Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor
About this vacation rental
Situated in Bass Harbor, this charming vacation rental for $302 per night is a great choice for your next break. Seaside Rose is an oceanfront cottage with panoramic views of the traditional working Maine fishing port of Bass Harbor. Guests can enjoy watching lobster and fishing boats, sail boats, sea birds and stunning sunsets from the outside deck, open-concept living and dining area, or from the second-floor sitting area. The cottage is fully equipped to accommodate 6 guests with a queen bedroom and full bath on the first floor and two queen sleeping nooks on the second floor, separated by the upstairs sitting area and full bath with shower. Seaside Rose is conveniently located to the Swans Island Ferry Terminal, the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Seawall in Acadia National Park and Ship's Harbor and Wonderland hiking trails. The cottage is a convenient 3 miles from downtown Southwest Harbor. The FREE Island Explorer Shuttle Bus can pick up right from the cottage and transport you and your guests to Acadia National Park, the popular tourist destination of Bar Harbor, or any of Mount Desert Island's "quiet side" towns including Southwest and Northeast Harbor.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bass Harbor, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(44 Reviews)
4.0
Very clean property, better sized for 4 people or families with smaller children. Water access quite difficult. Owner was easy to access, right along bus route for great access around the entire island. Quiet part of the island which was very nice.
5.0
We spent a week at Seaside Rose last week of July. Weather was perfect! It was a great location for our family to have activities near by (Island Cruises, National Park kayak rentals, hikes, restaurants) and downtime fun at the house (exploring at low tide and floating around at high tide). It’s 30 minutes to get to most spots in Acadia, but it was worth having a variety of options to explore for the week without the crowding of Bar Harbor. We went to the park several days, used the free bus option from the visitor center to avoid parking issues.
The house was clean, had great views of the sunset and was perfect for our family of 4 (kids had whole upstairs)
4.0
This home was very cute in the quiet area on Bass Harbor. We did several Acadia hikes, went to Bar Harbor took the ferry to Swan’s Island and road ebikes and went to Cadillac Mt. We were pretty active and even enjoyed the rainy days. Communication and check in was easy. Local restaurants are very quaint with good food. The downside is the overall comfort. The master bed caused back pain for my husband and I. He slept on the sofa. You can feel the springs when you lay down. The decorative chairs in the LR feel like boards. The view is great with seating arranged around windows, but relaxing at the end of a long hike did not happen. We had our 3 sons 15+ with us and we could not all be in the living room in comfort. We often separated and and all went to different rooms to lay down. We tried to keep busy and only sleep and make meals in the house. The sofa is very comfortable, but not big enough for 5. I did appreciate the views out the windows and the well stocked kitchen/bathroom. Overall, if there were some comfort changes, I would consider staying again. If you have any type of back or neck issues, it could be an issue for you. I am currently home and icing my back.
5.0
Very nice little house right on the water. We thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the lobster boats come and go. The house had all the necessities and was a very nice "home base" during our trip. The bbeds were all very firm but easily remedied with a few foam mattress toppers. We will return again!
5.0
Beautiful views from almost anywhere in the home! Very clean and owners are extremely professional and timely to respond. Easy to a cess to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
5.0
Loved the place and went whale watching (saw no whales). Thank you.
5.0
This property was AMAZING! First, let me say kudos for the perfect communication. We had all we needed to find the property (excellent directions) and gain entry and enjoy our stay. The property was MORE than expected regarding location and amenities! We fell in LOVE the "quiet" side of the island and being able to see the bay. Sleeping with windows open and smelling the salt air and hearing the bay sounds were wonderful The décor was so homey and beautiful and made Seaside Rose perfect. I took some ideas back for my own home But truly, what amazed me more than anything was the cleanliness of the home. I have stayed in lots of accommodation's through the years in my travels, and am always a bit leery and prepared to clean if needed upon arrival. But Seaside Rose was spotless! Please pass on to your crew how impressed I was with their diligence, you could tell they took pride in their work! I would LOVE if they lived closer as they would be a blessing to have in our area! I have never felt more at home, and at ease than at Seaside Rose. I traveled with my mother, and knowing that we both were comfortable in the space (first floor accommodations were perfect for her) set my mind at ease and allowed us to be excited to come "home" each evening. THANK YOU for the perfect stay in sweet Bass Harbor, Maine. If we are every blessed to go back to the area- Seaside Rose would be my top choice!
5.0
This cottage was the perfect location from which to explore MDI. It was quiet and away from all the Bar Harbor traffic, yet close enough to restaurants and all the tourist sites. The view of Bass Harbor from the cottage was nothing short of amazing! The cottage was comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. We cooked some meals there and found everything we needed. There was even a lobster pot, though we could have used some shell crackers. We were there in soft-shell season and made do without them.
The Ketch restaurant is in walking distance and was quite good. Their menu is in the handy binder at the cottage that contains all sorts of info about the area. Other good restaurants were a short drive away. We enjoyed lots of good hikes on MDI and over at Schoodic Penninsula. There is a good sunset viewing area up the street between the cottage and the Ketch Restaurant.
We enjoyed a nice Acadia vacation, though it was more crowded than we expected for September on the east side of the island, though the west (quiet) side was fine. This cottage exceeded our expectations and we would happily stay here again. It was one of the best rentals we've stayed in.
5.0
Loved, Loved, LOVED this property. Comfortable and clean accomodations, beautiful sunsets, room for the family to spread out, and away from the bustle of Bar Harbor. Will definitely return.
5.0
We had a positive experience. The house was as advertised.
5.0
Perfect place for our multigenerational family!
Traveling with two mobility impaired adults and the first floor was perfect for them. There’s a small ramp from the front entry and then one seamless floor. We sent a shower chair via Amazon in advance and the owner was very kind to allow this and even notified me when it arrived. My teenage boys and I had the huge upstairs to ourselves and we had plenty of space to spread out! Incredible views from both floors and we were fascinated by the high and low tides. The kids were even able to walk all the way out to the middle at low tide! We had a fantastic week on the quiet side! So much to do in the park and outside the park. Thank you.
5.0
Amazing view, great location
We really enjoyed this home. The view is amazing and the pictures on the listing do not do the view justice. A very peaceful area with huge picture windows from each floor. The set up of the home was perfect for 2 couples. The 1st floor bathroom shower is really tiny and it was hot on the top floor with no AC, but this would not keep us from renting this home again.
5.0
We loved our time at Seaside Rose! Quiet side of MDI, but Bar Harbor and Acadia are readily accessible. The cottage had everything needed and was very clean. And the sunrises/sunsets over Bass Harbor were amazing!
5.0
We loved everything about this place. The house and decor are beautiful and inviting and the view is spectacular. The home had everything we needed and more. I would definitely recommend staying here.
5.0
Great location!
We loved our time at Seaside Rose! Quiet side of MDI, but Bar Harbor and Acadia are readily accessible. The cottage had everything needed and was very clean. And the sunrises/sunsets over Bass Harbor were amazing!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this truly beautiful pristine home that was directly on Bass Harbor! The sunrises & sunsets were stunning! We had everything we needed for our one week stay. Thank you so much! We will definitely come again!
5.0
Great place to stay!
We loved everything about this place. The house and decor are beautiful and inviting and the view is spectacular. The home had everything we needed and more. I would definitely recommend staying here.
5.0
An absolutely stunning home with epic views of Bass Harbor.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this truly beautiful pristine home that was directly on Bass Harbor! The sunrises & sunsets were stunning! We had everything we needed for our one week stay. Thank you so much! We will definitely come again!
5.0
This home seriously has it all. The views are incredible, it was clean far beyond expectations, the kitchen was well stocked with basic essentials, owners were very responsive, and I loved the thoughtful table filled with info about the area.
As for location, it was less than a mile to a gas station/convenience store, there was a variety of restaurants within a few miles, and it was only five minutes to reach a couple of trailheads. Bar Harbor was about a half hour’s drive, but it didn’t feel that long. Great location overall, in terms of how it had a little bit of everything nearby.
We absolutely loved Seaside Rose! My description doesn’t do it justice. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Great home right on Bass Harbor. The living room and dining area looked out on the harbor with a wonderful wall of windows. Quiet neighborhood with several lobster pounds/shacks nearby. Easy access to quiet side of Acadia NP.
5.0
Fantastic home with a great location!
This home seriously has it all. The views are incredible, it was clean far beyond expectations, the kitchen was well stocked with basic essentials, owners were very responsive, and I loved the thoughtful table filled with info about the area.
As for location, it was less than a mile to a gas station/convenience store, there was a variety of restaurants within a few miles, and it was only five minutes to reach a couple of trailheads. Bar Harbor was about a half hour’s drive, but it didn’t feel that long. Great location overall, in terms of how it had a little bit of everything nearby.
We absolutely loved Seaside Rose! My description doesn’t do it justice. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
There were 5 of us staying here and we loved it!! We grilled out one night, cooked breakfast every morning and ate while looking out at the harbor. We were comfortable, I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit Bar Harbor. Nice and quiet, close enough to all the activity, and the drive around Acadia National Park was wonderful!!!
5.0
Great home by Bass Harbor
Great home right on Bass Harbor. The living room and dining area looked out on the harbor with a wonderful wall of windows. Quiet neighborhood with several lobster pounds/shacks nearby. Easy access to quiet side of Acadia NP.
5.0
We are a mother and adult daughter who are particular about cleanliness. I have stayed in MANY VRBO properties but this one could be the cleanest...it was that good! Great view, loved how the furniture faced the view and not the TV. We stayed in upstairs loft which is comfortable and cute with more of that wonderful view. Good hiking on that side of island (easy: Ship Harbor and Wonderland; moderate: Mt. Acadia, Beech Mountain). About 25 min drive to Bar Harbor. We cooked in, well stocked kitchen and grill worked perfectly. Overall a 5-star rating from us!
5.0
Property was very nice! Location was good for day trips to Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor and other neighboring communities. Enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the harbor activities! Clean and well equipped (kitchen/laundry/towels), and a lot of room. Owner was very helpful/responsive to any questions asked. Would recommend this property!
