Title: Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Vacation home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park ## Photo gallery for Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park ![Marina - Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park (Bass Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190200/34190190/e0d5bdf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park (Bass Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190200/34190190/2478474c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park (Bass Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190200/34190190/290a1499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park (Bass Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190200/34190190/f44b087d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park (Bass Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190200/34190190/e231bf29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Bass Harbor Hideaway on Mount Desert Island, a quiet and rustic country outpost with sunlit comfort. Enjoy the living room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with twin beds each plus full baths. Take in the distant view of Bass Harbor from the small deck or explore Acadia National Park just 12 minutes away. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61211 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Gym - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park This historic home in the center of Bass Harbor village on Mount Desert Island has a front house, Harbor View Cottage, and a back house, Bass Harbor Hideaway (this listing), both of which are available for summer rentals. Bass Harbor Hideaway is clean, sunlit and comfortable, and is across the street and up the hill from Bass Harbor, a scenic marina filled with lobster boats. The home is quiet and rustic, with somewhat dated decor (see photos), offering a country outpost from which to enjoy all that Mt. Desert Island and Acadia have to offer. The rental features: • Two-story gabled duplex, sleeps four upstairs in twin beds, plus two on a pull-out couch. • Living room, eat-in kitchen (full-sized appliances). • New kitchen counters, cooktop and sink. • Two bedrooms on 2nd floor with two twin beds in each (linens and towels included), plus two full baths. • Small deck with a distant view of Bass Harbor, which is about 300 feet away. • Washer/dryer and charcoal grill are provided. • Large front and side yards provide plenty of room for children to play and explore. • 1 mile from Bass Harbor Head Light. • 12-minute drive to Acadia National Park. • 10-minute drive to shops & restaurants of Southwest Harbor. • Minutes to Echo Lake, hiking trails, swimming, boating, golf, tennis & fishing. • Free island shuttle to Bar Harbor and other points of interest. Shuttle stops every hour. Visit http://www.exploreacadia.com/route7.htm for the schedule. • High-speed broadband WIFI at speeds of 300 Mbps downloads / 10 Mbps uploads (typically fast enough to stream). Performance may vary based on the number of devices being used. • Note: AT&T cell phone service works well in Bass Harbor, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer only spotty service. If you have Verizon or T-Mobile, you may want to make park and other reservations ahead of time. \*\*\*A Note on Cleaning: We follow our routine cleaning between tenants with EPA-registered disinfectants to kill germs on commonly used surfaces such as kitchen counters, appliances, doorknobs, cabinet knobs, light switches, faucets, toilet handles and television remote controls.\*\*\* Keywords: #Acadia #islandliving #harborviewcottage #MtDesertIsland #MaineVacation #southwestharbor #quietside ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,211 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39804600/39804546/7bab8ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Acadia Farmhouse! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park House Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park House Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park House Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park House Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Bass Harbor Affordable Vacation Home Acadia National Park ## About the area Located in Bass Harbor, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Wild Gardens of Acadia, while Wendell Gilley Museum and Maine Granite Industry Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bass Harbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bass-Harbor.dx500791) [View more Vacation homes in Bass Harbor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bass-Harbor-Private-Vacation-Homes.d500791-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.23801%2C-68.34583&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Il2kVwZ55OVF_Bq9-uBLQpeFzS8=) Bass Harbor, ME ### What's nearby - ![Acadia National Park featuring forests, wetlands and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129938/a733b6f4-eb34-4503-8779-3e1eab44777e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - ![I was so lucky to get this shot. Battled traffic and had a short run to get there just as the sun set. Just missed the best light but still came away with this. It's an iconic location but with light like this how could I not take the iconic shot? #Golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6324357/7434116f-fbb1-4dd9-a2f3-49ec5f9766c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - ![Bar Harbor, Maine USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6249637/04879bbf-5e0b-4f4d-8d34-98ee2279d04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bar Harbor Whale Watching 29 min drive \- 34.0 km - ![0_02b2d3a5-2ca1-4427-beed-32aa9a37aec5_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563221014/498c5b70-3bd6-4c87-aa0f-1b717e0bebfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Acadia National Park's Visitors Center 31 min drive \- 30.7 km - Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead 2 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Beal's Lobster Pier 7 min drive - Archie’s Lobster 2 min drive - Nor’ Easter Pound & Market 27 min drive - Thurston's Lobster Pound 6 min drive - Circle K 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park? ### What time is check-out at Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park? ### Where is Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Affordable Vacation Home Near Acadia National Park Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 75 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sami W. