Title: “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/69738582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/c920a45c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/a39bca7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/1e48e30f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104844600/104844581/5c16b2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: House is not child proof, bedrooms on 2nd floor ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ![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 - 0.5 miles - Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Cadillac Mountain - 35 min drive - 21.1 miles #### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬24 min drive - ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬7 min walk - ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Colonel's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is “Drop Anchor” a cheerful and spacious residence 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 3 miles (5 km). ## 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 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy 21 Aug 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. 28 May 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. 22 May 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 #### sheila b. 14 Jul 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. 2 Oct 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 #### Lauren B. 25 Jun 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. 18 Sept 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. 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