've been very pleasant. I love the fact that they accept pets. It was very hard to find a clean cabin that would allow this. I used to stay at the Bar Harbor Inn until I found Hanscom's. I honestly feel more comfortable at Hanscom's and the prices are perfect! I can't say enough good things about them!

TripAdvisor, March 2014

A wonderful, idyllic place

My wife and I went to Mount Desert Island without a hotel reservation during a recent vacation. It was Thursday (not the weekend), but still we worried that we might not find any lodging. Hanscom's happened to have one opening, and are we ever glad we found them! Although they were just a short distance off that busy route 3 on the island, we never heard any traffic noise. The cottage was clean, modern, quiet, reasonably priced, and a wonderful retreat from the busy, crowded tourist locations. The staff there were all friendly and helpful, as well. We can't recommend them highly enough.

TripAdvisor, Sept. 2015

Great Relaxing Week

We just spent a week at Hanscom's and had a very enjoyable stay. Our room was clean and cozy, nice and warm when the weather turned cold and rainy. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. It's a very quiet area this time of year but towns and shopping are very close. It was exactly what we needed. And a huge bonus was the fact that our cat was welcome to join us.

TripAdvisor, March 2016

Short but Pleasant stay.

This is a great place to stay for couples or families. They have a pool, a nice area to sit outside with tables and comfy chairs, a barbecue and it's on the quieter side of the island which is also easily accessible to Acadia National Park. You can walk down to the water from there in a a residential are as well. The property is in Hulls Cove and the owners and their employees are great. We stayed in one of the end rooms which was nice and quiet. The beds are comfy, we had a full bath with a real bathtub and shower, a microwave a 4.6 cubic foot refrigerator and free wi-fi that worked great. Even with the diverse group including families it was still quite a peaceful environment. You can't beat the price and location. I only wish we could have stayed longer.

TripAdvisor, July 2015

Great value, location, and dog-friendly.

My wife and I and our two Great Danes stayed here in early July. The location is very convenient to Bar Harbor and the National Park, and the owners are very dog friendly. This is a rare combination, especially for large dog owners. We will recommend Hanscom's to others.

TripAdvisor, July 2012

Dog Friendly and Close to town comfort

Very clean and basic rooms with mini kitchen, Wifi, TV. We have now been coming here for years and staying in these great little cottages. They are Super Dog friendly and so it ALL of Bar Harbor. Mary is always willing to help and so is Katie at the "Front A-Frame" desk.

Very quiet and comfortable. We will continue to return every year ! !

TripAdvisor, July 2013

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