Your cozy waterfront cottage awaits in Bass Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, in Maine.

Outside, guests will enjoy the large screened in porch with dining table and cozy seating; a warm firepit at night (camp wood not included); 2 included 1-person sea kayaks (with 2 adult life jackets); and 2 water side Adirondack chairs. Access to the water is by way of a wooden 12-step staircase (see photo 23/24). At high tide you'll enter directly into the water, and at dead low tide, you'll enter directly into the grass to explore the seaside.

Inside, guests find two comfortable bedrooms featuring a queen bed and twin beds, perfect for a small group or family. Full kitchen to include pots and pans, lobster pot, cooking utensils, dishwasher, electric stove, full refrigerator with ice trays, outside propane grill, and dining room with a view. Two full sofas for all guests to sit. The bathroom includes a shower, bathtub, basic soaps, resort style bath towels, beach towels, and a hair dryer, making it easy to refresh after a day of exploring.

Warm heating keeps the space inviting during cooler evenings. Whether you’re relaxing indoors or planning your next adventure, this waterfront cottage offers a superb base for your stay. Enjoy all that Bass Harbor has to offer when you stay at Tide's Reach.

Firepit within 35+ feet of the house. Camp wood, fire starter, paper, etc not included.

Electric car charging station 2 houses down, public. See photos. AmpUp network, Level 2 charger, J1772 (AC) connection

Home is within:
- 5 minutes drive to 2 gas station/convenient stores; 4 restaurants, Bass Harbor Marina, Swans Island Frenchboro Island Ferry
-Archie’s waterfront Lobster pound restaurant around the bend (less than a mile away)
-Electric car charging station less than 2 blocks away (see
-Full private access to two kayaks with steps down to water exploring
-Excellent rental home for birding and bird watching activities: waterfront, mature canopy, within birds eye view of Acadia National Park
-amenities and features notes: screened in porch over looking harbor, private water access, full access to 2 kayaks, bird feeders

-Acadia National Park - 30 minutes to visitors center
-Acadia NP Carriage Road access 20 minutes
-Jordan Pond 30 minutes
-Cadillac Mountain Entrance 35 minutes

3 miles to restaurants, bakery, ice cream parlor in SW Harbor

Island Explorer Bus - pick up is 2 doors down from the house: "The fare-free Island Explorer features bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants." October 18, Mount Desert Island Marathon, finish line 3 miles away. Take Island Explorer, door to starting line. See all the fall colors!