Stunning location, comfortable and clean. We enjoyed everything about this rental. It is one of the best-stocked VRBO’s I have stayed in. We wanted to stay forever!

My husband and I loved our week here in Bass Harbor. The cottage was perfect and met our expectations ten fold. This property is of the nicest VBRO properties we have rented over the years! Being on the quiet side away from all the people and the touristy places was perfect for us! The sunsets views every evening were a bonus! Thanks Charlene for everything!

A fantastic place to stay, I have enjoyed my time here several times over the last years - spacious, clean and well appointed apartment, and a gracious host, great communication.

Great place to stay. Will go back again and agoain.

Great place to stay. Will go back again and agoain.

Little house on Bass Harbor so pleasant! Pretty sunsets, activity in the fishing harbor to watch, close to Thurstons Lobster House restaurant…. Just a great location & close to other things to do in the area!!!

Little house on Bass Harbor so pleasant! Pretty sunsets, activity in the fishing harbor to watch, close to Thurstons Lobster House restaurant…. Just a great location & close to other things to do in the area!!!

This apartment was perfect for my boyfriend and I. Cute, clean, and in the perfect location. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia, but away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. We loved it and will definitely be back!

Husband and I were both delighted with this lovely place: easy communication with the hosts; wrap-around view of a quaint working harbor with mountains in one direction and islands and the sea at the other; beautifully furnished with a very well equipped kitchen; easy access to Acadia National Park if you can tear yourself away from this little gem! We can't wait to go back again.

Husband and I were both delighted with this lovely place: easy communication with the hosts; wrap-around view of a quaint working harbor with mountains in one direction and islands and the sea at the other; beautifully furnished with a very well equipped kitchen; easy access to Acadia National Park if you can tear yourself away from this little gem! We can't wait to go back again.

The upstairs apartment, overlooking the harbor, is a great place to stay on the quiet side of MDI. Spacious, well equipped, very clean and a very experienced and gracious host - could not have hoped for anything more to ensure a wonderful, relaxing stay.

Beautiful apartment with 270 Degree Views. Great sunset views. Perfect stay on the quiet side of MDI. We love to look out in the working harbor and see the lobster boats come and go. Very comfortable Nicely furnished place with a well equipped kitchen. We will be back!

A lovely, well appointed space with world class views. Charlene was accessible, timely and helpful---obviously an experienced host. Great fun to watch the harbor activity. We had a wonderful time. Our friends rented the unit on the first floor and we hiked, visited a couple museums, Asticou Garden (azaleas in bloom!) and rode the ferry to Swan's Island. Carol & Charlie, Topsham ME

A lovely, well appointed space with world class views. Charlene was accessible, timely and helpful---obviously an experienced host. Great fun to watch the harbor activity. We had a wonderful time. Our friends rented the unit on the first floor and we hiked, visited a couple museums, Asticou Garden (azaleas in bloom!) and rode the ferry to Swan's Island. Carol & Charlie, Topsham ME

This home was a perfect fit for us; my husband loves everything to do with boats and I love adventure and nature. Our mornings included drinking coffee and watching the lobster boats either on the spacious deck or through 270 degrees of picture windows! Then onto exploring the area. Acadia trails are only a few minutes away either to the ocean or deep glacial lakes. Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain were about 1/2 hour drive, so an ideal spot. Back to the house...the kitchen has everything you need, the fireplace added wonderful ambience at night, and the bed was quite comfortable. There's a large flat screen TV but we unplugged all week so didn't even use it! The bathroom was small but perfectly adequate but the trade off is large and open living space which to me was more important. And as advertised, the bedroom is upstairs and everything else is downstairs. The yard is inviting and Charlene definitely has a green thumb! She was prompt in answering all my questions. The check-in and check-out process was as easy as I've ever had. Overall, we can only say good about this home and Charlene as our host!

This home was a perfect fit for us; my husband loves everything to do with boats and I love adventure and nature. Our mornings included drinking coffee and watching the lobster boats either on the spacious deck or through 270 degrees of picture windows! Then onto exploring the area. Acadia trails are only a few minutes away either to the ocean or deep glacial lakes. Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain were about 1/2 hour drive, so an ideal spot. Back to the house...the kitchen has everything you need, the fireplace added wonderful ambience at night, and the bed was quite comfortable. There's a large flat screen TV but we unplugged all week so didn't even use it! The bathroom was small but perfectly adequate but the trade off is large and open living space which to me was more important. And as advertised, the bedroom is upstairs and everything else is downstairs. The yard is inviting and Charlene definitely has a green thumb! She was prompt in answering all my questions. The check-in and check-out process was as easy as I've ever had.Overall, we can only say good about this home and Charlene as our host!

This was our 5th time staying at Little Island House! We love it! Even those inevitable chilly rainy days that creep up in Maine aren't onerous when you stay at LIH! Make a fire in the fireplace and cook up some home made clam chowder in the gorgeous kitchen, or take a nap in the loft bedroom...So beautiful looking out on Bass Harbor, watching the lobstermen bringing in their haul for the day! You can buy fresh lobster everyday at the wharf next door. The best part is being on the "quiet side" of the island and away from the hustle and bustle. And Kim and Charlene's son runs the "Nature Cruises" each day right off their dock! You can learn all about lobstering and life on the islands.

