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Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

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A grassy area with outdoor seating and a view of a lake and buildings in the distance.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
A harbor with boats and houses in the background.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a pink sofa with crab-themed pillows, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a chess set.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a wooden chair, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bass Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Attic Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath on Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Powder Room on First Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village offers a way to experience the beauty of Mount Desert Island away from the crowds and tourist buses. Come and enjoy authentic cottage living at a fraction of Bar Harbor prices. This property has a front house, Harbor View Cottage (this listing), and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway, which are both available for summer rentals. The houses share a very thick common wall and have separate entrances from the driveway for privacy.

Harbor View Cottage overlooks Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The Cottage offers a view of the harbor, including spectacular Maine sunsets, from its lawn, living room and two of the bedrooms.

Harbor View Cottage is spacious, sunlit and comfortable--a quiet, elegant outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer. It features:

• Three bedrooms, plus a finished attic living space. The bedrooms include one with 2 twin beds, a second with 2 twin beds, and a third with 1 king-size bed. Two of the bedrooms overlook Bass Harbor. There are also 4 additional twin beds in the attic.
• There is a full bath on the second floor, and an additional shower/sink/toilet in the finished attic.
• Living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen (full-size appliances).
• Linens and towels are included.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Expansive front yard with plenty of room for kids to run around and explore. Yard includes a fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to the nearest Acadia National Park destinations.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, tennis, boating, golf & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour on the hour, and picks up near the base of the driveway.
• High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used.
• Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.

Got a Large Group?
The back house, "Bass Harbor Hideaway," sleeps 4-6 people. For groups of up to 16, you may want to consider renting both houses.


Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $15 per-person, per-night fee for guests in addition to 6 will be assessed. This helps us cover additional cleaning costs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1565813vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 37 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Harry’s Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Asticou Inn - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn on 5 Jul 2027 start from £2,271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn located?

This family-friendly Bass Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Acadia National Park. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Bobbie Turner

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My family has been coming to Mount Desert Island (MDI) since 1991. We love the character of Bass Harbor village--the slower pace of life here, the sound of the bell buoys on the water, and the unique beauty and history of MDI. There really is no place in the world like it!

As my parents have gotten older, the next generation has stepped in to manage our summer vacation home for visitors. Our goal for each of you is to allow you to experience the simple beauty of the island and to fall in love with it, just as we have.

Our house is divided by an interior wall into two separate homes: Harbor View Cottage in the front (this listing) and Bass Harbor Hideaway in the back (vrbo #351747). Harbor View Cottage is larger, more updated, and offers a picturesque view of Bass Harbor from the living room bay window. Bass Harbor Hideaway is less updated, more rustic, and offers a great value for this prime island location.

Our family also owns a ski townhouse rental property in Breckenridge, Colorado: "BreckenDen" (vrbo #892238). Please let us know if we can answer any questions about our rental properties. We'd love to have you stay with us!

Why they chose this property

Bass Harbor is an active fishing village with a mix of vacationers and year-round residents. We love that our side of the island---known as the 'Quiet Side'---is not busy or commercial, but has held onto the original character of the area. Stay with us and you'll discover a true sense of the beauty and slower pace of coastal Maine (away from the tour buses and traffic).

Because our home is right across the street from the harbor, visitors enjoy cool sea breezes and the sounds of bell buoys and fog horns--all things you'd miss with rentals that aren't at the water's edge.

What makes this property unique

Harbor View Cottage overlooks an active, lobster-fishing harbor, with photo-worthy sunsets right outside the door. Step back in time as the fog rolls in, imagining the area's nautical history, which includes the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and surrounding seafaring community. The Cottage is also walking distance to the Seafood Ketch restaurant.

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