Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bass Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
3 min drive
Seafood Ketch Restaurant
1 min walk
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
27 min drive

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village on Mount Desert Island has a front house, Harbor View Cottage, and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway (this listing), both of which are available for summer rentals.

Bass Harbor Hideaway is clean, sunlit and comfortable, and is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The home is quiet and rustic, with somewhat dated decor (see photos), offering a country outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer.

The rental features:
• Two-story gabled duplex, sleeps four upstairs in twin beds, plus two on a pull-out couch.
• Living room, eat-in kitchen (full-sized appliances).
• Two bedrooms on 2nd floor with two twin beds in each (linens and towels included), plus two full baths.
• Small deck with a distant view of Bass Harbor, which is about 300 feet away.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Large front and side yards provide plenty of room for children to play and explore.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to Acadia National Park.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, boating, golf, tennis & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour. Visit http://www.exploreacadia.com/route7.htm for the schedule.
• High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used. We also offer basic+ cable TV.
• Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer only spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.

***A Note on Cleaning: We follow our routine cleaning between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on commonly used surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls.***

Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Acadia National Park. You'll find features such as a gym. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
Just a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park and a few minutes from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

As a guest of Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park, you'll find a fitness centre and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bobbie Turner

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Charcoal grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

No lift
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Phone

Location highlights

In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Gym
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,211 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: The stairway is open, so not great for babies.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne and John F., Prescott AZ USA

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great location. Lots of room to spread out will definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darla D.

15 Oct 2024

Meh.

We just returned from vacationing in New England and stayed 3 different places. This was our least favorite place. The house felt old, tired, and in need of a fresh update. The heater blasted us with scorching air and it was so difficult to regulate that we had to open the windows. This was our happy surprise; the windows were operable so we could get relief from the runaway heat. Overall, I would say it was just okay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet location

It was a very clean and lovely house with plenty of space and a great view! If I were coming back to this area again, I would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly and well-prepared hosts who had a plethora of things you could do on the island written out for you

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara A., Maine

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

The house was in a great location - close to Southwest Harbor, Seawall, all things Acadia National Park. The house has a well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and comfortable living room. However, it could use some tender loving care. Kitchen and baths are very “ vintage”. And we were blessed with cool nights so we did not need to use the fans in the home. They are all in need of a good cleaning. Would have liked a new sponge in the kitchen and travel sizes of shampoo and conditioner instead of large sizes. It’s a great little spot. The quiet side of the island for sure. Lots of deer in the yard at dusk.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacques et Marie Josee W.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Well adapted for a 3 days stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene L.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Place

Quiet place in bass harbor. Close to a restaurant and Acadia park around 25 minutes away. Very spacious with lots of amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Dennis

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and convenient

This lovely spot in Bass Harbor was perfect! It was not only a beautiful home, but so convenient to the lighthouse and the Ships Harbor hike, and the Island Explorer bus to Bar Harbor/Acadia. We made the mistake of driving into Bar Harbor for a "quick lunch" and quickly discovered that parking was impossible. After we took advantage of the free bus, all of our trips to Bar Harbor (for a whale watch) and Acadia (for a hike at Bee Hive), we had no issues. Plus, the Ketch across the street was delicious!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Bass Harbor!

First - MAKE SURE you put in the correct address! There is more than one Shore Rd on Mt Desert Island and we accidentally went to the wrong home - awkward! The Bass Harbor location worked well for us and the home’s beds worked. We had two kids in one room, and a kid + adult in the second room. My husband slept on the sleeper sofa and the baby was in his pack n play. We have a larger family so we adapted! We appreciated that the owners gave us some directions on their favorite things to see. Acadia was great! Wear bug spray.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved Bass Harbor

This place was perfect for our two nights stay near Acadia. It’s about a 35 minute drive during the busiest week of the year. Our favorite restaurant was Thurston’s lobster pound across the harbor. And we really enjoyed a nature cruise around the corner with bassharborcruises.com

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Maine Harbor Village Experience!

