The Carriage House. Waterfront Bass Harbor. Balcony. Dining Deck. Sauna.

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Bass Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park16 min walk
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse4 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

first floor guest bedroom

2 Double Beds

Queen Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

On the shore of Bass Harbor, close to Acadia National Park and on the outskirts of Bass Harbor Village, the Carriage House offers a private working-waterfront setting for vacation or retreat. Located on the 'quietside' of Mount Desert Island, this cottage has spectacular views of the water - if you watch closely, you may see an eagle on the wing or a seal splashing in the harbor. The tide will change in front of your eyes.

The Carriage House is a romantic get-away for hiking, biking, and kayaking through the Park. Popular activities include birding, nature cruises from Bass Harbor, fresh water swimming at Echo Lake, and brisk salt water swimming at Back Beach in Bernard. It is a half hour from whale watches in Bar Harbor and away from 'the action'. Our Carriage House has commanding views of Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay and also offers a second floor 'under the eaves' master bedroom with a balcony, electric fireplace, personal sauna, skylights, queen bed, flat-screen television and shower bath. The first floor has a full bath, basic modern galley kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, and living area with gas fireplace, flat-screen Roku TV, first floor deck overlooking Bass Harbor and one first floor bedroom with two double beds. Free in-cottage high speed wifi. Free parking for one vehicle, including motorcycles.

Sorry, no smoking, pets, drones or outside cooking on the premises. Registered guests only - no visitors, in accordance with our license. Cameras overlooking parking areas, office and grounds.

Rates here are based on three (3) persons, including children and the ‘little ones’, and include bed and bath linen - please bring your own beach and kitchen linen. Please present your MC/Visa and Driver's License at check-in/registration. Additional cleaning and security will be charged to your card as needed.

We will forward our House Rules to you and we ask you to read and agree before we Accept your Reservation Request. We want everyone to know what their stay will be like so that we all can have a quiet, peaceful and enjoyable experience. We live here year-round and can always help.

Property manager

Connie Howe

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Fireplace

Bass Harbor Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Stairs Required to Access

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Under adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not on the premises, please.

Max occupancy of 3 persons, including children and 'little ones'. No visitors, smoking, pets, drones, outside cooking/fires. One vehicle. No trailers.

MC/Visa and photo id required at registration/check-in in our office. Please forward your email address, phone number and names of your guests.

We will forward our above-referenced House Rules and other Details and Policies for your agreement and we will Accept Your Stay accordingly.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and 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 College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 16 min walk
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 10 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 22 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Tan Turtle Tavern - 26 min drive
Beal's Lobster Pier - 7 min drive
Thurston's Lobster Pound - 5 min drive
Colonel's Restaurant - 24 min drive
Hansen's Outpost - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carriage House. Waterfront Bass Harbor. Balcony. Dining Deck. Sauna. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carriage House. Waterfront Bass Harbor. Balcony. Dining Deck. Sauna. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carriage House. Waterfront Bass Harbor. Balcony. Dining Deck. Sauna. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Carriage House. Waterfront Bass Harbor. Balcony. Dining Deck. Sauna. located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Argyro S.

4 October 2020

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

Relaxing Maine

Super relaxing escape in Maine. Connie was the best!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

24 September 2020

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

Great Stay in Bass Harbor

Great location to explore Bass Harbor and surrounding area. Host is attentive and responsive. Clean cottage with plenty of room for our family of four. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

suzanne f.

21 August 2020

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

Maine Getaway

The property is as advertised. It was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed every minute. There were four of us, but if we had two more that would have been fine. The cottage was about 30 minutes from everything. Connie is great!

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

19 July 2019

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

Comfortable and quiet location

Connie was very accommodating. We wanted an out of way spot ( on the quiet side of Mt Desert Island.). That’s exactly what we got. A bit of a drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia, but the Island Explorer Shuttle bus stops right in front of the driveway. Very convenient.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kenneth K.

12 September 2018

Charming small cottage on the shores of Bass Harbor

The Carriage House at Bass Harbor Cottages is everything it was advertised to be. All the amenities worked, the cottage was spotlessly clean and Connie walked me through everything at check-in. The cottage was spacious for my wife and I, but was not cramped mid-week when my brother and his wife joined us for a couple days. We had enough room even on the one day when drizzly and foggy Maine coastal weather reduced the possibilities for outdoor recreation. It's perhaps a half hour drive from downtown Bar Harbor and 20 minutes from the Acadia National Park Loop Road. Many National Park trailheads and venues are much closer (Bass Harbor Light is < 2 miles away). The location is quiet and feels secluded, with charming views across the Harbor. At high tide the ocean is perhaps 100' from the cottage. The cabin is screened by shrubbery and trees from other guest accommodations on the grounds, so we felt secluded even when other families were onsite the last couple nights. Altogether an enjoyable experience we look forward to repeating.