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Open concept living/dining area with panoramic ocean views

Inside/Outside dining with panoramic ocean views

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

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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)26 min drive

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8/10 Good

Very clean property, better sized for 4 people or families with smaller children. Water access quite difficult. Owner wa...

Jason F.

Aug 20, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Sleeping Nook 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor

Seaside Rose is an oceanfront cottage with panoramic views of the traditional working Maine fishing port of Bass Harbor. Guests can enjoy watching lobster and fishing boats, sail boats, sea birds and stunning sunsets from the outside deck, open-concept living and dining area, or from the second-floor sitting area.

The cottage is fully equipped to accommodate 6 guests with a queen bedroom and full bath on the first floor and two queen sleeping nooks on the second floor, separated by the upstairs sitting area and full bath with shower.

Seaside Rose is conveniently located to the Swans Island Ferry Terminal, the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Seawall in Acadia National Park and Ship's Harbor and Wonderland hiking trails. The cottage is a convenient 3 miles from downtown Southwest Harbor. The FREE Island Explorer Shuttle Bus can pick up right from the cottage and transport you and your guests to Acadia National Park, the popular tourist destination of Bar Harbor, or any of Mount Desert Island's "quiet side" towns including Southwest and Northeast Harbor.

Property manager

Amber Howard

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Free WiFi

Fridge, Microwave, Toaster, Kuerig, Elec. frypan, and outdoor grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property is not child proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

$200 fee for non-compliance.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$200 fee for smoking inside.

Check out is by 10am. Guests who fail to check out by 10am will be charged a $25.00 fee and an additional $25 for each additional hour they are over.

Permanent staining, breakage, or loss of property will result in a replacement fee and owner reimbursement for any additional cleaning at $25/hour.

Third party booking is not permitted. The individuals who have made the reservation must be the ones who will stay at the property after booking.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bass Harbor

Located in Bass Harbor, this property is in a rural area and 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. 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 - 2 min drive
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 3 min drive
Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive
Echo Lake Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬27 min drive
‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬8 min drive
‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
‪Colonel's Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this property 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 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

29 June 2024

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

Beautiful and quiet, all the comforts of home.

This spacious home on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island was perfect in every way. Super clean, with a beautiful view of Bass Harbor.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

7 June 2024

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

Perfect Bass Harbor stay

The house was in a great location and was close to everything! Cant wait to come back and enjoy this great area of Maine!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason F.

20 Aug 2023

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

Very Clean/Easy Access

Very clean property, better sized for 4 people or families with smaller children. Water access quite difficult. Owner was easy to access, right along bus route for great access around the entire island. Quiet part of the island which was very nice.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

29 July 2023

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

Great location, lots to offer!

We spent a week at Seaside Rose last week of July. Weather was perfect! It was a great location for our family to have activities near by (Island Cruises, National Park kayak rentals, hikes, restaurants) and downtime fun at the house (exploring at low tide and floating around at high tide). It’s 30 minutes to get to most spots in Acadia, but it was worth having a variety of options to explore for the week without the crowding of Bar Harbor. We went to the park several days, used the free bus option from the visitor center to avoid parking issues. The house was clean, had great views of the sunset and was perfect for our family of 4 (kids had whole upstairs)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

16 July 2023

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

Quiet, beautiful view

This home was very cute in the quiet area on Bass Harbor. We did several Acadia hikes, went to Bar Harbor took the ferry to Swan’s Island and road ebikes and went to Cadillac Mt. We were pretty active and even enjoyed the rainy days. Communication and check in was easy. Local restaurants are very quaint with good food. The downside is the overall comfort. The master bed caused back pain for my husband and I. He slept on the sofa. You can feel the springs when you lay down. The decorative chairs in the LR feel like boards. The view is great with seating arranged around windows, but relaxing at the end of a long hike did not happen. We had our 3 sons 15+ with us and we could not all be in the living room in comfort. We often separated and and all went to different rooms to lay down. We tried to keep busy and only sleep and make meals in the house. The sofa is very comfortable, but not big enough for 5. I did appreciate the views out the windows and the well stocked kitchen/bathroom. Overall, if there were some comfort changes, I would consider staying again. If you have any type of back or neck issues, it could be an issue for you. I am currently home and icing my back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., New Cumberland, PA

17 June 2023

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

Beautiful views of Bass Harbor

Very nice little house right on the water. We thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the lobster boats come and go. The house had all the necessities and was a very nice "home base" during our trip. The bbeds were all very firm but easily remedied with a few foam mattress toppers. We will return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trixie W.

