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Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Bass Harbor

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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

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About the neighborhood

Bass Harbor

Seaside stay .You'll find Acadia National Park and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor

Enjoy the amazing sunsets from the deck of this beautiful house located on Bass Harbor.

This charming, antique-filled, two bedroom Cape Cod style house is a comfortable and picturesque home base from which to enjoy your Mt. Desert Island vacation.

The large deck is complete with a dining table and gas grill as well as lounge chairs for sitting in the sun and enjoying the water views.

The first floor is open and breezy with living and dining room offering unrestricted views of the harbor. The cozy den/tv room has a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. A full kitchen with microwave, toaster oven, drip coffee pot and Kuerig K-cup. Dishwasher, washer/dryer and bath with a shower complete the first floor.

The second floor features a primary bedroom with a queen bed, a second bedroom with twin beds (which can be converted into a king size bed), and a full bath.

Launch your kayak right off the back lawn and paddle your way through the lobster boats moored in the harbor. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are just a short drive away as are wonderful restaurants, shopping and all the charm of the quiet side of the island.



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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No cats please, owner allergy. Thank you.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor Bass Harbor
Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi (10-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 11.4 mi (60-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor to downtown Bass Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Bass Harbor.

Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful one week stay at a comfortable, well-appointed, well-maintained property. Our host, Paul, had excellent communication and responded promptly when needed.Beautiful setting and quiet location. The home had all the amenities needed, fully-stocked kitchen and comfortable surroundings, inside and out. Beds were great, and the entire house was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this host and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, was pet-friendly, and the kitchen was well equipped. There is a deck in the back overlooking the harbor and excellent sunsets.
Our first night’s sunset
Our second night’s sunset
The lawn to the harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property just as advertised! Great view of the harbor, very well appointed. Excellent location to Acadia for hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect vacation house for our family of 4 and a small dog. First time visiting Acadia. Great location to explore the park. Quiet inlet to watch beautiful sunsets and have a fire to cook some s'mores. The town of Southwest harbor is just down the road and has a couple of great restaurants. The house is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous setting on the water. Newly. Renovated kitchen. Washer and dryer. Meals on the deck. Absolutely clean. This was our 4th year at this cottage, and we look forward to next year.
Typical sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views

This was our third stay and we didn't think it could be improved but this year we were welcomed by a newly renovated kitchen that kept all of the charm while adding seating and cooking space. As ever, Paul is a very responsive and helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get-a-way

Been wanting to explore Acadia for years and found a few days that worked for everyone and happy we finally made the trip! Renting bikes from Southcycle to ride through the park was very fun and taking an aqua safari on kayaks with MaineState was a memorable experience. We loved the sunsets and being so close to the water and town. We had our fill of blueberries and lobster and have a new favorite flower - lupine! House was perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

An excellent place in a great location!

This was an amazing place to complete our month long trip to Maine! This home was spacious, clean, well stocked and in a great location. We were less than 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor, which is a great little town. It was easy to get around from here and lots of great hiking, eating, and exploring within minutes from the door. The house is on a fairly busy road, but that was never an issue and we were able to play with our dog off leash in the back yard, which leads down to the waterside. The upstairs shower is short, but wasn’t a problem for my wife, I showered downstairs and didn’t find it too dark, nor too small for a stall type shower. Paul, the owner was awesome! He originally agreed for us to check in early, but when a wind storm knocked down limbs in the front yard, knocking out electricity, he notified us immediately, allowing us to sightsee on our way south from Lubec. Paul’s communication was timely and helpful. Thank you, Paul! We would definitely stay here again if we make it back to that part of the world! I highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem

Paul’s home away from home is truly a gem! The quieter side of the park is paradise. We enjoyed playing ball with our dog and evening fires in the spacious backyard. The sunsets are heavenly! I could go on and on………
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third year in this lovely house

We enjoy being on the “quiet side” of the island. But we still have easy access to hiking and biking. We love launching our kayaks from the back yard. And the view is fabulous. I’ll also add that the house is always spotless when we arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Hidden Gem

This property was located in picturesque Bass Harbor. Filled with beautiful antiques, it was perfect for our little family. This house was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. I loved the fact that it was on the quiet side of the island during peak season, but still close to many activities to enjoy. We particularly enjoyed sea glass hunting, Beech Mountain hiking, swimming at Echo Lake, and hiking Wonderland and Ship Harbor (all 5-10 minutes from the property. Not to mention all of the other wonderful things to do closer to Bar Harbor. Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

As Maine as it gets!

This was our fifth visit to Blackacre, and it was especially welcome after not being able to visit Maine for the last 6 years. Suffice to say, once we first visited this quintessential Maine cottage, we didn't want to stay anywhere else. As others have said, the photos do not do this house justice. It is right on the water. There are gorgeous harbor views from the deck (and most of the house) and the sunsets do not disappoint! The house is roomy, comfortable, and homey -- and incredibly clean. The recent addition of fans and AC units is most welcome. We love staying on the "quiet side" of the island -- there are plenty of nearby trailheads; it's a short drive to Southwest Harbor, and it's not that far from Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and everything else MDI has to offer. This house is walking/biking distance from the Seafood Ketch restaurant (dog-friendly deck), the Bass Harbor Nature Cruise (highly recommended), the Bass Harbor Lighthouse, the Swans Island Ferry, ice cream, and a mini mart with a surprisingly good selection of grocery items. You're down the road from the highly accessible (and beautiful) Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails and the Seawall, which we found to be great for quick dog walks at the beginning or end of the day. If you're visiting Maine and looking for the real-deal experience, this house is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Quintessential Maine home with a deck overlooking Bass Harbor. Leave your worries at the doorstep and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bass Harbor Splendor

The property was as listed. Beautiful sunsets, first morning greeted by a pair of bald eagles. House and furnishings were very homey. Kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans, dishes and glassware. Paul was very responsive, concerned when we lost power due to tropical storm. Despite being on a busy road felt very private and remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary June K.

