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Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room

Enjoy beautiful views from this newly renovated home with country kitchen, spacious livingroom, an enclosed sun porch. Decks and stone patio offer plenty of room to relax surrounded by lovely gardens (included in the Island's 2009 Garden Tour). After watching the sunset over the harbor or walking back from dinner, relax with a soak in the whirlpool bath or in front of a fire on a chilly evening. Very child friendly.
All within 500 feet of water's edge!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 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

Property # 106984
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this cottage is by the sea. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and West Street Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 25 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aisling Cottage - Harbor Views from Every Room located?

This family-friendly Bass Harbor cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Acadia National Park. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Great Bass Harbor Cottage!

Cozy spot in a great location in Bass Harbor! Will happily return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
We are always so happy to be a part of happy vacation memories! Even happier that you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a perfect stay at the cottage. We were looking for a quiet stay near Acadia and got just that. The hosts were incredible; they even told us to check out the Northern Lights (didn’t even know we could!!) I loved the front porch; I could sit there every morning with coffee and a book. We would recommend this spot, and we’d come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Aw…we are always so glad to be a part of sweet vacation memories. We look forward to your return…maybe next time you’ll see the meteor showers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

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

A daydream overlooking the harbor

My husband, daughter, and I had an absolutely wonderful stay here for 6 nights as first timers to the island. So cozy, warm, and inviting - we enjoyed quiet breakfasts in the eat-in kitchen, played games and read books in the living room, and lounged in the enclosed porch. The beds were so comfy that after long, adventurous, days in close by Acadia - we all slept deeply and soundly. A big thank you to Virginia and David - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are always happiest when we are part of the special memories you take home with you from this special island. We look forward to your return! ❤️victoria
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olivia s.

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

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful time! Victoria was so helpful, the cottage was darling, and the location was a wonderfully quiet jumping off point to explore!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We’re always so glad to be a part of your happy vacation memories…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

The Absolute BEST!

A great, quiet, beautiful place to stay. Peaceful and clean. Had everything we needed for our one-year-old. The absolute best place you could stay with small kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
We are always so happy to make traveling with a little one a great time for all of you. If the kiddos are happy, the parents are happy! So glad to be part of your sweet vacation memories…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Quiet beautiful stay

Aisling cottage was a beautiful quiet getaway. Nice and clean. Cottage had everything we needed with nice little added touches to make us feel right at home. Friendly hosts. Definitely cannot wait to go back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are always so happy to be included in sweet vacation memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina G.

Nice, clean and cozy house. Lots of flowers and sunny spaces.

The hosts are nice and helpful. Thank you for your hospitality, Victoria and David!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to have you at Aisling. We hope your travels will bring you back to Bass Harbor again...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

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

Nice Stay in a Nice Location

The home is located just a short drive from some very nice hikes around the Seawall Rd. The home itself has a nice layout that made it cozy for the whole family including basically two living rooms and a porch that our family enjoyed in the evenings. We were lucky enough to get a clear night and see the Milky Way to boot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
So glad you got to see the Milky Way! Thank you for your kind words. We are always so glad to have Aisling be a part of your sweet vacation memories…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyn S.

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

Charming cottage in beautify quiet side of Acadia

Elizabeth was the perfect host for our stay charming cottage. We enjoyed our time discovering the beautiful surroundings of Maine. It could not have been a more perfect week. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We are always happiest to be a sweet part of your Maine memories! So very glad you had a lovely week. It was wonderful meeting you… Victoria
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet cottage sweet hosts

Our small family with one 4 year old and two adults loved staying in this charming, well -furnished cottage on the quieter side of the island. Hosts were awesome, super sweet and responsive, we loved talking with them and hearing local recommendations, they definitely made the stay even better than it would have been. This was a perfect place to explore the West side of Acadia and authentic coastal Maine towns nearby. We will definitely look to stay at this property again on our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words. It was truly our pleasure to have the 3 of you stay at Aisling. Your care of the cottage was certainly appreciated, and we too enjoyed the mutual sharing of favorite places. We look forward to your return and hearing all about your darling kiddo’s next adventures!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P.

