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Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor

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The front deck overlooking Bass Harbor
Looking at the house from Across Bass Harbor
Bass Harbor Haven
Sunset Over Bass Harbor View From the House
View from the front deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor

Whether you choose to relax on the deck watching magnificent waterfront views of this working harbor, desire a brisk hike or biking expedition discovering the beautiful trails and carriage paths in Acadia, or go shopping in Bar Harbor there is something for everyone at this private and charming home. Dine at waterfront restaurants within walking distance, or visit Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse just down the road. The 'Island Traveler' bus service is available to take you where you want to go. Boat cruises, National Park activities, beach combing, miniature golf, or a trip to Nova Scotia aboard 'The Cat' are all within a short distance. Then barbecue at home and relax at this wonderful home-away-from-home!


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 135678
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

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum 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 biking nearby.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

great view and easy access to island

the house was clean and well stocked, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Great property!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the area too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ione F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! Very comfortable bed. Well equipped place. And the view! Beautiful sunsets and star gazing at night. We would definitely stay here again! Also, several deer visited in the late afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Wonderful place! Great views, quiet, and recommend highly!

Perfect place in a perfect location! Quiet side to get away from the excitement, but close enough to participate!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on all fronts. House had everything we needed, and exceptionally clean.We’d recommend the 2 hr ‘nature’ boat ride with Captain Eli and his partner. 5 minute walk from the house…..Some great short hikes nearby too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie R.

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

Gorgeous view with everything we needed !

Thank you so much for letting us share your beautiful property . The view was incredible and the home included everything we needed to enjoy our one week stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Home away from home

This is our second stay here. Love the location. Well stocked vacation home. Thank you again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Ken for being such a fantastic host ! This is the second time my sister-in-law and I have stayed at your lovely Bass Harbor cottage .The view of the harbor can’t be beat ! Hope to do it again next year . Kathie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Wonderful Cottage

My husband & I planned a bucket list trip to Acadia for 2 years. We wanted a picturesque, quiet, place to stay with a water view. We also wanted a place to relax after enjoying all that Acadia has to offer. This cottage met & exceeded our hopes. Well maintained, comfortable, beautiful view of the harbor. Easy check in/check out & responsive property owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane d.

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

Great house on the quiet side

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this harbor-view house. Enjoyed relaxing on the front deck in the mornings and evenings. The house was clean and just the right size for us. We were glad to be out of the hustle of Bar Harbor. The Seafood Ketch Restaurant across the way from the house had delicious food and great sunset views. Island Cruises, leaving from Bass Harbor had a nature cruise that we thoroughly enjoyed. And we made several trips to the Bass Harbor lighthouse, right down the street.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

What a great location!

The rental process went very smoothly and the property was better than advertised. The view of Bass Harbor, especially at sunset was terrific. We had people stopping their cars in front of the houses to take harbor pictures. Being on the quiet side of the island is a real plus. Very little traffic and the local restaurants were great. Don’t be afraid to try the road side stands, they provided some of our best meals. Highly recommend Island Cruises for a boat tour; they’re within walking distance. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our week-long stay in the Bar Harbor area. It was clean, comfortable, peaceful, and very livable. The view out the front window is amazing....interesting tides to watch and beautiful sunsets to see. The location is great if you want to be away from all the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, and yet the drive to town isn't prohibitive. Excellent lobster and seafood is within minutes (Thurston's is the best!), and the island cruise that is seen out the window is an educational and enjoyable excursion. We absolutely loved our stay and will choose this home again if we go back to the area. Ken Gott was super flexible to work with, and we have absolutely no complaints about our whole experience working with him and with renting his home. We were sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey H.

Very Cozy and Comfortable

Very nice location with a great view of the harbor. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies and cooking utensils. Great house for bringing the pet, the backyard was perfect for him and we were a short drive to Wonder land and Ship yard trail heads for a quick morning walk. Give Thurston's a try around the bay, kitchen has all you need to cook up your own lobsters too. Bathroom could use updating but was entirely functional and useful. Tons of linens and the house was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank You for your review of the house. We always listen to our guests and appreciate comments and recommendations. I am pleased to report there are now new hardwood floors through out the house and the bathroom as been renovated. Pictures have been updated to show the latest upgrades.
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10/10 Excellent

Marian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent view,and the house was clean and well stocked . Well located to Acadia National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

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

Quiet retreat

It is a little out of the way from activities in Bar Harbor/Acadia, but we enjoyed the quiet. It is a nice cottage overlooking Bass Harbor and provided everything we needed for our getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Neal F.

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

Listen to the lobster community

It took a couple of days to get acclimatized to the schedule of the lobster community at Bass Harbor. The beauty of coastal Maine, Acadia National Park, and the Mount Desert Island communities were most enjoyable. And we could walk to the Swans Island ferry. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Loved the little cottage

Enjoyed our trip to Maine. Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable and located near restaurants, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

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

Bass harbor Maine

Very lovely property. Beautiful view of harbor. It had everything we needed. Property owner very responsive to any concerns we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

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

Snug house with great view

We found this house to be very comfortable and snug. It was great to have heat and air conditioning available. The view of Bass Harbor is spectacular. There is a fairly busy road in front of the house but the view made up for it. The bathtub could use an update and in a perfect world the master bedroom would have a king bed. We really enjoyed our stay and would rate this house above the 2 other houses we’ve stayed in on Mt. Desert Island. It was very welcoming and we will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Harbor View

The house was just perfect with a beautiful view of the Harbor right off the front porch! Many options for dining within 5-15 minutes. The house had everything we would have as if in our own home. We had a wonderful time and would stay here again! Highly recommend staying on the "quiet side".
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z.

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

Great location

Great deck, gorgeous views!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Our stay in Bass Harbor

The property is perfectly situated across from picturesque Bass Harbor, close to great restaurants, Acadia National Park and convenient to food shopping. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It’s perfect for a couple with or without children. Five stars!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful view

Easy to get to. Fun watching the tides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inna J.

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

Perfect getaway!

We really loved our stay! The location is better than we expected, quiet but close to everything. The house is lovely, kitchen has everything you need, there are plenty of towels, etc. The sunsets are gorgeous and we could enjoy them from the deck! Just a perfect getaway.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Week in paradise

This small cottage is located across the street from a working harbor, and minutes away from two wonderful seafood restaurants: The Seafood Ketch and, across the harbor in Bernard, Thurston's Lobster Pound. If you enjoy resting and reading while lounging on the deck listening to Herring gulls squabble and watching the occasional Osprey gliding overhead, or exploring a small seaside village without having to endure the hubbub of the usual tourist meccas, then this is the place for you.

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Hosted by Ken Gott Jr

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