Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
28 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Bass Harbor
Located within a mile (2 km) of Acadia National Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 28 min drive - 20.5 miles
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles
Cadillac Mountain - 33 min drive - 20.9 miles
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
Archie’s Lobster - 11 min walk
Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 25 min drive
Seafood Ketch - 13 min walk
The Colonel's Restaurant - 24 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.
Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside]
This 2BR Cottage is 1 of 3 Cottages that overlook Bass Harbor on a private way. The unit shares access to the beach and dock with its two neighboring units.
-5min to Southwest Harbor -23min to Acadia National Park [Cadillac Mtn Entrance] -27min to downtown Bar Harbor
Outdoor Space: -Pets are ALLOWED, but the yard space is limited with neighboring units -The lawn space & beach are shared with 2 other units on property -Our Pet Fee is a flat $80 -Dock has direct access to the water for swimming -Parking is FREE at the property ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bedroom #1: -King Bed - Sleeps 2
Bathroom #2: -Full Bathroom -Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laundry: -Washer & Dryer are FREE to use -Laundry Detergent Provided -Dryer Sheets Provided ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workspace: -The unit has a dedicated workspace in the Kitchen Area -The workspace is composed of a Desk & Chair -This unit has a FAST Internet Connection and DOES NOT share the Wi-Fi with any other unit on the property ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Television: -The TV is a SMART TV that you are able to log into your own apps to view programming -The TV does NOT have Cable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A/C & Heating: -The Unit has a Mini-Split in Living Room ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Outdoor Furniture is put out in Late May until the End of October
With our guest`s privacy being of the utmost importance, we have established a contactless self check-in process. We will send you detailed instructions on how to access the home at the time of the reservation. However, if there is anything you need or of concern during your stay with us, we can be easily contacted.
Located on the southwestern tip of Mount Desert Island, Bass Harbor is a charming and authentic Maine fishing village known for its scenic harbor, working lobster boats, and rugged coastal beauty. Unlike the busier towns on the island, Bass Harbor offers a quiet, laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a more off-the-beaten-path experience.
One of the area’s most iconic landmarks is the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, perched on a dramatic rocky coastline and offering one of the most photographed sunset views in Maine. The village is also home to some of the island’s freshest seafood, with local lobster shacks serving up the day’s catch straight from the harbor.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby trails in Acadia National Park, including Ship Harbor and Wonderland, both offering easy coastal walks with stunning ocean views. Bass Harbor is also the departure point for ferries to Swan’s Island and Frenchboro, perfect for adventurers looking to explore Maine’s offshore communities.
Check out our Welcome Guide for info and recommendations on the area!
-These 3 cottages are the ONLY homes on this street -The beachfront is a rocky shore like most of Maine and is not a sandy beach -The backyard, beach, and dock are shared with the two other units. Your patio and deck is private to your unit only -This is waterfront that has High Tide and Low Tide. During Low Tide the water retreats and you will not be able to swim. -Guests in the neighboring units may also have Pets This is NOT a party house
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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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
General
Garden
Unit size: 797 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Rules
This is NOT a party house
Pets
This property welcomes pets
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 4:00 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
389587
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Bass Harbor within a short 16-minute walk of Acadia National Park. You'll also find Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside] a good place to stay for couples?
At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside] have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 15.6 mi away (32 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside]?
Yes, every accommodation at Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside] comes with a patio.
Waterfront Cottage + Dock & Swim Access! [Seaside] Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Catherine S.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy with our stay and the property. A little smaller than we realized but okay for 4 people. Convenient location, easy access to Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, trails.
Catherine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris A.
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the accommodations were newly updated, bright and clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with everything needed for the stay. My only suggestion would be to provide a couple of lawn chairs for outdoor seating. We had to move to kitchen chairs onto the small deck to enjoy the outdoors. I am sure future visitors will thoroughly enjoy the accommodations.
Chris A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelley J.
Aug 27, 2025
We had a great stay at this waterfront cottage. The view is amazing. Everything was as advertised in the listing
Shelley J.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Laura P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
christina r.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Close to Bar Harbor, convenience store at end of road with everything you need even quick delicious meals. House was perfect for our family. Disappointed that the dock wasn’t out to be able to dip our feet and hang out on and have the choice to swim. It was part of the listing and reason why I booked it.
christina r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dina D.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage on the Waters Edge
We loved our stay! We were there 3 nights and had a great time. Kitchen is huge and has everything you need. Place was very clean, parking in front of your cottage. There are 3 of them at the end of this private road and i would say, Seaside is the newest one built. Only thing I can say is it is about 25 minutes from Acadia National Park and pretty much everything we did was in that location. I think i liked the fact we werent in the craziness of the town. We would definitely stay again!!!
Dina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
L D.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Great location to kayak, see the sunset at the lighthouse and a short drive to access the park and Bar Harbor. The cabin was clean and quiet and had everything we needed.
L D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula K.
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Acadia on the "quiet side"
The location was amazing with a view of the harbor and a walk-down dock. It was quiet and peaceful and yet had easy access to Acadia and all of the trails. Tremont is a quaint, friendly township which we enjoyed visiting. We had deer visit us, seagulls, and a pair of bald eagles. The cottage was well equipped and very clean and we could envision renting all 3 cabins for a reunion.
Paula K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luke R.
Sep 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall get away
It is a great location for Acadia, Island ferry trips and ocean views. Quiet location, very clean and we had a great stay. Thank you for providing this opportunity to us!