Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room

The whole pre-visit process could not have gone smoother. When we arrived it was just what we needed for a week of exploring and relaxation. We were welcomed with a beautiful bunch of flowers and everything we might ever need. The house is incredibly well outfitted and so so comfortable. Most nights we would walk the short way down the street to be treated to incredible sunsets. The ship harbor trail just a mile or two down the road was one of the most beautiful on the island. This cottage was just what the doctor called for.

We really enjoyed our stay in Acadia National Park and our beautiful cottage in Bass Harbor on the “quiet side” was perfect for us. All amenities were accurately described and was the perfect place to establish our base in this beautiful area. Real Maine experience!

The moment we came through the door, he loved it, and I got a big hug and a kiss for choosing to rent this property. It was perfect for two people; we used the second bedroom as our dressing room. The bathroom is so spacious, he upgrades throughout tasteful and well executed, including the propane heater and matching marble tile, the can lighting in the ceiling, paint choices. We would have loved a daybed or a couch on the front porch. And pruning the shrubs would add more light into the other side of the living space. Overall, we really liked the location. It is easy to find, quiet and close to the harbor. A five-minute walk to watch the sunset - just stunning! A great restaurant just a few doors down, fishing off the public dock down by the ferry terminal and going to the beach on Lopaus Point Road on the other side of the harbor. Among all the other things we were able to do in the two weeks we spent. A great vacation! Thank you MacDonalds!!

Aisling Cottage was a wonderful respite for our family before our kids trotted back to school. It is roomy and has everything you need. It is also just steps from the bus stop for the Acadia Island transport -- which is free and goes all over the island. Victoria and David were excellent hosts, answering questions and available if needed. We will be going back!

We’d been planning this vacation for a while and found Aisling Cottage the perfect place for our family. Victoria & David our gracious hosts! The kayaks and bikes made available to our family along with the insight from David as to where to launch the kayaks was great! We enjoyed Bass Harbor every Nite with walks down the street to the piers and around the quite neighborhood. MDI can’t be done in 1 week and we look forward to returning to Aisling Cottage to explore some more.