The Magic Bus - Near Acadia Park

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6 reviews

· Franklin, Hancock, Maine · 7 acres

Hosted by Denise B.

Van/bus

· 2 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Near Acadia National Park

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

Denise is a Star Host

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Guaranteed to be a unique experience, the Magic Bus sits on 7 private acres with direct access to the Downeast Sunrise Trail offering hiking, biking and ATV's during summer season. This off-grid property is located for you to enjoy many scenic destinations including Acadia National park. Bus can sleep 2, but there is plenty of space to pitch a tent for additional guests. There will be an additional fee for more than one tent and (2) guests. Furnishings include a Queen size bed and 2 comfortable bean bag chairs inside. Step down into the fully stocked camp kitchen that is an entire screened in porch with a pub table and chairs and a Coleman tabletop stove/grill/griddle. Outdoors you will find the outhouse, shower stall, dishwashing station and fire pit. Please note: This is an off grid camping experience. The site has no electric, running water or internet - cell phone service can be quite good depending on your carrier. The bus has no heat There is an private outhouse with a shower stall Bring drinking water and flashlights We will supply you with: (1) - solar shower bag Coleman cooktop stove with 1-2 small propane fuel tanks Basic kitchen utensils and pots and pans Potable water for shower bag and dishes Toilet paper for outhouse 2 towels for the shower 1-2 nights worth of firewood Bedding is provided (pillows, sheets and comforter, and you will make your bed) A limited amount of battery operated light fixtures Solar spot light at the entry door and solar twinkle lights in the porch The property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of land which is heavily wooded and offers wildlife such as porcupine, skunk, bear, deer, moose, eagle, coyote, raccoon, fishers and bobcat have been spotted. The Magic Bus is well located to access many of Downeast Maine's best attractions: Direct access to the Downeast Sunrise Trail 4 miles to Tideway Market 10 miles to Ellsworth 21 miles to Acadia National Park 23 miles to Blue Hill Peninsula 26 miles to Bar Harbor 28 miles to Schoodic PeninsulaThe Magic Bus is a unique experience located on a 7 acre site, in Franklin ME and has direct access to the Downeast Sunrise Trail which offers hiking, biking and ATV riding during the summer season. The property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of land which is heavily wooded and offers wildlife such as porcupine, bear, deer, moose, eagle, coyote, raccoon, fishers and even bob cat have been spotted. This very cool 20' short bus offers a queen size bed, comfortable chairs, a full screened in porch, indoor camp kitchen, outhouse and shower stall. **This site has no electric, internet or running water** We provide clean pillows, sheets and blankets, but you make your own bed :) We supply you with a filled 3 gallon solar shower bag We supply water for dishes and showering 2 towels Coleman stove with 1-2 bottles of propane Basic kitchen utensils/pots and pans Bring your own drinking water Bring your own flashlights We supply some solar twinkle lights and battery operated lights, but depending on the weather and sun charging you should be prepared with your own light source This Magic Bus is well located to access many of Downeast Maine's best attractions: 4 miles to Tideway Market 10 miles to Ellsworth 21 miles to Acadia National Park 23 miles to Blue Hill Peninsula 26 miles to Bar Harbor 28 miles to Acadia National Park / Schoodic Peninsula

What to expect

Van/bus

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. Please use common sense when having a fire, remember there is no water and hundreds of acres of wooded land. Do not leave a fire burning unattended. Do not have a fire if it is windy. Do not have a fire if conditions are very dry. Please check the Maine Fire Danger Level site: https://mainefireweather.org/

Toilet available

Pit toilet. We will supply an outhouse and toilet paper

Pets allowed

On leash. Your Pet and livestock: If you are traveling with your pet, please know that our neighbors have chickens and livestock. You will be responsible for any damages done by your pet. IMPORTANT: Given the abundance of wildlife, please keep your pet on a lead at all times. Please know that it can be unsafe for your pet to be unleashed, especially at night. Please do not leave your pet unattended in the bus or on the property at any time. It is usually in the nature of dogs to “chase” porcupines, skunks or other wildlife. This interaction usually does not end well for our pet, and many times requires a trip to the emergency vet for surgery to remove quills, OR if sprayed by a skunk. Note: If your pet is sprayed, PLEASE DO NOT LET THEM IN THE BUS OR KITCHEN AREA! If your pet gets sprayed or quilled call Eastern Maine Emergency Vet 207-987-6267

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. Bring your own drinking water. We will supply (1) solar shower bag and plenty of water for dishes and showers.

Showers available

We will supply a solar shower bag and shower stall

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table absent

There is a comfortable table in the camp kitchen

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Beautiful mowed field area to explore and play

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 4:00 PM

Check out: Before 10:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 6 reviews

Heather S.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

With kids

We loved our time at the magic bus. It is the perfect distance to Acadia we were able to easily go to the park every day and then relax back at the bus when we were done for the day. Our kids couldn't get enough of all the fairy and gnome houses. The sunrise trail is definitely worth walking we saw so many varieties of mushrooms. Unforgettable trip!

Dan X.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Wonderful Stay in the Magic Bus!

What a wonderful stay! The bus is such a nice, quirky spot nestled in nature. We loved that we were off the grid but also close to Acadia. It's also clear that there was a lot of thought put into the the decorations in the bus as well. Highly recommend!

Allyson G.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

My partner and I loved the Magic Bus experience! It was perfect for us- it was camping without the hassle of a tent or camper! We were looking for a quaint getaway spot and this was perfect! We also highly recommend Momo’s Cheesecake and downtown Ellsworth! It’s about 35/40 minutes from Bar Harbor/Acadia. My pup LOVED the cleared field and the ability to roam on her long line. We got a kick out of the neighbors goats and chickens. Denise was a great host thought of everything we could need and more. She was very responsive and accessible during our stay as well. Provided more than enough water to do dishes, and shower. 10/10!

Greta B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2023

Exactly as pictured. Perfect glamping! Everything was clean and cozy. Thank you!

Jessee T.

2 reviews

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· September 2023

Cozy & comfortable—all you need!

We LOVED the Magic Bus!!!! Our stay was amazing. My only regret is my own bad planning that kept us from arriving sooner. It was the perfect cozy + comfortable + private “glamping” experience. The set up is very spacious and clean inside the bus and kitchen. The kitchen was very equipped and having the Coleman stove was great so we didn’t have to start a fire for making breakfast. We were so thankful for the abundance of dry fire wood left for us!!!! I was so surprised how nice and clean the toilet was, usually these kinds of outdoor toilets smell of (ammonia?? idk something gnarly) that makes me want to pass right out—but this one was not unpleasant at all. Really nice to have the shower stall for the shower bag and Denise even left it in the sun so it’d be warm for us. The bed + bedding were very comfortable, which I was crossing my fingers for because my boyfriend is more sensitive about his sleeping situations. Outside of the bus, the property is also very spacious and well kept. You can tell that Denise puts a lot of love and thought into it all. We very much appreciated the tiny details like the solar lights and binder with local recommendations. I especially enjoyed all of the cute gnomes. Such a happy place that I’d recommend to anyone!! My advice is to bring earplugs in case of rain, it didn’t bother me as a heavy sleeper but my boyfriend who sleeps more lightly found he needed them when it was raining at night with the sound of rain drops on the roof of the bus.

Maclain C.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2023

Good Bus Trip

I loved the cabin and the Bus theme it was very much a retro style. The bed was comfy and clean. The kitchen had plenty of utensils and cookware for us to use. Overall a great place to stay.

Location

Franklin, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Penobscot First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking