Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bass Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park2 min drive
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse3 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Whether you choose to relax on the deck watching magnificent waterfront views of this working harbor, desire a brisk hike or biking expedition discovering the beautiful trails and carriage paths in Acadia, or go shopping in Bar Harbor there is something for everyone at this private and charming home. Dine at waterfront restaurants within walking distance, or visit Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse just down the road. The 'Island Traveler' bus service is available to take you where you want to go. Boat cruises, National Park activities, beach combing, miniature golf, or a trip to Nova Scotia aboard 'The Cat' are all within a short distance. Then barbecue at home and relax at this wonderful home-away-from-home!

We hope you will visit the Harbor Haven website!

Property manager

Ken Gott Jr

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Aldernest Den (downstairs of the Aldernest Cottage)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.

Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Acadia National Park - 2 min drive
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 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 - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass Harbor Haven's beautiful Harbor View, close to Acadia and SW 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 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Peachtree City

6 Sept 2023

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

great view and easy access to island

the house was clean and well stocked, would stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L., LEBANON

2 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage

My husband & I planned a bucket list trip to Acadia for 2 years. We wanted a picturesque, quiet, place to stay with a water view. We also wanted a place to relax after enjoying all that Acadia has to offer. This cottage met & exceeded our hopes. Well maintained, comfortable, beautiful view of the harbor. Easy check in/check out & responsive property owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

13 July 2023

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

Great property!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the area too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Venice,fl

9 July 2023

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

Home away from home

This is our second stay here. Love the location. Well stocked vacation home. Thank you again!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

18 Sept 2022

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

Quiet retreat

It is a little out of the way from activities in Bar Harbor/Acadia, but we enjoyed the quiet. It is a nice cottage overlooking Bass Harbor and provided everything we needed for our getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Neal F.

5 Sept 2022

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

Listen to the lobster community

It took a couple of days to get acclimatized to the schedule of the lobster community at Bass Harbor. The beauty of coastal Maine, Acadia National Park, and the Mount Desert Island communities were most enjoyable. And we could walk to the Swans Island ferry. Thank you.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

9 July 2022

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

Wonderful place! Great views, quiet, and recommend highly!

Perfect place in a perfect location! Quiet side to get away from the excitement, but close enough to participate!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

1 July 2022

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

Loved the little cottage

Enjoyed our trip to Maine. Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable and located near restaurants, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

28 June 2022

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

Bass harbor Maine

Very lovely property. Beautiful view of harbor. It had everything we needed. Property owner very responsive to any concerns we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

8 Oct 2021

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

Snug house with great view

We found this house to be very comfortable and snug. It was great to have heat and air conditioning available. The view of Bass Harbor is spectacular. There is a fairly busy road in front of the house but the view made up for it. The bathtub could use an update and in a perfect world the master bedroom would have a king bed. We really enjoyed our stay and would rate this house above the 2 other houses we’ve stayed in on Mt. Desert Island. It was very welcoming and we will go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

20 Sept 2021

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

Harbor View

The house was just perfect with a beautiful view of the Harbor right off the front porch! Many options for dining within 5-15 minutes. The house had everything we would have as if in our own home. We had a wonderful time and would stay here again! Highly recommend staying on the "quiet side".

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z.

20 Sept 2021

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

Great location

Great deck, gorgeous views!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

30 Aug 2021

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

Our stay in Bass Harbor

The property is perfectly situated across from picturesque Bass Harbor, close to great restaurants, Acadia National Park and convenient to food shopping. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It’s perfect for a couple with or without children. Five stars!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Venice,fl

17 Aug 2021

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

What a great location!

The rental process went very smoothly and the property was better than advertised. The view of Bass Harbor, especially at sunset was terrific. We had people stopping their cars in front of the houses to take harbor pictures. Being on the quiet side of the island is a real plus. Very little traffic and the local restaurants were great. Don’t be afraid to try the road side stands, they provided some of our best meals. Highly recommend Island Cruises for a boat tour; they’re within walking distance. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Donald P.

1 July 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful view

Easy to get to. Fun watching the tides.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Inna J.

25 June 2021

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

Perfect getaway!

We really loved our stay! The location is better than we expected, quiet but close to everything. The house is lovely, kitchen has everything you need, there are plenty of towels, etc. The sunsets are gorgeous and we could enjoy them from the deck! Just a perfect getaway.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

7 Aug 2019

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

Week in paradise

This small cottage is located across the street from a working harbor, and minutes away from two wonderful seafood restaurants: The Seafood Ketch and, across the harbor in Bernard, Thurston's Lobster Pound. If you enjoy resting and reading while lounging on the deck listening to Herring gulls squabble and watching the occasional Osprey gliding overhead, or exploring a small seaside village without having to endure the hubbub of the usual tourist meccas, then this is the place for you.

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne D.

5 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful time at Bass Harbor. The home where we stayed was close to restaurants, ferry and of course, water. We loved watching the tide come in and out. We were glad for option of air conditioning because it was definitely hot and humid the first two days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

28 Oct 2018

Lovely view; peaceful surroundings

We loved the house at Bass Harbor. The home is well-equipped with everything one needs for an enjoyable vacation. Harbor views are lovely and restaurants are within walking distance. Just across the road is access to the water and beautiful sunsets. And, Bar Harbor and Acadia are a short drive. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Stacey H.

22 Oct 2018

Very Cozy and Comfortable

Very nice location with a great view of the harbor. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies and cooking utensils. Great house for bringing the pet, the backyard was perfect for him and we were a short drive to Wonder land and Ship yard trail heads for a quick morning walk. Give Thurston's a try around the bay, kitchen has all you need to cook up your own lobsters too. Bathroom could use updating but was entirely functional and useful. Tons of linens and the house was very clean and well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

14 Sept 2018

A little piece of heaven!

The sunsets were spectacular!!! The house was very clean and comfy. The kitchen was extremely well appointed. The bedrooms were spacious and the picture window in the living room was wonderful for watching the tides and the lobster boats come and go.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

21 Aug 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

We found the house to be well stocked and very comfortable for 3 adults. The bathroom and flooring could use an update but all in all it was quite nice. We would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

18 Aug 2018

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for 8 nights at the house in Bass Harbor and loved it. Everything was clean, and it was the perfect size. It was great to have a kitchen to cook breakfast in, and the deck was lovely with a great view. We visited Bar Harbor a number of times during our stay, but also enjoyed having the house to go back to on the quiet side of the island for an affordable price to relax. Loved being able to bring our little dog too!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

12 July 2018

Our group of three adults was very comfortable in This house.

We found the house to be well stocked with all the basics which was fantastic. It was clean and comfortable. We ended up not bringing our dogs but if we had it would have been perfect especially with the nice kennel in the back yard. The house could use a refresh in flooring and a bathroom update but all in all we were well satisfied.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claudette V.

1 Sept 2016

Nice, relaxing place with wonderful views

We recently stayed here during our first trip to Mount Desert Island. There were 4 of us - my husband and I along with our 2 kids. The house was very nice, clean and well-maintained. We had a wonderful view of the sunset. Every afternoon, either after biking or hiking the trails in Acadia, or walking around in Bar Harbor, it was always nice to come back to the house and just lounge around in the living room or sit out on the deck and watch the sun go down. The kitchen is well-equipped and we were able to use the washer and dryer. The owner, Ken, was very good in responding to whatever questions we posed to him. All in all, we had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016