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Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

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Property grounds
Marina
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bass Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Bass Harbor

A family-friendly stay in Bass Harbor awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Acadia National Park and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and charcoal grills. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Bass Harbor holiday home, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Wonderland Trail Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 29 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 31 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

A $15 per-person, per-night fee for guests in addition to 6 will be assessed. This helps us cover additional cleaning and maintenance costs.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

The closest beach to Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn is Echo Lake Beach (8.6 km).

Does Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

No, Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place. We've been going since the kids were toddlers and can't imagine s fall trip to Acadia without staying at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars across the board though bonus for communications!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a perfect place for a large family to have space and enjoy each other’s company. It’s near enough to easily visit Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, etc., yet off the beaten path. It is such a quaint cottage and has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. I hope we’ll have the opportunity to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful house and location. House is nicely furnished, kitchen is well stocked, and we all had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time staying at The Harbor View Cottage. The property is spacious, comfortable, and perfectly suited the needs of our group of 9 adults. The view of the harbor is stunning, especially at sunset. The host was very responsive and provided great recommendations of things to do in the area. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Property

This home is so peaceful and has a gorgeous view from the front yard! Our family had a wonderful stay. We did have a couple of really warm days and there's no air conditioning. Took a little while for the house to cool off, especially the top floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a trip to Acadia! Lovely, roomy house for 4 adults. The location is very peaceful, with a view of the water. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Home Away

Our family has older kids that are very busy. So, we never really know how many people will go. This house is laid out such that it meets our needs no matter who shows!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Quaint Home on Bass Harbor

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! It was clean, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was gorgeous! The owner was very communicative and wonderful to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family memories

We came from CA, MO, and NE to visit a tavern that has the same name as my late husband, Peter Trout. We wanted to experience the harbor areas, and the Atlantic was right at the end of the driveway. Bass Harbor, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain sunrise, and Southwest Harbor were all close and shopped thru. Quaint cafe's and unique eateries filled us with fabulous seafood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra Shekar K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home and Location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage

Wonderful cottage and beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R., Tucson. AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house in Bass Harbor

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Bass Harbor

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our first trip to Maine!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to enjoy coastal Maine

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

This is a great spot! Very cozy, very clean. Great views, great location. Would definitely syray again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and comfortable with view of water

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

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).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great home in a beautiful place

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milata A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and view

Overall, we loved the stay. Great location, loved watching fog rolling in from the living rolm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023