We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has dragonfly-themed decor, even on the plates and cabinets handles. It was well-equipped with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully stocked kitchen. 15 min walk to the lighthouse.

First time staying on the quiet side. Discovered new trails and great places to eat. The upstairs was very clean and spacious for all 7 of us. Loved all the outdoor space.

We rented this place for a week at the end of the summer for a family vacation with extended family to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. This was our 4th trip to Acadia but first time with a large group and staying in Bass Harbor. We had some hiccups but overall, had a decent stay. We discovered a new favorite restaurant for lobster rolls during this trip - Archie’s!! Highly recommend!! Pros -good, quiet area. The house is 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and Acadia but very close to Bass Harbor lighthouse, Echo Lake, Shipharbor Trail, Wonderland Trail and SW Harbor -large spacious house with room for multiple couples -ceiling fans plus stand up fans in all bedrooms makes it comfortable despite no AC -plenty of space in the kitchen to cook, hang out and enjoy meals -great back deck to have morning coffee and grill -Washer and dryer on both floors, as well as toilets and showers. There is detergent and dryer balls, but we brought all of our own laundry products. -a fantastic ship playground out front was a huge hit for the kids Cons: -upon arrival, the basement was not fully cleaned. There was a ball of hair in the shower, hair on the toilet seat, outside of the bowl and in the sink. The queen room had not been cleaned - the sheets had hair in them and a stain and some of the guests unfortunately found that out when they were ready to get into bed the first night. -there were about 20 phorid (drain) flies in the basement sink and a couple upstairs in the kitchen sink when we all arrived. -the pipe in the basement ceiling of the living room leaks water when the shower was being used I contacted the owner late that night and she responded the next morning apologizing. I asked her to come clean the bathroom and queen room and to pour bleach down the drains to start the process of killing the drain flies. She came by that day to do everything. It definitely decreased the number of phorid flies while we were there. She was easy to reach and responsive. There are a lot of decorations and trinkets around the house which doesn't allow space for guests to put personal belongings out so I would recommend to the owner to put their items away when they aren't living at the house. Overall, this house is spacious, comfortable and in a quiet location. It's great for a large group and we enjoyed our stay.

The host was very kind to let us stay a extra day since we could not fly home due to Hurricane Ian

Fully equipped kitchen, nice deck, spacious bedrooms. Owner answered all of my questions promptly.

Very peaceful vacation house in Bass Harbor, walking distance to the lighthouse and the Island Explorer bus into the National Park. The stargazing from the back deck was awe-inspiring. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the college kids enjoyed having their own space (including fridge and TV) in the basement. Like most coastal Maine houses, there is no air conditioning, but fans and open windows kept us comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!

While actually in Bass Harbor this home had everything you need to have a Great Family vacation. It is 2 separate apartments and made for a very enjoyable time for the Seniors downstairs and the younger family upstairs. Great location and every need taking care of.

We had a wonderful vacation in Bass Harbour! The house had all amenities we needed plus a great location near the light house, nature trails and close to Echo Lake.

What a lovely experience we had for the two weeks we visited. This home was located near bass harbor light house and just down the street from several lovely walks to the ocean. Plenty of rooms to accommodate the friends and family visiting together. Clean and charming decor. The large back deck overlooking a large back yard and woods was great for having relaxing cookouts. Located on the quiet side of the island. Convenient drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Owner was easy to reach with any questions we had. I would definitely rent this house again!!

If I could give this place more stars I would!! We’ve rented VRBO’s for over 10 years and this ranks amongst the best!! The listing is very accurate and it’s sooo clean!! We loved the deck which extended our outdoors time with early morning peace and outdoor eating! We also played frisbee golf and bocce ball around the house at night! The drive way and yard is a perfect place for families with young kids to play. The location allows you to walk to the lighthouse easily and the Ship Harbor hike with tidepools fairly close for a long walk or bike ride. You are close to Bar Harbor without being in the crowds all day. We highly recommend The Upper Deck Restaurant if you want to try lobster with a great ocean view. Enjoy all aspects of Acadia by staying here!

Dragonfly Cottage is beautifully decorated and suitable for large families. The entire home has an air of relaxation. My kids were enchanted with the pirate ship play area in front of the house, as well as the large driveway to run around. The kitchen is well-stocked with pans, utensils, and everything we needed for meal prep. I am going to miss the high-quality washer and dryer... Our hosts also left a note for us directing where to find games, puzzles, and other things for the kids. We couldn't ask for a better location - the Bass Harbor Head lighthouse is just around the corner, as are a few easy hiking trails that are part of Acadia National Park. Some more strenuous trails are available within a few minutes drive as well. There are a couple of ice cream stands close by, some good seafood restaurants, and an islands cruise nearby. We stayed ten days, and we didn't want to leave!