A Comfortable and Well Furnished Cottage Away from Home
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay1 - 7 nights
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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Property Manager
Charles B. (Chuck)
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 16, 2018
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 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 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
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single
- Bedroom 31 sleep sofa /futon
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Ocean ViewThere is a nice view of Bass Harbor and the boat activity from the front porch
- OceanfrontThe property is separated from the Bass Harbor shore by Granville Road but there are several access points to the shore.
Theme
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided600 thread count - very comfortable
- Clothes DryerMaytag spacesaver
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingPropane hot air heat
- InternetHigh speed internet with Time Warner
- Iron & Board
- FireplaceGas fireplace but too warm for the summer months
- Living RoomLarge front windows with nice views to the harbor
- Parking Off StreetTwo driveways. We like 2nd because we can make a large sweeping turn to drive straight in and up. Heavy bike racks on our trailer hitches do not drag
- TelephoneFairPoint
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineMaytag spacesaver
- Wireless InternetAccess from anywhere in the house and porch
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerCuisinart
- Cooking UtensilsWell equipped for baking and preparing your own meals
- Dishes & UtensilsTwelve place setting so you don't need to wash dishes often
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- OvenElectric
- Refrigerator
- StoveFour propane burners
- ToasterCuisinart
Dining
- DiningComfortably seats 6. Cushioned bench along two sides with 4 additional chairs along the two other sides of a cherry table
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Satellite / CableTime Warner Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Video LibrarySome movies
Outside
- Lawn / GardenNice front lawn - level. Perennial gardens
- Outdoor GrillWeber gas grill stored in outside shed
Attractions
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- sailing
- swimming
Notes
- Screened porch for quiet evening enjoyment of Bass Harbor boat activity and beautiful sunsets
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
14 Reviews
Latest reviews
The Very Best of the Best in Maine!
Great location
Great Vacation Home for Family
Outstanding cottage and location !
Cottage surpassed expectations!
The "Quiet Side" at its best
Bass Harbor was just listed by Down East Magazine as the second most picturesque harbor in Maine. The red sky of the sunset over the harbor is a wonderful way to spend the end of the day.
Location
Nice evening walk to Bass Harbor Headlight