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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Tremont, ME
  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Bass Harbor

With a stay at this vacation home in Bass Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead. .This vacation home is 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Cadillac Mountain and 0.7 mi (1 km) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 39 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vacationland Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milagro's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peter Trout’s Restaurant & Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thurston's Lobster Pound - ‬7 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.

Near Bass Harbor lighthouse and Acadia National Park

This lovely split level home sits just minutes from Acadia National Park’s Ships harbor and wonderland walking trails, Seawall and the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. The home has a large kitchen/dining room with a large dining room table, nice living room with new comfy couch, large bathroom with double sink vanity, tub shower unit, washer and dryer. 3 bedrooms on main floor. Lovely basement has 2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower unit and living room area with large tv. Large back deck!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Checkout before 10am
Start a load of towels washing

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Near Bass Harbor Lighthouse and Acadia National Park Bass Harbor

Near Bass Harbor lighthouse and Acadia National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dragonfly cottage is a much-loved, very clean house with plenty of space and walking distance to the Bass Harbor lighthouse, Ship Harbor and Wonderland (1 mile). Very short drive to several excellent lobster stands on the harbor. Although the outside temp reached 90 during several days of our stay we were still able to sleep comfortably each night in the upstairs bedrooms and the downstairs bedrooms never felt damp even though they remained cool. The front yard had plenty of room for wiffle ball, and the house was equipped for anything you might need during your stay, perhaps more equipped than most other houses we have stayed in previously. Very quiet, no sounds from the campground or street traffic, even with windows open. We felt so welcome in this home that we almost felt like we were staying at a B&B and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and House!

The house was nice and spacious! The kitchen was clean and had a nice little coffee station. We were able to walk to the light house and the two nearby trails, which were beautiful. There were several places to eat close by, which was very nice! It was nice to be away from the crowds, but still convenient to get to many places on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay and the house had everything we needed for our visit to Mount Desert Island. We had my 91 yr old mother with us who is very mobile but could definitely have used some kind of grab bar in at least 1 of the showers. While not terribly noisy, you do hear noise from the campground directly across the street but because the campground is there, the island explorer bus stop is literally right there for ease in getting around the island without using your car. The Bass Harbor Lighthouse is a half mile away. We walked to it every day but beware the road is narrow and can get very busy and the only place to walk is on the road. The house was close to several trails that we took advantage of. The house doesn’t have very close access to the water but we were able to drive to close by Seawall and set up chairs on the rocks. The house was chock full of a great selection of local information including books and maps for us to use as well. During our downtime at the house we enjoyed the back deck, Adirondack chairs and fire pit. If we had had our grandchildren with us, they would have loved playing on the great outdoor Ark jungle gym and toys provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Get-Together

This house was big enough to easily accommodate 6 adults, 1 teenager, and 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Plenty of room to park and maneuver your vehicle. A huge family table perfect for eating and game playing. The kitchen is well equipped. The yard was large, with a lovely stand of pines bordering the backyard. One night we all laid down on the large deck and gazed at the stars! Oh, it was lovely. You can get fresh eggs every day in town, go up Wesley Street, located next to Southwest Cycle, and you’ll see eggs for sale on your left towards the top of the hill.We all had a wonderful stay at Dragonfly Cottage….and yes, the house is full of beautiful dragonflies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subramaniam I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family vacation home

Nice home with good amenities to accommodate a large family. The pantry was stocked with enough supplies to get you started as the grocery stores are not nearby. The home is away from everything, it’s quiet and relaxing to stay. It’s walkable to Bass harbor lighthouse and the Seawall trail. Plenty of parking and yard for pets and cars to roam.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F., Cheltenham, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Dragonfly Cottage. The home had absolutely everything we could ask for. It had all the amenities two families with 5 kids between them could need and was super kid friendly. It was a great jumping off point to explore Acadia and a quiet and restful spot at night. We even learned on our hottest day that the neighboring camp ground pool has day passes for 3 per person. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, Beautiful Home in Quiet Location

Dragonfly Cottage had everything our extended family of nine needed. My granddaughters had limited toys they brought on vacation due to air travel, but the pirate ship playground, riding toys, swing and many indoor toys kept them happy and busy for our entire stay.Our family cooked many of our meals and had no problem finding the cookware needed. Many of the necessary spices were on hand also.The home was immaculate and had large spaces to gather including the kitchen, living room and basement. A sliding door can be shut between the basement and the main floor of the house to allow for more privacy. A washer and dryer were available on both levels of the house as well as a smaller kitchen in the basement.The house is located on a quieter part of the island. The Bass Harbor Lighthouse is within walking distance and Ship Harbor Nature Trail, a fun, easy hike is nearby too.I would highly recommend this home to anyone planning a stay in the Bar Harbor/Acadia NP area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George R., Tiverton, Rhode Island

Liked: Cleanliness

Dragonfly Cottage near BHL

We had a great stay at the Dragonfly Cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dragonfly

This beautiful house was absolutely amazing!! Had everything you can imagine for your stay. Beds super comfortable. Also,gave us a nice welcome basket with lots of different treats in it. Would definitely stay here again and recommend highly. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

