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.
Property manager
Ingrid Kachmar
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and Naturalist's Notebook are also worth visiting.
Tremont, ME
What's nearby
Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Hansen's Outpost - 3 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 10 min drive
Gott's Store - 4 min drive
Tan Turtle Tavern - 29 min drive
Seafood Ketch Restaurant - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!!!!
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.
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!
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.