Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

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A wooden deck with a green railing overlooking a calm body of water, surrounded by trees.
A room with a large window offering a view of a calm body of water and a distant shoreline.
A two-car garage attached to a house with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a view of the ocean.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There's a dining table with a vase of sunflowers and a chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bass Harbor, ME
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 31 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic 1 BR Beachfront Apt, Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acadia National Park. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved watching the beautiful sunsets from the private beach! Dianne and Andrew are great hosts and the property is beautiful! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place had an excellent view and the hosts were very welcoming. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Maine and Andrew and Dianne's place was a highlight. The location on the "quiet side" of the island just minutes from the Bass Harbor Lighthouse offered us a place to truly relax and enjoy the beauty of the area. The sunsets here are amazing! And it was convenient to several wonderful hiking trails. Andrew and Dianne were gracious and generous hosts. We highly recommend their guest suite.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first trip to Maine was GREAT! The view from this property is awesome. We could wake up to it every day! It was quiet and just good for the soul. Our hosts were helpful with all the info that we needed. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host couple, Andrew and Diane, were very hospitable and friendly. We had a great view of the water and beach from our big window. The chairs overlooking the beach and water were great for viewing eagles, lobster boats and sunsets. You can easily walk to the Bass Harbor Light for sunrises. You can also catch the free Island Explorer bus transportation at the campground which is about a qurter of a mile walk. Bar Harbor is 20 miles. There are two good lobster places nearby, Archies and Beales. Beals is an interesting and efficient operation. We were there 10/03/26-10/10/26 and recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with millions dollars view, very friendly and very helpful host Dianne and Andrew. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Bass Harbor. Enjoyed waking to waves lapping at shore and birdsong, coffee and breakfast followed by spreading maps and guides on the dining table to plan our day. Watched sunset from the beach & were rewarded with a surprise fireworks display from across the bay. Preferred the restaurants in nearby Somes to those we tried in Bar Harbor, but all are easy driving distance. Fell into the comfortable bed each night after a full day of hiking and sightseeing. Shower stall is a bit tight on elbow room, but this is well offset by sufficient water pressure to wash my hair. Hosts made great suggestions for sightseeing and restaurants, were available but not intrusive.we would definitely stay here again if we return to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Going morning I think you left your drink bottle I will mail it to you if you like just need an address Thanks again for staying with us XOXO d
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the water! Great hosts. Beautiful sunsets, chairs on the beach and quiet. Easy walking distance to the Bass Harbor light house. The apartment had everything we needed. Enjoyed the gardens and overall peace. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

Great view and incredibly clean. The place had such an amazing scenery every morning and night. It was conveniently located next to the water and the lighthouse. Our hosts were also very welcoming and helpful people. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and location is worth the fee alone! It is a privilege to have someone share their home with strangers let alone such an incredible location, the view from the living area, the trees, the ocean and sky, the birds along with the deer, just beautiful. This is not the tourist area of Bar Harbor, it is where the locals live and privacy abounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quite shoreline retreat

Apartment sits above a couples garage. If it wasn't for there cars being there you wouldn't know they were there. Very nice property that sits right on the oceans edge. Very clean and cozy apartment. Many hikes and sights to see very close.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful- walk to the Bass Harbor lighthouse with your coffee in the morning and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on the island. The hosts are wonderful and so helpful- the place is extremely clean and quiet with incredible views of the water and has everything you could want or need. We enjoyed walking through the gardens to the chairs and hammock at the waters edge to watch the boats. Drive 5 minutes for amazing rosemary and sea salt bagels, fresh bakery items, blueberry pie, coffee, and the best ice cream shop and restaurants! Enjoy hikes and views in Acadia and catch a boat close by to explore the outer islands. We loved our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words We enjoyed your stay and Sofie misses you!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location and hosts

We loved this property on the 'quietside' of things-launched our kayaks right from the beach, walked to the very-popular lighthouse right down the street, rode our bikes into Bass Harbor to explore, enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets from the beach. The little kitchen served us well in cooking all of our own meals. Dianne and Andrew are lovely hosts. If you love dogs, that will be a bonus as their dog Sophie will greet you with a wag :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Adjust your expectations-UP

When you think of a perfect stay, what you are thinking of is not quite as nice as this place. The location is unbelievable. The hosts are friendly, well informed, and accommodating. The apartment is tidy and well-furnished. Views and sunsets are out of this world. I can't recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our September vacation 2022

Big thank you to Andrew! Your suggestions and advice was great! We felt comfortable and lucky to have had such a great vacation. The yard and shoreline views were unbelievable. eagles in the morning and deer always. Would definitely come back. Clean private apartment was great to relax in after hiking all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Wi-Fi internet is essentially not usable. I mentioned to the owner that "the wi-fi is very...verryy... verrrryyyy slow" and his response was "maybe that will help you relax."The internet speed varies from 01.00 Mbps to 50 Mbps, and often it is too slow for a device to even connect. Zoom sessions, or streaming video, are not possible. I seriously doubt that the internet speed in the VRBO unit is the same as the speed in the owners' home, as stated in the listing.The view from outside on the lawn is excellent. To get an excellent view from inside you need to stand on the stairs.It was nice being in a very quiet location, on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. We did a good job of staying away from Bar Harbor while we visited many attractions and hiking trails.The rental might be worth the price if it had satisfactory internet.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Stay, Right by the Sea