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home was perfect! We truly loved the views and the location! There were just a slight issue at check in but the host was quick to respond and solve the problem. Our 2 night stay couldn’t have been better! ##### Sami W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally H. Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nicely equipped and clean ##### Sally H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tom R. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed our time there. Laundry facilities were great. Kitchen facilities were great. Couldn’t get the tv work. No coffee. Liked proximity too seafood restaurant. Great communication with the manager. Easy checkout. ##### Tom R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property was an affordable way to have an enjoyable stay near all the sights of Acadia. The ability to do laundry during our trip was a big plus as well as 4 twin beds for 4 adults with room to spread out. Generally we spent time exploring Acadia and Bass Harbor but having the house allowed a day of relaxation and puzzle assembly for some while others spent more time hiking. Owners were fantastic!! Would stay again. ##### Cheri Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank C. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home was superb. My wife and I loved the spaciousness of the kitchen and dining room area. We also truly loved having all the normal things we would use at home (colander, different utensils, alum foil, etc) available. It truly felt like home. My wife especially loved the deck outside the living room for morning coffee or tea with the view of the harbor. As no one else was staying next door she was able to move the deck chairs further down the front lawn for some gorgeous sun and peace. We also loved how dark it was at night with little light pollution to see the stars. The home is close to everything we needed. We truly enjoyed it and would love to come back in the future. ##### Frank C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne and John F. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Great location. Lots of room to spread out will definitely stay again ##### Jeanne and John F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert K. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet location It was a very clean and lovely house with plenty of space and a great view! If I were coming back to this area again, I would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly and well-prepared hosts who had a plethora of things you could do on the island written out for you ##### Robert K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene L. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Quiet Place Quiet place in bass harbor. Close to a restaurant and Acadia park around 25 minutes away. Very spacious with lots of amenities. ##### Eugene L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt T. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot Had a 1 night stay with our family. Enjoyed the rustic feel of this. Good price and great location. Easy walk to Seafood Ketch restaurant. ##### Matt T. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky C. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Maine Harbor Village Experience! Our family absolutely loved our visit at this home! We loved how quiet the little harbor area was, despite how busy the island was for the 4th of July holiday, and the quaint old home gave great authentic Maine vibes. Host information was helpful, and they were attentive when we needed to contact them. ##### Becky C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine K. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We Loved Bass Harbor This place was perfect for our two nights stay near Acadia. It’s about a 35 minute drive during the busiest week of the year. Our favorite restaurant was Thurston’s lobster pound across the harbor. And we really enjoyed a nature cruise around the corner with bassharborcruises.com ##### Christine K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bass Harbor Beauty Great view of the harbor. The unit was clean and functional. ##### Paul S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina V. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place Perfect Area It was comfortable and the area was just perfect! Super close to the light house and the Seawall picnic area where we went to stargaze. We watched the sunset 2 mins away from the house as well. Honestly perfect for what we needed! ##### Nina V. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri S. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall trip to Acadia College buddies and wives had a great stay on Mt. Desert Island. We liked the slower pace of this side of the island but was an easy and beautiful drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP. House is a good representation of homes in the area, nothing fancy but functional. ##### Terri S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael E. Sep 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bass Harbor Hideaway We enjoyed being on the quiet side of Acadia National Park! Our grandson enjoyed the outside property! Although the inside was a bit dated, we really enjoyed the 2 bathrooms and having 2 floors! It was warm and cozy! We especially appreciated all the extras - all the amenities were there and then some!! ##### Michael E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia B. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property We stayed three nights at this home. It was clean and check in process very easy. All bedrooms are upstairs. Beds and pillows were comfortable. It is approximately 30 min drive to Bar Harbor. We also enjoyed dining in the restaurants closer to Bass Harbor. ##### Tricia B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen and Dennis Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and convenient This lovely spot in Bass Harbor was perfect! It was not only a beautiful home, but so convenient to the lighthouse and the Ships Harbor hike, and the Island Explorer bus to Bar Harbor/Acadia. We made the mistake of driving into Bar Harbor for a "quick lunch" and quickly discovered that parking was impossible. After we took advantage of the free bus, all of our trips to Bar Harbor (for a whale watch) and Acadia (for a hike at Bee Hive), we had no issues. Plus, the Ketch across the street was delicious! ##### Karen and Dennis Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Bass Harbor Great location, across the Harbor and a short drive to busy Bar Harbor. This is a n older traditional historic Maine home, very comfortable and cozy. Very peaceful. The owners provided everything you need, even a washer and dryer. My family and I really appreciated the activity and restaurant guides the owners provided. We followed their recommendations and it made our experience even better. ##### Sandy Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leeann G. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Bass Harbor! First - MAKE SURE you put in the correct address! There is more than one Shore Rd on Mt Desert Island and we accidentally went to the wrong home - awkward! The Bass Harbor location worked well for us and the home’s beds worked. We had two kids in one room, and a kid + adult in the second room. My husband slept on the sleeper sofa and the baby was in his pack n play. We have a larger family so we adapted! We appreciated that the owners gave us some directions on their favorite things to see. Acadia was great! Wear bug spray. ##### Leeann G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara A. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Girls getaway The house was in a great location - close to Southwest Harbor, Seawall, all things Acadia National Park. The house has a well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and comfortable living room. However, it could use some tender loving care. Kitchen and baths are very “ vintage”. And we were blessed with cool nights so we did not need to use the fans in the home. They are all in need of a good cleaning. Would have liked a new sponge in the kitchen and travel sizes of shampoo and conditioner instead of large sizes. It’s a great little spot. The quiet side of the island for sure. Lots of deer in the yard at dusk. ##### Barbara A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connor M., Boston, MA, USA Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property at a great location Our stay in Bass Harbor was fantastic and Bobbie's place served as an excellent home base for the long weekend. It's described as a nice place that's maybe a little dated, but honestly we found it far more charming than some boring new condo and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We loved the weird, old, but very functional kitchen! It really reminded me of visiting my grandmother's house when I was little with simple furnishings, but everything is still very functional and comfortable. It's an old house on a quiet side of the island so even for a weekend in August we never saw a bit of traffic and nothing was ever longer than 30 minutes away. We were a party of four and we never felt crowded. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good home base for Acadia and anything else on MDI. ##### Connor M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay! ##### Daniel B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had a great visit to Mt. Desert Island, staying across the street from a wonderful boat cruise and delicious restaurant. The nearby Seal Cove Auto Museum was also a must see. The house was exactly as marketed and perfect for our stay.Thank you! ##### Peter B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael A. Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is older but comfortable, functional, and clean. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of pots and pans and such compared to other VRBO rentals I've stayed at, which is very nice. ##### Michael A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeni L. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful experience staying right on the harbor! We were in the area during the busy 4th of July time and loved visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor. The best part was coming back to our quiet hideaway to rest up for our next day of exploring. There was an issue with our heat that was taken care of immediately. HIGHLY recommend this spot--oh, and be sure to check out Echo Lake, which is super close. ![View of the harbor from the front yard](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d7b6c461-fe8e-4413-a071-12a1691f582f-1752513951383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View of the house from the harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7dc3bf71-35cc-4cd6-bf4a-dc04fe149668-1752513951047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeni L. 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