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Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Living/dining area with sliding glass door to porch and panoramic views of sea

Panoramic views of harbor, marina, fishing boats

Living area, TV, doors to downstairs bedroom & bathroom

Welcome guidebook custom made by local owners and area information

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bass Harbor, ME

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route

Seaside Rose is an oceanfront cottage with panoramic views of the traditional working Maine fishing port of Bass Harbor. Guests can enjoy watching lobster and fishing boats, sail boats, sea birds and stunning sunsets from the outside deck, open-concept living and dining area, or from the second-floor sitting area.

The cottage is fully equipped to accommodate 6 guests with a queen bedroom and full bath on the first floor and two queen sleeping nooks on the second floor, separated by the upstairs sitting area and full bath with shower.

Seaside Rose is conveniently located to the Swans Island Ferry Terminal (0.4 miles), the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse (1.3 miles), Seawall in Acadia National Park (4 miles) and Ship's Harbor and Wonderland hiking trails (1.9 miles). The cottage is a convenient 3 miles from downtown Southwest Harbor. The FREE Island Explorer Shuttle Bus can pick up right from the cottage and transport you and your guests to Acadia National Park, the popular tourist destination of Bar Harbor, or any of Mount Desert Island's "quiet side" towns including Southwest and Northeast Harbor.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property is not child proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

$200 fee for non-compliance.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$200 fee for smoking inside.

Check out is by 10am. Guests who fail to check out by 10am will be charged a $25.00 fee and an additional $25 for each additional hour they are over.

Permanent staining, breakage, or loss of property will result in a replacement fee and owner reimbursement for any additional cleaning at $25/hour.

Third party booking is not permitted. The individuals who have made the reservation must be the ones who will stay at the property after booking.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬27 min drive
‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬19 min walk
‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

2 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Fantastic trip, will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

23 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a favorite

We loved this place! The house is in a beautiful spot right on the harbor. It was fun to watch the tide come in and out. It is a very clean and well appointed house with comfortable beds and it had everything we needed. We enjoyed staying on the “quiet” side of Mt. Desert Island. This is our favorite vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie h.

25 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation!

Our family of six stayed at this house as we were there to hike Acadia national Park. The house is spotless, and a very accessible area, and had outdoor space to play spike ball in cornhole and ride bikes. We did the nature tour right in our harbor, went to Thurston’s the yellow building right across the harbor and visited the boat museum. Our only suggestion would be furniture upstairs that you can sit on to hang out that is a little bit more comfortable than two chairs. The teens wanted their own space to hangout together. The neighbors were fantastic and even let our kids hold their parrot, Uno. We would 100% book again..

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

7 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bass Harbor stay

The house was in a great location and was close to everything! Cant wait to come back and enjoy this great area of Maine!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

26 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

Great location, very clean , and comfortable. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

29 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet, all the comforts of home.

This spacious home on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island was perfect in every way. Super clean, with a beautiful view of Bass Harbor.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

1 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place with the best views!!

This place did not disappoint!! When we arrived, we were in awe of the beautiful views!! We were right on the water and enjoyed watching the tide change each day. The house was adorable and we truly loved everything about it! It is very well- maintained and we felt so relaxed and at home. We loved the location as well! Away from the crowds but super close to restaurants and other points of interest. We would Definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin E., Philadelphia, PA

3 Nov, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here. The views are wonderful and the house was clean and had everything we needed. Excellent proximity to the lighthouse and Seawall where I photographed the sunrise, sunset, and Milky Way. Can’t beat rolling out of bed and driving only 5 minutes to these southern points. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

peter g., New Hampshire

19 Oct, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place to Stayu

We had a great time and the house was as advertised. The only negatives were the weather that had some showers but the owner can't control the weather. Nice views of the harbor and we enjoyed seeing the tides fill the "pond" and then draining it. It is very near some nice places to walk and see the Maine Coast. We had a very fine stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jason F.

20 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Clean/Easy Access

Very clean property, better sized for 4 people or families with smaller children. Water access quite difficult. Owner was easy to access, right along bus route for great access around the entire island. Quiet part of the island which was very nice.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trixie W.

9 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia

Beautiful views from almost anywhere in the home! Very clean and owners are extremely professional and timely to respond. Easy to a cess to Bar Harbor and Acadia.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

16 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful get a way!