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Perfect place at perfect time

We really enjoyed our stay in Acadia National Park and our beautiful cottage in Bass Harbor on the “quiet side” was perfect for us. All amenities were accurately described and was the perfect place to establish our base in this beautiful area. Real Maine experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Aisling!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Wonderful hosts, lovely cottage, quiet location.

Cottage was spacious, clean, and in a quiet beautiful village near the bay. Victoria and David were wonderful hosts, offering assistance with boiling our own lobsters, recommendations for restaurants and great hikes. Great space for a family. About a 25-30 minute easy drive to hiking and bar harbor. We will return if we come back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you! We hope you return to make more wonderful memories!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

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

Great location away from the crowds!

We enjoyed our stay! Great location in a quiet neighborhood yet close enough to drive to the park daily (30 min) and a shorter drive to Southwest Harbor where there were several dining options. The cottage was well equipped and had lots of space to hang out which was great on the one rainy day we had. We loved the hiking guide our hosts left ! So helpful as we navigated Acadia for the first time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Wonderful cottage

We loved our stay in Bass Harbor. The home is wonderful, just as described, very kid friendly and relaxing. There are a number of great shorter kid friendly hikes really close by and 30-45 min access to the rest of Acadia. We did realize being there in early October that some restaurants stores etc may have more limited hours than prime season, but that’s to be expected and we enjoy it being quieter. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Aisling and that your little one was happy, too. It makes us smile when our guests enjoy this island as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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Great return to Maine after a long break

We really enjoyed our time at Aisling Cottage, the location was a really good for our family. We have a few runners that enjoyed the runs down to Bass Harbor Lighthouse or the Seawall (both within 1-2 miles). Also, with our kids they really liked the chance to go down to the harbor about 150 ft from the house to see what they could find. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
We are always so happy to be a part of sweet vacation memories. Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you chose aisling for your Bass Harbor stay and look forward to hopefully seeing you and your beautiful family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye Kaucher B.

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A perfect cottage for a relaxing getaway with our 1 yr old

This was a wonderful, quaint property to spend a week at! We had a one year old with us so it was important that we be able to enjoy spending most our time at the cottage. I loved that I was able to see Bass Harbor from the kitchen while making dinner every night. The cottage had so much character and was very cozy while also being uncluttered and spotless when we arrived. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2022
We are always the happiest when we can be a part of sweet Bass Harbor memories. We are so glad you and your little one were comfortable. We know from our own experiences that if the little ones aren’t happy on vacation, no one is. We look forward to your return…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye Kaucher B.

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An absolute gem.

This was our second time staying at Aisling Cottage. We just love it. It's a great, cozy cottage with everything you need but not overly cluttered. Very well located in terms of being on Mt Desert BUT on the more quiet side of the island. My favorite thing is that the kitchen window above the sink and the living room have a few of the harbor. Having a young child means vacations involve a lot of time at home in between activities so it's nice to stay somewhere where you're still feeling the picturesque Maine vibes while at home playing puzzles or doing dishes. :) We love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Aw, thank you for your kind words. We are always so happy to be part of your sweet Maine vacation memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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Great space and area

We spent 6 nights at the Aisling Cottage exploring MDI and Acadia National Park. The Cottage was perfect for our family of 5. The property was very clean and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The place is located in a very quiet area with virtually no traffic. We enjoyed being on the quiet side of the Island and actually found many fun things to do away from the busy Bar Harbor crowds. I would certainly recommend the Aisling Cottage without reservation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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Terrific Stay at Aisling Cottage

Our family had a great time at Aisling Cottage for a week in July to escape the Texas heat. Victoria and David were terrific hosts that brought fresh flowers on arrival and even helped us procure and cook lobsters to make our own lobster rolls (my wife said they were her favorite of the trip - my secret ingredient… lots of butter). Would definitely book again. So glad we chose a comfortable place on the quiet side of the island that’s close to some of Acadia NP’s best attractions but away from the touristy bustle of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are always happiest when we can be a part of the sweet Maine memories you take home with you. We look forward to next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Killian E.