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The apartment is just a few yards from the sea, with a spectacular westerly view from the large windows. Lobster boats come put-putting by occasionally. The apartment is comfortably and tastefully decorated, and intelligently equipped, considering it has a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen. The owners were friendly and responsive, without being intrusive. The grounds show loving care. A highlight for us was sitting in Adirondack chairs by the sea, reading and watching the sea birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Spot!

We loved our stay...small apartment over the garage with beautiful views of the water. We had access to the the whole property and although we were gone during the day most of the time, it was a wonderful spot to come back to and walk the rocky private beach and watch the deer munch on lovely gardens!. Lobster boats came by at all times of the day and you can listen to the the bell buoys. Not appropriate for those with mobility issues or someone who wants to be in the business of Bar Harbor. It was perfect for us who like to enjoy the quiet and beauty of the area. Good local hikes nearby and Acadia was an easy drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet side of Mt. Desert Island

Immaculate small upstairs apartment overlooking the water between Bass Harbor and the lighthouse on the southwest side of Mt. Desert Island. Beautiful sunsets over a private rocky beach. We saw many cormorants, a couple of loons and a bald eagle during our week’s stay. Near to Swan’s Island Ferry and Southwest Harbor. Private entrance, use of garage with washer/dryer and full size refrigerator (the apartment has only an under-counter fridge). A hot plate, toaster oven and microwave allow for some food preparation, but full meals are a challenge, and the tiny kitchen area is rather sparsely equipped, so bringing your own implements and a few pans and bowls is advised if you plan to eat in. Owners are very friendly and helpful, and highly COVID-conscious (currently renting the apartment only every other week to allow for thorough cleaning in between guests). 15-30 minute drive to most of the major Acadia hiking trails. There are enough eateries nearby that there’s no need to go into Bar Harbor to eat out, but if you do go it’s possible to take relatively untrafficked roads to get there (once you get there, however, good luck!). The lighthouse gets some road traffic especially in the evening, but otherwise this side of the island is relatively quiet. It’s a short walk to the lighthouse from the property, and you can stroll past all the cars lined up waiting to get into the parking lot at peak times. Very pleasant stay, and we’d return in the future if our travels bring us that way.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location was fantastic

It was an in-law apartment above a garage as advertised, very clean rental, safe location, access and all. Right on ocean bay as described was wonderful, nice sunsets. Only complaint is an out of date tube tv with no usable channels, but worse no modern day inputs to stream from my devices so I had to use my laptop for news, weather streaming. WiFi was Good. Oh and hot plate for cooking was dated, slow to heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Bass Harbor - August 2021

Dianne and Andrew were the perfect hosts for our week in Acadia National Park - offering suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Their waterfront property is beautiful and the in-law apartment was a quiet and comfortable space to return to at the end of each day. We were so glad to be on the quieter side of Mt. Desert Island! We had easier access to trails and food while still being close to Acadia’s park loop and downtown Bar Harbor when we wanted to explore it. We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome seaside stay

This was excellent and relaxing vacation stay for my wife and I. It is a small but very cozy apartment. Superior view to ocean from your window or from the backyard. A lot of food options nearby. Live lobsters are sold within 10 minutes. National Park main area is about 30 minute drive, so is Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this property to everyone seeking a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views in a peaceful setting

This mother-in-law apartment is small but contains everything you need to enjoy a quiet vacation for two. The apartment was very clean, with a comfortable bed. While there is not a full kitchen, my husband and I successfully cooked meals on the hotplates,outdoor grill, and toaster oven. There is also a microwave and coffee maker to use. The view from the large picture window is exceptional. While this location in Bass Harbor is approximately 30 minutes from Bar Harbor, it is close to many great hikes, Southwest Harbor, and one of the best lobster pounds, Thurstons. Diane, Andrew, and their dog Lulu were excellent hosts and we would not hesitate to book again on a return trip to Mount Desert Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous retreat from the Texas heat.

Beautiful location right on Bass Harbor. We sat for hours and watched the tide go in and out and just enjoyed the weather. Also enjoyed watching the lobster boats and marine life. Andrew and Diane were very warm and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

The views out our window were absolutely breathtaking.

We chose this location because it was on the quiet side of MDI. The Apartment was clean and met all of our needs. The owners who live on the property were lovely ,extremely accommodating, and gracious enough to share their little piece of paradise with us. We were able to kayak right off the property as it has a long stretch of private beach. In the evening we grabbed a bottle of wine and chairs and went down to the beach and watched the gorgeous sunsets. Park transportation was a 5 minute walk up the street at the camp. The Bass Harbor lighthouse was also a short walk away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
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