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Gorgeous Newer Home on Mt. Desert Island, Minutes to Acadia

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Bass Harbor, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Newer Home on Mt. Desert Island, Minutes to Acadia

Recently finished home on wooded, residential road in Bass Harbor, on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island (renovations completed spring 2012). Home has a great layout and comfortably accommodates a large family, two families, or several couples. The kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, fixtures, and many furnishings are brand new. A gas fireplace in the living room can take the chill off a Maine morning or evening. Bedrooms include a king-sized master with private bath, queen-sized bedroom, and a bunk room which sleeps 4. There is a front porch and large rear deck off the kitchen. The home is tastefully decorated and well-appointed. The owners have young children and are happy to accommodate yours. Pets negotiable.

Come visit all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park have to offer, while enjoying spacious, comfortable accommodations at this beautiful cottage in the woods.



The first level open floor plan includes a tiled entryway, half bath, kitchen with breakfast bar and seating for 4, dining room with seating for 10, den/family room, and living room with a gas fireplace. There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a master bedroom with king bed, walk-in closet, and private bath. The master bath features a double granite vanity, tile shower and separate soaking tub. Also upstairs you will find a queen-sized bedroom and a large bunk-room with two sets of bunk beds to sleep four. Downstairs, the living room can accommodate two additional guests. Options include a queen-sized sofabed and a twin-sized pull-out chair-and-a-half. The home can accommodate a maximum of 10 people, but more comfortably 8. Mattresses and bed linens are all new. There is another full-sized bathroom in the upstairs hallway. Both upstairs bathrooms feature tile floors with radiant heat. The home has hardwood floors throughout, and the first floor also has radiant heat (a benefit for chilly spring and fall visits). A portable crib, high chair, and other baby and child items are available upon request. Please contact owner with your special needs.

Owners also have a smaller rental property in Southwest Harbor. Please view listing #3766383 for more information about that property.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Acadia National Park. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park and a few minutes from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
As a guest of Gorgeous Newer Home on Mt. Desert Island, Minutes to Acadia, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval within 48 hours of booking acceptance.
Please answer these questions within 48 hours of booking: 1) Reason for stay 2) Will the primary renter be present? (Provide photo ID) 3) # of guests
Well-behaved dogs (no puppies) are subject to owner screening and approval in advance of stay. Additional pet fee applies for more than 1 pet.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets allowed with advance approval by owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Gorgeous Newer Home on Mt. Desert Island, Minutes to Acadia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean home in a great location! My family of five really enjoyed our stay. Host was super with communication. Would def recommend:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway in Beautiful Bass Harbor!We had the most amazing stay at this lovely home in Bass Harbor! We were two families traveling together, with kids ranging in age from 8 to 15, and this house could not have been more perfect for us.From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The house was immaculately clean, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. It had that perfect mix of cozy charm and modern convenience. Every room was thoughtfully furnished and inviting, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out, relax, and enjoy.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need! We cooked several meals at home and appreciated how easy and enjoyable it was to do so. The living areas were perfect for games, movie nights, and unwinding after long days exploring Acadia and the surrounding area.The location was ideal—quiet, peaceful, and just a short drive to all the sights and trails we wanted to explore. Coming back to this house after a day of adventure truly felt like coming home.We made wonderful memories here—morning coffees on the deck, shared dinners around the table, laughter echoing through the house—and we’re so grateful for the time we spent in this special place.Highly recommend to any families or groups looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, and welcoming home. We would absolutely stay here again! Thank you Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing relaxing vacation

Family staying together - plenty of room-beautifully appointed- everything we could of needed was there.Comfortable- we had some great game nights and used the grill. Located close to many restaurants and coffee shops.A great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous peaceful house! It felt like home. Everything we needed for our stay was available. We enjoyed the local art festival going on during our stay. I would highly recommend this house to anyone traveling to Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, a very comfortable house. Great kitchen. 2.5 bathrooms was very nice for 4 women.Easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Ship Harbor Trail nearby, a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine k., New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful extremely clean home with great host!

