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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bernard, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    4 min drive
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    8 min drive
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    8 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Bass Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Bass Harbor, a 4-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 8 minutes from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Wonderland Trail Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 8 min drive
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 25 min drive
  • Cadillac Mountain - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront cape on picturesque Bass Harbor with kayaks

Feel like you are already a guest at Home Port by watching the video located at the end of the photo gallery! Home Port is a charming oceanfront New England farmhouse located on Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Home Port accommodates 6 in three bedrooms with 2 baths.It has a newly updated modern kitchen, and air conditioning. The quaint fishing harbor and mountains of Acadia is the view from the deck of this comfortable home. A dock and deep water mooring can be made available and we do provide a row boat for our tenants use. Kayaks are also available on the dock. For directions the physical address is 22 Columbia Ave, Bernard 04612.


Biking, beaching, hiking, canoeing, kayaking,fishing right at your doorstep as well many other areas on Mount Desert Island. Whale watching from Bar Harbor just 20 minutes away. The stars from Cadillac is a must see. Fine dining is in all of our villages, SW Harbor, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Tremont.. Shopping in T Shirt Shops or for designer brands are available. The Gilley Museum of bird carving is located in SW Harbor. The Abbe is in Bar Harbor and there are several others to explore. Art fairs and musical groups are always available for your enjoyment.
The recreational, cultural, and dining offerings in this area are phenomenal. Acadia National Park is at your fingertips. and there is a FREE bus transportation system!

The Park has nearly 32,000 acres of land which offers unequaled beauty and ocean front access. Over 55 miles of carriage trails provide hiking and biking with vistas of unrivaled beauty.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stacy Just

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the buildings.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Home MDI Acadia National Park Bar Harbor House
Waterfront Home MDI Acadia National Park Bar Harbor Bernard
Waterfront Home MDI Acadia National Park Bar Harbor House
Waterfront Home MDI Acadia National Park Bar Harbor Bernard
Waterfront Home Bass Harbor Acadia National Park Bar Harbor
Waterfront Home Bass Harbor Acadia National Park Bar Harbor
Waterfront Home on MDI Near Acadia National Park Bar Harbor
Waterfront Home on MDI Near Acadia National Park Bar Harbor
Waterfront Home on MDI Near Acadia National Park Bar Harbor

Oceanfront cape on picturesque Bass Harbor with kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noga A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good accommodation
Clean, bright and very nice. We enjoyed our staying very much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken C., Madison, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Quiet Place on the Quietside
We really enjoyed our week in this lovely, quiet place. The views were amazing, the deck was perfect. The inside was very clean and nicely decorated. We slept like babies. We spent a lot of time on the water - a tour, the ferry to Swans Island ... hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Machelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!!
The house was amazing - beautiful views. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate house on property overlooking harbot
This home was really nice and very well equipped. It is located on a fishing harbor that is so peaceful and colorful The location was great, close to Acadia and many good restaurants nearby. We’d love to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homeport
All was great. Host/owner were friendly and helpful. Location was very nice and as described online.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deirdre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Getaway
Lovely home just around the corner from Thurston’s ! Fun location near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
We stayed for a week. The house and location was beautiful. We used the kayaks a few times. We spent most of our time in Acadia NP (~35 minutes depending on which entrance you go to). Also about 30 minutes from Bar Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R., Amherst, NH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!
Third year staying at Homeport and yet again, another fantastic experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B., Aledo, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
This property was very clean, well equipped, comfortable, and the location was perfect. Stacy was easy to communicate with. Im sure there were many other properties in the area that we could have chosen for this vacation, but I can't imagine they could have been any better than this home. They even offer their guests live Lobsters to cook! Our thanks to the Stanley family. This vacation gave us a welcome relief from the Texas summer. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Porter USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding harbor house!
We all thoroughly enjoyed absolutely everything about this property! Location was fantastic! Just a short trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Lots of hiking, great restaurants. View from the deck was wonderful! Kitchen fully equipped, great grill! The one and only thing we can mention are the twin beds in third bedroom....difficult to sleep on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well appointed house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
House was excellent and the owners where easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Side Gem
The property is lovely, with a bright deck overlooking a small fishing harbor. This perfectly equipped and spotless home hosted our quintessential Maine experience. The location is quiet, yet it's easy to access Acadia and Bar Harbor. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ideal Acadia Getaway
The harbor was such an unbelievable setting to take in from the back deck, especially at sunset. A five-minute walk to Thurston's made dinners very easy. We ate there every night. There are plenty of great hikes and sights to take in that are a 10-15 minute drive away and your main Bar Harbor and Acadia attractions are only 30 min away. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Nice!
This property is situated on a quiet, working harbor in coastal Maine. The lobster boats, pleasure vessels and other boats are fun to watch. This property is very quiet and it is still close to the charming downtown of Southwest Harbor, and still a short drive to the attractions of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. You will like the house and the location. We certainly did!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We loved this cute house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Stay
This place was amazing. We had the best time even with the storm. The house and lovation were perfect. Would definitely reccomend to anyone and with come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home and Location!
We had such an amazing time, staying at Homeport. It had everything needed to make our stay on the quiet side so peaceful and serene! Loved sitting on the deck and gazing at the harbor — so relaxing and such a wonderful getaway for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Vacation in Bass Harbor
The family had a wonderful time staying at Bass Harbor and the house was exactly as listed / expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The property was amazing. House was great, perfect for the family and the view of harbor was like picture post card! Love everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Accommodations!
This property is clean, laid out well, and well managed. And in a great location! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc R., Amherst, NH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay.
Great house on the quiet side of the Quiet Side of MDI. Second year staying here and just as great as last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bass Harbor
Great, comfortable home and super clean. Everything is included, even kayaks and a rowboat. Harbor view is lovely whether rain or shine! Food is only thing you need to bring or buy (grocery and restaurant options in the immediate vicinity are very limited so I'd have grocery shopped ahead of stay had I been more aware of that!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the Photos
The house was nicer than the photos showed. The owners should update with photos of current furnishings and finishes, which were better than the online images. A great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
House was perfectly located on the harbor with an awesome classic Maine fishing view complete with lobsters available under the dock! The house had been renovated, is modern and beautifully decorated. The kayaks and row boat were fun to have at our disposal. Will definitely stay here for our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022