Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a grey exterior, a sliding glass door, and two blue Adirondack chairs outside.
A wooden-paneled room with a television, floral armchairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small porch area with blue chairs and a table.
A harbor with boats docked, a pier, and a backdrop of houses and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage 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 (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay and quiet location away from the crowds.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was super helpful and has a fantastic home, it's in such a nice quiet neighborhood, the house was perfect for our week in Acadia national Park
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice and good cottage. Everything you need for a vacation in Acadia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure to stay here again. Very clean in every way. The kitchen has everything you need. Felt like home away from home to us and who does not want to look out the window and see a bit of the harbor? Thank you Mary.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and the kitchen was spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, homey, thoughtful amenities. Very close to the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the side porch you can sit and watch the boats and water in the bay. Or a super short walk down to the water. Great home base location for all the little flat trails that lead you through the forest to the ocean, so many options. It's also significantly less populated than bar harbor and really gets you away from the touristy section which was exactly what we wanted.If you bring your own food, you can cook anything, everything is available to cook with and a BBQ on the side. Outpost is nearby for the little things you might also need, but grab groceries on the way in or you'll be driving 20min back out to get most major food items. Overall, everything about that place made our honeymoon amazing. Can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was a great host, and the place is exactly as it looks in the pictures. Extremely clean and very quiet. Great views and lots of wildlife as well! Close to beautiful walks, the Bass Harbor lighthouse, restaurants, boat tours, and groceries, but also scenic enough to keep the countryside feel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great property to use for a getaway. The host was always quick to respond to questions. The property was extremely clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September 2023 stay in Bass Harbor

We love this little cottage. Mary is a wonderful host and our week stay here was great. Highly recommend this cottage for a vacation on MDI (quiet side).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia in September

Mary was a phenomenal host and the property had everything we needed for our week long trip. Very close to the light house too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bass Harbor

Great accommodations! Very comfortable and clean. Everything you need. Loved that side of the island. Hoping to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage. The place was extremely clean. It was located a short drive from Acadia. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was a great host and this is a really nice location on the island. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. Thank you for making it available to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location,location,location

Clean getaway. Excellent location to Acadia day trips/hikes. Cabin has everything you need. Host responds quickly and checks in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So wonderful

This was better than expected. So cute clean and comfy. Very well appointed and in a great area to explore Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful cottage

This was one of the best places we have every stayed! Mary is very responsive and lovely to chat with! The cottage is ina nice quiet neighborhood and close to some good restaurants and beautiful sunsets by the waterfront!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cabin in a nice quiet location away from crowds. Deers are literally in the backyard :) Mary is a nice friendly host, please ask Mary about fantastic blueberry pies one neighboor makes! Main Acadia park trails are within 30-40 min drive, no traffic and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to explore Acadia from

Excellent property to base from to explore Acadia National park from. Very clean and comfortable with all the basics. Very quiet location. Less than a block to view the harbor and a short walk to the harbor itself. Beautiful sunset over the bay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The house was just as described. Very clean, organized, and comfortable. Mary was very communicative and easy to work with. House was a great location, convenient to Acadia, towns, and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer. I would definitely recommend staying here and would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet refuge near Acadia National Park

Loved the location. A quiet street close enough to access all of Acadia Park - but away from the crowds. The house was comfortable, clean, and well provisioned. Communications with the host were first rate - friendly, informative, and responsive. Hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2022
Thank you Dan, would love for you to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, quiet, and relaxing

This place was very clean, bright, roomy (for 3) and relaxing. The host responds quickly to messages and check in is simple. We appreciated the simplicity of the check out process as well. The location is on the "quiet side" of the island with quick access to the the Bass Harbor light, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor trails as well as Seawall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most excellent!!!!!!

Beautiful, quiet, host is the sweetest person i have ever met.I will do it again, and again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on the Quietside of the Island

Clean, cozy, comfortable. Super easy check-in and out. Great communication. We locked ourselves out and Mary was there in less than five minutes. Location is perfect for us--less than five minutes from the Ship Harbor and Wonderland trails for watching the sunrise each morning. This was the second year in a row we have stayed here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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