Is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful House Overlooking Bass 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 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Beautiful House Overlooking Bass Harbor Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

12 Oct 2025

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The house was clean, was pet-friendly, and the kitchen was well equipped. There is a deck in the back overlooking the harbor and excellent sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

26 Aug 2025

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It was a perfect vacation house for our family of 4 and a small dog. First time visiting Acadia. Great location to explore the park. Quiet inlet to watch beautiful sunsets and have a fire to cook some s'mores. The town of Southwest harbor is just down the road and has a couple of great restaurants. The house is very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

16 Jul 2024

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Perfect

Quintessential Maine home with a deck overlooking Bass Harbor. Leave your worries at the doorstep and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

6 Oct 2024

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Gem

Paul’s home away from home is truly a gem! The quieter side of the park is paradise. We enjoyed playing ball with our dog and evening fires in the spacious backyard. The sunsets are heavenly! I could go on and on………

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

20 Aug 2024

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Third year in this lovely house

We enjoy being on the “quiet side” of the island. But we still have easy access to hiking and biking. We love launching our kayaks from the back yard. And the view is fabulous. I’ll also add that the house is always spotless when we arrive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

11 Aug 2024

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Fabulous Hidden Gem

This property was located in picturesque Bass Harbor. Filled with beautiful antiques, it was perfect for our little family. This house was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. I loved the fact that it was on the quiet side of the island during peak season, but still close to many activities to enjoy. We particularly enjoyed sea glass hunting, Beech Mountain hiking, swimming at Echo Lake, and hiking Wonderland and Ship Harbor (all 5-10 minutes from the property. Not to mention all of the other wonderful things to do closer to Bar Harbor. Can’t wait to visit again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohlenstein K.

15 Aug 2023

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The Perfect Trip

We had a wonderful stay and after seeing the crowds in Bar Harbor we were glad to be staying on the “quiet side.” We spent our days enjoying all that Acadia has to offer and our evenings enjoying the house and everything IT has to offer. The harbor view is spectacular and instantly relaxing. Spectacular sunsets were followed by crystal clear night skies. We were lucky enough to be there during a meteor shower. The house was lovely and as advertised. We hope to be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary June K.

5 Oct 2023

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ATTENTION MDI LOVERS!

If you love Mount Desert Island, this is the place to go! The location is great, on the quiet side, easy drive to anyplace you want to be, and walking distance to a well-stocked store and great little seafood/ice cream shacks. The cottage is more lovely than the pictures show. It has a well-oufitted kitchen (we love to cook in), lovely deck and yard, and the interior is really clean and comfortable. The host was prompt to reply and very pleasant. This place is a keeper for our list.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

15 Oct 2023

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Bass Harbor Splendor

The property was as listed. Beautiful sunsets, first morning greeted by a pair of bald eagles. House and furnishings were very homey. Kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans, dishes and glassware. Paul was very responsive, concerned when we lost power due to tropical storm. Despite being on a busy road felt very private and remote.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

26 Oct 2024

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An excellent place in a great location!

This was an amazing place to complete our month long trip to Maine! This home was spacious, clean, well stocked and in a great location. We were less than 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor, which is a great little town. It was easy to get around from here and lots of great hiking, eating, and exploring within minutes from the door. The house is on a fairly busy road, but that was never an issue and we were able to play with our dog off leash in the back yard, which leads down to the waterside. The upstairs shower is short, but wasn’t a problem for my wife, I showered downstairs and didn’t find it too dark, nor too small for a stall type shower. Paul, the owner was awesome! He originally agreed for us to check in early, but when a wind storm knocked down limbs in the front yard, knocking out electricity, he notified us immediately, allowing us to sightsee on our way south from Lubec. Paul’s communication was timely and helpful. Thank you, Paul! We would definitely stay here again if we make it back to that part of the world! I highly recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

25 Sept 2023

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Happy Maine Getaway

We had a wonderful vacation to Maine the third week in September. Our arrival had a bit of drama due to Hurricane Lee approaching the Island. It was down graded to a tropical storm but unfortunately made landfall on the day of our arrival. Our daughters flight was delayed by a day. You can’t do anything about the weather! The good news is the weather was fabulous for the rest of our trip. Communication with our host was great. We loved the house. It has everything you need. I was sold when I walked into the kitchen and found a clean, new sponge by the sink! So many rentals leave dirty old sponges! We loved the quiet location and view by the harbor is lovely. It is a bit of a drive to the more popular attractions and hikes but we had our car and we’re prepared for that. I would highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

19 Jul 2024

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As Maine as it gets!

This was our fifth visit to Blackacre, and it was especially welcome after not being able to visit Maine for the last 6 years. Suffice to say, once we first visited this quintessential Maine cottage, we didn't want to stay anywhere else. As others have said, the photos do not do this house justice. It is right on the water. There are gorgeous harbor views from the deck (and most of the house) and the sunsets do not disappoint! The house is roomy, comfortable, and homey -- and incredibly clean. The recent addition of fans and AC units is most welcome. We love staying on the "quiet side" of the island -- there are plenty of nearby trailheads; it's a short drive to Southwest Harbor, and it's not that far from Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and everything else MDI has to offer. This house is walking/biking distance from the Seafood Ketch restaurant (dog-friendly deck), the Bass Harbor Nature Cruise (highly recommended), the Bass Harbor Lighthouse, the Swans Island Ferry, ice cream, and a mini mart with a surprisingly good selection of grocery items. You're down the road from the highly accessible (and beautiful) Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails and the Seawall, which we found to be great for quick dog walks at the beginning or end of the day. If you're visiting Maine and looking for the real-deal experience, this house is it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa Z.

