Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

House in Bass Harbor, ME

10 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

This historic cottage offers a private pebble beach for kayaking, walking or swimming, a large sunny deck, a yard with gardens, and paths to walk in the surrounding woods. Thurston's Lobster Pound and the village of Bernard is a short walk away.

The house offers a large kitchen, and a spacious living and dining room. The bedrooms all have fabulous views. Enjoy the surrounding Acadia National Park while staying in a serene and beautiful location. Seven bedrooms make Greyrocks a perfect place for family reunions.

Keywords: House

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

12.3 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

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Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach

$$$$

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

House in Bass Harbor, ME

10 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

12.3 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The house is large with lots of bedrooms, great decks and a wonderful view. The kitchen is big with plenty of room to prepare meals and well outfitted with everything that is needed to make meals for a large # of people. Thurstons Lobster pound is close by and has plenty of seating for groups. We had a great time despite the fog that persisted leading up to Hurricane Lee's arrival.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

House was very comfortable and well-equipped for 10 of us. The view was a quintessential Maine vista of firs and sparkling water, with many boats going to and fro. Convenient— we walked 5 minutes to Thurston’s for lobster!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Grey Rocks

Grey Rocks

Simple older home; owner was very nice. We were grateful to have our dogs with us on vacation.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Beautiful house and propert

Beautiful house and propert

Exactly how we remember it!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Overall enjoyed our trip

Overall enjoyed our trip

Location and size of the house were perfect. On the quiet side of the island but still convenient to everything.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Family reunion in Maine

Family reunion in Maine

We were able to gather our busy adult children at this beautiful property for an annual Maine vacation. This lovely classic coastal estate afforded a great week of simple recreation, and an excellent base for outdoor adventures on Mt. Desert Island. We highly recommend it!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Time went too fast

Time went too fast

Great old house with a beautiful view. We were able to relax and enjoy other's company while sitting on the porch overlooking the water and nature, and we played in the yard and on the stone beach and water. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Chandra was responsive to all our questions and is clearly proud of this house and MDI. Easy to get to everything on MDI, but secluded and private. Being able to walk to Thurston's is great too. Highly recommended for a large family gathering.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Beautiful 7-Bedroom Mansion with Private Beach

Beautiful 7-Bedroom Mansion with Private Beach

As described, this is a 7-bedroom mansion with a private pebble beach. It has a nice mix of old-world features (e.g. 2 wood-burning stoves, tons of beautiful old books) and newer amenities (looking glass windows in beach-facing rooms, renovated deck). It's secluded but only 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor and 35 minutes from Bar Harbor by car, with most of Acadia National Park somewhere in between. As far as I could tell, there is no catch. This place is amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2017

A little slice of heaven!

A little slice of heaven!

We just returned from a week at this lovely home in Bernard, Maine. Chandra was wonderful and available for any questions or needs. We had 9 family members and 2 dogs there for the week and we all agreed that this was the nicest vacation we have ever had!!! We had plenty of space to eat together and/or find our own peaceful areas to relax and unwind. We didn't want to leave! The home is spacious with all that we needed and the outdoor scenery is beautiful! Our pups didn't want to leave either...they so enjoyed the yard and exploring the pebble beach...perfect vacation for them and for us! It is a short walk to Thurston's Lobster Pound and an easy drive to all that Acadia has to offer, but quite honestly, we would have been just as happy to stay at the cottage...as it has its own wonderful views of lobster boats, the ocean, and the rocky coasts, as well as opportunities to explore tidal pools! We hope to return again next year!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2015

Idyllic family reunion

Idyllic family reunion

The web description doesn’t do justice to Grey Rocks! It is a well maintained 1890s mansion with all modern conveniences, in a gorgeous setting, with beautiful flowers in the yard and on the deck. It’s very private, at the end of a long gravel drive, woods on three sides and the rocky beach on the other. The back lawn is great for romping dogs and playing kids, and the full-length back deck is wonderful for picnics and hanging out and looking at the ocean, where you see (and hear) lobster boats going by. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots and pans, the dishwasher and laundry machines work well, and while there are only two showers in the four bathrooms, everything worked. We (ten people, two dogs) loved the house and the location** which made for an idyllic vacation. ** Five minutes walk to Thurston’s Lobster Pound – no parking hassle!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2015

Vacation to remember and talk about forever

Vacation to remember and talk about forever

We had high hopes before we got to grey rocks but once we got there we just said omg. Went with nine family members and two dogs. I do not know who enjoyed our stay more Us Or the dogs. We could have just stayed at the home all week and had a great time. Pretty much a stone covered beach to ourselves and what views. We did all the touristy things ( Acadia, Bar harbor, Train ride in Ellsworth, hiking, etc. ) but just sitting on the deck watching the dogs swimming, ferry going by, lobster men pulling in there catch would have been good enough for all of us. It was also nice to walk up driveway to Thurstons lobster house. I could go on and on but I hope you get the idea that it was memories for a lifetime. Hoping to go there again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2013

Amazing Family Vacation and Memories

Amazing Family Vacation and Memories

The arrival date is not accurate, as the calendar would not allow me to go back to the actual date...... This review is longgggg overdue. I just came across the rental listing and realized we never wrote a review. We stayed at "Grey Rocks" in July of 2005. It was a family vacation for my immediate family (myself, husband and 2 children) as well as my mother, brother and sister, and 2 dogs. The memories we have of our stay is absolutely priceless. The location is amazing and we all enjoyed the quiet town of Bernard immensely. Eating at Thurston's Lobster Pound, taking ferries to the Cranberry Islands, Day trip to Acadia.....all like a step back in time, Simple pleasures. We played board games and had fires in the fireplace as the nights became chilly. We enjoyed kayaking and just spending time together on the beautiful deck, with the children painting watercolors of the breathtaking view. Thank you so very much for sharing your great home and allowing us to make wonderful memories there, that will never be forgotten. - Eileen C.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bass Harbor?

The average price for a rental in Bass Harbor is $527 per night. This rental is $941 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

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Beautiful Victorian Home with Private Beach

House in Bass Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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