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Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Living area
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean

The Gordius Family welcomes you to spend your family vacation with them in the quaint fishing village of Bass Harbor, on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. We are located on Rt 102A, just minutes to the historical Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Ships Harbor, Wonderland and Seawall, surrounded by the windswept Acadia National Park.

Enjoy our rugged mountains and woodland trails, deep thick forests and beautiful plush gardens.
Listen, enjoy and play in the pounding surf of the great Atlantic Ocean as it crashes against our islands rocky shorelines. Acadia National Park has lots to offer the hiker, naturalist, birdwatcher, artist, and nature lovers of all kinds.


Wake up to the scent of salt water and the sound of fishing boats heading out for the days catch of lobsters and crabs. Within walking distance of restaurants, Swan's Island Ferry, and a working waterfront wharf.

All of these breathtaking activities are yours, with this clean, cozy and modern family guest cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter will be responsible for any damage to property/belongings during their stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 997001
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Notch Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clark Point Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Modern Island Getaway Cottage Close to Ocean located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead is 1.9 mi (3.1 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. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melamelamelamela

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, homey, thoughtful amenities. Very close to the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was a great host, and the place is exactly as it looks in the pictures. Extremely clean and very quiet. Great views and lots of wildlife as well! Close to beautiful walks, the Bass Harbor lighthouse, restaurants, boat tours, and groceries, but also scenic enough to keep the countryside feel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great property to use for a getaway. The host was always quick to respond to questions. The property was extremely clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was a great host and this is a really nice location on the island. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. Thank you for making it available to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

September 2023 stay in Bass Harbor

We love this little cottage. Mary is a wonderful host and our week stay here was great. Highly recommend this cottage for a vacation on MDI (quiet side).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

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

Acadia in September

Mary was a phenomenal host and the property had everything we needed for our week long trip. Very close to the light house too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren s.

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

Beautiful Bass Harbor

Great accommodations! Very comfortable and clean. Everything you need. Loved that side of the island. Hoping to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

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

Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage. The place was extremely clean. It was located a short drive from Acadia. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cabin in a nice quiet location away from crowds. Deers are literally in the backyard :) Mary is a nice friendly host, please ask Mary about fantastic blueberry pies one neighboor makes! Main Acadia park trails are within 30-40 min drive, no traffic and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

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

Location,location,location

Clean getaway. Excellent location to Acadia day trips/hikes. Cabin has everything you need. Host responds quickly and checks in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

So wonderful

This was better than expected. So cute clean and comfy. Very well appointed and in a great area to explore Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

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

Lovely peaceful cottage

This was one of the best places we have every stayed! Mary is very responsive and lovely to chat with! The cottage is ina nice quiet neighborhood and close to some good restaurants and beautiful sunsets by the waterfront!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Great location to explore Acadia from

Excellent property to base from to explore Acadia National park from. Very clean and comfortable with all the basics. Very quiet location. Less than a block to view the harbor and a short walk to the harbor itself. Beautiful sunset over the bay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken h.

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

Most excellent!!!!!!

Beautiful, quiet, host is the sweetest person i have ever met.I will do it again, and again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

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

Great stay!

The house was just as described. Very clean, organized, and comfortable. Mary was very communicative and easy to work with. House was a great location, convenient to Acadia, towns, and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer. I would definitely recommend staying here and would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Quiet refuge near Acadia National Park

Loved the location. A quiet street close enough to access all of Acadia Park - but away from the crowds. The house was comfortable, clean, and well provisioned. Communications with the host were first rate - friendly, informative, and responsive. Hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Thank you Dan, would love for you to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Clean, quiet, and relaxing

This place was very clean, bright, roomy (for 3) and relaxing. The host responds quickly to messages and check in is simple. We appreciated the simplicity of the check out process as well. The location is on the "quiet side" of the island with quick access to the the Bass Harbor light, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor trails as well as Seawall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

penny h.

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

Great stay on the Quietside of the Island

Clean, cozy, comfortable. Super easy check-in and out. Great communication. We locked ourselves out and Mary was there in less than five minutes. Location is perfect for us--less than five minutes from the Ship Harbor and Wonderland trails for watching the sunrise each morning. This was the second year in a row we have stayed here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN E.

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

Enjoyed stay in Maine

Property very nice and clean, there was no a/c as described in listing. We were unable to contact owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Lovely Home, Great Location

I can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay at this cottage and our interaction with our host, Mary. We loved being on the “quiet side” of Mount Desert, and still were able to enjoy beautiful hikes that were 5-10 minutes away. Mary was willing to bring us anything we needed during our stay—gas for the grill, toys and a wagon for our children. The cottage felt cleaner than most hotels I’ve stayed in. Would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for an Acadia vacation.
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Quietside Gem

This home was perfect for my family of three and there was room for more. It was situated very close to Bass Harbor so we walked down a block every night to watch the boats come in and saw spectacular sunsets from there. The house is very clean and well-outfitted with everything we needed. Definitely will rent again when we come back to Acadia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Clean and quiet

Property was clean and well-stocked. Mary was responsive. When the power went out on the island, she even came to the property to check in with us. House is less than 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor, which has a cute little downtown and awesome restaurant (Drydock Cafe). We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Can't Wait to Visit Again!

This property was one of the best VRBO's I've stayed at! The home was CLEAN, with extremely comfortable mattresses, cotton sheets, comfortable pillows and plenty of towels. Great water pressure in the shower with no skimping on the hot water. Property was spacious, especially the kitchen (very well stocked) with so much counter space if you decide to cook, which we didn't since there were many great restaurants for eating in or take-out within a 10 minute drive of the home. An excellent location in Bass Harbor to avoid other crowded areas of Mt. Desert Island with 2 Acadia Park trails with stunning views of the Maine coastline within a 5 min. from the home. We took the ferry over to Swan's Island for the day which was so easy as the home is literally a 2 minute ride from the ferry (pack your own food if you do go to Swan's Island). The owner is so lovely and we were fortunate to meet her. Excellent communication and answered texts within minutes with questions I had. Highy recommend and can't wait to go back to this gem again - Staying here was definitely a contributing factor in an excellent vacation to Acadia!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa B.

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

Lovely little place away from Bat Harbor

Cute place. Had everything we needed during our trip. Close to Acadia but away from all the Bar Harbor shenanigans. It also put us into a location to hike away from Park Loop Road. We had a couple of great hikes in the Southwest Harbor part of Acadia. Close enough to Bar Harbor for shopping and food when we wanted that. I’d stay again.!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Mary Gordius

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