Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

5.0

Outstanding(14 Reviews)

House in Bass Harbor, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Uniquely perched above the water, Tidewatch offers magnificent views of the harbor, mountains and surrounding landscape from 3 sides of the house. Every room has a water view! 3 bedrooms plus a sleeping cabin on the shore, accommodates 8 people. Large 35'x 30' deck has 3 seating areas which include outdoor dining table & chairs, propane fire pit area with chairs and lounge chair area. The dock is a great spot to fish or launch your kayak. Truly unique! Sunday to Sunday booking.

The space
The main living area is on the top floor taking advantage of the truly stunning views. Second floor deck provides a small outdoor vista for viewing the sites or small group dining while the spiral staircase affords access to the massive deck below. The master bedroom has double doors leading to the deck. Wake up with the sun should you choose, and wander out on to the deck with your favorite morning beverage and watch the wildlife. A pair of eagles can often be seen across the way on John's Island. This area of the harbor is tidal so twice every 24 hours the water will recede allowing you to see the harbor floor and the wildlife that searches for food when it's low tide.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

7.5 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

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Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

$$$$

5.0

Outstanding(14 Reviews)

House in Bass Harbor, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

7.5 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(14 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

Our family had a fabulous experience at Tide Watch! Every window offered a view of Bass Harbor & the deck and furnishings could not have been a better place to enjoy time as a family! We appreciated the new grill, the beautiful well supplied kitchen, roomy natural wood table and overall decor. The beds are comfortable and the Snore Box is adorable! As always, Mt Desert Island and its beauty and charm never dissapoint!

4.0

Jul 2024

The location was great. Nice quiet setting. Worked fine for our party of 8.The building was fine but is in need of some refreshing. The crankout windows need repair/replacement. The picture for the listing suggested you could swim off the dock. Really wasn't possible given the prevalence of low tide. Our primary issues were the small things. The grill was falling apart. It was replaced immediately after we pointed out it's condition. The propane tanks for the fire pit and grill were virtually empty. Ran out of fuel for both after two uses There were not adequate number of garbage bags or paper towel rolls. Should be a least 1 bag per day. We enjoyed our stay but at this price point we were expecting greater attention to the details.

5.0

Jul 2024

We had an absolutely amazing time in Acadia, and at Tidewatch. What a fantastic spot! We’re already planning our trip back!

5.0

Jun 2024

The location is beautiful and quiet. Home was as pictured and very clean. Deck was great and views from the living room were perfect. I was concerned that the drive to Acadia would be too far to beat the crowds, but learned everything is close on the island so we had no issues. I would highly recommend this location.

5.0

Oct 2023

The views were relaxing and beautiful, eagle visited a few days. The home is fully stocked and ready for your enjoyment. Beds are comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows and linens for all 5 of us. Could have used a few more hand towels in the kitchen. Seating in kitchen and living room is adequate be careful of the rugs they were slippery. We did have an issue with the grill, one guest prefers meat and tried to cook multiple times on the grill with no luck, just not hot enough to sear. The side burner worked great for the lobster!! One our last night there was a terrible storm, had to latch all windows water was coming in, we lost power, and it did not come back on before we had to check out. We have stayed in 4 other Maine homes and this one was just what we needed. Thanks to our host for the great communication!

5.0

Sep 2023

This is truly a special home on the water in Maine. It allowed us to experience the habitat of that little cove in ways that would not have been possible in other rental houses: to be part of the ocean tide as it cycled through each day, to watch the birds, to find the frogs and slugs in the woods, to sleep in the napping cabin in the rain. We felt so lucky to have found it and stayed there. It will be in our family memory always.

5.0

Jun 2023

Truly fantastic - what an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful.

5.0

Jun 2023

We loved the trip and the house was amazing!

5.0

Jul 2022

Enjoyed the week at Tidewatch to getaway and celebrate a birthday week. Peaceful location, beautiful sunrises, wonderful area to kayak AND amazing deck. House with gorgeous views, comfortable/relaxed common spaces. Owners are thoughtful and very quick to respond to questions/inquiries.

5.0

Oct 2021

Comfortable and clean

Comfortable and clean

We loved this property. Great location. Comfortable and very clean and well-maintained. The host was responsive to our questions. Highly recommend.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Bass Harbor is $330 per night. This rental is $267 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views. 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 Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

House in Bass Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

House in Bass Harbor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views?

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