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Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village offers a way to experience the beauty of Mount Desert Island away from the crowds and tourist buses. Come and enjoy authentic cottage living at a fraction of Bar Harbor prices. This property has a front house, Harbor View Cottage (this listing), and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway, which are both available for summer rentals. The houses share a very thick common wall and have separate entrances from the driveway for privacy.

Harbor View Cottage overlooks Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The Cottage offers a view of the harbor from its lawn, living room and two of the bedrooms, including spectacular Maine sunsets.

Harbor View Cottage is spacious, sunlit and comfortable--a quiet, elegant outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer. It features:

• Three bedrooms, plus a finished attic living space. The bedrooms include one with 2 twin beds, a second with 2 twin beds, and a third with 1 king-size bed. Two of the bedrooms overlook Bass Harbor. There are also 4 additional twin beds in the attic.
• There is a full bath on the second floor, and an additional shower/sink/toilet in the finished attic.
• Living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen (full-size appliances).
• Linens and towels are included.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Expansive front yard with plenty of room for kids to run around and explore. Yard includes a fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to the nearest Acadia National Park destinations.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, tennis, boating, golf & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour on the hour, and picks up near the base of the driveway.
• High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used.
• Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.

Got a Large Group?
The back house, "Bass Harbor Hideaway," sleeps 4-6 people. For groups of up to 16, you may want to consider renting both houses.

**We are following our routine cleanings between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on high-touch surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls. We also air out the house between renters.**

Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside

Property manager

Bobbie Turner

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Spectacular View Bass Harbor Including Amazing Sunsets House
Historic Home View Including Spectacular Sunsets House
Historic Home View Bass Harbor Including Spectacular Sunsets
Historic Home View Including Spectacular Sunsets House
Historic Home View Bass Harbor Including Spectacular Sunsets
Spectacular View Including Amazing Sunsets House
Spectacular View Including Amazing Sunsets
Spectacular View Bass Harbor Including Amazing Sunsets House
Spectacular View Including Amazing Sunsets House
Spectacular View Bass Harbor Including Amazing Sunsets
Spectacular View Including Amazing Sunsets
Spectacular View of Bass Harbor Including Amazing Sunsets

About the neighborhood

Map
Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 23 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn located?

