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A Comfortable and Well Furnished Cottage Away from Home
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
Three Season Cottage, 3 BRs, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6) with View of Bass Harbor
We call it our cottage but it's really a second home. It is a weekly rental with arrival and departure on Saturday. Enjoy fabulous sunsets from this idyllic coastal cottage situated in one of Maine's most picturesque harbors. A large screened porch faces west and graces the front of the cottage providing 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 (the bed is queen size with a firm mattress), a living room with harbor views (large TV with cable and DVD player, radio, and wireless internet access), a gourmet eat-in kitchen, a second bedroom with two single beds, and another room with futon that will comfortably sleep two youngsters. There are fans but a cottage on the ocean usually receives cool breezes so are rarely needed. There is a well equipped kitchen and gas grill in the shed. If you like eating out, there are several nice places nearby. There is a lobster dealer within walking distance that sells live lobster and fresh crab meat. Pots for boiling lobster and steaming clams are in the basement and a propane boiler is in the outside shed. Precooked takeout of clams and lobster can be purchased on the other side of the harbor - short drive. The cottage is elevated from the road in front and with landscaping it offers privacy. The front lawn is level.
Bass Harbor Lighthouse is an easy mile walk (one-way). Aa short drive (5 minutes)will take you to either the Ship Harbor or the Wonderland trails and a leisurely hike along the ocean shore. Use our hiking guides to find the many other trails in Acadia National Park or maps for bike loops. Bike rentals are available four miles away in Southwest Harbor. Kayak rentals are also available nearby. Guided kayak trips can be arranged in Southwest Harbor. The Island Explorer shuttle stop is a two minute walk and will take you and your bicycle almost anywhere you would like to go on Mt Desert Island. Parking can be an issue in Acadia National Park so the bus can be a good way to travel.
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About Charles B. (Chuck)
We are an active outdoor retired couple from Western Maine who enjoy the hiking and biking opportunities that the Mount Desert Island area offers. We have a Golden Retriever named Sage who loves to hike. She especially likes the walk to the Lighthouse from the cottage and also the leisurely walks at the Ship Harbor and Wonderland trails
Charles B. (Chuck) purchased this house in 2005
Why Charles B. (Chuck) chose Mount Desert Island
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 Echo Lake which is a fresh water lake with a wonderful beach. The cottage is close to hiking trails and biking loops. The village of Southwest Harbor is 4 miles away and offers shopping and nice places to eat.
What makes this house unique
The smell of the salt air is a special early morning treat and the sights and sounds of the lobster boats leaving and returning the harbor is unique. The ferry to Swan's Island (inhabited year round) leaves several times a day from the terminal across 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 visit to Bass Harbor without a few lobsters for supper. Live lobsters can be purchased across the harbor at Thurstons. Kettles are in the basement and the gas cooker is in the shed. 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.
Amenities
Bass Harbor House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront ...
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 3 - 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- sailing
- swimming
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(12 traveler reviews)
The "Quiet Side" at its best
The house is immaculate with every attribute to make one's stay there memorable. The view of the fishing harbor as the tides change and lobster boats and the Swans Island Ferry quietly come and go is truly special...much to enhance the Down East experience we were after. We absolutely hope we can repeat next year.
Bob and Jan Weekes
Great Vacation Home for Family
We had a wonderful time staying in the house and only wish we could stay longer. The house has everything we needed and more. All bed rooms and both bathrooms are clean well maintained. We will definitely book the house again when we visit Mount Desert Island next time.
Cottage surpassed expectations!
The cottage was well appointed with everything in the kitchen we needed, comfortable beds, and even our 6 year old grandson loved it! We always enjoy Thurston's in nearby Bernard! Short drive to Acadia. Would definitely stay there again.
Outstanding cottage and location !
This place is great -- great location , great cottage . Would return in a heartbeat .
Perfect!!
Very nice home....didn't want to leave! Owner was very nice, as well as rental agent. Can't wait to come back!!
Perfect house on the quiet side
Thank you for reminding me that I didn't write a review for your lovely house. Everything was perfect from the location to the great kitchen and the comfortable bedrooms and the easy access to everything we wanted to do in the area. I would stay here again, anytime.
Map
Nice evening walk to Bass Harbor Headlight
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Rates & Availability
Bass Harbor House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer
Jul 1 2017 -
Sep 1 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$1,800
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September
Sep 2 2017 -
Sep 29 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$1,500
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October
Sep 30 2017 -
Oct 28 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$1,375
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June
Jun 2 2018 -
Jun 29 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$1,500
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Summer
Jun 30 2018 -
Aug 31 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$1,800
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September
Sep 1 2018 -
Sep 28 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$1,500
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October
Sep 29 2018 -
Nov 3 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$1,375
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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$1,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Available
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