This was our 5th time staying at Little Island House! We love it! Even those inevitable chilly rainy days that creep up in Maine aren't onerous when you stay at LIH! Make a fire in the fireplace and cook up some home made clam chowder in the gorgeous kitchen, or take a nap in the loft bedroom... So beautiful looking out on Bass Harbor, watching the lobstermen bringing in their haul for the day! You can buy fresh lobster everyday at the wharf next door. The best part is being on the "quiet side" of the island and away from the hustle and bustle. And Kim and Charlene's son runs the "Nature Cruises" each day right off their dock! You can learn all about lobstering and life on the islands.

This place is as listed and much more . We really enjoyed our stay. Charlene is great and she was very accommodating. We would love to go back and stay again

Perfect! View was fantastic! Very relaxing! Eli's cruise was informative, perfect day! We would recommend it to anyone that stays there!We willl definitely be back! We met some great people staying below us who just happened to be from Pa too! Oh! Did i mention the lobster!! AMAZING!!! Eat at Thurstons! The lobster stew is deeelicious! Cadillac Mt......WOW!!!!!!

This is a wonderful place to stay on the quiet side of the island. Right at the water, a working harbor on three sites, one gets to enjoy terrific sunsets from the deck. The Appartement is very clean and well-appointed with everything you might need during your stay; if you don’t mind the stairs that lead to the upper unit, and within the unit to the sleeping space, this is a great place to stay.

The little island house was amazing and more than we could of hoped for. The sunsets from the upper deck were epic!!! The house was so inviting and comfortable. Charlene and her family have created a little island oasis. The home was immaculate and stocked with everything you would need . We definitely be coming back!!!!

If you don’t mind being away from Bar Harbor this is a great place. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need. South harbor is just a short 5 min drive away for dinner or supplies. Bar harbor has a larger variety of places to eat which is about 20 min away, not an awful drive just not down the street. We ate a couple of times I’m South harbor but would recommend going to Bar Harbor for better food. Only place I would recommend that we ate at was Coda . Every where else we ate was sub par food compared to what you could have in Bar harbor for the same price. But I would highly recommend staying here and doing the harbor tour that leaves right next door from the house. Eli does a great trip.

Clean, bright and well appointed, this place sparkles even when the fog rolls in. It's a very comfortable, quiet house with plenty of room inside and out on the deck. Charlene is warm and friendly and ready to answer any questions. It's worth the drive to Bass Harbor; bring your binos to watch the boat and bird activity out on the water.

Another great vacation in Maine.

Great location on the waterfront of a working harbor. Spacious clean upstairs level of house. On the quiet side of MDI. It is a Vacation where we will have fond memories.

The property is stunningly situated with up-close views on three sides of Bass Harbor; a busy working harbor. The spacious, modern interior is very well maintained and very nicely provisioned. There is a great fireplace well supplied with fire wood, kindling, paper and matches. Charlene is a warm and friendly host who has done a great job at providing everything one could want for a week at Mt. Desert Island.

We thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular view of the harbor and the comfort of the beautifully decorated home. Terrific vacation!

Where can you find a true picture of Maine Through each pane of glass in the house? It's the Home Away hide-away VRBO So well-managed by Charlene Strauss! You enter the home, it is gorgeous, well-stocked---- There's nothing about which to grouse! You breathe in Bass Harbor's crisp air from the deck; It is perfect, the Little Island House! It's peaceful, relaxing, and stunning to boot, Yet less than a half hour away From Acadia's beauty and the Bar Harbor scene Where that touristy stuff oft holds sway. Now, Bass Harbor's found on the island's quiet side, With aesthetic charm eliciting "WOW"s, And the best place, in our view, to stay when you're there Of course, is the Little Island House! ---Bob and Deb Jenkins Omaha, NE

I knew the property would have wonderful views...and it didn't disappoint! Based on other reviews, I was expecting it to be nice, but wow! First impression was that it is bigger than I thought it would be. That's always a nice surprise! It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen is top notch with fabulous appliances and finishes (no ice maker, but there are ice cube trays). We cooked a lot of our meals and there wasn't one thing missing from the kitchen in terms of supplies and even spices. We steamed lobster twice (bought them at Thurston's across the harbor) in the lobster pot. The bed is super comfy! The big fireplace came in handy one chilly morning. The owners are very responsive and truly want you to feel at home... The harbor is endlessly interesting with all the lobster boats coming and going. The dock near the house is the departure point for Island Cruises which we took and it was FANTASTIC! We saw eagles, seals and got to learn a bit about the lobster fishing trade. It's an easy, scenic drive to Acadia and even more so to the spots on the Quiet side. One thing to be aware of is that there are a lot of stairs and they're a bit steep going up to the entrance and there are also stairs up to the bedroom from the living area ...if climbing stairs is a problem, this is probably not the place for you. Other than that, I couldn't recommend this place more!

We stayed at the Little Island House on recommendations from friends and we couldn't have been happier. Location is perfect - definitely quiet side of the island. Nice to be on the harbor and watch the boats come in and out, however, most of the time it's quite tranquil and not a lot of boat traffic. The house comes equipped with everything you'll need and is quite spacious. We spent a lot of time traveling around the island to various points to hike, kayak and bike and it's an easy ride from Bass Harbor any where you want to go. Southwest Harbor is very close by and has lots of restaurants and shops. Bar Harbor is about a 30 min ride.

This house is super comfy, with an amazingly well-fitted kitchen and extraordinary harbor and sunset views. The harbor is busy, but the house is quiet and cozy. In warmer weather you will want to air out the third floor bedroom, but it doesn't take long to get a breeze circulating with the provided fans. Also note that there are outside steps up to the main level, but the deck view is worth it! Truly one of the nicest rentals we have ever had.