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Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from front deck
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bernard, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 King Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor

Home Port is a charming oceanfront New England farmhouse located on Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park. Homeport accommodates 6 people in three bedrooms with 2 baths. Homeport has a well equipped kitchen and dining area for gathering at the end of the day or enjoy the fresh salty air while barbecuing on the patio. The quaint fishing harbor and mountains of Acadia is the view from the deck of this comfortable home. Kayaks and a rowboat are available for your use, on a semi-private dock, shared only with the owners.

Biking, beach combing, hiking, kayaking and fishing all right at your doorstep. Several dining options are located in Southwest Harbor and lobster pound within walking distance!

The Park has nearly 32,000 acres of land which offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails provide hiking and biking with vistas of unrivaled beauty. Bar Harbor is a 30 minute drive and hiking trails of Acadia and the iconic Seawall are all within 15 minutes of this picturesque home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the buildings.
Dogs must be crated when guests are out of the home or go with guests
Dogs must be treated with flea and tick preventative prior to arrival
Upon booking we will send a copy of our pet policy

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Bernard, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 36 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Homeport- Oceanfront Cape on Bass Harbor located?

This family-friendly Bernard holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Acadia National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead. Seal Cove Pond and Flying Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

At home at Homeport

Loved the location on the water and the ‘quiet side’ of the island. Comfortable home with easy communication with owners. Use of row boat and kayaks was fun for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Another wonderful stay!

Third year staying at Homeport and yet again, another fantastic experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 6 adults! Well-stocked kitchen for the nights we cooked. Purchased lobster off the dock. 3 trips into Bar Harbor/Acadia. Just wish I had more familiarity with the area; shopping, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and well appointed house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

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

Homeport

All was great. Host/owner were friendly and helpful. Location was very nice and as described online.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Immaculate house on property overlooking harbot

This home was really nice and very well equipped. It is located on a fishing harbor that is so peaceful and colorful The location was great, close to Acadia and many good restaurants nearby. We’d love to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Maine Stay

This place was amazing. We had the best time even with the storm. The house and lovation were perfect. Would definitely reccomend to anyone and with come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Outstanding harbor house!

We all thoroughly enjoyed absolutely everything about this property! Location was fantastic! Just a short trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Lots of hiking, great restaurants. View from the deck was wonderful! Kitchen fully equipped, great grill! The one and only thing we can mention are the twin beds in third bedroom....difficult to sleep on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Side Gem

The property is lovely, with a bright deck overlooking a small fishing harbor. This perfectly equipped and spotless home hosted our quintessential Maine experience. The location is quiet, yet it's easy to access Acadia and Bar Harbor. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis A.

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

Beautiful Location & Cottage

Our return visit to Homeport did not disappoint! Comfortable & clean with spectacular water view of boats & shoreline. Only recommendation it’s time to replace & add to plates & cups!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home. Plenty of room for 5. Very clean& kitchen fully equipped with everything we needed when cooking in. The view was beautiful. Teenage grandson & his dad enjoyed the kayaks. Great location to hike, fish, & just sit & enjoy Maine! Options nearby for restaurants. Can drive 30 minutes to Bar Harbor for shopping in the many souvenir shops though there is a cute one walking distance from the rental. We bought groceries in Ellsworth on way in but local supermarket is also available. My husband has a difficult time with beds but said the king downstairs was amazing & that says a lot! Teenagers said upstairs twin mattresses were hard but they managed just fine. Gas grill for cooking out. If we come back to this area we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Simply Nice!

