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Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

Holiday home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park

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The house is built over the water which gives you unparalleled views.
Aerial view of the house
Back side view of the house and the sleeping cabin is to the right.
Large deck & dock
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

Uniquely perched above the water, Tidewatch offers magnificent views of the harbor, mountains and surrounding landscape from 3 sides of the house. Every room has a water view! 3 bedrooms plus a sleeping cabin on the shore, accommodates 8 people. Large 35'x 30' deck has 3 seating areas which include outdoor dining table & chairs, propane fire pit area with chairs and lounge chair area. The dock is a great spot to fish or launch your kayak. Truly unique! Sunday to Sunday booking.

The space
The main living area is on the top floor taking advantage of the truly stunning views. Second floor deck provides a small outdoor vista for viewing the sites or small group dining while the spiral staircase affords access to the massive deck below. The master bedroom has double doors leading to the deck. Wake up with the sun should you choose, and wander out on to the deck with your favorite morning beverage and watch the wildlife. A pair of eagles can often be seen across the way on John's Island. 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bernard

Located in Bernard, this holiday home is by the ocean. Acadia National Park and Wild Gardens of Acadia reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and Naturalist's Notebook.
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Map
Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Acadia National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margot w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vrbo ever! Beautiful location, well appointed kitchen, gorgeous views, deck and dock, comfortable bedrooms and snore box a plus. Super responsive host. Would 100% book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Beautiful house and lovely stay

Beautiful house, in a beautiful setting. Tidewatch is a fabulous place for a holiday. Even though it was too cold to sit outside, the inside setting was stunning with surrounding windows and a great area / equipment to cook.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine H.

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

AMAZING home!!

We loved the trip and the house was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Incredible

We had an absolutely amazing time in Acadia, and at Tidewatch. What a fantastic spot! We’re already planning our trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Amazing - highly recommend

Truly fantastic - what an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg K.

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

Unique Quiet Get Away

We loved the beautiful on the water location of this cottage on the quiet side of Acadia Natl Park. A very unique lay out with spectacular water views all around. Lots of activities in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

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

Lovely, Peaceful Vacation

The location is beautiful and quiet. Home was as pictured and very clean. Deck was great and views from the living room were perfect. I was concerned that the drive to Acadia would be too far to beat the crowds, but learned everything is close on the island so we had no issues. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

A perfect home for a family reunion

The property was perfect for a 1-week stay for a family of 6 adults. We were able to prepare several meals in the large kitchen to allow for multiple cooks. The views from every window allowed us to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bass Harbor, adding to memories of a wonderful vacation. The Snore Box was a big hit! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Fantastic Week!

Our family had a fabulous experience at Tide Watch! Every window offered a view of Bass Harbor & the deck and furnishings could not have been a better place to enjoy time as a family! We appreciated the new grill, the beautiful well supplied kitchen, roomy natural wood table and overall decor. The beds are comfortable and the Snore Box is adorable! As always, Mt Desert Island and its beauty and charm never dissapoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Quiet side peacefulness

We loved this house sitting on Bass Harbor, watching the dramatic tide change from the ample deck and gas fire pit or windowed large room. The home is well stocked and updated and says “Maine”. Owner communicated ceryxwell
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sybil r.

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

The best of Maine

This is truly a special home on the water in Maine. It allowed us to experience the habitat of that little cove in ways that would not have been possible in other rental houses: to be part of the ocean tide as it cycled through each day, to watch the birds, to find the frogs and slugs in the woods, to sleep in the napping cabin in the rain. We felt so lucky to have found it and stayed there. It will be in our family memory always.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidewatch is a great cottage with INCREDIBLE views. We spent so much time on the deck and dock just enjoying the views. The firepit was an awesome feature and we enjoyed it with a view of the water and stars several nights. We loved the big open living area and spent most of our time there. The kids enjoyed their breakfast at the counter and the adults loved the big table. Many rounds of Rack-o and Exploding Kittens were played at that big table, too! We also appreciated the many lighting options for the main area.We needed a couple things during our stay and Ingrid's response time was amazing. Super fast and helpful!!PROS: being on the water and watching the wildlife, big dining table, fire pit, open area and our party of 8 never felt crowded.CONS: no fish to catch :(, the driveway is very steep and hard to get back up and one of our 3 cars had to back all the way up to get a "running start" :) The bed in the snore box is best just for one person. It's a full-sized bed (which my husband and I have shared before) but it's a stiff mattress and every time one of us moved it woke the other one up. I ended up sleeping on the couch the whole week... which was thankfully comfortable all things considered. Favorite local spots to eat were Beal's and Thurston's ... and the Clark Point Cafe is INCREDIBLE. Best croissant I've had outside of France. Wonderland trail is a favorite nearby walk, (and easily managed with our 4 seniors) and Ship Harbor is our other nearby walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

An absolute gem

I can’t say enough about how much we loved this property. It has always been a bucket list item for me to go to MDI/Acadia and I was fortunate enough to save up enough and take my wife, parents and sister! The property was beautiful, right on the tidal basin so we got to see the complete fluctuation of a empty bay teeming with life (basically birds feasting on shellfish) as well as the beauty and serenity of the higher tide. Peaceful and serene doesn’t quite describe the vibe! The inside of the house was well kept and had a great vide and beautiful upstairs for entertaining. Perfect house for2 couples and 2 singles or 3 couples and 2 singles (if one of the couples is okay with sleeping in a beautiful/cozy detached cabin and using the main house for water). Ingrid and John were responsive and friendly and we loved staying with them. Would 100% stay here again if we go back. Property only and easy/beautiful 20-25 minute drive from downtown bar harbor. And minutes from southwest harbor. Thank you again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

We loved our stay in MAINE!

The views were relaxing and beautiful, eagle visited a few days. The home is fully stocked and ready for your enjoyment. Beds are comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows and linens for all 5 of us. Could have used a few more hand towels in the kitchen. Seating in kitchen and living room is adequate be careful of the rugs they were slippery. We did have an issue with the grill, one guest prefers meat and tried to cook multiple times on the grill with no luck, just not hot enough to sear. The side burner worked great for the lobster!! One our last night there was a terrible storm, had to latch all windows water was coming in, we lost power, and it did not come back on before we had to check out. We have stayed in 4 other Maine homes and this one was just what we needed. Thanks to our host for the great communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory J G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It's the little things that matter.

The location was great. Nice quiet setting. Worked fine for our party of 8.The building was fine but is in need of some refreshing. The crankout windows need repair/replacement. The picture for the listing suggested you could swim off the dock. Really wasn't possible given the prevalence of low tide. Our primary issues were the small things. The grill was falling apart. It was replaced immediately after we pointed out it's condition. The propane tanks for the fire pit and grill were virtually empty. Ran out of fuel for both after two uses There were not adequate number of garbage bags or paper towel rolls. Should be a least 1 bag per day. We enjoyed our stay but at this price point we were expecting greater attention to the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

What a rental should be!

No unpleasant surprises, but loads of superlatives!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Bedford, NH

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

Most relaxing view

Enjoyed the week at Tidewatch to getaway and celebrate a birthday week. Peaceful location, beautiful sunrises, wonderful area to kayak AND amazing deck. House with gorgeous views, comfortable/relaxed common spaces. Owners are thoughtful and very quick to respond to questions/inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Comfortable and clean

We loved this property. Great location. Comfortable and very clean and well-maintained. The host was responsive to our questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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