About Hinkley's Dreamwood Cottages
Set on 6.5 acres of woodland, Hinkley's Dreamwood Cottages offers cosy, cabin-style accommodations in Down East Maine. Located off Route 3, the family-run property is two miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park.
Rustic cabins offer one, two or four bedrooms and feature at least one private bathroom. Amenities found in some cabins include kitchen, working fireplace, and screened-in porch. An on-site house capable of accommodating up to seven guests is also available for booking.
Guests can splash around in the seasonal outdoor pool, while a children’s playground is located on-site. Pet-friendly cabins and smoke-free cabins are available. Daily housekeeping is provided.
Picnic tables and BBQ grills are scattered around the resort, ideal for those looking to cookout. Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat is 400 metres from the resort entrance.
Hinkley's Dreamwood Cottages is five minutes’ walk from Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and 4.8 miles from Bar Harbor town centre.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Easy access to Acadia National Park.
Previous guests have found it convenient that the cabin-style accommodations are located just two miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park. As such, hikers, mountain bikers and those looking to explore the picturesque park won't have to go far. Meanwhile, Bar Harbor town centre is less than ten minutes away by car.
positive:
Pet-friendly accommodations.
Easy access to Acadia National Park. A number of cabins are
designated as pet-friendly accommodations, with some reserved for those with
hypoallergenic dogs and others for general pets. With pet fees said to be
nominal and reasonable, those that enjoy travelling with their four-legged
friend find this to be a good place to stay.
positive:
Friendly owners make themselves available.
Barring a few reports to the contrary, the majority of guests find the owners of the cabin resort to be friendly and approachable. Reports indicate that the owners are happy to help when the need arises.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some cabins less pleasing than others.
According to reports, not all of the resort's cabins are as pleasing as guests would like. While some cabins are clean and modern, others are said to show signs of wear and tear or, in some cases, could be considered rundown. A number of guests have been unimpressed with what they deem to be shabby chic-style furnishings and décor.
negative:
Mould and damp issues reported.
A number of reports indicate that some cabins suffer mould and damp issues. Guests also complain of musty smells upon arrival, suggesting that cabins need a good airing and a thorough deep clean.
negative:
Rentable house in need of repairs.
As well as individual cabins, an on-site house is available for travellers to rent. However, according to reports, this house is in a poor state of repair and requires renovation work to make it a comfortable place to stay.