Very Private Beachfront Home on Point - Bernard

On the beach, beach towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

About this house rental

Nestled in Bass Harbor, this attractive house for $400 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Rock Holme - This is a private oceanfront house set on a point at the tip of the town of Bernard with views of Bass Harbor and outer islands. It has a large painted deck with chaise chairs, anti-gravity chairs, dining furniture, and large gas barbecue grill. The private beach is accessible from the front yard and through a short woods path over a quaint bridge and short walk trough our woods path. The beach through the woods has large stones to sunbath on, and picnic on and there is an island that appears on our beach at low tide. It's a great place to explore and for evening cocktails as the sun sets. There is some beach sand that occurs on our beach at low tide and a nice soft public sand beach to the right of the property around the corner at low tide within walking distance. The ocean sand area is fun to explore to find hermit crabs. Our front beach is ideal to launch kayaks and to beach comb. The house has three bedrooms. The front master bedroom with queen bed overlooks the water. The color theme is a turquoise/ sea green for curtains and bedding. Pictures feature flowers, coastal art, and Asian art. The ocean view is perfect from the bed. The other queen bedroom overlooks the yard with a side window facing the water. If you leave that window open at night you will hear the ocean which is very soothing. The color theme in this room is blue and it has Asian art. There is a smaller bedroom with a twin bed in between perfect for a young child or adult. (Sorry, no children below age 5 considered - refer to rules and policies). The theme is white with blue accents. The bathroom upstairs is split into two, the inner bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, the outer with sink, mirror, and linen/ medicine cabinets. The front room downstairs overlooking the water has dining area/ combination living room, with the deck accessible from sliding glass door on front and door on side. The couches are oversized, comfortable for relaxing, cocktails, reading, and socializing. Rocking chairs can be moved around to view the water or join in the fun in the living room. There is a family room in the back where the first door enters the house with spectrum cable, large Smart TV, wireless internet, and Netflix. This room has closing doors off the kitchen and living room. It seats 4 comfortably on the couch and armchair. You can bring one of the rustic rocking chairs or hassock in for extra seating if needed. The house has older antique wooden furniture with charm, mixed with some modern pieces, and beautiful seascape and Asian artwork and decorative features throughout (antiques/ stained glass, carved birds and other art). In the closet in the family room, you can find cushions for the porch dining set, pillows for couch, a spare kitchen grill, and spare placemats. There is a small bathroom next to the family room for easy access when entering or leaving the house. The pictures do not fully display the beauty and details of our house, grounds or beach. Don’t worry you will be pleasantly surprised! The kitchen is fully stocked with cook pots, cast iron pans, aluminum pans, Silverstone pans, lobster pot, stew pot, 4 slice toaster, wall oven, slow cooking plug in pots, microwave, blender, coffee maker, coffee grinder, waffle maker, lobster cutlery, and serving dishes, mugs, wine glasses, beer mugs, wooden spoons, pitcher, utensils, lettuce cleaner, cutting boards, knives, etc. In the cabinet over the new propane 5 burner stove, there are spices, cooking oils /sprays, cordial glasses and champagne glasses. The brand-new propane stove has five electric start burners and cooks very efficiently. In the kitchen closet you will find assorted items such as baskets, cutting boards, baggies, paper plates, spare paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap and barbeque utensils. There are all the accessories if you decide to have takeout lobsters from Thurston’s lobster pound down the street, including plates, bibs, and butter warmers, and lobster utensils. The living room has comfortable furniture for relaxing, socializing, cocktails, reading and games. In the bottom of the desk are a variety of games and cards for leisure activities. The shelves in the living room have interesting art books, books of local interest and guides/ maps for hiking that you may borrow. There are a multitude of cookbooks particularly focusing on seafood and healthy cooking to help you get creative in the kitchen or as you are cooking on the grill. Hopefully this house will have all that you need to access to truly have a wonderful vacation while you stay here and you will want to return year after year in the summer or early fall to relax and create more seashore Down East Maine memories with your family! We have received many compliments on the charm of this house, with many returning guests yearly. We are constantly making upgrades to the interior, exterior, and to its furnishings. This year was no exception! We have a wonderful restaurant /bar at end of street, Thurston's which is known for its steamed lobster, giant and smaller lobster roll, crab roll, fish chowder and lobster stew,clams, mussels and many other delicious appetizer foods! It has a quaint full-service bar with local Atlantic brews on tap with beautiful artistic interior! It is a very comfortable bar/ restaurant that we frequent on every trip here to mix with locals and visitors! Keywords: coastal cottage, beachfront home, oceanfront home near Acadia, private beach front on point This property is appropriate for children age 5 and older. No children younger will be considered for this rental property!

