The Winkumpaugh Getaway

Our family has stayed at The Winkumpaugh Getaway every year, and it has become a very special place for us. Our kids have made so many wonderful memories here, and we always look forward to returning. The house is spacious, clean, comfortable, and well equipped, with plenty of room for the whole family to relax. Having a dishwasher and washing machine is a must for a family vacation, and both make longer stays so much easier. The well-stocked kitchen even includes lobster pots, perfect for preparing a home-cooked Maine lobster dinner. We especially love the peaceful wooded setting, screened deck, fire pit, and Ping-Pong table. Our kids also enjoy the nostalgia of choosing DVDs and VHS tapes for family movie nights. With no Wi-Fi, it's a wonderful opportunity to get our teens off their phones and spend genuine quality time together as a family. The house feels quiet and secluded while still being conveniently located—about 15–20 minutes from Ellsworth and approximately 45 minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Our favorite swimming spot is Branch Lake, which is also just a quick 15-minute drive away. The home has lots of charm and truly feels like a cozy Maine getaway. We're grateful for all the memories our family has made here and hope to keep returning for many years.

Our family had the most amazing time building memories in beautiful scenic Maine. Acadia was breathtaking, and Bar Harbor absolutely stunning. The house was charming, spotless, and serene. Lovely getaway!

Perfect home for 4-6 people. Very clean and well equipped. Felt remote out in the woods, about 15 minutes from Ellesworth and 30 minutes from Bangor. We were there for a wedding at Camp Jordan and were just 5 minutes away so perfect for us. There is no tv service, just vhs tapes and we did watch a couple. Kitchen was fully stocked. Bathrooms were clean with plenty of towels. Washer and dryer worked. Everything looked like the pictures and was what I expected.

The house was perfect for our group of 5. It was clean and comfortable and nicely decorated with collections of birdhouses etc. The only complaint we had was that we couldn’t watch TV. However, there was a good variety of VHS tapes and DVDs.

The home we stayed in was wonderful. We had everything we needed and we close to a lot of attractions. We would stay there again for sure.

Nice location, clean house, they supplied some necessities that was nice. House needs some TLC inside and out.