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Escape to Bass Harbor Hideaway on Mount Desert Island, a quiet and rustic country outpost with sunlit comfort. Enjoy the living room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with twin beds each plus full baths. Take in the distant view of Bass Harbor from the small deck or explore Acadia National Park just 12 minutes away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €515
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul

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About this property

Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park

  • This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village on Mount Desert Island has a front house, Harbor View Cottage, and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway (this listing), both of which are available for summer rentals.

    Bass Harbor Hideaway is clean, sunlit and comfortable, and is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The home is quiet and rustic, with somewhat dated decor (see photos), offering a country outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer.

    The rental features:
    • Two-story gabled duplex, sleeps four upstairs in twin beds, plus two on a pull-out couch.
    • Living room, eat-in kitchen (full-sized appliances).
    • New kitchen counters, cooktop and sink.
    • Two bedrooms on 2nd floor with two twin beds in each (linens and towels included), plus two full baths.
    • Small deck with a distant view of Bass Harbor, which is about 300 feet away.
    • Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided.
    • Large front and side yards provide plenty of room for children to play and explore.
    • 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light.
    • 12-minute drive to Acadia National Park.
    • 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor.
    • Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, boating, golf, tennis & fishing.
    • Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour. Visit http://www.exploreacadia.com/route7.htm for the schedule.
    • High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used.
    • Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer only spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time.


    ***A Note on Cleaning: We follow our routine cleaning between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on commonly used surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls.***

    Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,211 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No drugs or illegal substances in and around the house please--thanks!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The stairway is open, so not great for babies.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Bass Harbor travel guide
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and a mountain in the background.
    Acadia National Park
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea, with trees and a clear sky.
    Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Archie’s Lobster
    2 min drive
  • Milagro's
    7 min drive
  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Little Notch Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Clark Point Cafe
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park on 5 Jul 2026 start from €515, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park located?

Situated by the sea, 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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect! We truly loved the views and the location! There were just a slight issue at check in but the host was quick to respond and solve the problem. Our 2 night stay couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely equipped and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was an affordable way to have an enjoyable stay near all the sights of Acadia. The ability to do laundry during our trip was a big plus as well as 4 twin beds for 4 adults with room to spread out. Generally we spent time exploring Acadia and Bass Harbor but having the house allowed a day of relaxation and puzzle assembly for some while others spent more time hiking. Owners were fantastic!! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time there. Laundry facilities were great. Kitchen facilities were great. Couldn’t get the tv work. No coffee. Liked proximity too seafood restaurant. Great communication with the manager. Easy checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne and John F.

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

Perfect location

Great location. Lots of room to spread out will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was superb. My wife and I loved the spaciousness of the kitchen and dining room area. We also truly loved having all the normal things we would use at home (colander, different utensils, alum foil, etc) available. It truly felt like home. My wife especially loved the deck outside the living room for morning coffee or tea with the view of the harbor. As no one else was staying next door she was able to move the deck chairs further down the front lawn for some gorgeous sun and peace. We also loved how dark it was at night with little light pollution to see the stars. The home is close to everything we needed. We truly enjoyed it and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene L.

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

Nice Quiet Place

Quiet place in bass harbor. Close to a restaurant and Acadia park around 25 minutes away. Very spacious with lots of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Beautiful, quiet location

It was a very clean and lovely house with plenty of space and a great view! If I were coming back to this area again, I would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly and well-prepared hosts who had a plethora of things you could do on the island written out for you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Good spot

Had a 1 night stay with our family. Enjoyed the rustic feel of this. Good price and great location. Easy walk to Seafood Ketch restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Bass Harbor Beauty

Great view of the harbor. The unit was clean and functional.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Great Maine Harbor Village Experience!

