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Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

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A grassy area with outdoor seating and a view of a lake and buildings in the distance.
A harbor with boats and houses in the background.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a pink sofa with crab-themed pillows, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a chess set.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a wooden chair, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the water, this vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio and deck for outdoor enjoyment, along with access to a tennis court. Nearby attractions include Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead, perfect for family adventures.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bass Harbor, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Attic Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath on Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Powder Room on First Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn

This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village offers a way to experience the beauty of Mount Desert Island away from the crowds and tourist buses. Come and enjoy authentic cottage living at a fraction of Bar Harbor prices. This property has a front house, Harbor View Cottage (this listing), and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway, which are both available for summer rentals. The houses share a very thick common wall and have separate entrances from the driveway for privacy.

Harbor View Cottage overlooks Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The Cottage offers a view of the harbor, including spectacular Maine sunsets, from its lawn, living room and two of the bedrooms.

Harbor View Cottage is spacious, sunlit and comfortable--a quiet, elegant outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer. It features:

• Three bedrooms, plus a finished attic living space. The bedrooms include one with 2 twin beds, a second with 2 twin beds, and a third with 1 king-size bed. Two of the bedrooms overlook Bass Harbor. There are also 4 additional twin beds in the attic.
• There is a full bath on the second floor, and an additional shower/sink/toilet in the finished attic.
• Living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen (full-size appliances).
• Linens and towels are included.
• Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
• Expansive front yard with plenty of room for kids to run around and explore. Yard includes a fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
• 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
• 12-minute drive to the nearest Acadia National Park destinations.
• 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
• Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, tennis, boating, golf & fishing.
• Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour on the hour, and picks up near the base of the driveway.
• 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 spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.

Got a Large Group?
The back house, "Bass Harbor Hideaway," sleeps 4-6 people. For groups of up to 16, you may want to consider renting both houses.


Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
A $15 per-person, per-night fee for guests in addition to 6 will be assessed. This helps us cover additional cleaning costs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1565813vb
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
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 holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 26 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 27 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 37 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

As of 12 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn on 23 May 2027 start from NZ$2,984, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage Overlooking Bass Harbor with Sweeping Front Lawn located?

This family-friendly Bass Harbor holiday home 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. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, charming home on Bass Harbor. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious cottage, very clean and good location with lovely view of the Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is excellent for families to share. Every aspect has been detailed out very well including the hike sticks in the front (which our family thought was very thoughtful!). The only thing is the bathroom in the attic suits kids more than adults which means you need to plan your showers accordingly. The host is a pleasure to work with and has put very nice reminders across the property.(Take trash on a specific day near the kitchen trash for example or a reminder to keep shower curtains inside the bath tub etc. in the right area). Lastly there were so many books / material that was available inside the property about Acadia parks which we could use as well! In short, this is how you run a property where families come together and enjoy. Thank you for being such a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write such a gracious review, and for noticing the effort we put into making things pleasant for our renters. We so appreciate that!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place. We've been going since the kids were toddlers and can't imagine s fall trip to Acadia without staying at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thanks for coming back, Christopher! The cottage has been a big part of keeping our extended family connected, so I’m glad to hear it has been a blessing to you all as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house and location. House is nicely furnished, kitchen is well stocked, and we all had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a trip to Acadia! Lovely, roomy house for 4 adults. The location is very peaceful, with a view of the water. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Bobbie’s place in bass harbor! We stayed with a family of 9 ranging from 10-70 in age. We all had so much fun, and felt very comfortable. The kids (10-18) all loved staying together in the attic. It was their own little space with their own bathroom up there. They also had a lovely view of the harbor from their windows. We were worried it would be hot, but with the windows open and fan, they all slept great! I loved the nice, big bathroom on the second floor with lots of natural light. The view from the lawn and family room were wonderful. It was so nice walking downstairs to that every morning. We enjoyed many family game nights. Having the shuttle to bar harbor pick up right next door was very convenient. It was quick and efficient, and nice to avoid the hassle of parking. It’s also a short drive to Acadia mountain trail and echo lake (so beautiful and warm). We were all sad to leave, and would love to stay here again if we make it back up to Maine again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thanks for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and view

Overall, we loved the stay. Great location, loved watching fog rolling in from the living rolm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed 5 nights.

