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Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6112.5 sq m
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Explore the area
Bass Harbor, ME
- Acadia National Park3 min drive
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead3 min drive
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse3 min drive
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park
This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village on Mount Desert Island has a front house, Harbor View Cottage, and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway (this listing), both of which are available for summer rentals.
Bass Harbor Hideaway is clean, sunlit and comfortable, and is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The home is quiet and rustic, with somewhat dated decor (see photos), offering a country outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer.
The rental features:
• Two-story gabled duplex, sleeps four upstairs in twin beds, plus two on a pull-out couch.
• Living room, eat-in kitchen (full-sized appliances).
• New kitchen counters, cooktop and sink.
• Two bedrooms on 2nd floor with two twin beds in each (linens and towels included), plus two full baths.
• Small deck with a distant view of Bass Harbor, which is about 300 feet away.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Large front and side yards provide plenty of room for children to play and explore.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to Acadia National Park.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, boating, golf, tennis & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour. Visit http://www.exploreacadia.com/route7.htm for the schedule.
• High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used.
• Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer only spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.
***A Note on Cleaning: We follow our routine cleaning between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on commonly used surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls.***
Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside
Bass Harbor Hideaway is clean, sunlit and comfortable, and is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The home is quiet and rustic, with somewhat dated decor (see photos), offering a country outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer.
The rental features:
• Two-story gabled duplex, sleeps four upstairs in twin beds, plus two on a pull-out couch.
• Living room, eat-in kitchen (full-sized appliances).
• New kitchen counters, cooktop and sink.
• Two bedrooms on 2nd floor with two twin beds in each (linens and towels included), plus two full baths.
• Small deck with a distant view of Bass Harbor, which is about 300 feet away.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Large front and side yards provide plenty of room for children to play and explore.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to Acadia National Park.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, boating, golf, tennis & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour. Visit http://www.exploreacadia.com/route7.htm for the schedule.
• High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used.
• Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer only spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.
***A Note on Cleaning: We follow our routine cleaning between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on commonly used surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls.***
Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The stairway is open, so not great for babies.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bass Harbor
Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bass Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Cadillac Mountain - 37 min drive - 35.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 7 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 27 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 2 min drive
- Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - 6 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Bobbie Turner
My family has been coming to Mount Desert Island (MDI) since 1991. We love the character of Bass Harbor village--the slower pace of life here, the sound of the bell buoys on the water, and the unique beauty and history of MDI. There really is no place in the world like it!
As my parents have gotten older, the next generation has stepped in to manage our summer vacation home for visitors. Our goal for each of you is to allow you to experience the simple beauty of the island and to fall in love with it, just as we have.
Our house is divided by an interior wall into two separate homes: Harbor View Cottage in the front (https://www.vrbo.com/1565813) and Bass Harbor Hideaway in the back (this listing). Harbor View Cottage is larger, more updated, and offers a picturesque view of Bass Harbor from the living room bay window. Bass Harbor Hideaway is less updated, more rustic, and offers a great value for this prime island location.
Our family also owns a ski townhouse rental property in Breckenridge, Colorado: "BreckenDen" (https://www.vrbo.com/892238). Please let us know if we can answer any questions about our rental properties. We'd love to have you stay with us!
As my parents have gotten older, the next generation has stepped in to manage our summer vacation home for visitors. Our goal for each of you is to allow you to experience the simple beauty of the island and to fall in love with it, just as we have.
Our house is divided by an interior wall into two separate homes: Harbor View Cottage in the front (https://www.vrbo.com/1565813) and Bass Harbor Hideaway in the back (this listing). Harbor View Cottage is larger, more updated, and offers a picturesque view of Bass Harbor from the living room bay window. Bass Harbor Hideaway is less updated, more rustic, and offers a great value for this prime island location.
Our family also owns a ski townhouse rental property in Breckenridge, Colorado: "BreckenDen" (https://www.vrbo.com/892238). Please let us know if we can answer any questions about our rental properties. We'd love to have you stay with us!
Why they chose this property
Bass Harbor is a active fishing/lobstering village with a mix of vacationers and year-round residents. We love that our side of the island---known as the 'Quiet Side'---is not busy or commercial, but has held onto the original character of the area. Stay with us and you'll get a true sense of the beauty and slower pace of coastal Maine (away from tour buses and traffic!).
Because our home is right across the street from the harbor, visitors enjoy cool sea breezes and the sounds of bell buoys and fog horns--all things you'd miss with rentals that aren't at the water's edge.
Because our home is right across the street from the harbor, visitors enjoy cool sea breezes and the sounds of bell buoys and fog horns--all things you'd miss with rentals that aren't at the water's edge.
What makes this property unique
Bass Harbor Hideaway is functional, clean and comfortable, but has not been updated. For this reason, we are able to offer it at a price that is significantly lower than other area rentals. It's a great value for the area!
Bass Harbor Hideaway is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. It is also walking distance to the Seafood Ketch restaurant. Step back in time as the fog rolls in, imagining the area's nautical history, which includes the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and surrounding seafaring community.
Bass Harbor Hideaway is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. It is also walking distance to the Seafood Ketch restaurant. Step back in time as the fog rolls in, imagining the area's nautical history, which includes the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and surrounding seafaring community.
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