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Cottage By The Sea

38 Kilkenny Cove, Hancock, ME 04640
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Cottage By The Sea
Ranked #2 of 5 Hancock B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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St Peter Port, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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Although we found it very difficult to find initially it was worth it when we arrived. The location is amazing and the sort of place you could just sit and stare. The fact that the innkeeper has been an interior decorator was obvious as the inside of the house was very beautiful. The gourmet breakfast was different each morning. The... More

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Delaware
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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First of all, the innkeepers were very attentive and clean. I had some of the best gourmet breakfasts of my life. The inn was located on a beautiful peninsula with a private view of water that is fed by Frenchmans Bay. Easy to access conveniences.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
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My husband and I had the great pleasure of spending 3 nights at the Cottage by the Sea. The setting is simply wonderful...inside and out. A wonderful style B&B that is very warm and relaxing. Have stayed in many B&Bs and never experienced a breakfast meal and setting as gorgeous as Carolyn and Buck provide. Our room was nicely decorated... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011 via mobile
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Cottage by The Sea was the perfect Bed and Breakfast for our vacation to Down East Maine and Acadia National Park! Carolyn and Buck are very gracious hosts who go out of the way to make you feel at home in their beautiful home right on Kilkenny Cove. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious gourmet breakfast every morning! Carolyn... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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Great stay. Watermelon and feta salad, French toast with blueberry syrup, crab quiche. Wow. Quiet location between Acadia and Schoodic. Carolyn and Buck were terrific.

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

A lot of Bed & Breakfasts fall into the "quaint" category, but I've never been in one with a more expertly decorated interior. Carol, who runs Cottage by the Sea with her husband Buck, has a background in design that comes through elegantly in all the rooms available to a guest. Sitting in the breakfast room is so light, pretty,... More

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Raymond, New Hampshire
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011

Stayed at this bed & breakfast over a weekend. Its located close to lots of great Maine attractions like Acadia national park. From the start making reservations was easy. Its a beautiful B&B which is modern and contemporary, but has a very comfortable and homey feel. It overlooks the water, and has great areas to sit and sip a coffee... More

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Hamden, CT
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2010
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This summer my husband and I vacationed in Maine. We had hoped to stay in Cottage By the Sea as I was impressed by their website. We were not able to get a reservation, but decided to check it out since we were in the area. I like to preview places, if possible, since my husband has a disability. I... More

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Jewels38, Owner at Cottage By The Sea, responded to this review
9 May 2011

My husband and I have worked very hard to make "Cottage by the Sea" a haven for our guests. Our guests are our priority from the time they make their reservtion until their visit has ended. We have made many friends over the 8 years we have been in business and hear from people all over the world that have... More

Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

What a lovely stay we had at Cottage by the Sea. Beautiful and quiet location with natural backyard landscape and a bench to watch the stars at night as well as the bay during the day. Very intimate setting with 3 guestrooms - our room had a spectacular bay view. Great gourmet breakfasts. Interior of this house is beautiful and... More

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Storrs, Connecticut
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010

Very comfortable sleeping, appealing interior decorations, delicious breakfasts, scenic location overlooking the sea with an outdoor bench for good weather resting after a day of sightseeing or other activities in the Acadia area, impeccably clean and comfortable, nice common areas, intimate with only three guest rooms, seasonal summer/fall bed and breakfast....

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38 Kilkenny Cove, Hancock, ME 04640
Price range (per night):* INR7,829 - 8,947

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