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Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Little Island House, Upstairs apt. sliding glass door on deck
Park, go up stairs to the left, into sliding glass door on deck
Sofa, fireplace, views in living room
Sofa, to the right of sliding glass door
Living room area, sofa, chairs by fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.

This apartment rents Saturday to Saturday.

Little Island House is a two story home in Bass Harbor, on the water, with two apartments, an Upstairs and a Downstairs apartment, which are totally separated.

One enters the Upstairs level by the outside stairway to the deck and sliding glass door. Step into the living room area, with a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and cathedral ceiling with skylight. Airy and light, it has large windows facing the harbor on three sides, a sofa and coffee table, ROKU TV, two armchairs by the fireplace.

The dining area follows, with an oval wooden table and four chairs, two corner lamps on small tables.

The kitchen, with tile counters and hardwood floor, is well supplied and has a great view of its own. You'll find everything you need for cooking (including a lobster pot), coffee, or wine. Four burner gas stove, fridge. Kitchen linens. Cleaning supplies under the sink.

A study area at the foot of the stairs to the bedroom is perfect for setting up your computer, writing, or 'working from home' (high speed Internet).

The third-floor bedroom, with skylight and window, has a queen-size bed, large closet, two dressers, and louvered windows that open up inside to the cathedral ceiling and stone chimney.

The bathroom/shower are around the corner from the kitchen.

The apartment sleeps two. It has central heat for the off season, excellent ventilation in summer, and all the firewood one would like. All linens (bed, bath, and kitchen) are included. Immaculately clean, lovely decor. No smoking, no pets.

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Glad to be on 'the quiet side': Views are beautiful. Bass Harbor has been photographed for the cover of a National Geographic book about New England and has been the site of several movies. The lobster fishing boats are always interesting, and if you love wildlife, eagles soar over the harbor daily. We counted twelve herons in the low tide one September day and have watched loons, ducks, terns, and gulls work the harbor.

Although we're only thirty minutes from Bar Harbor, we are essentially very different. Bass Harbor is a small fishing village and working harbor on the southern end of Mount Desert Island. We're called 'The quiet side of the Island.' There's plenty to do here: The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Wonderland and Ship Harbor (part of Acadia National Park) are only a mile or two away. At Little Island Marine, the small boatyard which shares the peninsula with the house, Island Cruises makes nature trips Monday through Saturday, and charters private fishing or sailing trips. Restaurants are within easy walking distance.

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Top things to do in Bass Harbor

* Visit Acadia National Park
* Take an 'Island Cruise'
* Eat at long-time local restaurants
* Rent a boat for the day at Island Cruises
* Buy lobster/crabmeat fresh

Top things to do on a budget

* Visit Acadia National Park
* Walk through our lovely village
* Enjoy watching eagles, etc.
* Cook out on the deck, at water's edge
* Watch Maine's 3rd largest lobster fleet at work

Top things to do with a family

* Explore the National Park
* Spend the day at the beach
* Have a cookout
* Enjoy 'Island Cruises', 2-hr. boat ride

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Refund if re-rented.

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

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 in the mountains 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 Naturalist's Notebook 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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 37 min drive - 35.4 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 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr. 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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Charlene Strauss

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Born and raised in Texas, I met (and later married) Kim Strauss, my husband, at the University of Texas in El Paso in 1969. He could hardly wait to show me Gotts Island, Maine, where he'd spent every summer of his life. I fell in love with the island. We traveled some, but spent as much time as we could on the Island, where our first child, Lorraine, was born. Kentucky, where we had our son, Eli, was home for seven years, then in Texas, we had our son Bob. Shortly after that, we headed back to Maine and ended up buying a house in Bass Harbor.
And here we've stayed, living near the Little Island House in the off-season and moving out to Gotts Island during Maine's beautiful good weather, May to October, when we rent the Little Island House.

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