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Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor

Vacation home near Acadia National Park in Bernard

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bernard

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Bernard vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Seal Cove Pond - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor

Cozy, newly renovated, well appointed cottage overlooking Bass Harbor. The perfect spot for your island getaway. At the end of the day wind down at the water's edge and watch the boats come in. Or, rise early and sip coffee as the sun comes up. You'll love the peace and quiet of this property. This area of the harbor is tidal so twice every 24 hours the water will recede allowing you to see the harbor floor and the wildlife that searches for food when it's low tide.

The space
The property has 2 more cottages with the same layout- perfect for couples traveling together or small groups.

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Interior
Coveside Cottage-on the shore overlooking Bass Hbr
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 31 reviews
Coveside Cottage-on the shore overlooking Bass Hbr

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor Bernard
Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach and 13.4 mi (64-min drive) from Spindle Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor to downtown Bernard?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Bernard.

Harborside Cottage-overlooking Bass Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a quiet location on the quiet side of the island. It had decent access to Acadia National Park, but the drive to Bar Harbor and most locations in the park were 30 minutes. The shower is really small. When cool/cold outside, it can get quite cold in the cottage due to the lack of insulation and small heaters, but plenty of blankets were available. Management was very responsive to answer any of our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our recent stay ( September 2025) was fine but cottage was very musty. Pictures showed coffee cups which were none existent, just plastic travel mugs. The bed is a queen and very uncomfortable.Check out time was 10:00, wished it was at least 11:00.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, relaxing and overlooking the harbor! Loved the porch. Cute cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Look no further, you won't find a more authentic Maine experience

This was our first trip to Maine and couldn't have picked a better location. The property was cozy, clean and roomy and had a wonderful view of the harbor. Serene and quiet, and loved to wake up to birds chirping. Lots of nearby Acadia trails and the downtown area has many nice stores and restaurants. The host was great and provided helpful tips. Highly recommend! e only went to Bar Harbor once assYou can
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply serene

Ingrid and John beautifully maintain 3 lovely properties with amazing views. We had all kinds of weather; sun, clouds, rain, fog on our last day, and every day we enjoyed watching the tides and the gulls, occasionally a lobster boat going out or coming in, from the deck or chairs tucked between trees below. The location is great for hiking Acadia and enjoying amazing food nearby. Inside the cabin was super comfy. It was everything we had hoped for and really needed! Thanks Ingrid and John!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Quiet Side Stay

It had been years since I'd visited Bar Harbor/Acadia so my husband and I decided it was time to go back! The cottage was exactly as pictured in the listing, clean and updated nicely. The location couldn't be beat either. We were just minutes from Thurston's Lobster Pound and away from the crowds of downtown Bar Harbor. A wonderful little cottage, lobster and quiet. What else do you need on vacation in Maine?!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect serene property

We had such an amazing time here, the property was perfect and exactly as advertised with pictures. We are extremely happy we decided to choose this property and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin P., Glendale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

An effortless, comfortable get away

Newly renovated and well-kept property with all of the essentials you'll need for a pleasant get-away. The contactless access was a breeze because Ingrid was very responsive to text messages. In fact, within an hour of our departure she sent a text asking about something we had mistakenly left behind and quickly offered to ship it to us if that was our desire. I've already recommended the Tidewatch Cottages to my sister who I planning a trip to Arcadia next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanna H., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

Peaceful escape from the city, the cottage was even nicer than it appeared to be in the photos!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay on the quiet side.

Recently renovated cottage with very good amenities. On the water. Lovely views from the deck plus privacy. I would wholeheartedly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Zen in the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harborside cottage. We loved the location in the woods overlooking the harbor. The cottage was very clean and well appointed. Communication with Ingrid our host was amazing. This is a hidden gem.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franklin J., New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Tidewatch Cottage

The property was as advertised. Clean and well appointed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021