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Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞

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Smart TV - Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 (Bass Harbor)
Smart TV - Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 (Bass Harbor)
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 (Bass Harbor)
Acadia's peaceful charm surrounds Cattail Cottage, a newly renovated home on its own wooded lot. Enjoy the spacious lawn with an outdoor grill and fire-pit, hardwood floors inside, and a full kitchen to savor fresh seafood from MDI's biggest Lobster Harbor.

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9.2 out of 10
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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞

Enjoy your stay at Acadia to its fullest with all that Cattail Cottage has to offer! The peaceful location is also one of the most convenient for reaching all the best of Acadia NP. This newly renovated, handcrafted, 1 bdrm/1 bath home sits on its own wooded lot, just minutes from Bass Harbor Headlight, Seawall, Wonderland, and Ship Harbor Beaches and trails. Smell the salt air and wake up in MDI's biggest Lobster Harbor. Fresh seafood, sunsets, lobster boat tours, trails and beaches all right here. The property offers a spacious Lawn, outdoor grill and fire-pit! Inside you'll love the hardwood floors, and full kitchen. Master bedroom as well as 2 sofa beds makes a total of 3 separate sleeping areas for up to 6 people.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Bass Harbor is home to this holiday home. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Bass Harbor travel guide
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Bass Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park featuring forest scenes, a lake or waterhole and wetlands
    Acadia National Park
    1 min drive - 0.4 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
    Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wendell Gilley Museum
    6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beal's Lobster Pier
    7 min drive
  • Archie’s Lobster
    9 min walk
  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • The Upper Deck
    5 min drive
  • Nor’ Easter Pound & Market
    25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 located?

Situated in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead and Wendell Gilley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Peaceful private location, cottage @Acadia NP, Lighthouse, Beaches, Seafood🦞 Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for our family vacation

We’re so glad we booked this home. It had just the right amount of space for our family of four; we didn’t want a hotel room or a large home. One of our daughters used the loft futon and the other decided to use the foldout couch; both slept well. We were busy exploring the island and park so didn’t spend too much time at the home during the morning and afternoon, but it was the perfect place to end the day. The house was very clean, well cared for, and nicely furnished. Construction seemed recent and well done. It had just about everything we needed and was easy to find things such as extra sheets for the fold out couch. We liked the access to a washer and dryer. The kitchen had most items to prep a couple of breakfasts and dinners. The host was easy to communicate with and responsive. The location was convenient to Southwest Harbor and restaurants. The setting is very pleasant. We appreciated being away from the busiest areas of the island and still felt like it was easy to get around. We hope to be back to explore more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable functional house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic VRBO

We had a wonderful visit to Acadia while staying in this VRBO. The cottage is clean with lots of natural light. The host answered questions quickly and was extremely helpful. We appreciated the whole-house water filtration system, as the groundwater in the area isn't great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and newly built

Cozy but spacious, gave us plenty of room to enjoy the quiet wilderness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in Acadia

We had a great time in this darling house! Very familiar with Mount Desert Island, we chose to stay on the quiet side of the island. W hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, quiet, clean and good location

Hard to get a hold of host because of connectivity issues with cell phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Acadia visit

Neighborhood seemed a bit sketchy at first but actually was fine though next to cemetery. Beds were hard and supplies were minimal but overall adequate. Host replied immediately when we had an issue with the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dillaila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute. But no ac

Loved the cottage. It was on a quiet street. Our problems were not having any ac in July. The one bedroom is upstairs and the only bathroom is downstairs. Few windows need shades badly. It wakes you up with the sun if you sleep on the futon or sofabed. Overall cute property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sujay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024