Title: “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence - 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 # “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence Vacation home with kitchen, near Acadia National Park ## Photo gallery for “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ![Property grounds - “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence (Tremont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/69738582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence (Tremont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/1e48e30f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence (Tremont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/c920a45c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence (Tremont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/a39bca7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence (Tremont)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/5c16b2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence Drop Anchor is a 2 bedroom spacious residential home on the “Quietside” of Mount Desert island. You will be 5 minutes from Acadia National park. Bass Harbor headlight, Ship Harbor, Wonderland, and Seawall picnic area. Bar harbor is a 20 minute drive. Nearby is Archies lobster pound, Hansen’s seaside takeout (both walkable) and by car Thurstons lobster pound. And Seafood ketch. There are many other options in the neighboring town of Southwest Harbor. The two story house is private with a backyard fire pit. While the home is exclusively yours, the property itself also has another studio rental and owners living quarters across the driveway. We promise to be respectful neighbors;) please note this is a pet friendly property! We do have dogs that we keep with us at all times, but you might see on the property. The kitchen has recently been updated with all new appliances and paint. The bedrooms have new mattresses, and fresh coats of paint throughout. The two bedrooms are located in the second floor along with two of the three bathrooms. The master bedroom king sized bed is a high off the ground four poster bed. The other bedroom has a regular style queen sized brand new bed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559700/33559623/w1024h767x0y0-f3953dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Newer Home on Mt. 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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 ## About the area ![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%7C44.24867%2C-68.34322&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YUEVR9hH1d5Jwz-sZ5wRAaWtFNg=) Tremont, ME #### What's nearby - Acadia National Park \- 1 min drive \- 0.8 km - Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead \- 4 min drive \- 4.0 km - Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse \- 4 min drive \- 3.6 km - Wonderland Trail Trailhead \- 4 min drive \- 4.4 km - Wendell Gilley Museum \- 5 min drive \- 5.8 km #### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive - ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬7 min walk - ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬24 min drive - ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seafood Ketch - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ? ### What time is check-out at “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ? ### Where is “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### 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 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim A. Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was lovely - very clean and very comfortable!!! Owner very responsive. We would highly recommend! ##### Kim A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy P. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home base This home fit our needs perfectly! It is on the quiet side of MDI and served as a great home base for our visit to the area. ##### Cathy P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sheila b. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Beautiful place, had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Extremely clean and very cozy. Perfect distance for anything on the island but also quiet. ##### sheila b. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable spot for exploring Acadia The four of us were very comfortable in this home! The kitchen is well-appointed and the beds comfy. ##### Connie S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great experience with “Drop Anchor.” Nicole, was a wonderful host and very communicative. The home was nicely furnished and very clean. The home was a nice size for our family of four. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park were a short driving distance away. We would highly recommend this home. ##### John B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren B. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay on MDI We had such a wonderful stay at Nicole's house with our family and our pup. The house was very clean and well-stocked, with plenty of space for our group to spread out and relax. We loved being on the quiet side of the island and so close to delicious spots for lobster. We'd love to return! ##### Lauren B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evelyn J. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Find Drop Anchor is a well appointed and comfortable home with plenty of light and space. Its close to quaint Bass Harbor and the We stayed with friends and totalky enjoyed it. We would definitely return! lighthouse as well as the ferryhome with plenty ##### Evelyn J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great stay - wonderful property. Convenient to Bar Harbor and Acadia. ##### Amy Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherrie v. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home We loved staying at Drop Anchor, it was perfect for us. ##### Sherrie v. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene L. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place It was very nice, super clean, quiet. Would stay there again if I was going to go explore in that area.Marlene ##### Marlene L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fabulous house! Extremely spacious, clean, comfortable and well decorated. Hostess very communicative and accommodating. Very large comfy porch to hang out on along with a fire pit in the back. Super seafood restaurant (Archie’s) on the water less than half a mile away. Terrific area for hiking enthusiasts. ##### Linda L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole S. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Stay in Southwest Harbor Area The home was very clean, tastefully decorated and perfect for our family meeting spot. Large dining table for dinner or board games. Very comfortable living room. Bedrooms were comfortable and well sized. Location was perfect for us as we like to avoid the crowds yet still be near the main attractions of Acadia. Owner quickly responded to any questions we had. ##### Nicole S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herb S. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend on MDI My wife, daughter, our puppy and I had a wonderful visit at the Drop Anchor. The house is nicely furnished, very comfortable with room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was spotless and well stocked. While on the quiet side of MDI, South Harbor with its shops and restaurants is only minutes away. Nicole was very helpful and made the whole process easy and comfortable. ##### Herb S. 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