Liked: Cleanliness

ATTENTION MDI LOVERS!

If you love Mount Desert Island, this is the place to go! The location is great, on the quiet side, easy drive to anyplace you want to be, and walking distance to a well-stocked store and great little seafood/ice cream shacks. The cottage is more lovely than the pictures show. It has a well-oufitted kitchen (we love to cook in), lovely deck and yard, and the interior is really clean and comfortable. The host was prompt to reply and very pleasant. This place is a keeper for our list.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Maine Getaway

We had a wonderful vacation to Maine the third week in September. Our arrival had a bit of drama due to Hurricane Lee approaching the Island. It was down graded to a tropical storm but unfortunately made landfall on the day of our arrival. Our daughters flight was delayed by a day. You can’t do anything about the weather! The good news is the weather was fabulous for the rest of our trip. Communication with our host was great. We loved the house. It has everything you need. I was sold when I walked into the kitchen and found a clean, new sponge by the sink! So many rentals leave dirty old sponges! We loved the quiet location and view by the harbor is lovely. It is a bit of a drive to the more popular attractions and hikes but we had our car and we’re prepared for that. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, clean and ocean view

The pictures in the listing do not do this cute little house justice. It is an old, charming home in excellent condition. It’s filled with useful and thoughtful antiques. An old weathervane pointing out the directions, a roll top desk to sit at and do work, antique book cabinets filled to the brim with interesting titles, beautiful wooden chairs to sit in… it’s a special little place. For our family of 4, it was the perfect size. My teen children opted to not share the second bedroom and my son slept in the TV room that had a couch that opened to a bed. The French doors even thoughtfully had blinds that could be rolled down for privacy. We also really enjoyed the beautiful night sky as we lay on the recliners on the deck. And there was a telescope and binoculars to use too. The owners really thought of everything. The only downside of the home was the shower situation. The upstairs shower has the angle of the roof in it and cannot be used by anyone tall. There is a stall shower in the downstairs bathroom but it’s small and dark. That was my only complaint. But I’ll deal with it for the rest of the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kohlenstein K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Trip

We had a wonderful stay and after seeing the crowds in Bar Harbor we were glad to be staying on the “quiet side.” We spent our days enjoying all that Acadia has to offer and our evenings enjoying the house and everything IT has to offer. The harbor view is spectacular and instantly relaxing. Spectacular sunsets were followed by crystal clear night skies. We were lucky enough to be there during a meteor shower. The house was lovely and as advertised. We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place

We were back this year. We love that the property is right on Bass Harbor. We sit and look at the water, enjoy the sunsets, look for birds. Also convenient to Acadia for hiking and biking. Close to Southwest Harbor. Went kayaking right off the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base for exploring Mt Desert Island

The house was very clean inside and out. It has a huge yard that would be great for kids to play in. We didn’t have an issue with mosquitoes as other reviewers noted. You can’t really get in the water as it’s located high into Bass Harbor and therefore low tide leaves it very muddy not sandy or rocky. The house is very roomy and a little quirky in a charming way. It’s located on a little lane with one other house which is barely visible. There is one other house next to it (the pier shown in the pictures belongs to the house next door). The deck of the neighboring house is visible to the Black Acre deck. There is quite a bit of road noise but it quiets down at night. While there, we hiked at near trails, ate at several restaurants (Thortons was our favorite), steamed lobsters in house (found a guy that sold them for $7 lb), drove up Cadillac mountain and rented kayaks on Long pond. The weather was fair but we made the best of it. Overall good vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Beautiful setting, convenient to Acadia trail heads, kayaking, boating, ferries, restaurants, lobster. Very comfortable house with all the essentials. We ate a lot of our meals in, so, it was important to be able to cook. This small country kitchen was perfect and we even grilled lobsters two nights. Great hosts and pet friendly. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

What a wonderful home! Very clean, comfortable, and cozy. Excellent communication….our week here was a 10/10. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The property is right on Bass harbor allowing a fantastic opportunity to watch the tides and the amazing sunsets. I grew up in Bass Harbor and wanted the feel of my home town, this property provided that.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time

We were so close to any activity we did, I couldn't think of a better place to be! The cottage was immaculate and everything was as promised. Plenty of extra essentials and more than enough room for a weeks worth of supplies. We can't wait to come (go) back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean, “quietside” home

We loved our time at this home. It was immaculately clean, with more space than we anticipated from photos. The real showstopper is the view from most rooms of the house and the large deck. Despite a somewhat quirky layout of the kitchen, we had no issues making nightly meals. We enjoyed being on the quiet side of MDI, but ease of getting to most everything we wanted to do. Would recommend to friends and return ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022