Water front, 2-bedroom cottage in Bass Harbor perfect for a relaxing getaway

Your cozy waterfront cottage awaits in Bass Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, in Maine.

Outside, guests will enjoy the large screened in porch with dining table and cozy seating; a warm firepit at night (camp wood not included); 2 included 1-person sea kayaks (with 2 adult life jackets); and 2 water side Adirondack chairs. Access to the water is by way of a wooden 12-step staircase (see photo 23/24). At high tide you'll enter directly into the water, and at dead low tide, you'll enter directly into the grass to explore the seaside.

Inside, guests find two comfortable bedrooms featuring a queen bed and twin beds, perfect for a small group or family. Full kitchen to include pots and pans, lobster pot, cooking utensils, dishwasher, electric stove, full refrigerator with ice trays, outside propane grill, and dining room with a view. Two full sofas for all guests to sit. The bathroom includes a shower, bathtub, basic soaps, resort style bath towels, beach towels, and a hair dryer, making it easy to refresh after a day of exploring.

Warm heating keeps the space inviting during cooler evenings. Whether you’re relaxing indoors or planning your next adventure, this waterfront cottage offers a superb base for your stay. Enjoy all that Bass Harbor has to offer when you stay at Tide's Reach.

Firepit within 35+ feet of the house. Camp wood, fire starter, paper, etc not included.

Electric car charging station 2 houses down, public. See photos. AmpUp network, Level 2 charger, J1772 (AC) connection

Home is within:
- 5 minutes drive to 2 gas station/convenient stores; 4 restaurants, Bass Harbor Marina, Swans Island Frenchboro Island Ferry
-Archie’s waterfront Lobster pound restaurant around the bend (less than a mile away)
-Electric car charging station less than 2 blocks away (see
-Full private access to two kayaks with steps down to water exploring
-Excellent rental home for birding and bird watching activities: waterfront, mature canopy, within birds eye view of Acadia National Park
-amenities and features notes: screened in porch over looking harbor, private water access, full access to 2 kayaks, bird feeders

-Acadia National Park - 30 minutes to visitors center
-Acadia NP Carriage Road access 20 minutes
-Jordan Pond 30 minutes
-Cadillac Mountain Entrance 35 minutes

3 miles to restaurants, bakery, ice cream parlor in SW Harbor

Island Explorer Bus - pick up is 2 doors down from the house: The fare-free Island Explorer features bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants.