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Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Bass Harbor

Located within a 5-minute walk of Acadia National Park, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞

Enjoy your stay at Acadia to its fullest with all that Cattail Cottage has to offer! The peaceful location is also one of the most convenient for reaching all the best of Acadia NP. This newly renovated, handcrafted, 1 bdrm/1 bath home sits on its own wooded lot, just minutes from Bass Harbor Headlight, Seawall, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor Beaches and trails. Smell the salt air and wake up in MDI's biggest Lobster Harbor. Fresh seafood, sunsets, lobster boat tours, trails and beaches all right here. The property offers a spacious Lawn, outdoor grill and fire-pit! Inside you'll love the hardwood floors, and full kitchen. Master bedroom as well as 2 sofa beds makes a total of 3 separate sleeping areas for up to 6 people.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a desk. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bass Harbor, just steps from Acadia National Park. You'll also find Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Seal Cove Pond within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 15.7 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞?

Yes, every accommodation at Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 comes with a deck.

Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable functional house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic VRBO

We had a wonderful visit to Acadia while staying in this VRBO. The cottage is clean with lots of natural light. The host answered questions quickly and was extremely helpful. We appreciated the whole-house water filtration system, as the groundwater in the area isn't great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dillaila W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute. But no ac

Loved the cottage. It was on a quiet street. Our problems were not having any ac in July. The one bedroom is upstairs and the only bathroom is downstairs. Few windows need shades badly. It wakes you up with the sun if you sleep on the futon or sofabed. Overall cute property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking in Acadia

We had a great time in this darling house! Very familiar with Mount Desert Island, we chose to stay on the quiet side of the island. W hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia visit

Neighborhood seemed a bit sketchy at first but actually was fine though next to cemetery. Beds were hard and supplies were minimal but overall adequate. Host replied immediately when we had an issue with the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place for our family vacation

We’re so glad we booked this home. It had just the right amount of space for our family of four; we didn’t want a hotel room or a large home. One of our daughters used the loft futon and the other decided to use the foldout couch; both slept well. We were busy exploring the island and park so didn’t spend too much time at the home during the morning and afternoon, but it was the perfect place to end the day. The house was very clean, well cared for, and nicely furnished. Construction seemed recent and well done. It had just about everything we needed and was easy to find things such as extra sheets for the fold out couch. We liked the access to a washer and dryer. The kitchen had most items to prep a couple of breakfasts and dinners. The host was easy to communicate with and responsive. The location was convenient to Southwest Harbor and restaurants. The setting is very pleasant. We appreciated being away from the busiest areas of the island and still felt like it was easy to get around. We hope to be back to explore more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sujay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, quiet, clean and good location

Hard to get a hold of host because of connectivity issues with cell phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and newly built

Cozy but spacious, gave us plenty of room to enjoy the quiet wilderness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024