As always another perfect get a way! We so love staying here! Looking out the window on Bass Harbor and watching the ever changing tides is so relaxing and beautiful! It’s such a beautiful home and provides us with everything we need! There is simply nothing like staying in Bass Harbor( the quiet side of the Island). Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

29 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket list

Loved the place and went whale watching (saw no whales). Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

29 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lots to offer!

We spent a week at Seaside Rose last week of July. Weather was perfect! It was a great location for our family to have activities near by (Island Cruises, National Park kayak rentals, hikes, restaurants) and downtime fun at the house (exploring at low tide and floating around at high tide). It’s 30 minutes to get to most spots in Acadia, but it was worth having a variety of options to explore for the week without the crowding of Bar Harbor. We went to the park several days, used the free bus option from the visitor center to avoid parking issues. The house was clean, had great views of the sunset and was perfect for our family of 4 (kids had whole upstairs)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve A., Winston Salem, NC

23 Oct, 2018

Quiet, beautiful and peaceful!

We loved our stay in Bass Harbor, the "quiet side" of Acadia National Park. The house has a wonderful view of the harbor and the sunsets from the deck are lovely! The photos online do not do the house justice. The house is much better, with the entire living and dining room windows facing Bass Harbor. The house has nice decor and a fully stocked kitchen and laundry room. Good location to SW Harbor and just down the street from the lighthouse. If you're into hiking, don't miss hiking up to the fire tower at the summit of Beech Mountain. Incredible views of the Cranberry Islands, Bartlett Island and Long Pond. Picturesque picnic spots at the Seawall, just about 5 minutes from the house. These accommodations and Acadia National Park highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

16 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, beautiful view

This home was very cute in the quiet area on Bass Harbor. We did several Acadia hikes, went to Bar Harbor took the ferry to Swan’s Island and road ebikes and went to Cadillac Mt. We were pretty active and even enjoyed the rainy days. Communication and check in was easy. Local restaurants are very quaint with good food. The downside is the overall comfort. The master bed caused back pain for my husband and I. He slept on the sofa. You can feel the springs when you lay down. The decorative chairs in the LR feel like boards. The view is great with seating arranged around windows, but relaxing at the end of a long hike did not happen. We had our 3 sons 15+ with us and we could not all be in the living room in comfort. We often separated and and all went to different rooms to lay down. We tried to keep busy and only sleep and make meals in the house. The sofa is very comfortable, but not big enough for 5. I did appreciate the views out the windows and the well stocked kitchen/bathroom. Overall, if there were some comfort changes, I would consider staying again. If you have any type of back or neck issues, it could be an issue for you. I am currently home and icing my back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

1 Aug, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra O.

2 Jul, 2025

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bless V.

22 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

george s.

10 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

14 Sept, 2024

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Seaside Rose

Absolutely beautiful property with everything you could need. The views were breathtaking and the location was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

11 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

11 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

House was in very clean shape when we arrived and we had a great stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., New Cumberland, PA

17 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views of Bass Harbor

Very nice little house right on the water. We thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the lobster boats come and go. The house had all the necessities and was a very nice "home base" during our trip. The bbeds were all very firm but easily remedied with a few foam mattress toppers. We will return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amber

Seaside Rose is owned by Peter and Valerie, 30-year island residents and managed by their daughter.

A message from the owners - Having lived on Mount Desert Island most of our lives, we can say that it is sometimes easy to take for granted all that we have here. But when we begin to describe all that the Island has to offer a visitor we remember just how lucky we are to live here. The mountains, the sea, the woods, lakes, and the people make this one of the most unique and enjoyable places we have ever known. We hope you will take full advantage of what Mount Desert Island has to offer your visit

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 1

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 2

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bath

2nd Floor Bath

Spaces

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage 1.3 miles to Bass Harbor Lighthouse on FREE shuttle route

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Bass Harbor

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

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9.8/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Had a great time

Robin M.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

This is a favorite

Matthew H.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie h.

Family vacation!

Jamie h.

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Perfect Bass Harbor stay

Adam F.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Fall Getaway

Chris G.

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Beautiful and quiet, all the comforts of home.

Jo R.

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Perfect place with the best views!!

Heather L.

10/10 Excellent

Robin E., Philadelphia, PA

Wonderful location

Robin E.

10/10 Excellent

peter g., New Hampshire

Nice Place to Stayu

peter g.

8/10 Good