Flip a coin into the waters of Bass Harbor from the deck of this charming and cozy 1BR cottage overlooking the working Up Harbor Marina below and the mountains of Acadia National Park in the short distance.
Sip your coffee before your hiking, kayaking and/or sightseeing adventures as boats, both working lobster and pleasure craft, crisscross the harbor below.
Harbor Cottage gives the best of both worlds: the tranquility of the quiet side of Mount Desert Island plus easy access to adventure!
The first floor is an inviting open living/dining space with a full kitchen alcove and a sliding glass door to the small deck for grilling or peacefully enjoying a morning coffee while watching the sunrise over Acadia and boats coming and going in the harbor.
Upstairs is a queen bed with commanding views of the harbor and off shore islands. Or stream your favorite shows on the bedroom TV. Please bring your own streaming codes.
The kitchen is fully equipped, the Wi-Fi strong enough for a working couple on the go, the TV waits for your streaming codes, and Acadia National Park’s 26 mountains to climb, lakes and ponds for swimming or kayaking, and all Mount Desert Island's 13 villages and towns, with their restaurants and shops are within a 20 radius of your doorstep awaiting exploration.
Harbor and mountain views, a marina and water access, and Acadia National Park just a few miles away define this comfy and peaceful oceanfront location.
From our dock next door you will have access to some of the best kayaking and canoeing in the area. You can explore the very calm harbor. Bring your own boats or we can steer you to local kayak or canoe rental locations nearby.
A short walk or drive will bring you to one of the highest rated lobster and seafood restaurants on Mount Desert Island.
Things to Know:
* To use streaming services, guests must log in with their own credentials.
* 1 mature and house broken dog, weighing 45 lbs or less, is welcome in the cottage. No other animals are allowed.
* Parking notes: The cottage has dedicated & posted driveway parking for 1 car with overflow parking in an upper lot.
* Washer and dryer access located in a shared space a less than 100ft away from the cottage.
* The cottage is located at a working marina and harbor. Sounds can be loud at times during the working day.
* Guest entry instructions: This cottage utilizes an E-lock for self check-in, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.
* You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
*Kayaking from our waterfront is available for free and a very popular guest feature. Exploring beautiful Bass Harbor with the chance of meeting curious and playful harbor seals is always a treat. A liability waiver and our kayaking guidelines must be signed and pictures of these documents forwarded by text to Jack before use of Up Harbor Marine's kayaks. No one under 18 may use the vessels.
The kayak rack and shore acesss point are 70 ft to the right of the Cottage at Up Harbor. Paddles and lifejackets are stored in the public access hallway of The Boathouse. Waiver forms may be located in your welcome guidebook or on a notice board in the public hallway.
We hope you have a safe and wonderful adventure kayaking in our gorgeous, quintessentially "Maine" harbor.
Keywords: Oceanfront, Cottage, Acadia National Park, Cabin, Marina, Kayaks