Our family absolutely loved our visit at this home! We loved how quiet the little harbor area was, despite how busy the island was for the 4th of July holiday, and the quaint old home gave great authentic Maine vibes. Host information was helpful, and they were attentive when we needed to contact them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

We Loved Bass Harbor

This place was perfect for our two nights stay near Acadia. It’s about a 35 minute drive during the busiest week of the year. Our favorite restaurant was Thurston’s lobster pound across the harbor. And we really enjoyed a nature cruise around the corner with bassharborcruises.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina V.

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

Perfect Place Perfect Area

It was comfortable and the area was just perfect! Super close to the light house and the Seawall picnic area where we went to stargaze. We watched the sunset 2 mins away from the house as well. Honestly perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Fall trip to Acadia

College buddies and wives had a great stay on Mt. Desert Island. We liked the slower pace of this side of the island but was an easy and beautiful drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. House is a good representation of homes in the area, nothing fancy but functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Bass Harbor Hideaway

We enjoyed being on the quiet side of Acadia National Park! Our grandson enjoyed the outside property! Although the inside was a bit dated, we really enjoyed the 2 bathrooms and having 2 floors! It was warm and cozy! We especially appreciated all the extras - all the amenities were there and then some!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Great property

We stayed three nights at this home. It was clean and check in process very easy. All bedrooms are upstairs. Beds and pillows were comfortable. It is approximately 30 min drive to Bar Harbor. We also enjoyed dining in the restaurants closer to Bass Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

Peaceful Bass Harbor

Great location, across the Harbor and a short drive to busy Bar Harbor. This is a n older traditional historic Maine home, very comfortable and cozy. Very peaceful. The owners provided everything you need, even a washer and dryer. My family and I really appreciated the activity and restaurant guides the owners provided. We followed their recommendations and it made our experience even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Dennis

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

Beautiful and convenient

This lovely spot in Bass Harbor was perfect! It was not only a beautiful home, but so convenient to the lighthouse and the Ships Harbor hike, and the Island Explorer bus to Bar Harbor/Acadia. We made the mistake of driving into Bar Harbor for a "quick lunch" and quickly discovered that parking was impossible. After we took advantage of the free bus, all of our trips to Bar Harbor (for a whale watch) and Acadia (for a hike at Bee Hive), we had no issues. Plus, the Ketch across the street was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Great property at a great location

Our stay in Bass Harbor was fantastic and Bobbie's place served as an excellent home base for the long weekend. It's described as a nice place that's maybe a little dated, but honestly we found it far more charming than some boring new condo and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We loved the weird, old, but very functional kitchen! It really reminded me of visiting my grandmother's house when I was little with simple furnishings, but everything is still very functional and comfortable. It's an old house on a quiet side of the island so even for a weekend in August we never saw a bit of traffic and nothing was ever longer than 30 minutes away. We were a party of four and we never felt crowded. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good home base for Acadia and anything else on MDI.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

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

Loved Bass Harbor!

First - MAKE SURE you put in the correct address! There is more than one Shore Rd on Mt Desert Island and we accidentally went to the wrong home - awkward! The Bass Harbor location worked well for us and the home’s beds worked. We had two kids in one room, and a kid + adult in the second room. My husband slept on the sleeper sofa and the baby was in his pack n play. We have a larger family so we adapted! We appreciated that the owners gave us some directions on their favorite things to see. Acadia was great! Wear bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Girls getaway

The house was in a great location - close to Southwest Harbor, Seawall, all things Acadia National Park. The house has a well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and comfortable living room. However, it could use some tender loving care. Kitchen and baths are very “ vintage”. And we were blessed with cool nights so we did not need to use the fans in the home. They are all in need of a good cleaning. Would have liked a new sponge in the kitchen and travel sizes of shampoo and conditioner instead of large sizes. It’s a great little spot. The quiet side of the island for sure. Lots of deer in the yard at dusk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great visit to Mt. Desert Island, staying across the street from a wonderful boat cruise and delicious restaurant. The nearby Seal Cove Auto Museum was also a must see. The house was exactly as marketed and perfect for our stay.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is older but comfortable, functional, and clean. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of pots and pans and such compared to other VRBO rentals I've stayed at, which is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022