Thank you we had a wonderful stay at your home. It had everything we could ask for and we really appreciated the outdoor fire pit overlooking the bay. It was a wonderful stay and would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Glad you had a great visit. Come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage

Wonderful cottage and beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Come see us again some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect place for a large family to have space and enjoy each other’s company. It’s near enough to easily visit Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, etc., yet off the beaten path. It is such a quaint cottage and has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. I hope we’ll have the opportunity to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks Tina – we would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time staying at The Harbor View Cottage. The property is spacious, comfortable, and perfectly suited the needs of our group of 9 adults. The view of the harbor is stunning, especially at sunset. The host was very responsive and provided great recommendations of things to do in the area. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

This is a great spot! Very cozy, very clean. Great views, great location. Would definitely syray again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described, wonderful home in a quiet location with plenty of access to all that MDI has to offer.

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thanks for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Harbor View Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Quaint Home on Bass Harbor

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! It was clean, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was gorgeous! The owner was very communicative and wonderful to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

This property was exactly what we were looking for, our short weekend was made enjoyable due to the quality of the property and it’s excellent location. The property owners & management were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2022
Glad you enjoyed your time with us and on the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the owner's help with our post-hurricane questions. They were very responsive. Great seafood restaurant just across the street (Fresh Ketch).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Thanks for the review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good four-night stay here while visiting Acadia. The house was spacious and comfortable for our group, everything worked as expected, and we especially enjoyed the large yard and fire pit. The location was convenient as well, with some local attractions within walking distance and easy access to Acadia and the surrounding area.One thing families may want to be aware of is that this is an older wooden house and it is quite creaky and sound carries easily—floors, stairs, and even opening and closing doors can be surprisingly loud. We were traveling with several children, so there was naturally some additional noise as they played. The house also shares a wall with another rental. This is mentioned in the listing, although we hadn't fully appreciated the arrangement when booking.Our only disappointment came after checkout, when we were notified that two sets of twin-bed sheets had stains the cleaners could not remove and that another fitted sheet was missing. The host ultimately disregarded the missing sheet and reduced the original 124 replacement charge for the stained sheet sets to about 90. We understand being responsible for damaged items, although we felt that was a fairly steep replacement cost for two ordinary twin-bed sheet sets.Overall, though, the house served us well and was a spacious and convenient base for our Acadia trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
This was a great group to host, and we would definitely have them back. Our home has hard-wood floors, so is definitely not as quiet as a newer, carpeted rental would be. As was mentioned, after checkout, our housekeeping found permanent staining on sheets that required replacement. We sent photos to the guest, and submitted a damage-deposit claim through Vrbo. (In our six years of operating as a vacation rental property, we have submitted damage claims only three times.) This was a small matter that was quickly and easily resolved, and we would gladly host this group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

A beautiful location and view with plenty space. It's an older property with rustic interior and appliances but the location, charm and view are great!!! Easy to get to the park and around the island. Have stayed twice and would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Brad, thank you so much for staying with us again and making Harbor View Cottage part of your summer tradition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

We had a wonderful stay in Bass Harbor! The house/property was great, very comfortable. Close to Bass Harbor Lighthouse and a quick drive to Acadia National Park. Bobbie was great to work with. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Have a wonderful rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bass Harbor Home

We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Bass Harbor home. The home was able to accommodate 8 adults nicely. While we mostly spent our time in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, we did enjoy a nice dinner in the surrounding area and especially enjoyed an early morning walk to Bass Harbor Lighthouse for the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2021
Thanks for taking time to review Harbor View Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Bass Harbor

Had a great stay in Bass Harbor. The house is in a great location and has plenty of space. My young kids loved it especially the attic! Recommend it if you want to stay somewhere with a true small town feel. The owner was super helpful and very responsive to messages. High marks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time at Harbor View Cottage. Thanks for this wonderful review!

About the host

Hosted by Bobbie Turner

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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 (this listing) and Bass Harbor Hideaway in the back (vrbo #351747). 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" (vrbo #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 an active fishing 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 discover a true sense of the beauty and slower pace of coastal Maine (away from the 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.

What makes this property unique

Harbor View Cottage overlooks an active, lobster-fishing harbor, with photo-worthy sunsets right outside the door. 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. The Cottage is also walking distance to the Seafood Ketch restaurant.

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English, French, Spanish

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