This property is situated on a quiet, working harbor in coastal Maine. The lobster boats, pleasure vessels and other boats are fun to watch. This property is very quiet and it is still close to the charming downtown of Southwest Harbor, and still a short drive to the attractions of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. You will like the house and the location. We certainly did!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie L., New Jersey

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

Get Away to Maine

House was stocked with what ever you needed. Area is close enough to Acadia Park to enjoy the park and far enough away to feel secluded. There is a very nice few of harbor which was interesting watching all the lobster boats coming and going. Just a short walk to the lobster pound to pick up some fresh off the boat lobster. House has a very comfortable feeling which makes it easy to get used to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Adorable

This house was the perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend. Having never been to Maine before yet alone MDI we found the distance into Bar Harbor/Acadia a bit further than we would’ve liked. It was about a 30-35 min trip one way. As we are people who like to be adventurous it made it a bit of a challenge but overall doable. The neighboring restaurant Thurstons was amazing. You could walk there from the house. The deck views are so gorgeous. Every morning the sunrises were spectacular. The house is immaculate and it offers lots of space. Any family would truly enjoy this home. Thanks for opening your home to us. It was the perfect Memorial weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Enjoyed talking with Stephen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice property with everything you might need. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Another Excellent Stay!

What an amazing place. We've stayed four years in a row now and it's great for our family. Looking forward to our trip next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice C.

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

The far end of the Quiet Side, Mt Desert Island, Maine

A recommendation.Homeport is a clean, well built, solar powered ocean front home with a killer view in an authentic small fishing village at the far end of Mt Desert Island…far from touristy Bar Harbor where every restaurant serves the same fried bar food…instead, for brunch there is the Clark Point Cafe in Southwest Harbor where you’ll have to wait to score a table. For an upscale dinner there’s the Red Sky Restaurant next door….and if you’re into healthy veggies go to the Beech Hill Farm, a 73 acre MOFGA-certified organic farm…this is the real deal….pair their veggies with the live lobsters you will buy right off the lobster boat that docks at the Homeport’s dock…absolutely fresh and priced very rightAt that same dock, the property supplies three kayaks and a row boat for your use.Then there’s the Acadia N Park, but you already know about thatSo this place is just exceptional….and the beds are comfortable and the towels are really soft.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place . Near everything and very comfortable. Will decently come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noga A.

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

Very good accommodation

Clean, bright and very nice. We enjoyed our staying very much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Lovely Quiet Place on the Quietside

We really enjoyed our week in this lovely, quiet place. The views were amazing, the deck was perfect. The inside was very clean and nicely decorated. We slept like babies. We spent a lot of time on the water - a tour, the ferry to Swans Island ... hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Machelle R.

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

Loved it!!!

The house was amazing - beautiful views. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deirdre M.

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

Maine Getaway

Lovely home just around the corner from Thurston’s ! Fun location near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Beautiful house and location

We stayed for a week. The house and location was beautiful. We used the kayaks a few times. We spent most of our time in Acadia NP (~35 minutes depending on which entrance you go to). Also about 30 minutes from Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Home Away from Home

This property was very clean, well equipped, comfortable, and the location was perfect. Stacy was easy to communicate with. Im sure there were many other properties in the area that we could have chosen for this vacation, but I can't imagine they could have been any better than this home. They even offer their guests live Lobsters to cook! Our thanks to the Stanley family. This vacation gave us a welcome relief from the Texas summer. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacy Just

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We are natives of MDI with 3 businesses that we operate. In addition to our eight rental properties, Steve is a master electrician with 6 or more employees and we operate a real estate firm with 7 agents. Our 2 children are grown and 4 grand children are almost grown. We enjoy boating the Maine coast, kayaking the local waters and walking the trails here on MDI. Our home away from home is Sarasota FL where we purchased a rental property at the Palm Bay Club on Siesta Key. For a warm retreat in the cold of winter reserve a vacation at our FL condo, palmbayclub.com unit 360.

Why they chose this property

Our location on the water on the quiet side of MDI is only 25 minutes from the hustle and bustle of down town Bar Harbor on a day when the cruise ships are in. Entrances to the park are within 2 miles and Thurston's for lobster and Back Beach are within 1/2 a mile. The village of SW Harbor is just 3.6 miles from Bernard Rd where you'll find shops, library, banks, Gilley Museum, art shows on the green and restaurants.

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