Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn
House in Bass Harbor, ME
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bass Harbor, ME
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful cottage and beautiful view!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Our first trip to Maine to visit Bar Harbor and Arcadia. We found this place in Bass Harbor to be the perfect value for the size house we needed. There was a bed for every person! The drive to Arcadia and Bar Harbor wasn’t too bad and the Bass Harbor lighthouse is just up the road from this house! The sunset views from the harbor were fantastic. The house is charming and quaint and everything you would want from a New England cottage! Bobbie was super accommodating and friendly and excellent to work with. Wonderful memories were made here! Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
The house and property are spacious. We were 2 adults and 3 kids. There would have been room for 5 more. The house is updated enough to make it cozy and comfortable, but they still kept the old New England charm of the place. We watched the water from the large front yard during sunsets and read books on the porch. Being in Bass Harbor instead of Bar Harbor suites us well. There were no crowds, but the house is close enough to Acadia for plenty of hiking and exploring. There is a great restaurant just across the street (Seafood Ketch) that was the best we tried. There are several other really good spots just a short drive away. I can’t think of a single thing wrong with this property. If we go back to the Acadia area, we will do our best to stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a great spot! Very cozy, very clean. Great views, great location. Would definitely syray again
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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).
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall, we loved the stay. Great location, loved watching fog rolling in from the living rolm.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
Loved staying in this house! Very spacious, comfortable and clean in a quiet area located in Bass Harbor.
5.0 / 5.0
It was a great place for the three couples on vacation. We had a few issues but the owner communicated well with us to get everything resolved.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the Harbor View home. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Beautiful view of the harbor.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was large enough to accommodate my family and was stocked with essentials. The check in process had specific directions with GPS coordinates that were key to locating the home. The owners were quick responders which was nice to have for support. I cannot say enough good about the experience. The town of Tremont was exactly what you would expect in Maine, we looked at lobster boats in the harbor from the front yard. Gorgeous!
3.0 / 5.0
Nice smaller house to stay in. Serves its purpose well.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Quintessential Coastal Maine
I was very pleased with our choice to rent this property in Bass Harbor. It was exactly how I imagined the Coast of Maine. Everything from booking to checking in went smoothly. I just cannot say enough about the location!
5.0 / 5.0
Delightful get away!
Our family of 5 had the pleasure of staying here for a 4 night vacation. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed, including a wonderful view of the harbor across the street. The location was terrific - easy walk to the Bass Harbor lighthouse and the Seafood Ketch restaurant (where we enjoyed a tasty dinner and a beautiful sunset from the patio). We also took advantage of the short drive to a variety of great kayaking and hiking locations. A super place to stay for a Maine escape!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous rental for extended family trip
The Harbor View House was the perfect place to stay for our extended family. The cousins loved the attic bedroom, and the house was plenty spacious for all of us to enjoy. The view from the deck where we enjoyed breakfast was stunning!
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
See review for Hideaway. We Used both the cottage and the hideaway.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Fun family house, with lots of amenities.
This was a really nice house for our family. It was just two parents, grandma, and a 4 year old on this trip. But, the house could easily sleep many more. Lots of beds! The kitchen is very well stocked with pots, pans, etc. It was really nice to be on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island, but just a short drive to Bar Harbor, and Acadia. great view of the stars on clear nights.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice property, great location
We had a nice time at this property. It was roomy, the beds were comfortable and the showers worked well. The location was excellent, secluded yet easy driving distance to downtown Bass Harbor (8 min), Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (30 min).
5.0 / 5.0
Eight girlfriends traveling to Maine for the first time-this was an excellent location and choice
One of the best VRBO properties we’ve experienced
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful house for our family!
Spacious, lovely house! Great for 3 generations!
5.0 / 5.0
As described, wonderful home in a quiet location with plenty of access to all that MDI has to offer.
Great!
5.0 / 5.0
Acadia getaway
Fantastic property. The view of the harbor was fantastic. We walked to a very nice restaurant literally across the street. Very short drive to Acadia. I would recommend this house to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this house! It is over a 100 years old, in great shape and so charming. The sunsets were beautiful! It was so nice to sit out in Adirondack chairs on the lawn with a glass of wine and enjoy the serenity of the sunsets. Our only complaint was the mosquitos! Maine in the summer....
2.5 / 5.0
Very well equipped kitchen, plenty of beds and towels! Fabulous views and gorgeous sunsets!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
great location with a wonderful view!!!!
Very well equipped kitchen, plenty of beds and towels!
Fabulous views and gorgeous sunsets!!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bass Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Bass Harbor is £269 per night. This rental is £310 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn. 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 Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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