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Bass Harbor, ME

Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(34 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2023
Nice 3BR - a bit rustic but fitting for the area. Great front porch. Maine the way it should be. Property is right on ocean and very close to a great lobster restaurant. Good internet, nice owner, fair cell service.
5.0
Aug 2023
My family of four loved our stay in this home! Very clean, comfortable and location on the water can’t be beat. Easy drive to Acadia, and we also enjoyed hiking trails on the quiet side of MDI. Having Thurston’s Lobster Pound in walking distance was the icing on the cake.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2023
Fantastic view of the harbor and a 5 minute walk to Thurston’s.
5.0
Sep 2022
This is a beautiful oceanfront property and well cared for home that was perfect for my family of four, including my two boys (ages 8 and 6) who were in heaven exploring "their own" rocky beach and tidepooling every day. The home is surrounded by trees and is in such a peaceful, quiet area that gave us deer spotting every day! The nearby town of Southwest Harbor has some very nice restaurants - though limited options, the town was far more relaxing and less touristy than Bar Harbor. And having a home base allowed for cooking after those busy days when the kids needed to just chill out...and we could still enjoy oceanfront dining with the house grill and firepit after the kids went to bed. Our host was very helpful with information on the home and area in advance. It is about a 30 minute drive to the main Acadia park entrance, but there are plenty of great hikes/park areas to explore on this side of the island (with less crowds!!) and the drives were picturesque. We loved our stay, and think your family will too! PS - traffic and parking struggles in Acadia are for real in Aug. Get up and at 'em if you want a spot in the key parking lots.
5.0
Aug 2022
We loved our stay at Rock Holme. The VRBO description was very accurate, the place was very clean, fully functional, with typical New England quaintness and practicality. We enjoy cooking and the kitchen, grill and patio all performed admirably. Access to a private beach is extremely difficult to find in this price range and we were blown away by the scenery, sunsets and ability to unwind from reality. Communication with the owner was great and we will consider renting again. If you are looking for granite countertops and/or lots of nearby eateries, you may need to look elsewhere. If you are seeking a truly serene escape, with the comforts of a real home, and the ability to access a stunning national treasure that is Acadia, you should consider a Rock Holme rental.
5.0
Jul 2022
This house is located on the “quiet side” of the island which was perfect for us. It is right on the water and has good space for the whole family. Reine was very helpful in giving us information about the house, the neighborhood and the island. We had a great week!
5.0
Sep 2021
Nice place on the water. House is older but well kept. Appliances function well. Would stay here again.
5.0
Sep 2021
We loved our stay in this quaint beachfront home! The location was perfect for the relaxing atmosphere we were looking for. Our 3 boys had a blast exploring the rocks and tide pools. We had a campfire every night and enjoyed the stars and woke up to hot coffee with a view of the boats going out of the harbor. The kitchen had everything that we needed and our beds were very comfortable. We were a quick 20-30 minute drive to lots of hiking and biking carriage trails and swimming holes on the quiet side but it was also an easy drive to get to Bar Harbor for whale watching, Jordan Pond for biking and popovers, and Sand Beach for swimming. One of our highlights was an aerial tour of the island on Scenic Flights of Acadia - HIGHLY recommend! Our best dinners were at Beal's and Archie's, but we also enjoyed Seafood Ketch, Thurstons, the Upper Deck, and MDI Lobster - all very close! We can't wait to come back!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bass Harbor?

The average price for a rental in Bass Harbor is $300 per night. This rental is $100 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Very Private Beachfront Home on Point - Bernard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Very Private Beachfront Home on Point - Bernard pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Very Private Beachfront Home on Point - Bernard?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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