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Bass Harbor - Quiet Side - Mount Desert Island
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 112900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bunk Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bass Harbor - Quiet Side - Mount Desert Island
This vacation property has a 'Maine House' and 'Lobster Cottage'. The property is 3.5 acres located on the shores at the top of Bass Harbor.
Maine House is approximately 2,900 sq. feet and sleeps 11 people. Lobster Cottage is a separate cabin on the same 3.5 acre property as Maine House. Lobster Cottage sleeps 4-6 people.
Our rental week is SUNDAY to SUNDAY.
WEEKLY RATE IS $5,005 ($715/NIGHT) IS FOR MAINE HOUSE ONLY. If you would like the Maine House, together with Lobster Cottage, the weekly rate is $5,950 ($850/night). Please indicate in your inquiry if you would like the Maine House only or the Maine House together with Lobster Cottage. [NOTE: We will reduce the applicable weekly rate by $200 if you agree upfront to bring your own bathing towels and bed linens.]
Bass Harbor is on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island. While you have access within 10 minutes to restaurants, shops, attractions and Acadia National Park, you will not be in the middle of tourists in Bar Harbor or the Park Loop Road. Of course, you'll still want to check out what the whole island has to offer, and everything is within 25/30 mins of our place.
Maine House is approximately 2,900 sq. feet and sleeps 11 people. Lobster Cottage is a separate cabin on the same 3.5 acre property as Maine House. Lobster Cottage sleeps 4-6 people.
Our rental week is SUNDAY to SUNDAY.
WEEKLY RATE IS $5,005 ($715/NIGHT) IS FOR MAINE HOUSE ONLY. If you would like the Maine House, together with Lobster Cottage, the weekly rate is $5,950 ($850/night). Please indicate in your inquiry if you would like the Maine House only or the Maine House together with Lobster Cottage. [NOTE: We will reduce the applicable weekly rate by $200 if you agree upfront to bring your own bathing towels and bed linens.]
Bass Harbor is on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island. While you have access within 10 minutes to restaurants, shops, attractions and Acadia National Park, you will not be in the middle of tourists in Bar Harbor or the Park Loop Road. Of course, you'll still want to check out what the whole island has to offer, and everything is within 25/30 mins of our place.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib and pack 'n play, but no bedding or bumpers.
Events
No events allowed
We do not allow parties/events/weddings.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: We do not allow parties/events/weddings.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bass Harbor
Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
Bass Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 8 min walk
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- The Upper Deck - 4 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Home Ever
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angela & Casey S.
7 Jul, 2014
Great Family Spot
Angela & Casey S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristine G.
22 Jul, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Kristine G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George Y.
20 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb family vacation spot
George Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
9 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acadia bliss
Amy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meghan M.
31 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation spot
Meghan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen K.
18 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
Kristen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patricia C.
1 Aug, 2015
Lobstermania
Patricia C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
25 Jul, 2017
Very comfortable house with everything we needed!
Linda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug, 2016
Fantastic
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David P.
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total enchantment
David P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
5 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place & Location
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
christine s.
30 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Gem
christine s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chen C.
23 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable week at Summah Rye
Chen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike T.
26 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike T -July 2021
Mike T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Whitney H.
3 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Awesome Vacation
Whitney H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chad D.
7 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Chad D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd D.
30 Jul, 2018
Our family had a wonderful week at the house in July. There were 14 of us and we had plenty of room.
Lloyd D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
megan j.
12 Jul, 2018
Beautiful large space with loads of amenities
megan j.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
28 Jun, 2018
Our family of 11, including adult, college- and high school-age kids, were very comfortable!
Beth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Saul B.
3 Oct, 2017
This is a beautiful property with access to the bay. It is a house that can easily fit up to 12
Saul B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christine M.
7 Aug, 2017
A Beauty in Bass Harbor
Christine M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John L.
1 Aug, 2017
"Best Vacation Ever"
John L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeff R.
19 Jul, 2017
An amazing week at an amazing property, Maine House at Summah Rye
Jeff R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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