26 Aug 2023

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Charming, clean and ocean view

The pictures in the listing do not do this cute little house justice. It is an old, charming home in excellent condition. It’s filled with useful and thoughtful antiques. An old weathervane pointing out the directions, a roll top desk to sit at and do work, antique book cabinets filled to the brim with interesting titles, beautiful wooden chairs to sit in… it’s a special little place. For our family of 4, it was the perfect size. My teen children opted to not share the second bedroom and my son slept in the TV room that had a couch that opened to a bed. The French doors even thoughtfully had blinds that could be rolled down for privacy. We also really enjoyed the beautiful night sky as we lay on the recliners on the deck. And there was a telescope and binoculars to use too. The owners really thought of everything. The only downside of the home was the shower situation. The upstairs shower has the angle of the roof in it and cannot be used by anyone tall. There is a stall shower in the downstairs bathroom but it’s small and dark. That was my only complaint. But I’ll deal with it for the rest of the house!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

20 Sept 2025

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Wonderful property just as advertised! Great view of the harbor, very well appointed. Excellent location to Acadia for hikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

20 Oct 2025

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Wonderful one week stay at a comfortable, well-appointed, well-maintained property. Our host, Paul, had excellent communication and responded promptly when needed.Beautiful setting and quiet location. The home had all the amenities needed, fully-stocked kitchen and comfortable surroundings, inside and out. Beds were great, and the entire house was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this host and property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

9 Jul 2025

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Gorgeous views

This was our third stay and we didn't think it could be improved but this year we were welcomed by a newly renovated kitchen that kept all of the charm while adding seating and cooking space. As ever, Paul is a very responsive and helpful host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

16 Aug 2025

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Fabulous setting on the water. Newly. Renovated kitchen. Washer and dryer. Meals on the deck. Absolutely clean. This was our 4th year at this cottage, and we look forward to next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

20 Jun 2025

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Family get-a-way

Been wanting to explore Acadia for years and found a few days that worked for everyone and happy we finally made the trip! Renting bikes from Southcycle to ride through the park was very fun and taking an aqua safari on kayaks with MaineState was a memorable experience. We loved the sunsets and being so close to the water and town. We had our fill of blueberries and lobster and have a new favorite flower - lupine! House was perfect for our family of four.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil w.

4 Aug 2022

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We had a fantastic time

We had a great time, Bass Harbor is located near South Harbor with good dining options. Nice views, close to everywhere, no more than 20-30min everything. I loved the house, well appointed, had everything we needed for a great week in Maine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shawn c.

3 Jul 2019

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Awesome Visit

Our family of 4 and our dog had an awesome time at this lovely cottage on Bass Harbor. Beautiful location on the quiet side of the island. VERY well stocked with everything you need!!!!! The only thing missing is a fire pit out back to warm up on Maine's chilly nights.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

11 Jun 2023

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Wonderful!

What a wonderful home! Very clean, comfortable, and cozy. Excellent communication….our week here was a 10/10. Will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

29 Jul 2023

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Peaceful place

We were back this year. We love that the property is right on Bass Harbor. We sit and look at the water, enjoy the sunsets, look for birds. Also convenient to Acadia for hiking and biking. Close to Southwest Harbor. Went kayaking right off the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

15 Jul 2023

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Great Spot

Beautiful setting, convenient to Acadia trail heads, kayaking, boating, ferries, restaurants, lobster. Very comfortable house with all the essentials. We ate a lot of our meals in, so, it was important to be able to cook. This small country kitchen was perfect and we even grilled lobsters two nights. Great hosts and pet friendly. I highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

12 Jul 2022

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Family Getaway

What a beautiful place to spend a week in the summer! My partner and I brought our two young children and our dog along for the vacation and we had more than enough space in the house and the sunsets could not have been more beautiful. We loved playing by the water with the little ones and enjoying a glass of wine on the deck after putting them down for bed. Bass Harbor / Southwest Harbor is a great place to stay for families looking for a little less hustle and bustle than Bar Harbor. The drive to Acadia is relatively short and we made the 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor twice as well. Couldn't recommend this play more and definitely will be visiting again with the family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mike & Heather H., Pennsylvania

4 Aug 2021

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Beautiful Sunsets

This place has beautiful back yard sunsets. You can walk in the harbor & look for sea glass and shells. We didn’t utilize the back yard as much as we had hoped to due to all the mosquitoes. The actual house felt more like a rustic cabin or grandma’s older house. The house has some cool antique furniture & old charm. However, the kitchen is not practical for a family to cook dinner in. It’s fine for breakfast, but there is no island or counter space for making dinner, which unfortunately resulted in us needing to eat out with littler kids. Lastly, the master queen bed needs replaced. It’s extremely uncomfortable and disappointing. The kid twin mattresses seem newer and more firm. The sunsets are unbeatable tho.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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