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Sunset from the back deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor

Enjoy the amazing sunsets from the deck of this beautiful house located on Bass Harbor.

This charming, antique-filled, two bedroom Cape Cod style house is a comfortable and picturesque home base from which to enjoy your Mt. Desert Island vacation.

The large deck is complete with a dining table and gas grill as well as lounge chairs for sitting in the sun and enjoying the water views.

The first floor is open and breezy with living and dining room offering unrestricted views of the harbor. The cozy den/tv room has a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. A full kitchen with microwave, toaster oven, drip coffee pot and Kuerig K-cup. Dishwasher, washer/dryer and bath with a shower complete the first floor.

The second floor features a primary bedroom with a queen bed, a second bedroom with twin beds (which can be converted into a king size bed), and a full bath.

Launch your kayak right off the back lawn and paddle your way through the lobster boats moored in the harbor. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are just a short drive away as are wonderful restaurants, shopping and all the charm of the quiet side of the island.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No cats please, owner allergy. Thank you.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 232979vb
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 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

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wendell Gilley Museum and Maine Granite Industry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Atlantic Brewing Company and Perpendicular Trail. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property just as advertised! Great view of the harbor, very well appointed. Excellent location to Acadia for hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, was pet-friendly, and the kitchen was well equipped. There is a deck in the back overlooking the harbor and excellent sunsets.
Our first night’s sunset
Our second night’s sunset
The lawn to the harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful one week stay at a comfortable, well-appointed, well-maintained property. Our host, Paul, had excellent communication and responded promptly when needed.Beautiful setting and quiet location. The home had all the amenities needed, fully-stocked kitchen and comfortable surroundings, inside and out. Beds were great, and the entire house was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this host and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect vacation house for our family of 4 and a small dog. First time visiting Acadia. Great location to explore the park. Quiet inlet to watch beautiful sunsets and have a fire to cook some s'mores. The town of Southwest harbor is just down the road and has a couple of great restaurants. The house is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Gorgeous views

This was our third stay and we didn't think it could be improved but this year we were welcomed by a newly renovated kitchen that kept all of the charm while adding seating and cooking space. As ever, Paul is a very responsive and helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous setting on the water. Newly. Renovated kitchen. Washer and dryer. Meals on the deck. Absolutely clean. This was our 4th year at this cottage, and we look forward to next year.
Typical sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Family get-a-way

Been wanting to explore Acadia for years and found a few days that worked for everyone and happy we finally made the trip! Renting bikes from Southcycle to ride through the park was very fun and taking an aqua safari on kayaks with MaineState was a memorable experience. We loved the sunsets and being so close to the water and town. We had our fill of blueberries and lobster and have a new favorite flower - lupine! House was perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil w.

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

We had a fantastic time

We had a great time, Bass Harbor is located near South Harbor with good dining options. Nice views, close to everywhere, no more than 20-30min everything. I loved the house, well appointed, had everything we needed for a great week in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn c.

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

Awesome Visit

Our family of 4 and our dog had an awesome time at this lovely cottage on Bass Harbor. Beautiful location on the quiet side of the island. VERY well stocked with everything you need!!!!! The only thing missing is a fire pit out back to warm up on Maine's chilly nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed our home. Thank you for the review. We have often thought about a fire pit, however there is really no place to put a temporary one due to insurance reasons.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Perfect

Quintessential Maine home with a deck overlooking Bass Harbor. Leave your worries at the doorstep and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thanks for the review Bryan, we feel exactly the same.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Wonderful!

What a wonderful home! Very clean, comfortable, and cozy. Excellent communication….our week here was a 10/10. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Peaceful place

We were back this year. We love that the property is right on Bass Harbor. We sit and look at the water, enjoy the sunsets, look for birds. Also convenient to Acadia for hiking and biking. Close to Southwest Harbor. Went kayaking right off the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Great Spot

Beautiful setting, convenient to Acadia trail heads, kayaking, boating, ferries, restaurants, lobster. Very comfortable house with all the essentials. We ate a lot of our meals in, so, it was important to be able to cook. This small country kitchen was perfect and we even grilled lobsters two nights. Great hosts and pet friendly. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Gem

Paul’s home away from home is truly a gem! The quieter side of the park is paradise. We enjoyed playing ball with our dog and evening fires in the spacious backyard. The sunsets are heavenly! I could go on and on………
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Third year in this lovely house

We enjoy being on the “quiet side” of the island. But we still have easy access to hiking and biking. We love launching our kayaks from the back yard. And the view is fabulous. I’ll also add that the house is always spotless when we arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Fabulous Hidden Gem

This property was located in picturesque Bass Harbor. Filled with beautiful antiques, it was perfect for our little family. This house was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. I loved the fact that it was on the quiet side of the island during peak season, but still close to many activities to enjoy. We particularly enjoyed sea glass hunting, Beech Mountain hiking, swimming at Echo Lake, and hiking Wonderland and Ship Harbor (all 5-10 minutes from the property. Not to mention all of the other wonderful things to do closer to Bar Harbor. Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kohlenstein K.

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

The Perfect Trip

We had a wonderful stay and after seeing the crowds in Bar Harbor we were glad to be staying on the “quiet side.” We spent our days enjoying all that Acadia has to offer and our evenings enjoying the house and everything IT has to offer. The harbor view is spectacular and instantly relaxing. Spectacular sunsets were followed by crystal clear night skies. We were lucky enough to be there during a meteor shower. The house was lovely and as advertised. We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary June K.

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

ATTENTION MDI LOVERS!

