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A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a wooden floor, a black chair, and a television.
A two-story house with a deck overlooking a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with two blue armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a TV in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A gravel path leading to a wooden signpost with directions to 'Sea Breezes' and 'Tides'.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bass Harbor

With a stay at this cottage in Bass Harbor, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. .This cottage is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Salty Fisherman
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬5 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.

Tides-oceanfront cottage near Acadia

Tides Cottage is a beautifully situated waterfront retreat on a quiet tidal inlet in Bass Harbor near Acadia National Park. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this inviting coastal cottage offers peaceful water views, modern amenities, and the perfect location for exploring the quieter side of Mount Desert Island.

The home features 3 bedrooms, each with it's own private bath, comfortably accommodating up to 6 people. The king bedroom includes a newly renovated tile walk-in shower, the twin bedroom also offers new tile walk-in shower and the queen bedroom features a shower stall.

The open kitchen, dining, and living area is filled with natural light from vaulted ceilings and large windows facing east over the water. Relax by the cozy wood-burning fireplace after a day exploring Acadia or enjoy the comfort of both heating and air conditioning throughout the home.

Outdoor living is just as special at Tides. The deck offers comfortable seating for morning coffee, waterfront dining, or taking in beautiful sunrises. Just off the front porch, guests can gather around the wood burning fire pit and enjoy meals off the grill at the picnic table.

Guests also have access to a shared dock with the neighboring cottage, complete with kayaks and a rowboat. Conveniently located within walking distance of Archies lobster and close to many Acadia National Park hiking trails, Tides is also just three miles from the center of Southwest Harbor where you will find shops and restaurants.

Whether you're seeking adventure in Acadia or a quiet place to unwind by the water, Tides Cottage is the perfect Maine coastal getaway
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features rock climbing nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the buildings

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1 dog allowed June 1-5, 2024 With an additional $150 non refundable pet fee

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the buildings

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Tides-oceanfront cottage near Acadia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures did not do the house or scenery justice. It was perfect in every way! We will definitely be back. The host was so nice and accommodating. We loved the location away from bar harbor but also close to the national park. We loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was a wonderful spot; easy access to many nice places on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Amazing spot - very quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with beautiful views. Close enough to restaurants and attractions . Well stocked kitchen and plenty of space overall. The wheeled luggage cart was was a welcome addition as well. Overall an enjoyable stay and if we revisit the area would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

The cottage and location was great. Quiet but close to trails and larger towns. Enjoyed the use of kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage on Bass Harbor

My wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay. Well appointed cottage with remarkable views of the harbor! Great place to stay to explore MDI and Bar Harbor. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

A cozy home with a wonderful view and a cast-iron fireplace that warms the place right up. We had a lovely time despite less than perfect weather and would happily come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do not do this spot justice. It was so cozy and our stay was fantastic. We were splitting time in Acadia and Boston, and now I wish I would have made it an entire one in Maine to stay here. I could have drank coffee and stared out the front window over looking the water all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bernard Waterfront Cottage

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage. It was everything that we were looking for for a week on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Acadia

We had a lovely time visiting Acadia. We enjoyed being on the “quiet side” !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation w/ adult kids

Absolutely loved the cottage and the waterfront location! Having coffee looking out over the water was so peaceful. Nicely renovated and found everything we needed. Not too far from Bar Harbor or Acadia landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

We thoroughly enjoyed this idyllic cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Views lovely over the water. Open common area with kitchen/living space great for spending time with our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tremont ME is wonderful

Great place away from the tourists of Bar Harbor, yet short trip to the Harbor. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

We went for our daughter’s senior trip and this property was amazing. Beautiful views, quiet, enjoyed the kayaks too! Would definitely stay again. The only issue we had was running out of hot water pretty quickly. A family of five and maybe 2 could get consecutive hot showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place !

Everything was perfect in this house . Great communication from the host as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Vacation Property

Very nice property. Very scenic location. Quiet and secluded. Everything that you need is provided, even binoculars to view the wildlife. Wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property perfectly met our needs as a family of 5. I was very impressed with how clean it was! We’ve rented many houses in various locations and this was probably the cleanest yet!! The kitchen was well equipped which we appreciated since we like to save some money on meals. If you are looking to do a lot at Acadia you should plan accordingly- took us about 25 minutes each way to get there and to bar harbor. I didn’t really think it was a big deal and since it was our first time as a family I didn’t know. It does add up. If you’re planning on being out all day and are prepared to do so it’s not a big deal. I do appreciate the quiet of this side of the island! We were pretty active with our three kids though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location, setting, dock with kayaks and rowboat. Hosts were very friendly and gracious! Couldn’t have been happier with our choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful week staying at this property. The area was very quiet, and the house was clean. The entire process (checking in and out) was seamless. If we ever come back to the area, we know where we will be staying! We have no negatives to say about this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Maine Experience

This property is clean, well kept, and has amazing views. It feels like a wilderness experience while also providing all of the modern amenities of a home and access to the surrounding area. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Great cabin with amazing waterfront view and great location. Awesome bird watching - we saw herons, egrets, loons, ducks, and osprey. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot on the water

We loved our stay in Maine at this cottage, especially the porch overlooking the water and the wood burning stove in the living area. The property manager was quick to respond when we had questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This cottage was both well-appointed and clean, and also so quite and serene. We would absolutely come back! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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