Ccottage sits above the harbor. Porch faces west; offers a view of nice sunsets
Location: Bass Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Acadia, Maine, USA (Five miles from Southwest Harbor, Maine) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Enjoy boating activity and fabulous sunsets from this idyllic coastal cottage situated in one of Maine's most picturesque harbors. Feel like lobster tonight? Walk to the dealer down the road and buy them fresh off the boat. A large screened porch graces the front of the cottage and provides additional space with views of the inner harbor directly out to Blue Hill Bay. Inside you will find a master bedroom with bath and walk-in closet, a living room with harbor views, a gourmet eat-in kitchen, a second bedroom with two single beds, and another room with futon.
Walk to Bass Harbor Lighthouse or take a short drive to parking for either the Ship Harbor or the Wonderland trails and take a hike along the shore. Use our hiking guides to find just the right trails in Acadia National Park or the maps of Acadia to find just the right bike loop. Like to kayak? Rentals are available nearby for exploring either lakes, ponds, or the ocean inlets.
Weekly rental with arrival and departure on Saturday
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Screened porch to watch Bass Harbor boat activity and sunsets
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr 21 - May 19, 2012 .. $1,000.00/week
May 19 - Jun 23 .. $1,250.00/week
Jun 23 - Sep 01.. $1,500.00/week
Sep 01 - Oct 27.. $1250.00/week
7% Maine sales tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
The Cottage at Bass Harbor
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Bass Harbor
Mount Desert Island is home to Acadia National Park and Acadia is one of the most visited National Parks in the country. While visitors do flock to the area, Bass Harbor is located on the "quiet side" of Mt Desert Island. While it's less visited, we are still only 25 minutes from most any location on the island. We are close to a fresh water lake with beach and numerous hiking trails that either go up small mountains or other trails that take us to the ocean. The village of Southwest Harbor is 5 miles away and offers shopping and nice places to eat.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
The smell of the salt air is a special early morning treat and the sight and sound of the lobster boats leaving the harbor is unique. The ferry to Swan's Island (inhabited year round) leaves several times a day from the terminal just down the road. We like to use the "Ferry Window" to watch the ferry dock, load, and depart. Taking our own trip on the ferry to Swan's Island with bikes makes for a nice day, too, but some days we just like to stay home and read. It wouldn't be a vist to Bass Harbor without a short walk to CH Rich to pick up a few lobsters for supper. (They sell fresh crabmeat,too). Our favorite time of the day is the evening. Watching the sun go down over Bass Harbor with all the boats safely moored for the night is really pretty.
Swans Island is one of the few year round inhabited islands off the Maine coast. There are six departures daily during the summer months starting at 7 AM and ending at 530 PM.
Owner's Map of Bass Harbor
We hope to retire within the next few years and wanted a cottage on the salt water where we could spend part of the year. We looked along the Maine coast from Friendship to Gouldsboro for a place that we could enjoy. We are active outdoor folks and the hiking and biking opportunities that the area offers is appealing. We have a Golden Retriever, Gwen, who is a rescue dog. She loves the walk to the Lighthouse.
Property Photos
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- Ccottage sits above the harbor. Porch faces west; offers a view of nice sunsets - Bass Harbor, Maine Vacation Rentals
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- Bass Harbor view from the cottage - Bass Harbor, Maine Vacation Rentals
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- The Master Bedroom has its own bath and walk-in closet. - Bass Harbor, Maine Vacation Rentals
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- The Living Room. The windows to the right offer a view of Bass Harbor.
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- The 2nd BR is on the other side of the cottage with a bath just outside the door
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- The kitchen and eating area. Window facing to the rear of the cottage.
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- Sunset over Bass Harbor
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- Cottage from Grandville Road
Traveler Reviews (2)
Visitor
Guest: Bob and Jan
(Richmond, NH)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Our stay at this pristine "cottage" was perfect in every respect. The house is beautifully laid out, spotless and wonderfully situated overlooking one of Maine's beautiful working harbors. From its comfortable porch we watched lobster boats going to and from their fishing grounds, beautiful sailboats gliding to their moorings, the comings and goings of the Swan Island Ferry and sunsets whose colors were truly unbelievable. A short walk took us to the pier where we bought fresh lobsters to take home and also to a wonderful seafood restaurant if we chose to eat out. It's on the quiet side of Acadia, a great place to relax after a day exploring all that the National Park and Bar Harbor have to offer. For us it's the perfect place to stay and experience all that Downeast Maine is famous for. We'll be back.
Owner response:We are very happy that you enjoyed your visit to the cottage in Bass Harbor. Thanks Bob and Jan for visiting and look forward to having you at the cottage again, soon. Chuck and Joan
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Such a wonderful locatrion and cottage
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
We had a marvelous week at the Cottage at Bass Harbor. Close enough to everything you need but far enough away from the hub bub of Bar Harbor to make it a relaxing get away. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice and fresh and new it seemed unlike other rental properties that show their wear. Highlights: sunset across Bass Harbor with four large schooners moored in the harbor, walking to buy fresh seafood down the street, walking on the shore looking for sea glass, sitting on the screen porch listening to the fog horns and reading, and hiking to the light house and the trail beyond. The whole week was special. We plan to come back someday!
Owner response:We're glad you had a nice time in Bass Harbor. We had a similar experience ourselves over Labor Day. Beautiful sunsets over the harbor, fresh lobster from the dock down the street, a walk to the lighthouse, and several hikes out to Ship Harbor. We were with friends who like to bike and kayak so we able to do both. Thank you for staying at the cottage. The Frosts
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.
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