Our family absolutely loved our visit at this home! We loved how quiet the little harbor area was, despite how busy the island was for the 4th of July holiday, and the quaint old home gave great authentic Maine vibes. Host information was helpful, and they were attentive when we needed to contact them.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good spot

Had a 1 night stay with our family. Enjoyed the rustic feel of this. Good price and great location. Easy walk to Seafood Ketch restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Just a nice place to stay, no real issues other than the thermostats were difficult to figure out, the kitchen roof leaks a little water when you shower upstairs, and the fridge shakes the house when the compressor turns off. Home owner was kind enough to mail me my souvenirs I souvenirs left, and everything was neat and tidy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall trip to Acadia

College buddies and wives had a great stay on Mt. Desert Island. We liked the slower pace of this side of the island but was an easy and beautiful drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. House is a good representation of homes in the area, nothing fancy but functional.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina V.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place Perfect Area

It was comfortable and the area was just perfect! Super close to the light house and the Seawall picnic area where we went to stargaze. We watched the sunset 2 mins away from the house as well. Honestly perfect for what we needed!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Debra K., Belleville, USA

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting from Kansas

Enjoyed our stay very much. We, however, wish the heater/furnace had been on. Also, need to make the television instructions more clear. Only mention streaming, and state there is no cable in your instructions.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Bass Harbor

Great location, across the Harbor and a short drive to busy Bar Harbor. This is a n older traditional historic Maine home, very comfortable and cozy. Very peaceful. The owners provided everything you need, even a washer and dryer. My family and I really appreciated the activity and restaurant guides the owners provided. We followed their recommendations and it made our experience even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We stayed three nights at this home. It was clean and check in process very easy. All bedrooms are upstairs. Beds and pillows were comfortable. It is approximately 30 min drive to Bar Harbor. We also enjoyed dining in the restaurants closer to Bass Harbor.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bass Harbor Hideaway

We enjoyed being on the quiet side of Acadia National Park! Our grandson enjoyed the outside property! Although the inside was a bit dated, we really enjoyed the 2 bathrooms and having 2 floors! It was warm and cozy! We especially appreciated all the extras - all the amenities were there and then some!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M., Boston, MA, USA

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property at a great location

Our stay in Bass Harbor was fantastic and Bobbie's place served as an excellent home base for the long weekend. It's described as a nice place that's maybe a little dated, but honestly we found it far more charming than some boring new condo and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We loved the weird, old, but very functional kitchen! It really reminded me of visiting my grandmother's house when I was little with simple furnishings, but everything is still very functional and comfortable. It's an old house on a quiet side of the island so even for a weekend in August we never saw a bit of traffic and nothing was ever longer than 30 minutes away. We were a party of four and we never felt crowded. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good home base for Acadia and anything else on MDI.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bass Harbor Beauty

Great view of the harbor. The unit was clean and functional.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN W.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Loved this getaway on the quiet side of MDI. Plenty of room for our family aside and the perfect escape. An easy drive to anywhere on the island with everything we needed, from groceries to dining to shopping, was within 5 minutes! We’ll definitely be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew C., Fort Lauderdale

15 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, modest lodging in Southwest Harbor

This was a clean and modest lodging located very near parts of Acadia National Park and about 30 minutes away from the main park. It was reasonably priced compared to other lodging options in the area. The house is older but for the most part is well maintained and clean. So why four stars instead of five? A few reasons: 1) The pullout mattress is very uncomfortable. My wife and I woke up every morning with aches. As advertised, this is the only bed in the house where you can sleep with a partner. 2) The pullout couch/bed is located in the living room where there are no curtains to block out the rising sun from coming in the sliders located on the room's east side. The sun rises as early as 5am in Acadia in the summer! 3) The washing machine had a broken valve while we were there (June 2023). There was a sign that said the owner was aware of this problem, but people should be warned that until this issue is fixed, it took us a looong time to do a load of laundry. The same sign expressing awareness of the broken valve also asked users to turn off the valve for the washing machine when it wasn't in use, so we felt guilty putting a load of laundry in before leaving for our activities today. My wife ended up having to set an alarm to wake up in the night to turn the valve off and put the clothes in the dryer (again, because the washing machine took hours to finish a cycle due to the broken valve). Minor issues, but worthy enough to be mentioned.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lahar P.

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Close distance to the many attractions!

Bobbie was great and her place is located near so many spots to visit! she also had a whole binder of recommendations- very organized. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle J.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet convenient location

Very clean, loved the 2 bathrooms, roomey, very remote, quiet and convenient location. Excellent directions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenience in Bass Harbor

This place is exactly how it’s described. Nothing fancy, but clean and exactly what we needed for a few days visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia. It’s just a short drive to everything. And there is a great restaurant across the water called Thurstons that I highly recommend for your lobster fix! The house is situated on a quiet road and we enjoyed the space.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022