This family-friendly Bass Harbor vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Acadia National Park. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage
Wonderful cottage and beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights.
Thank you we had a wonderful stay at your home. It had everything we could ask for and we really appreciated the outdoor fire pit overlooking the bay. It was a wonderful stay and would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milata A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Overall, we loved the stay. Great location, loved watching fog rolling in from the living rolm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
This is a great spot! Very cozy, very clean. Great views, great location. Would definitely syray again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the owner's help with our post-hurricane questions. They were very responsive. Great seafood restaurant just across the street (Fresh Ketch).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Bass Harbor
Had a great stay in Bass Harbor. The house is in a great location and has plenty of space. My young kids loved it especially the attic! Recommend it if you want to stay somewhere with a true small town feel. The owner was super helpful and very responsive to messages. High marks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, wonderful home in a quiet location with plenty of access to all that MDI has to offer.
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
This property was exactly what we were looking for, our short weekend was made enjoyable due to the quality of the property and it’s excellent location. The property owners & management were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad C., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
A beautiful location and view with plenty space. It's an older property with rustic interior and appliances but the location, charm and view are great!!! Easy to get to the park and around the island. Have stayed twice and would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house in Bass Harbor
This year’s family trip was to Acadia. We found a lovely house that accommodated 5 of us in the tiny town of Bass Harbor. Local fish restaurant is directly across the street. Other amenities, grocery store, are located in Southwest Harbor just 10 minutes away and Acadia is about a 30 minute drive to Visitor Center. House is very comfortable, clean, quiet, and kitchen is well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
We had a wonderful stay in Bass Harbor! The house/property was great, very comfortable. Close to Bass Harbor Lighthouse and a quick drive to Acadia National Park. Bobbie was great to work with. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home and Location
We so enjoyed our stay. We loved the quiet location of the house and the wonderful lawn in evening time looking out to the harbor. The house was great. We actually only had 7 people and there was plenty of room. The house had everything we needed. The very special aspect was that Bobbie provided recommendations of what to do and see. It was so helpful and we followed up on the recommendations daily. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bass Harbor Home
We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Bass Harbor home. The home was able to accommodate 8 adults nicely. While we mostly spent our time in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, we did enjoy a nice dinner in the surrounding area and especially enjoyed an early morning walk to Bass Harbor Lighthouse for the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
The house was in a quiet location with a nice view. Communication with the owner was great. The house had everything in it that we would need and was clean and cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home in a beautiful place
We loved our vacation in this wonderful, spacious home. It has everything you could need and Bass Harbor and Bernard were fun areas to explore more thoroughly. We already love everything about Mount Desert from decades of visiting. Missing the sunsets and the bell buoys now. Thank you, Bobbie! We hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house for a group!
This home was the perfect stay! As a large group of friends traveling there was plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped with everything needed to cook and then some! Plenty of linens and beds were comfy. The area around the house was quiet and felt like we were locals. Easy drive to Acadia NP and Bar harbor. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family looking to visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grateful to share this lovely space!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It's super clean and peaceful. Communication with Bobbie was also excellent. She was prompt and thorough. The area information she provided was also helpful since a few minor injuries required us to adjust our hiking plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in June 2022
This is a great old home with plenty of space. Beautiful wide pine floors and charm. Nice views of the harbor. Very close to the Bass Harbor lighthouse which is the iconic picture for Acadia National Park. We liked the restaurant right across the street. We also enjoyed some of the Southwest Harbor spots, less than 10 mins up the road. Acadia is stunning and so worth the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
My group of 6 friends stayed for a long weekend. The location is amazing right on the water. Bobbie was very communicative. The kitchen is nicely stocked. A small note for larger groups — there are 2 showers and the hot water seemed to run out after 3 people showered, so keep that in mind for scheduling. Overall would recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely home in a beautiful, quiet setting close to Acadia
The house was a great place for a family with teenagers to stay on a vacation to Acadia. Everyone had their own space and we could eat together and play games together in the evening. The drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor is easy. The Bass Harbor Light was walkable (to avoid the parking hassles) and Southwest Harbor is a super cute town with some quaint restaurants and shops only a 5 min drive away. My teen boys especially liked that we were close to the Southwest Harbor Community fitness center that had very reasonable day rates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful family reunion getaway
Really enjoyed our stay at Bobbie's place near acadia. House is roomy, comfortable, well equipped. Check in and logistics were seamless. The bed were comfortable, kitchen well equipped and Bobbie was very accommodating. Pretty view out the front and nice restaurants near by and in southwest harbor. Only negative was we did a fair amount of driving back and forth to the main park area but we knew the location of course in advance - good to think about your logistics in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable with view of water
Exceptionally well equipped comfy and cozy yet spacious home. Beds were great, and there were 8 singles and one king, great layout. 2.5 baths with a bathroom on all 3 levels. Airy sun room, plenty of parking. We felt at home the moment we walked in. Games and cable tv, everything in tip top shape (no missing pieces or remotes!) even found chargers and extra batteries in the desk! All-in-all a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for Acadia experience on the quieter side of the island
This was exactly as described in the listing, walking distance to a nice restaurant on the water. Driving distance to a nice town with good restaurants and about 35 minutes from Bar Harbor. Bobbie was very responsive and helpful during the process. We did unfortunately run into a lot of mosquitoes in the driveway. I advise future renters to come prepared with citronella candles and bug spray to keep them at bay. Overall we were very happy with our stay (my parents, spouse and two young children) in the area and would definitely recommend to others looking for an Acadia experience with a stay on the quieter side of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Home Away
Our family has older kids that are very busy. So, we never really know how many people will go. This house is laid out such that it meets our needs no matter who shows!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Quaint Home on Bass Harbor
We had a wonderful time staying at this property! It was clean, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was gorgeous! The owner was very communicative and wonderful to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024