Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

My husband and I are retired and do “road trips” off season along the coast of Maine during the cold weather months and there is less traffic. We recently stayed at Hanscom’s on January 12th and 13th and glad we did! ! Cozy, quiet and peaceful outdoor surroundings! Our room was clean and warm with everthing you need when traveling. The owner is very accessible and responds right away! The location is perfect for, like we did, a trip into Bar Harbor, a trip around Acadia National Park and, a day trip up to Machias and Beals to visit Great Wass Island. We had a great trip and it was comforting to know after being out all day and tired that we were coming back to Hanscom’s for the night. Added plus…we got to bring our dog Addie too! 😀 Jane and Chris Georgetown, ME

We stayed in Cottage 1 and it had obviously been updated a bit, but we would not stay here again. The road noise was terrible. Needed to run the A/C fan, wear ear plugs, and take sleeping pill just to sleep. The noise was annoying even during the day. The cabin literally vibrated from large trucks passing by. The kitchen was ok, enough supplies for a day or two. Microwave looked dirty but it was some sort of damage on the exterior part of the door. Other than the noise, it was just too small for two people. Really no place to set up your luggage; bathroom vanity had no counter space. The shower water temperature was difficult to regulate and the hot water took forever. They've obviously put some effort in to making the place look cute, but cute doesn't help you sleep at night.

Decided to visit Arcadia on our return trip to the 2026 Polar Blast in Eustis Maine. Easily booked online, owners were communicating until we arrived with everything we needed. Cute room, perfect for a single, couple, and even if you have a child or two. Very clean, everything functional. Despite winter, driveway clear as we're entrances to cottages. 10 minute trip to Bar Harbor, and 15-20 minutes to Arcadia "winter entrance". During season, the main Hull entrance/Visitor center is minutes away.

My sister and I greatly enjoyed our stay in a beautiful cabin in the woods! Each cabin is a duplex with two rooms so it's extremely quiet. It's decorated so cute with a maritime theme and is scrupulously clean. There's actually even a little stove with a kettle that we put to good use. Highly recommend!

I’m 61 and have been coming to the Bar Harbor area since I was 2 years old. I’ve stayed at several different lodgings over those years, and this one has been my favorite. The efficiency motel room I had was nicely sized for 1 or 2, was perfectly clean and everything was in very good condition and worked flawlessly. My nights and afternoon naps were quiet and restful on the very nice bed. The property is located very close to the main entrance to Acadia NP and is just minutes to the Bar Harbor village. There are several great eating options nearby (you don’t have to go into town to eat) and there are nice outdoor cooking and hanging out areas provided. This place is a gem, and also a good value for the area.