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True Serendipity Homestead

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· Hancock, Hancock, Maine

25 acres hosted by Mike And Cheryl W.

4 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Near Acadia National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Thompson Island Information Center.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Maine: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

NOTE: GOOSE PARADISE, FROG NOOK, RABBIT RUN, and DUCK HILL (Parking is available on these four sites) NOTE: BEAR HOLLOW, SQUIRREL HIDEAWAY, AND BOBCAT ISLAND (You will need to transport your camping gear to these three sites). This homestead operates solely on solar power and is completely off-grid, featuring chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Guests can savor fresh eggs, as well as vegetables from the greenhouse and garden, which they are welcome to pick themselves. Additionally, there is a natural spring-fed pond spanning 2 acres, where guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and pedal boating with all equipment, including paddles and life jackets, provided on site. All sites are within walking distance of a very clean restroom, which is equipped with a flush toilet, a sink with running water, and a solar-powered light that turns on automatically. Additionally, there is an ample supply of toilet tissue and paper towels, and it also smells good too! NOTE: NO SHOWER AVAILABLE Each tent site features a fire pit and a picnic table. Guests can take pleasure in the hiking trails or venture into the woods to discover the natural beauty of this 25-acre homestead. Relax by the pond and watch for beavers, raccoons, blue herons, and even eagles. Enjoy the sound of the natural spring well as its ice-cold water is pumped to the homestead using solar power. Searching for and eating blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries can be a delightful activity. Savor the cool evenings by stargazing, observing fireflies, and listening to the chorus of frogs and owls. Witness the workings of an operational sawmill. Additionally, we provide blacksmithing demos and workshops, art (painting) lessons, and nature photography courses. Classes are available for a nominal fee. Conveniently located just minutes away are Home Depot, Walmart, various restaurants, shopping centers, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, antique stores, the historic Downtown Ellsworth, and the ocean!!

Activities

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

Wetlands

Farm

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820 ratings · 457 reviews

Kai E.recommends

October 11, 2024

Bear Hollow

Should be number 1 in Maine!! Stayed at the current number 1 before — this place was wayyyyy better. What a wonderful spot and wonderful guy who runs it! Wish I could have spent more time here!

Marley H.recommends

October 4, 2024

Goose Paradise

Second year in a row going here! We love it, such a peaceful place! Well kept always, and this year they even had a new peddle boat. Highly recommend this place!

Morgan B.recommends

October 4, 2024

Duck Hill

Serenity

Simply Amazing ! Beautiful grounds! Excellent hosts! Loved the pond and the animals. Would recommend 100%

Christopher D.recommends

September 25, 2024

Duck Hill

The best

Love it! The place is gorgeous, and I wish I didn’t live 8 hours away so I could come back again and again. The property was quiet, sites were far enough from each other to feel not on top of each other and the access to a working toilet, mirror made for a great introduction to camping for my girlfriend

Jenna D.recommends

September 24, 2024

Goose Paradise

What a beautiful weekend we had at Goose Paradise. Serendipity was a great place to camp with my family. It was so peaceful and close enough to Acadia for the hiking. I would highly recommend.

Heather S.recommends

September 20, 2024

Duck Hill

Sweet spot

This is a wonderful hipcamp with multiple sites. It is arranged so you have privacy. There is access to a few boats to explore the pond. A lovely outhouse with a flush toilet and running water was a nice touch. Mike and Cheryl and incredibly kind and willing to go the extra mile for their guests. I would recommend this Hipcamp with high regard.

Location

Hancock, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Penobscot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking