Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.
About this house rental
Situated in Bass Harbor, this lovely house for $182 per night is a great option for your next break. This apartment rents Saturday to Saturday. Little Island House is a two story home in Bass Harbor, on the water, with two apartments, an Upstairs and a Downstairs apartment, which are totally separated. One enters the Upstairs level by the outside stairway to the deck and sliding glass door. Step into the living room area, with a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and cathedral ceiling with skylight. Airy and light, it has large windows facing the harbor on three sides, a sofa and coffee table, cable TV, two armchairs by the fireplace. The dining area follows, with an oval wooden table and four chairs, two corner lamps on small tables. The kitchen, with tile counters and hardwood floor, is well supplied and has a great view of its own. You'll find everything you need for cooking (including a lobster pot), coffee, or wine. Four burner gas stove, fridge. Kitchen linens. Cleaning supplies under the sink. A study area at the foot of the stairs to the bedroom is perfect for setting up your computer, writing, or 'working from home' (high speed Internet). The third-floor bedroom, with skylight and window, has a queen-size bed, large closet, two dressers, and louvered windows that open up inside to the cathedral ceiling and stone chimney. The bathroom/shower are around the corner from the kitchen. The apartment sleeps two. It has central heat for the off season, excellent ventilation in summer, and all the firewood one would like. All linens (bed, bath, and kitchen) are included. Immaculately clean, lovely decor. No smoking, no pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glad to be on 'the quiet side': Views are beautiful. Bass Harbor has been photographed for the cover of a National Geographic book about New England and has been the site of several movies. The lobster fishing boats are always interesting, and if you love wildlife, eagles soar over the harbor daily. We counted twelve herons in the low tide one September day and have watched loons, ducks, terns, and gulls work the harbor. Although we're only thirty minutes from Bar Harbor, we are essentially very different. Bass Harbor is a small fishing village and working harbor on the southern end of Mount Desert Island. We're called 'The quiet side of the Island.' There's plenty to do here: The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Wonderland and Ship Harbor (part of Acadia National Park) are only a mile or two away. At Little Island Marine, the small boatyard which shares the peninsula with the house, Island Cruises makes nature trips Monday through Saturday, and charters private fishing or sailing trips. Restaurants are within easy walking distance. See reviews on Tripadvisor. Top things to do in Bass Harbor * Visit Acadia National Park * Take an 'Island Cruise' * Eat at long-time local restaurants * Rent a boat for the day at Island Cruises * Buy lobster/crabmeat fresh Top things to do on a budget * Visit Acadia National Park * Walk through our lovely village * Enjoy watching eagles, etc. * Cook out on the deck, at water's edge * Watch Maine's 3rd largest lobster fleet at work Top things to do with a family * Explore the National Park * Spend the day at the beach * Have a cookout * Enjoy 'Island Cruises', 2-hr. boat ride
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bass Harbor, ME
Reviews
5/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
Our stay was amazing. The view was amazing and relaxing. The house was amazing and extremely clean. Well appointed and comfortable, felt like home. It was hard to leave. Loved watching the lobster boats. This is a great place and we can't say enough about it. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
5.0
The property was very neat and clean. This is our 2nd time staying here and it was jist as nice as the first time. Very satisfied!!
5.0
This was our first trip to Mt. Desert Island. We loved that the house was located right at the water's edge. It was very comfortable and we enjoyed watching the activity of the harbor. We also enjoyed a number of sensational sunsets from the deck. We would love to come back and stay longer next time as we felt we only scratched the surface of things to do in Acadia.
5.0
This was a really wonderful place to stay in all ways. It was on the quiet side of the island, which we loved. The views from the condo are spectacular, the place was very well cared for and well equipped and was such a comfortable place to be. The owner was really responsive and kind. We took a wonderful nature cruise that was family run by the owners kids and loved it! We had to leave a day early but will definitely try to return!
5.0
Perfect spot to appreciate MDI with a 270 degree view of Bass Harbor — which is a scenic working harbor on MDI. Everything was as promised and very responsive hosts. We will be back!
5.0
Wonderful views of Bass Harbor. Looking forward to coming back
5.0
Wonderful location. Very clean. Peaceful.
5.0
We couldn't believe this place when we arrived. It was absolutely spotless. So spotless, in fact, that you could eat off the floor! There wasn't a even a mark on the wall! The watercolor of the Little Island House hanging on the dining room wall was beautiful as well. And we couldn't have asked for a better view. Waking up each morning to the sunrise and enjoying the sunset at night was incredible! It was so quiet and serene even with a tourist attraction next door and neighbors below us! I would recommend this place to anyone. Charlene, you outdid yourself! We didn't want to leave but we hope to come back some day. David and Linda McLean
5.0
Stunning location, comfortable and clean. We enjoyed everything about this rental. It is one of the best-stocked VRBO’s I have stayed in. We wanted to stay forever!
5.0
Quiet retreat with spectacular scenery
My husband and I loved our week here in Bass Harbor. The cottage was perfect and met our expectations ten fold. This property is of the nicest VBRO properties we have rented over the years! Being on the quiet side away from all the people and the touristy places was perfect for us! The sunsets views every evening were a bonus! Thanks Charlene for everything!
5.0
Excellent
A fantastic place to stay, I have enjoyed my time here several times over the last years - spacious, clean and well appointed apartment, and a gracious host, great communication.
5.0
Great place to stay. Will go back again and agoain.
5.0
Awesome place
Great place to stay. Will go back again and agoain.
5.0
Little house on Bass Harbor so pleasant!
Pretty sunsets, activity in the fishing harbor to watch, close to Thurstons Lobster House restaurant…. Just a great location & close to other things to do in the area!!!
5.0
East Coast Retirement 2022
Little house on Bass Harbor so pleasant!
Pretty sunsets, activity in the fishing harbor to watch, close to Thurstons Lobster House restaurant…. Just a great location & close to other things to do in the area!!!
5.0
Fantastic getaway!
This apartment was perfect for my boyfriend and I. Cute, clean, and in the perfect location. Close to Bar Harbor and Acadia, but away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. We loved it and will definitely be back!
5.0
Husband and I were both delighted with this lovely place: easy communication with the hosts; wrap-around view of a quaint working harbor with mountains in one direction and islands and the sea at the other; beautifully furnished with a very well equipped kitchen; easy access to Acadia National Park if you can tear yourself away from this little gem! We can't wait to go back again.
5.0
Peaceful perfection!
Husband and I were both delighted with this lovely place: easy communication with the hosts; wrap-around view of a quaint working harbor with mountains in one direction and islands and the sea at the other; beautifully furnished with a very well equipped kitchen; easy access to Acadia National Park if you can tear yourself away from this little gem! We can't wait to go back again.
5.0
Perfect Place to stay on MDI
The upstairs apartment, overlooking the harbor, is a great place to stay on the quiet side of MDI. Spacious, well equipped, very clean and a very experienced and gracious host - could not have hoped for anything more to ensure a wonderful, relaxing stay.
5.0
Quintessential Mount Desert Island
Beautiful apartment with 270 Degree Views. Great sunset views. Perfect stay on the quiet side of MDI. We love to look out in the working harbor and see the lobster boats come and go. Very comfortable Nicely furnished place with a well equipped kitchen. We will be back!
5.0
A lovely, well appointed space with world class views. Charlene was accessible, timely and helpful---obviously an experienced host. Great fun to watch the harbor activity. We had a wonderful time. Our friends rented the unit on the first floor and we hiked, visited a couple museums, Asticou Garden (azaleas in bloom!) and rode the ferry to Swan's Island.
Carol & Charlie, Topsham ME
5.0
Retirees scenic getaway
A lovely, well appointed space with world class views. Charlene was accessible, timely and helpful---obviously an experienced host. Great fun to watch the harbor activity. We had a wonderful time. Our friends rented the unit on the first floor and we hiked, visited a couple museums, Asticou Garden (azaleas in bloom!) and rode the ferry to Swan's Island.
Carol & Charlie, Topsham ME
5.0
Perfect getaway on the "quiet side" of Acadia
This home was a perfect fit for us; my husband loves everything to do with boats and I love adventure and nature. Our mornings included drinking coffee and watching the lobster boats either on the spacious deck or through 270 degrees of picture windows! Then onto exploring the area. Acadia trails are only a few minutes away either to the ocean or deep glacial lakes. Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain were about 1/2 hour drive, so an ideal spot.