9 June 2023

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

Acadia

Beautiful views from almost anywhere in the home! Very clean and owners are extremely professional and timely to respond. Easy to a cess to Bar Harbor and Acadia.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

29 May 2023

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

Bucket list

Loved the place and went whale watching (saw no whales). Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

16 May 2023

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

A beautiful get a way!

As always another perfect get a way! We so love staying here! Looking out the window on Bass Harbor and watching the ever changing tides is so relaxing and beautiful! It’s such a beautiful home and provides us with everything we need! There is simply nothing like staying in Bass Harbor( the quiet side of the Island). Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C., Athens

7 Nov 2022

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

AMAZING!!!

This property was AMAZING! First, let me say kudos for the perfect communication. We had all we needed to find the property (excellent directions) and gain entry and enjoy our stay. The property was MORE than expected regarding location and amenities! We fell in LOVE the "quiet" side of the island and being able to see the bay. Sleeping with windows open and smelling the salt air and hearing the bay sounds were wonderful The décor was so homey and beautiful and made Seaside Rose perfect. I took some ideas back for my own home But truly, what amazed me more than anything was the cleanliness of the home. I have stayed in lots of accommodation's through the years in my travels, and am always a bit leery and prepared to clean if needed upon arrival. But Seaside Rose was spotless! Please pass on to your crew how impressed I was with their diligence, you could tell they took pride in their work! I would LOVE if they lived closer as they would be a blessing to have in our area! I have never felt more at home, and at ease than at Seaside Rose. I traveled with my mother, and knowing that we both were comfortable in the space (first floor accommodations were perfect for her) set my mind at ease and allowed us to be excited to come "home" each evening. THANK YOU for the perfect stay in sweet Bass Harbor, Maine. If we are every blessed to go back to the area- Seaside Rose would be my top choice!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

3 Oct 2022

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

Perfect cottage

This cottage was the perfect location from which to explore MDI. It was quiet and away from all the Bar Harbor traffic, yet close enough to restaurants and all the tourist sites. The view of Bass Harbor from the cottage was nothing short of amazing! The cottage was comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. We cooked some meals there and found everything we needed. There was even a lobster pot, though we could have used some shell crackers. We were there in soft-shell season and made do without them. The Ketch restaurant is in walking distance and was quite good. Their menu is in the handy binder at the cottage that contains all sorts of info about the area. Other good restaurants were a short drive away. We enjoyed lots of good hikes on MDI and over at Schoodic Penninsula. There is a good sunset viewing area up the street between the cottage and the Ketch Restaurant. We enjoyed a nice Acadia vacation, though it was more crowded than we expected for September on the east side of the island, though the west (quiet) side was fine. This cottage exceeded our expectations and we would happily stay here again. It was one of the best rentals we've stayed in.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela c Murray & m.

12 Sept 2022

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

Perfect

Loved, Loved, LOVED this property. Comfortable and clean accomodations, beautiful sunsets, room for the family to spread out, and away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. Will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C W.

30 Aug 2022

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

Review

We had a positive experience. The house was as advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith N.

23 July 2022

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

Perfect place for our multigenerational family!

Traveling with two mobility impaired adults and the first floor was perfect for them. There’s a small ramp from the front entry and then one seamless floor. We sent a shower chair via Amazon in advance and the owner was very kind to allow this and even notified me when it arrived. My teenage boys and I had the huge upstairs to ourselves and we had plenty of space to spread out! Incredible views from both floors and we were fascinated by the high and low tides. The kids were even able to walk all the way out to the middle at low tide! We had a fantastic week on the quiet side! So much to do in the park and outside the park. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

3 July 2022

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

Amazing view, great location

We really enjoyed this home. The view is amazing and the pictures on the listing do not do the view justice. A very peaceful area with huge picture windows from each floor. The set up of the home was perfect for 2 couples. The 1st floor bathroom shower is really tiny and it was hot on the top floor with no AC, but this would not keep us from renting this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

4 June 2022

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

Great location!

