3 Bedroom Beach Front House in Bass Harbor

We stayed at "The Boathouse" for a week in October, the weather was so crisp and clear, and the foliage was at peak colors! The Boathouse is large and roomy with views of the harbor from every window. The kitchen is modern and extremely well appointed, the fireplace was perfect for fall evenings, and the covered porches were where we spent endless hours watching the sailboats and lobster boats coming and going everyday. We kayaked in the harbor with the kayaks provided and so enjoyed the pair of eagles nesting on John's Island nearby , as well as getting a close up look at some of the most amazing boats!

Stayed the week with my parents and our 17 month old. We loved every minute of it from waking up early listening to the boats to eating at Thurston's every night. It was nice to be away from the busy streets of Bar Harbor and close to hiking trails in Acadia. We were able to bring our dog and it was a great place for relaxing and getting away from our busy lives. The only issue we had was spotty internet, but it was nice to be unplugged!

We arrived in the Boat Hose on a very foggy Maine afternoon after a long trip and were very pleasantly surprised to find the picture perfect view form the living room window the next morning. The photos in the listing are only a glimpse of what this wonderful getaway is. The property is well maintained, clean and the kitchen is well equipped. We enjoyed grilling some wonderful steaks purchased at Sawyer's in the balcony hearing the seagulls feasting in the bay below during one of the many sunsets we spent there. The descriptions in the listing are very accurate. Maine is a wonderful state to visit, people are very friendly and kind and Mr Johnson (the owner) was very helpful at all times. The one downside is that we visited one week too early as many businesses do not open until after Labor Day. However, that meant no crowds and we still managed to find some nice places to dine at in Bar Harbor (Side Street Cafe and Fathom) and Southwest Harbor (Sips). The hikes at Acadia National Park were wonderful: one favorite spot was the picnic area in the Schoodic peninsula section of the park. Go see for yourself!!!

Just returned from a wonderful week in the Boathouse. This house is recently updated and has all of the amenities you could hope for. The location is great as it is a little off the beaten path but not from from downtown Bar Harbor or Arcadia National Park. My visit was during the off season so most restaurants were closed except those in Bar Harbor but there are plenty in the area. Can't wait to try a visit during the summer.

We really enjoyed this Bass Harbor house (and exploring the nearby towns, especially charming Southwest Harbor, and magnificent Acadia). There weren't many "knickknacks" on display, as you'll often find in rental/beach properties, which we really appreciated given that we were traveling with a curious toddler. Our only two suggestions would be 1) clearer "welcome" instructions, as we hadn't been provided with information on getting into the house upon arrival and no one greeted us and 2) new bedding and towels. But Carlton mowed the grass so our child could run around on the lawn more easily, which was very thoughtful. It was fun to have access to a rowboat. And, best of all, that upstairs deck! Ahhh, what a wonderful place to relax with a book. Note: We didn't see any harbor seals, but we did spot the eagles, wow!