Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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Bass Harbor, ME

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We only rent from Saturday to Saturday.

A secluded 'mother-in-law' apartment adjoining new construction private home situated 95 feet from mean high water. Breathtaking views and sunsets...

The serene twelve acre wooded property enjoys 300 feet of rocky beachfront and abuts Acadia National Park and the famous Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Bar Harbor and other sections of the Park are a short drive.

The tastefully decorated apartment has one bedroom with a queen-size bed, bathroom with shower, kitchenette and living/dining area overlooking the water. Private phone and 24" HDTV. For internet service we have Spectrum cable. We are in fact on the grid and the speed is acceptable to us. There is a private entrance and parking in the finished garage below, which also features a washer and dryer and full-size refrigerator. His and her single speed bikes provided.

Outside; enjoy the quiet serenity of oceanfront estate living and lovely gardens. From the deck, (@ 50 paces walk outside) adirondack chairs or hammock; listen to offshore bell buoys, smell the salt air, look for shells, watch a harbor seal glide by or an eagle pass overhead.

No smoking nor pets. Maximum two adults.

Keywords: 'Mother-in-law' apartment

Property manager

Andrew and Dianne McMullan

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We only rent from Saturday to Saturday in weekly increments

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Bass Harbor, ME

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Tan Turtle Tavern - 29 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 10 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 8 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 27 min drive
Hansen's Outpost - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

16 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Stay, Right by the Sea

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The apartment is just a few yards from the sea, with a spectacular westerly view from the large windows. Lobster boats come put-putting by occasionally. The apartment is comfortably and tastefully decorated, and intelligently equipped, considering it has a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen. The owners were friendly and responsive, without being intrusive. The grounds show loving care. A highlight for us was sitting in Adirondack chairs by the sea, reading and watching the sea birds.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

17 Sept 2022

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

Our September vacation 2022

Big thank you to Andrew! Your suggestions and advice was great! We felt comfortable and lucky to have had such a great vacation. The yard and shoreline views were unbelievable. eagles in the morning and deer always. Would definitely come back. Clean private apartment was great to relax in after hiking all day.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

17 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Spot!

We loved our stay...small apartment over the garage with beautiful views of the water. We had access to the the whole property and although we were gone during the day most of the time, it was a wonderful spot to come back to and walk the rocky private beach and watch the deer munch on lovely gardens!. Lobster boats came by at all times of the day and you can listen to the the bell buoys. Not appropriate for those with mobility issues or someone who wants to be in the business of Bar Harbor. It was perfect for us who like to enjoy the quiet and beauty of the area. Good local hikes nearby and Acadia was an easy drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

4 Oct 2021

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

Quiet side of Mt. Desert Island

Immaculate small upstairs apartment overlooking the water between Bass Harbor and the lighthouse on the southwest side of Mt. Desert Island. Beautiful sunsets over a private rocky beach. We saw many cormorants, a couple of loons and a bald eagle during our week’s stay. Near to Swan’s Island Ferry and Southwest Harbor. Private entrance, use of garage with washer/dryer and full size refrigerator (the apartment has only an under-counter fridge). A hot plate, toaster oven and microwave allow for some food preparation, but full meals are a challenge, and the tiny kitchen area is rather sparsely equipped, so bringing your own implements and a few pans and bowls is advised if you plan to eat in. Owners are very friendly and helpful, and highly COVID-conscious (currently renting the apartment only every other week to allow for thorough cleaning in between guests). 15-30 minute drive to most of the major Acadia hiking trails. There are enough eateries nearby that there’s no need to go into Bar Harbor to eat out, but if you do go it’s possible to take relatively untrafficked roads to get there (once you get there, however, good luck!). The lighthouse gets some road traffic especially in the evening, but otherwise this side of the island is relatively quiet. It’s a short walk to the lighthouse from the property, and you can stroll past all the cars lined up waiting to get into the parking lot at peak times. Very pleasant stay, and we’d return in the future if our travels bring us that way.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

30 Sept 2021

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

Quite shoreline retreat

Apartment sits above a couples garage. If it wasn't for there cars being there you wouldn't know they were there. Very nice property that sits right on the oceans edge. Very clean and cozy apartment. Many hikes and sights to see very close.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andrew and Dianne McMullan

Andrew retired from the Navy in 1994, and we moved back to Maine to enjoy a quiet lifestyle. We designed and built our dream house, including the 'Mother-in-law' apartment for Dianne's Mom. (Hence a lot of privacy was designed in). Andrew is a 747 Captain flying freight literally all over the world. Dianne is a retired nurse and avid gardener.

Why they chose this property

Mount Desert Island has been a destination summer resort for centuries due to it's majestic natural beauty. Acadia National Park is the second most visited Park in the U.S.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, vewy, vewy quiet! Fantastic sunsets!!! The famous Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is our only neighbor to the south. Several picturesque ocean trails of Acadia National Park are within walking distance.
The majority of ANP is about a 25 minute drive.

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