Back to the house...the kitchen has everything you need, the fireplace added wonderful ambience at night, and the bed was quite comfortable. There's a large flat screen TV but we unplugged all week so didn't even use it! The bathroom was small but perfectly adequate but the trade off is large and open living space which to me was more important. And as advertised, the bedroom is upstairs and everything else is downstairs. The yard is inviting and Charlene definitely has a green thumb! She was prompt in answering all my questions. The check-in and check-out process was as easy as I've ever had.
Overall, we can only say good about this home and Charlene as our host!
5.0
This home was a perfect fit for us; my husband loves everything to do with boats and I love adventure and nature. Our mornings included drinking coffee and watching the lobster boats either on the spacious deck or through 270 degrees of picture windows! Then onto exploring the area. Acadia trails are only a few minutes away either to the ocean or deep glacial lakes. Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain were about 1/2 hour drive, so an ideal spot. Back to the house...the kitchen has everything you need, the fireplace added wonderful ambience at night, and the bed was quite comfortable. There's a large flat screen TV but we unplugged all week so didn't even use it! The bathroom was small but perfectly adequate but the trade off is large and open living space which to me was more important. And as advertised, the bedroom is upstairs and everything else is downstairs. The yard is inviting and Charlene definitely has a green thumb! She was prompt in answering all my questions. The check-in and check-out process was as easy as I've ever had.Overall, we can only say good about this home and Charlene as our host!
5.0
This was our 5th time staying at Little Island House! We love it! Even those inevitable chilly rainy days that creep up in Maine aren't onerous when you stay at LIH! Make a fire in the fireplace and cook up some home made clam chowder in the gorgeous kitchen, or take a nap in the loft bedroom...So beautiful looking out on Bass Harbor, watching the lobstermen bringing in their haul for the day! You can buy fresh lobster everyday at the wharf next door. The best part is being on the "quiet side" of the island and away from the hustle and bustle. And Kim and Charlene's son runs the "Nature Cruises" each day right off their dock! You can learn all about lobstering and life on the islands.
5.0
Why We Love Little Island House
This was our 5th time staying at Little Island House! We love it! Even those inevitable chilly rainy days that creep up in Maine aren't onerous when you stay at LIH! Make a fire in the fireplace and cook up some home made clam chowder in the gorgeous kitchen, or take a nap in the loft bedroom...
So beautiful looking out on Bass Harbor, watching the lobstermen bringing in their haul for the day! You can buy fresh lobster everyday at the wharf next door. The best part is being on the "quiet side" of the island and away from the hustle and bustle.
And Kim and Charlene's son runs the "Nature Cruises" each day right off their dock! You can learn all about lobstering and life on the islands.
5.0
Awesome place
This place is as listed and much more . We really enjoyed our stay. Charlene is great and she was very accommodating. We would love to go back and stay again
5.0
Our Anniversary!!
Perfect! View was fantastic! Very relaxing! Eli's cruise was informative, perfect day! We would recommend it to anyone that stays there!We willl definitely be back! We met some great people staying below us who just happened to be from Pa too! Oh! Did i mention the lobster!! AMAZING!!! Eat at Thurstons! The lobster stew is deeelicious! Cadillac Mt......WOW!!!!!!
5.0
Great place on MDI‘s quiet side
This is a wonderful place to stay on the quiet side of the island. Right at the water, a working harbor on three sites, one gets to enjoy terrific sunsets from the deck. The Appartement is very clean and well-appointed with everything you might need during your stay; if you don’t mind the stairs that lead to the upper unit, and within the unit to the sleeping space, this is a great place to stay.
5.0
Little Island House
The little island house was amazing and more than we could of hoped for. The sunsets from the upper deck were epic!!! The house was so inviting and comfortable. Charlene and her family have created a little island oasis. The home was immaculate and stocked with everything you would need . We definitely be coming back!!!!
5.0
Little island getaway
If you don’t mind being away from Bar Harbor this is a great place. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need. South harbor is just a short 5 min drive away for dinner or supplies. Bar harbor has a larger variety of places to eat which is about 20 min away, not an awful drive just not down the street. We ate a couple of times I’m South harbor but would recommend going to Bar Harbor for better food. Only place I would recommend that we ate at was Coda . Every where else we ate was sub par food compared to what you could have in Bar harbor for the same price.
But I would highly recommend staying here and doing the harbor tour that leaves right next door from the house. Eli does a great trip.
5.0
A gem on the quiet side of MDI
Clean, bright and well appointed, this place sparkles even when the fog rolls in. It's a very comfortable, quiet house with plenty of room inside and out on the deck. Charlene is warm and friendly and ready to answer any questions. It's worth the drive to Bass Harbor; bring your binos to watch the boat and bird activity out on the water.
5.0
Quiet side of the island
Another great vacation in Maine.
5.0
The Island House
Great location on the waterfront of a working harbor. Spacious clean upstairs level of house. On the quiet side of MDI. It is a Vacation where we will have fond memories.
5.0
Stunning Location; Great Hosts
The property is stunningly situated with up-close views on three sides of Bass Harbor; a busy working harbor. The spacious, modern interior is very well maintained and very nicely provisioned. There is a great fireplace well supplied with fire wood, kindling, paper and matches. Charlene is a warm and friendly host who has done a great job at providing everything one could want for a week at Mt. Desert Island.
5.0
Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular view of the harbor and the comfort of the beautifully decorated home. Terrific vacation!
5.0
The BEST VRBO of the many we've stayed in worldwide!
Where can you find a true picture of Maine
Through each pane of glass in the house?
It's the Home Away hide-away VRBO
So well-managed by Charlene Strauss!
You enter the home, it is gorgeous, well-stocked----
There's nothing about which to grouse!
You breathe in Bass Harbor's crisp air from the deck;
It is perfect, the Little Island House!
It's peaceful, relaxing, and stunning to boot,
Yet less than a half hour away
From Acadia's beauty and the Bar Harbor scene
Where that touristy stuff oft holds sway.
Now, Bass Harbor's found on the island's quiet side,
With aesthetic charm eliciting "WOW"s,
And the best place, in our view, to stay when you're there
Of course, is the Little Island House!
---Bob and Deb Jenkins
Omaha, NE
5.0
Stunning views, super convenient and superbly appointed rental
I knew the property would have wonderful views...and it didn't disappoint! Based on other reviews, I was expecting it to be nice, but wow! First impression was that it is bigger than I thought it would be. That's always a nice surprise! It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen is top notch with fabulous appliances and finishes (no ice maker, but there are ice cube trays). We cooked a lot of our meals and there wasn't one thing missing from the kitchen in terms of supplies and even spices. We steamed lobster twice (bought them at Thurston's across the harbor) in the lobster pot. The bed is super comfy! The big fireplace came in handy one chilly morning. The owners are very responsive and truly want you to feel at home...
The harbor is endlessly interesting with all the lobster boats coming and going. The dock near the house is the departure point for Island Cruises which we took and it was FANTASTIC! We saw eagles, seals and got to learn a bit about the lobster fishing trade.
It's an easy, scenic drive to Acadia and even more so to the spots on the Quiet side.
One thing to be aware of is that there are a lot of stairs and they're a bit steep going up to the entrance and there are also stairs up to the bedroom from the living area ...if climbing stairs is a problem, this is probably not the place for you.
Other than that, I couldn't recommend this place more!
5.0
Absolutely wonderful!
We stayed at the Little Island House on recommendations from friends and we couldn't have been happier. Location is perfect - definitely quiet side of the island. Nice to be on the harbor and watch the boats come in and out, however, most of the time it's quite tranquil and not a lot of boat traffic. The house comes equipped with everything you'll need and is quite spacious. We spent a lot of time traveling around the island to various points to hike, kayak and bike and it's an easy ride from Bass Harbor any where you want to go. Southwest Harbor is very close by and has lots of restaurants and shops. Bar Harbor is about a 30 min ride.
5.0
Light-filled house with beautiful view
This house is super comfy, with an amazingly well-fitted kitchen and extraordinary harbor and sunset views. The harbor is busy, but the house is quiet and cozy. In warmer weather you will want to air out the third floor bedroom, but it doesn't take long to get a breeze circulating with the provided fans. Also note that there are outside steps up to the main level, but the deck view is worth it! Truly one of the nicest rentals we have ever had.
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 $118 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.. 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 Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Upstairs level of two story home (Downstairs is a separate rental) in Bass Hbr.?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony / patio.
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