We loved our time at Seaside Rose! Quiet side of MDI, but Bar Harbor and Acadia are readily accessible. The cottage had everything needed and was very clean. And the sunrises/sunsets over Bass Harbor were amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

25 May 2022

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

Great place to stay!

We loved everything about this place. The house and decor are beautiful and inviting and the view is spectacular. The home had everything we needed and more. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

8 May 2022

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

An absolutely stunning home with epic views of Bass Harbor.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this truly beautiful pristine home that was directly on Bass Harbor! The sunrises & sunsets were stunning! We had everything we needed for our one week stay. Thank you so much! We will definitely come again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

1 Nov 2021

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

Fantastic home with a great location!

This home seriously has it all. The views are incredible, it was clean far beyond expectations, the kitchen was well stocked with basic essentials, owners were very responsive, and I loved the thoughtful table filled with info about the area. As for location, it was less than a mile to a gas station/convenience store, there was a variety of restaurants within a few miles, and it was only five minutes to reach a couple of trailheads. Bar Harbor was about a half hour’s drive, but it didn’t feel that long. Great location overall, in terms of how it had a little bit of everything nearby. We absolutely loved Seaside Rose! My description doesn’t do it justice. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M., Steamboat Springs, CO

22 Oct 2021

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

Great home by Bass Harbor

Great home right on Bass Harbor. The living room and dining area looked out on the harbor with a wonderful wall of windows. Quiet neighborhood with several lobster pounds/shacks nearby. Easy access to quiet side of Acadia NP.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

TERRI M.

9 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful, homey, clean and the view of the harbor was beautiful!!!

There were 5 of us staying here and we loved it!! We grilled out one night, cooked breakfast every morning and ate while looking out at the harbor. We were comfortable, I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit Bar Harbor. Nice and quiet, close enough to all the activity, and the drive around Acadia National Park was wonderful!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

7 Oct 2021

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

Spotlessly Clean and Beautiful!

We are a mother and adult daughter who are particular about cleanliness. I have stayed in MANY VRBO properties but this one could be the cleanest...it was that good! Great view, loved how the furniture faced the view and not the TV. We stayed in upstairs loft which is comfortable and cute with more of that wonderful view. Good hiking on that side of island (easy: Ship Harbor and Wonderland; moderate: Mt. Acadia, Beech Mountain). About 25 min drive to Bar Harbor. We cooked in, well stocked kitchen and grill worked perfectly. Overall a 5-star rating from us!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally V.

4 Oct 2021

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

GREAT PLACE

Property was very nice! Location was good for day trips to Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor and other neighboring communities. Enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the harbor activities! Clean and well equipped (kitchen/laundry/towels), and a lot of room. Owner was very helpful/responsive to any questions asked. Would recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L.

18 Sept 2021

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

Exceptional home and location

Property was exactly as listed. Beds comfortable, kitchen equipped nicely, beautiful view, close to Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants, lots of info on local attractions, nice touches such as night lights, extra blankets. Would definitely re-book this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Philadelephia, USA

23 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Stay!

My family of four (our kids are in their 20s) had a wonderful stay at this house. The photos of the house are accurate; it is a really nice house. The view of Bass Harbor from the living room is spectacular. We had a terrific view of a beautiful sunset from the living room! Acadia was pretty crowded so we were glad to be staying on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island. We had a minor hiccup (the power was out one time when we came back) and the owner was very responsive and helpful. (The power came back on very quickly--it was a planned, brief outage.) I highly recommend this house!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amber Howard

Seaside Rose is owned by Peter and Valerie, 30-year island residents and managed by their daughter Amber. Peter is a stonemason, avid sailer and professional ski instructor. Valerie works at Galyn's Galley restaurant in downtown Bar Harbor and enjoys gardening. Amber is a massage therapist and enjoys hiking and paddling around Acadia National Park.

A message from the owners - Having lived on Mount Desert Island most of our lives, we can say that it is sometimes easy to take for granted all that we have here. But when we begin to describe all that the Island has to offer a visitor we remember just how lucky we are to live here. The mountains, the sea, the woods, lakes, and the people make this one of the most unique and enjoyable places we have ever known. We hope you will take full advantage of what Mount Desert Island has to offer your visit