We stayed at Rocky Woods cabin for a week in mid-June, when their lush lupines were in full bloom, and we had a great time! The listing is very accurate, and the stellar reviews are well-deserved. The hosts stocked the house with everything we needed, thoughtful details that helped us relax and unwind. The land is gorgeous, no matter the weather, and it’s just a short drive from Acadia’s Schoodic point (our very favorite part of the park). The house was impeccably clean and everything was comfortable. Check-in was a breeze. Such a fun week! We’re so glad we chose this as the home base for our adventures.
It’s about 40 minutes from the big grocery stores, so we planned ahead and picked up groceries at the Hannaford in Ellsworth before getting to the cabin. Make sure to check restaurant schedules if you’re visiting on a Monday or Tuesday, as several were closed. We loved Chipman’s Wharf in Milbridge for lobster rolls, the Meadow’s take-out, Lunch on the Wharf right in Corea, and J.M. Gerrish in Winter Harbor for lunch. The hosts included a helpful binder with lots of recommendations for area activities. We did the Acadia Puffin Tour out of Steuben and loved it.
The main part of Acadia is a little over an hour from the cabin, and when we went it was incredibly crowded. We spent two days working our way through Bar Harbor and the main park activities (including the sunrise Cadillac Mountain visit). But we actually much preferred the area around the cabin and a bit north because it was gorgeous and didn’t have the crazy crowds. Keep in mind you need a a park pass and a separate summit car reservation to drive to the summit (sunrise reservations go fast). Jordan Pond House is also taking reservations for priority seating now, and that was filled up six weeks out.
The cabin is cozy and could adjust to any temperature, with a/cs set up in both bedrooms upstairs (and it had the wall unit on the first floor), and with a great fireplace. In June we rarely needed a/c, but the cozy fireplace was great for chilly evenings. The grill made for easy cooking at home, and the campfire was perfect for the nights.
Our phone’s directions kept looping us on Paul Bunyon Rd to get to the cabin, but there’s actually a much shorter loop that we figured out, which shaved off at least 7 minutes from every drive — from Corea Drive turn left onto Grand Marsh Bay Rd. right after the driveway for Acadia’s Oceanside Meadows Inn.
Thanks for a great stay!