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Charming Cottage on the Quiet Side was Perfect!

Aisling Cottage was the perfect home base for our pandemic-postponed 25th anniversary trip to Acadia! Close enough to Bar Harbor for activities there, but out of the crowds. Victoria was so welcoming and responsive, and the cottage had everything we needed: full kitchen, washer/dryer, cozy bedrooms, and plenty of space to relax. Southwest Harbor was just a few minutes away for restaurants and groceries, as well as our bike rentals and kayak tour. Bonus: Seafood Ketch restaurant was steps away from the cottage for a great dinner spot after a long day exploring the area. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Oh thank you for your kind words. We are always so happy when we are a part of a wonderful Maine memory. We hope we will see you and your lovely family again…
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

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Acadia Trip

Took the family up to Acadia National Park, the wife picked the location to stay. House was conveniently located on the south side of the Island. Still with-in a 25-30 min ride to the national park. We were warmly welcomed by the home owners upon checking in. We enjoyed our stay. If we do decided to make the trip again, the property will be in consideration for a place to stay. Thanks again;JR
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are always happy to be part of a family’s happy vacation memories. We hope to see you again…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z.

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Very Very Nice Vacation Spot!

We’d been planning this vacation for a while and found Aisling Cottage the perfect place for our family. Victoria & David our gracious hosts! The kayaks and bikes made available to our family along with the insight from David as to where to launch the kayaks was great! We enjoyed Bass Harbor every Nite with walks down the street to the piers and around the quite neighborhood. MDI can’t be done in 1 week and we look forward to returning to Aisling Cottage to explore some more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We try to provide a place, atmosphere, and information that we as travelers would appreciate. We are so very glad you enjoyed the cottage and your time in Acadia, and found it to be as enchanting as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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The Perfect Trip

In short, this cottage is nothing less than perfect. It is incredibly cozy and situated in a peaceful little town. Everything about it was comfortable and relaxing. It was impeccably clean. It truly was one of the highlights of my vacation. Additionally, the hosts are wonderful. They were incredibly responsive to questions and very friendly. Thanks to their advice, I was able to catch a meteor shower by the seaside. I can't wait until I have the chance to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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Perfection

This cottage was a perfect home base for all our adventures while on Mount Desert Island. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Bar Harbor but it’s an easy drive. We took a wonderful kayak tour using Maine State Sea kayak which is just a few minutes away. The cottage itself has lots of space to spread out! We ate breakfast on the front porch every morning so we could view the harbor. The kitchen has everything that we needed to cook our meals. Most of all, it was very quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Aisling Cottage. We hope you will return for more Maine adventures soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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GREAT first trip to Maine

My sisters and I fell in love with this little cottage near the water. Victoria had it cleaned and organized meticulously and left fresh, very aromatic flowers in the kitchen and bathroom. She even had a sweet welcome message on the chalkboard in sight when you first walk in. The beds/linens and towels were cozy, and bathroom very spacious. The decor was beautiful. The house is located just a half block from the shore of Bass Harbor, with a great seafood restaurant/bar right there and boat tour right off the nearby wharf (walking distance). We saw many deer on the property and enjoyed the quiet of this side of Mt. Desert Island. Do note this house has stairs to the bedrooms and no air conditioning (but powerful fans), in case you´re traveling during warmer months, and the only bathroom is upstairs. Grocery stores, gas, and ice cream/food stand are located nearby. PERFECT place to stay if you want peace away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. The hosts are friendly and communicative; they live right next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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