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Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage]

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage]

The PERFECT location in Bass Harbor to enjoy all the sights and smells of a real Harbor in Maine! Located right on the edge of the water in downtown Bass Harbor, this unit is a perfect place to relax as you explore Acadia! The windows in the living room open to the water for amazing views!

Location Highlights:
-6 min Drive to Downtown Southwest Harbor
-25 min Drive to Acadia National Park [Cadillac Mountain Entrance]
-30 min Drive to Downtown Bar Harbor
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Bedroom #1 [1st Floor]:
-King Bed - Sleeps 2

Bedroom #2 [2nd Floor Loft]:
*NOTE* - Loft has LOW Ceilings, 61" at the center of the arch with lower clearance by the single bed in the back*

-Full Bed - Sleeps 2
-Twin Bed - Sleeps 1
*Twin mattress is small and thin, meant as a sleeping space for a child
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Kitchen:
-Coffee Maker
-Ground Coffee Provided
-Teapot
-Tea Bags Provided
-Olive Oil Provided
-Cooking Spray Provided
-Salt & Pepper Provided
-Microwave
-Lobster Pot
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Bathroom:
-Full Bathroom [1st Floor]:
-Shower/Tub combo
-Hair Dryer Available
-Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap
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Outdoor Space:
-Small private porch w/ seating
-BBQ Grill
-Chairs by water
-Parking is FREE Parking in the driveway at the property
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Laundry:
-Laundry is FREE and is located in Bathroom
-Laundry Detergent Provided
-Dryer Sheets Provided
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Television:
-50" TV in Living Room
-The TVs are SMART TVs that you are able to log into your own apps to view programming
-The TVs do NOT have Cable
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A/C Units:
-Mini-Split in Unit Year Round to Cool/Heat Unit
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-Outdoor Furniture is put out in May through October
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Other things to note:
-Loft has LOW Ceilings, 61" at the center of the arch with lower clearance by the single bed in the back
-Twin mattress is small and thin, meant as a sleeping space for a child
-You can only access the lofted area via a spiral staircase off of the living room
-Pets are allowed! The Pet fee is $80
-Grills are available for use late April until the end of November

Property manager

Maebeth Property Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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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
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

389639

About the area

Map
Southwest Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 39 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Ketch Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage]?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage] located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. Wonderland Trail Trailhead is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Harborside Comfortable Cottage! [Mermaid Cottage] Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

The cottage was amazing! It had such a beautiful panoramic view from the living room windows. The decorations and aesthetic were so cute! The kitchen was really nice to use, and overall a 10/10 experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This was our first vrbo stay, and it did not disappoint. Everything was as advertised or better, although the description and pictures had already caused us to look forward to our stay very much. Beautiful views, delightful spaces, very thoughtful and fun themed decor, wonderfully clean, stocked with everything we could expect...we appreciate the love and care and attention to detail that went into this property. Nice location too - even the quieter side of the island has much to offer. Thank you for making our first vrbo experience and our vacation outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025