House worked beautifully for our family

We gathered from Boston, NYC, Ohio and Colorado for a very enjoyable family vacation at the Dragonfly Cottage. Our young grandkids were checking out the pirate ship in front yard before we had the cars unloaded, and the ship and the wheeled outdoor toys kept them very busy when we were at the house. Bedrooms on two floors let us put those small kids to sleep while the adults stayed up watching movies, working puzzles or just talking. There is an incredible variety of restaurants in the area, but with preschoolers, seafood allergies and outdoor group activities that could be so much fun it was hard to make it for a restaurant reservation time, it was just easier to prepare some meals ourselves, and we very much appreciated the large, well-appointed kitchen, the grill on back deck, and the large indoor and outdoor eating areas that allowed us to do that. Having 2 washers and 2 dryers available was a big help, especially since the weather was considerably hotter than predicted, and sweaty clothes really needed washed after every hike or bike ride. This home was ideal for our family reunion and we'd highly recommend it for any group that comes to the Acadia area for the outdoor activities, but also wants some down time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana W., Harvard

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort on the quiet side

This is one of the most comfortable homes we've stayed in. It's well organized and has anything you might need. The location is great to restaurants, great hikes, and the lighthouse. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house near Bass Harbor Lighthouse

The house worked well for our group of six ladies. The large kitchen and deck, complete with wooded back yard, were especially nice. The location was convenient, close to hiking trails, restaurants, and groceries. One suggestion I would make would be to remove some of the personal items/knick-knacks in the bedrooms so that guests have more space for their items.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable

Our hosts provided everything needed for a wonderful stay. The home is beautiful and spacious and the location can’t be beat. Walking distance to the lighthouse and hiking trails. Perfect! Our group loved our stay here. Zero complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot on the quiet side of MDI

We loved our stay at this house. We love Bar Harbor but hate the crowds, so it was so great to be on the quiet side of the island. Bass Harbor is beautiful without the hassle. This very large house is in a great location for some of Acadia’s less famous (but still amazing) spots. The house had everything we needed for a stress free vacation. We loved the well equipped kitchen, big dining room table, coffee station, huge deck and those great mattresses! It really felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fabulous House & Location

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Dragonfly Cottage! The house is lovely and was just perfect for our family. We absolutely loved the location because it was convenient to Acadia and all the activities we planned. It was away from the busy places and was quiet. The children loved the pirate play ship, the riding toys, and the toys inside. The kitchen was very well equipped and clean. As was the entire house. If you are looking for a great place to stay this one is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOY H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Property

This was our first trip to Maine, so when I booked the property it sounded like the location would be a good location and the house would be the size we needed. We were not disappointed with anything! The location was awesome, very quiet, close to some awesome trails and the water! The house was wonderful everything we needed and more! My grandsons loved the play set and toys! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Clean, spacious, and very homey. Super close to everything! A great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Very clean and comfortable house. Plenty of room for 7 people and our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoughtfully Appointed Home!

Perfect place for us, the kids and grandkids! The split level gives everyone their own private space but the kitchen and livingroom are large enough for everyone to gather together. The large yard and "pirate ship" playground were great entertainment for the kids when we weren't exploring the island. Location is great, a short walk to Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Absolutley one of our favorite locations and our host was very responsive to the few questions we had. Highly recommend the Dragonfly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bin X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique dragonfly-themed cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has dragonfly-themed decor, even on the plates and cabinets handles. It was well-equipped with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully stocked kitchen. 15 min walk to the lighthouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

First time staying on the quiet side. Discovered new trails and great places to eat. The upstairs was very clean and spacious for all 7 of us. Loved all the outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sara L., Vermont

Spacious, comfortable house for large groups

We rented this place for a week at the end of the summer for a family vacation with extended family to explore Acadia and Bar Harbor. This was our 4th trip to Acadia but first time with a large group and staying in Bass Harbor. We had some hiccups but overall, had a decent stay. We discovered a new favorite restaurant for lobster rolls during this trip - Archie’s!! Highly recommend!! Pros -good, quiet area. The house is 30 minutes to Bar Harbor and Acadia but very close to Bass Harbor lighthouse, Echo Lake, Shipharbor Trail, Wonderland Trail and SW Harbor -large spacious house with room for multiple couples -ceiling fans plus stand up fans in all bedrooms makes it comfortable despite no AC -plenty of space in the kitchen to cook, hang out and enjoy meals -great back deck to have morning coffee and grill -Washer and dryer on both floors, as well as toilets and showers. There is detergent and dryer balls, but we brought all of our own laundry products. -a fantastic ship playground out front was a huge hit for the kids Cons: -upon arrival, the basement was not fully cleaned. There was a ball of hair in the shower, hair on the toilet seat, outside of the bowl and in the sink. The queen room had not been cleaned - the sheets had hair in them and a stain and some of the guests unfortunately found that out when they were ready to get into bed the first night. -there were about 20 phorid (drain) flies in the basement sink and a couple upstairs in the kitchen sink when we all arrived. -the pipe in the basement ceiling of the living room leaks water when the shower was being used I contacted the owner late that night and she responded the next morning apologizing. I asked her to come clean the bathroom and queen room and to pour bleach down the drains to start the process of killing the drain flies. She came by that day to do everything. It definitely decreased the number of phorid flies while we were there. She was easy to reach and responsive. There are a lot of decorations and trinkets around the house which doesn't allow space for guests to put personal belongings out so I would recommend to the owner to put their items away when they aren't living at the house. Overall, this house is spacious, comfortable and in a quiet location. It's great for a large group and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house to share with family

The host was very kind to let us stay a extra day since we could not fly home due to Hurricane Ian
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022