Captain Bickford House 'Arthur Frommer has been a guest here in 2014'

Winter Harbor, Maine
$228 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Live like the locals in our stunning seaside community!

This newly renovated Captains Cottage which overlooks Frenchmans Bay with stunning views of Cadillac Mountain has been a part of our family for 4 generations, and is now ready for your arrival. We have carefully maintained the integrity of what the home of a Boat Captain, on the coast of Maine is really like, while providing you with all of the modern amenities. Sleeping 6 comfortably this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features on-sitewasher & dryer, 3 car parking, a backyard with BBQ grill and room for horseshoes or just relax and watch the sunsets. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, Bar Harbor Ferry, post office, and of course our store, the Winter Harbor 5 &10.

Bring your bike(rentals are available in the area)and ride around our lovely town or take a trip around Schoodic point. This is also a great place to go kayaking. Paddle out to an offshore island or just meander along the shore and inlets. The is also a 9 hole golf course in town and every hole has a view of the ocean.

Winter Harbor is a working fishing community and summer playground. We are located on the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula at the entrance to Acadia National Park, Schoodic Section, a must see for those visiting Maine. Visit us in August and experience the Annual Lobster Festival on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Where live music, a craft fair, parade, boat races & of course lobsters are the main event and shut down the town streets for the event.

The Schoodic section of Acadia National Park is home to the Schoodic Education and Research Center. This is the only mainland section of Acadia National Park and is known for it's rocky point where during storms the waves can produce 60ft tall walls of ocean spray.
Around the first 2 weeks of August the area host the Schoodic Arts festival (check their web site for exact dates).

The Schoodic peninsula is also the home to many local crafts people and artists. We have everything from jewelry made of sea glass to Art galleries with fine paintings.

Quote from Arthur Frommer
' I prefer going to a local real estate broker, one with limited inventory that they have themselves inspected. By simply accessing the internet, and scanning the options in a town you have chosen, you have a good chance to find a reputable agent, as I recently did. He was Peter Drinkwater of the small but exquisite waterfront town of Winter Harbor, Maine, who--with his wife Sandy--owns the Captain Bickford House (where we stayed) and also finds other such house rentals for persons calling or inquiring about his main property (P.O. Box 340, Winter Harbor, Maine 04693, 207/963-2710, wh5n10@myfairpoint.net).'






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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Patricia P.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Wonderful location. Quiet, friendly neighborhood. Comfy beds! Well stocked kitchen. Host very easy to communicate with. Very happy with our stay.

  • Marlene D.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Had a great time. Lovely home!

  • Carri B.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2023

    Stayed Sep 30, 2023

    First, I was not given any instructions on how to enter the house. I sent messages via VRBO and attempted calling the owner without a response. Thankfully I was able to locate a local number for the owner and was able to get the door code at 9:30pm. I found a hypodermic needle on top of the refrigerator. We had a mouse in the living room. When I texted the number we found for the owner, I never got a response as to getting mouse traps. We ended up getting our own. The description did not mention the house did not have an AC unit. A couple of the days got in the upper 70’s and the upstairs bedrooms would not cool down at night. Additionally, larger individuals would not do well in the shower. It is an extremely small shower. I am not a large person but still did not have enough room. And the town requires special bags or tags for trash pick up. The owners do not provide this to the renters which in my opinion should be a given, instead they suggest buying them from their 5 & 10 store. We made it work and was able to use the house. It was a cute rustic home and the locals were very nice. I just expected better communication from the owners, especially given we had some issues.

  • Pam Y.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2023

    Stayed Sep 20, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay in this perfectly located, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood. It was a wonderful place to return to at the end of our days filled with adventures and exploration.

  • Barbara H.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2018

    Stayed Sep 8, 2018

    We felt right at home in this quaint and beautiful little house. We had everything we needed to make us comfortable. Extra-comfy beds and comforters for best sleep, too. There are so many places to visit and so many things to do nearby. Great restaurants like the Pickled Wrinkle and Crocker House (Hancock), Schoodic Point for hiking, biking, and picnicking, Grindstone Neck for rocky beaches, of course--the golf course with ocean views, Acadia on Mt Desert Island, 180 degree view of the coast from Pigeon Hill in Steuben, the cozy library, the beautiful harbor villages. Need to stay longer to fit in more fun times, like a ferry to Bar Harbor or a boat ride in Blue Hill. Next time! Perfect peaceful spot for a relaxing stay.

  • Jessica W.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2018

    Stayed Jul 28, 2018

    This was a beautiful, comfortable home for our family of four. My parents came to visit and there was plenty of room for all of us. We loved exploring Winter Harbor and the Schoodic peninsula--such incredible beauty without the crowds of Mount Desert Island.

  • Theresa F.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2018

    Stayed Jul 14, 2018

    House was very comfortable and addition added gave extra space to relax and watch sun rise. House was well equipped with dishes and linens so we did not have to pack our own items. We loved our relaxing stay in Winter Harbor.

  • Anne Lise D.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2018

    Stayed Jun 30, 2018

    Could not found a better location to find access to all the Maine coast has to offer.

  • AnneMarie A.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2015

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very relaxing and peaceful. Home is very well maintained. Great view of harbor ! The owner is very nice and takes great pride in this home and his community.

  • Denise E.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2014

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Beautifully restored, historic house makes you feel a real part of this charming, low-key, friendly town. The proximity to Schoodic Point for biking, birding, photography, and ocean watching is wonderful. We didn't even go to Acadia on MDI this year - Schoodic has what we value most (beauty, outdoor activities) without the crowds.

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$240+
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