5.0
Wonderful, homey, clean and the view of the harbor was beautiful!!!
There were 5 of us staying here and we loved it!! We grilled out one night, cooked breakfast every morning and ate while looking out at the harbor. We were comfortable, I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit Bar Harbor. Nice and quiet, close enough to all the activity, and the drive around Acadia National Park was wonderful!!!
5.0
Spotlessly Clean and Beautiful!
We are a mother and adult daughter who are particular about cleanliness. I have stayed in MANY VRBO properties but this one could be the cleanest...it was that good! Great view, loved how the furniture faced the view and not the TV. We stayed in upstairs loft which is comfortable and cute with more of that wonderful view. Good hiking on that side of island (easy: Ship Harbor and Wonderland; moderate: Mt. Acadia, Beech Mountain). About 25 min drive to Bar Harbor. We cooked in, well stocked kitchen and grill worked perfectly. Overall a 5-star rating from us!
5.0
GREAT PLACE
Property was very nice! Location was good for day trips to Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor and other neighboring communities. Enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the harbor activities! Clean and well equipped (kitchen/laundry/towels), and a lot of room. Owner was very helpful/responsive to any questions asked. Would recommend this property!
5.0
Property was exactly as listed. Beds comfortable, kitchen equipped nicely, beautiful view, close to Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants, lots of info on local attractions, nice touches such as night lights, extra blankets. Would definitely re-book this home.
5.0
Exceptional home and location
Property was exactly as listed. Beds comfortable, kitchen equipped nicely, beautiful view, close to Southwest Harbor shops and restaurants, lots of info on local attractions, nice touches such as night lights, extra blankets. Would definitely re-book this home.
5.0
My family of four (our kids are in their 20s) had a wonderful stay at this house. The photos of the house are accurate; it is a really nice house. The view of Bass Harbor from the living room is spectacular. We had a terrific view of a beautiful sunset from the living room! Acadia was pretty crowded so we were glad to be staying on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island. We had a minor hiccup (the power was out one time when we came back) and the owner was very responsive and helpful. (The power came back on very quickly--it was a planned, brief outage.) I highly recommend this house!!
5.0
Wonderful Stay!
My family of four (our kids are in their 20s) had a wonderful stay at this house. The photos of the house are accurate; it is a really nice house. The view of Bass Harbor from the living room is spectacular. We had a terrific view of a beautiful sunset from the living room! Acadia was pretty crowded so we were glad to be staying on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island. We had a minor hiccup (the power was out one time when we came back) and the owner was very responsive and helpful. (The power came back on very quickly--it was a planned, brief outage.) I highly recommend this house!!
5.0
We had a wonderful experience at Seaside Rose! Great location for exploring Acadia, restaurants are within walking distance, and the harbor views are fantastic! We definitely would rent it again.
5.0
My husband and I, along with our two teenage girls, (16 & 19) had a delightful stay in this beautiful scenic cottage. The upstairs space was perfect for our two girls. We were delighted that all our basic needs were provided for, and then some. The sunset views from this cottage will take your breath away. We felt so blessed to be there and enjoyed every moment. Thank you for sharing this spectacular property. A slice of heaven on the Maine coast!!!
5.0
The house is in a quiet neighborhood on the quiet side of the island and features a fantastic harbor view. Well maintained and very clean, this is a great place to stay if you want to enjoy Acadia without the crowds in Bar Harbor
5.0
Loved this house!
We had a wonderful experience at Seaside Rose! Great location for exploring Acadia, restaurants are within walking distance, and the harbor views are fantastic! We definitely would rent it again.
5.0
Beautiful, Enchanting, homey, peaceful and picturesque!
My husband and I, along with our two teenage girls, (16 & 19) had a delightful stay in this beautiful scenic cottage. The upstairs space was perfect for our two girls. We were delighted that all our basic needs were provided for, and then some. The sunset views from this cottage will take your breath away. We felt so blessed to be there and enjoyed every moment. Thank you for sharing this spectacular property. A slice of heaven on the Maine coast!!!
5.0
Exceeded Expectations
The house is in a quiet neighborhood on the quiet side of the island and features a fantastic harbor view. Well maintained and very clean, this is a great place to stay if you want to enjoy Acadia without the crowds in Bar Harbor
5.0
My husband and I have stayed in lots of VRBO homes. This was by far our favorite. The view of the harbor was beautiful from both floors and the surrounding area provides lots of fun things to do like the Island Cruise and Acadia National Park. The house is very clean and we had everything we needed. Thank you for such a wonderful vacation. We want to come back soon!
5.0
We didn’t want to leave this beautiful place!
My husband and I have stayed in lots of VRBO homes. This was by far our favorite. The view of the harbor was beautiful from both floors and the surrounding area provides lots of fun things to do like the Island Cruise and Acadia National Park. The house is very clean and we had everything we needed. Thank you for such a wonderful vacation. We want to come back soon!
FAQs
How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Bass Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Bass Harbor is $454 per night. This rental is $152 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor. Enjoy the water!
Is Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this vacation rental is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanfront Cottage with views of a traditional Maine fishing harbor?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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