If you love Mount Desert Island, this is the place to go! The location is great, on the quiet side, easy drive to anyplace you want to be, and walking distance to a well-stocked store and great little seafood/ice cream shacks. The cottage is more lovely than the pictures show. It has a well-oufitted kitchen (we love to cook in), lovely deck and yard, and the interior is really clean and comfortable. The host was prompt to reply and very pleasant. This place is a keeper for our list.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Bass Harbor Splendor

The property was as listed. Beautiful sunsets, first morning greeted by a pair of bald eagles. House and furnishings were very homey. Kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans, dishes and glassware. Paul was very responsive, concerned when we lost power due to tropical storm. Despite being on a busy road felt very private and remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Family Getaway

What a beautiful place to spend a week in the summer! My partner and I brought our two young children and our dog along for the vacation and we had more than enough space in the house and the sunsets could not have been more beautiful. We loved playing by the water with the little ones and enjoying a glass of wine on the deck after putting them down for bed. Bass Harbor / Southwest Harbor is a great place to stay for families looking for a little less hustle and bustle than Bar Harbor. The drive to Acadia is relatively short and we made the 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor twice as well. Couldn't recommend this play more and definitely will be visiting again with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

An excellent place in a great location!

This was an amazing place to complete our month long trip to Maine! This home was spacious, clean, well stocked and in a great location. We were less than 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor, which is a great little town. It was easy to get around from here and lots of great hiking, eating, and exploring within minutes from the door. The house is on a fairly busy road, but that was never an issue and we were able to play with our dog off leash in the back yard, which leads down to the waterside. The upstairs shower is short, but wasn’t a problem for my wife, I showered downstairs and didn’t find it too dark, nor too small for a stall type shower. Paul, the owner was awesome! He originally agreed for us to check in early, but when a wind storm knocked down limbs in the front yard, knocking out electricity, he notified us immediately, allowing us to sightsee on our way south from Lubec. Paul’s communication was timely and helpful. Thank you, Paul! We would definitely stay here again if we make it back to that part of the world! I highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Happy Maine Getaway

We had a wonderful vacation to Maine the third week in September. Our arrival had a bit of drama due to Hurricane Lee approaching the Island. It was down graded to a tropical storm but unfortunately made landfall on the day of our arrival. Our daughters flight was delayed by a day. You can’t do anything about the weather! The good news is the weather was fabulous for the rest of our trip. Communication with our host was great. We loved the house. It has everything you need. I was sold when I walked into the kitchen and found a clean, new sponge by the sink! So many rentals leave dirty old sponges! We loved the quiet location and view by the harbor is lovely. It is a bit of a drive to the more popular attractions and hikes but we had our car and we’re prepared for that. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike & Heather H.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

This place has beautiful back yard sunsets. You can walk in the harbor & look for sea glass and shells. We didn’t utilize the back yard as much as we had hoped to due to all the mosquitoes. The actual house felt more like a rustic cabin or grandma’s older house. The house has some cool antique furniture & old charm. However, the kitchen is not practical for a family to cook dinner in. It’s fine for breakfast, but there is no island or counter space for making dinner, which unfortunately resulted in us needing to eat out with littler kids. Lastly, the master queen bed needs replaced. It’s extremely uncomfortable and disappointing. The kid twin mattresses seem newer and more firm. The sunsets are unbeatable tho.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2021
Thanks for the review Mike. We wanted to let you know that we have replaced the master bedroom matress with a new queen matress. We are also hiring an environnmentally friendly msoquito control company for next summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great home base for exploring Mt Desert Island

The house was very clean inside and out. It has a huge yard that would be great for kids to play in. We didn’t have an issue with mosquitoes as other reviewers noted. You can’t really get in the water as it’s located high into Bass Harbor and therefore low tide leaves it very muddy not sandy or rocky. The house is very roomy and a little quirky in a charming way. It’s located on a little lane with one other house which is barely visible. There is one other house next to it (the pier shown in the pictures belongs to the house next door). The deck of the neighboring house is visible to the Black Acre deck. There is quite a bit of road noise but it quiets down at night. While there, we hiked at near trails, ate at several restaurants (Thortons was our favorite), steamed lobsters in house (found a guy that sold them for $7 lb), drove up Cadillac mountain and rented kayaks on Long pond. The weather was fair but we made the best of it. Overall good vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

As Maine as it gets!

This was our fifth visit to Blackacre, and it was especially welcome after not being able to visit Maine for the last 6 years. Suffice to say, once we first visited this quintessential Maine cottage, we didn't want to stay anywhere else. As others have said, the photos do not do this house justice. It is right on the water. There are gorgeous harbor views from the deck (and most of the house) and the sunsets do not disappoint! The house is roomy, comfortable, and homey -- and incredibly clean. The recent addition of fans and AC units is most welcome. We love staying on the "quiet side" of the island -- there are plenty of nearby trailheads; it's a short drive to Southwest Harbor, and it's not that far from Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and everything else MDI has to offer. This house is walking/biking distance from the Seafood Ketch restaurant (dog-friendly deck), the Bass Harbor Nature Cruise (highly recommended), the Bass Harbor Lighthouse, the Swans Island Ferry, ice cream, and a mini mart with a surprisingly good selection of grocery items. You're down the road from the highly accessible (and beautiful) Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails and the Seawall, which we found to be great for quick dog walks at the beginning or end of the day. If you're visiting Maine and looking for the real-deal experience, this house is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thanks so much Melissa for your review. We take great pride in providing a welcoming homey experiencce on the quiet side. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, Paul

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