If you are going to the area you probably already know what a great place it is. We were very near hiking trails and great restaurants. We were two couples and it was very spacious. Great kitchen with large cooking area. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W., Suttons Bay, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay on the quiet side of MDI

We had a wonderful weeklong stay with members of our extended family. The house and property is beautiful, well maintained and clean. Kitchen is fully stocked with all items necessary to cook. Plenty of games, books, and some puzzles to keep people entertained at the house. The hosts have provided detailed check-in information on how to find the house, along with a book detailing check out and other important information pertaining to the rental. One thing to note, which the host mentioned they plan to make note of for future renters, is that the master shower can take a little bit to heat up on the first day. When I reached out about this they were very prompt in their response. We enjoyed everything about our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding week

We stayed at Maria’s house for our elopement wedding weekend with our family and friends. It was absolutely perfect! Much bigger than the pictures make it seem. Very clean, comfy and homey. The kitchen is completely stocked to cook full meals and they even had a high chair for our little guy. Very quiet neighborhood, ample parking. We couldn’t have asked for a better home for our week in MDI, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness

summer 23 vacation

Stayed with family and a family we are friends with for the week went hiking in the mornings and exploring the area in the afternoon. Lots to see and do if your the outdoors type and love nature. Enjoyed cooking in the big well equipped kitchen for dinner before we started playing board games before bed. Kind of a long ride to bar harbor and Acadia national park other than that no complaints very quit beautiful area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our week in Acadia. Found lots to do each day and we followed the owners recommendations for food and fun. Everything was great! Would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place on quiet side

Had a great stay. Was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Area was quiet and beds comfortable. Host was excellent and quick to respond. Minutes to Bass Harbor light about 30 minutes to other major Acadia attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

patty s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vac o

Everything was very nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic vacation home for a family.

Very nice home with an open concept. It was perfect for us. It had everything we needed and more. I traveled with my adult daughter, son-in-law, 13 month old granddaughter and adult son. We each had our own bedroom. The owner supplied us with a high chair and toys for our granddaughter. We all had a great time! Would definitely stay at this home again the next time we return to Acadia National Park. HIghly, highly recommend staying here!!! A family trip we will never forget!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and comfortable in an ideal location

We loved our stay and can’t wait to return. The location is magical and quiet, both on the street and the location on MDI. The house has a cozy warm feel with tons of space. It was very clean and bright and was perfect for our annual Acadia getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Acadia Resting spot

3 night stay while exploring Acadia. Beautiful property in immaculate condition with everything we needed for our stay. Had a wonderful time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Sparkle in the Woods

Beautiful home with plenty of natural light and accommodations for family and friends. We truly enjoyed spending our Acadia adventure at this lovely house in a quiet, natural woods setting not far from the water and the park!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kalie B.

It was ok but wouldn’t return

We booked our trip a bit late and this was probably the nicest place that was still available for the end of August. The host was nice and accommodating and even opened the windows for us before arriving to air the place out. I’m just super clean and overly picky so the things I mention might not bother most people. The house was not cleaned to my standards. We found dog hair all over and had to take our socks off at night and wash them separate due to how much stuck to them. We don’t have dogs so to us this is quite icky. We had our baby in a travel crib in the master bedroom but had to move her almost near the door because the big window on the front wall is cracked. The dressers and mirrors and furniture could use some updating. The walls and floors are in need of repair. The mosquitos are horrendous due to the house being located on a swamp/wetland area. The neighbors are awful. Loud and have dogs that roam around without boundaries (one nearly attacked my 4 year old). The location isn’t ideal but it’s doable. On the plus side my kids appreciated the toys and games. Overall we had an ok stay but I would not stay here again and instead find a cleaner quieter place.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gae R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Did not disappoint!

This house was super clean and very comfortable. My family and I enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, modern cabin in the woods

We had a great stay in Bass Harbor. The house was comfortable, clean and up to date. The master bedroom and bath were spacious and well appointed. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

We stayed here with 2 families of 5 and it was absolutely perfect! Location was great, house was beautiful, and our hosts were very responsive and helpful. One of our favorite houses we’ve stayed in!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne Van T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Acadia NP Base

Very quaint and beautiful property. We had a great time here exploring Acadia National Park. Bass Harbor light house is only 5’ away. The house has great views and a spacious backyard naturally enclosed by trees. Good for families with kids; lots of baby stuff in the basement and board games in the family room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCEPTIONAL!

Book this house! Everything about our stay was amazing. The house is gorgeous. The property and location are perfect - especially if you want to stay on MDI, but not in Bar Harbor. The host is responsive and personable. A true Maine experience! Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic, Comfortable Stay

This was a very comfortable, nice home -- well stocked, radiant heating on the first floor, with thermostat-controlled gas fireplace. Games and books for kids. Fantastic little glade of trees out front. House is private and set back from the road. The only thing about the listing is that we had the impression it was just a quick walk down the road to see the harbor, but it was much further than we expected. Overall, a great place to stay and we'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021