Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Tremont, ME

Acadia National Park
3 min drive
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
7 min drive
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
7 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
28 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Uniquely perched above the water, Tidewatch offers magnificent views of the harbor, mountains and surrounding landscape from 3 sides of the house. Every room has a water view! 3 bedrooms plus a sleeping cabin on the shore, accommodates 8 people. Large 35'x 30' deck has 3 seating areas which include outdoor dining table & chairs, propane fire pit area with chairs and lounge chair area. The dock is a great spot to fish or launch your kayak. Truly unique! Sunday to Sunday booking.

The space
The main living area is on the top floor taking advantage of the truly stunning views. Second floor deck provides a small outdoor vista for viewing the sites or small group dining while the spiral staircase affords access to the massive deck below. The master bedroom has double doors leading to the deck. Wake up with the sun should you choose, and wander out on to the deck with your favorite morning beverage and watch the wildlife. A pair of eagles can often be seen across the way on John's Island. This area of the harbor is tidal so twice every 24 hours the water will recede allowing you to see the harbor floor and the wildlife that searches for food when it's low tide.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Acadia National Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 7 minutes from Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ingrid Kachmar

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the ocean

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Tidewatch- Harborside Cottage, Unparalleled Views Bernard

Tidewatch- harborside cottage, unparalleled views Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

James F.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute gem

I can’t say enough about how much we loved this property. It has always been a bucket list item for me to go to MDI/Acadia and I was fortunate enough to save up enough and take my wife, parents and sister! The property was beautiful, right on the tidal basin so we got to see the complete fluctuation of a empty bay teeming with life (basically birds feasting on shellfish) as well as the beauty and serenity of the higher tide. Peaceful and serene doesn’t quite describe the vibe! The inside of the house was well kept and had a great vide and beautiful upstairs for entertaining. Perfect house for2 couples and 2 singles or 3 couples and 2 singles (if one of the couples is okay with sleeping in a beautiful/cozy detached cabin and using the main house for water). Ingrid and John were responsive and friendly and we loved staying with them. Would 100% stay here again if we go back. Property only and easy/beautiful 20-25 minute drive from downtown bar harbor. And minutes from southwest harbor. Thank you again!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg K.

15 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Quiet Get Away

We loved the beautiful on the water location of this cottage on the quiet side of Acadia Natl Park. A very unique lay out with spectacular water views all around. Lots of activities in this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H., Norfolk, VA USA

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet side peacefulness

We loved this house sitting on Bass Harbor, watching the dramatic tide change from the ample deck and gas fire pit or windowed large room. The home is well stocked and updated and says “Maine”. Owner communicated ceryxwell

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Grand Rapids, Michigan

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect home for a family reunion

The property was perfect for a 1-week stay for a family of 6 adults. We were able to prepare several meals in the large kitchen to allow for multiple cooks. The views from every window allowed us to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bass Harbor, adding to memories of a wonderful vacation. The Snore Box was a big hit! Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Week!

Our family had a fabulous experience at Tide Watch! Every window offered a view of Bass Harbor & the deck and furnishings could not have been a better place to enjoy time as a family! We appreciated the new grill, the beautiful well supplied kitchen, roomy natural wood table and overall decor. The beds are comfortable and the Snore Box is adorable! As always, Mt Desert Island and its beauty and charm never dissapoint!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory J G.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It's the little things that matter.

The location was great. Nice quiet setting. Worked fine for our party of 8.The building was fine but is in need of some refreshing. The crankout windows need repair/replacement. The picture for the listing suggested you could swim off the dock. Really wasn't possible given the prevalence of low tide. Our primary issues were the small things. The grill was falling apart. It was replaced immediately after we pointed out it's condition. The propane tanks for the fire pit and grill were virtually empty. Ran out of fuel for both after two uses There were not adequate number of garbage bags or paper towel rolls. Should be a least 1 bag per day. We enjoyed our stay but at this price point we were expecting greater attention to the details.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

We had an absolutely amazing time in Acadia, and at Tidewatch. What a fantastic spot! We’re already planning our trip back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, Peaceful Vacation

The location is beautiful and quiet. Home was as pictured and very clean. Deck was great and views from the living room were perfect. I was concerned that the drive to Acadia would be too far to beat the crowds, but learned everything is close on the island so we had no issues. I would highly recommend this location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay in MAINE!

The views were relaxing and beautiful, eagle visited a few days. The home is fully stocked and ready for your enjoyment. Beds are comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows and linens for all 5 of us. Could have used a few more hand towels in the kitchen. Seating in kitchen and living room is adequate be careful of the rugs they were slippery. We did have an issue with the grill, one guest prefers meat and tried to cook multiple times on the grill with no luck, just not hot enough to sear. The side burner worked great for the lobster!! One our last night there was a terrible storm, had to latch all windows water was coming in, we lost power, and it did not come back on before we had to check out. We have stayed in 4 other Maine homes and this one was just what we needed. Thanks to our host for the great communication!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sybil r.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The best of Maine

This is truly a special home on the water in Maine. It allowed us to experience the habitat of that little cove in ways that would not have been possible in other rental houses: to be part of the ocean tide as it cycled through each day, to watch the birds, to find the frogs and slugs in the woods, to sleep in the napping cabin in the rain. We felt so lucky to have found it and stayed there. It will be in our family memory always.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing - highly recommend

Truly fantastic - what an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine H.

7 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING home!!

We loved the trip and the house was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Bedford, NH

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Most relaxing view

Enjoyed the week at Tidewatch to getaway and celebrate a birthday week. Peaceful location, beautiful sunrises, wonderful area to kayak AND amazing deck. House with gorgeous views, comfortable/relaxed common spaces. Owners are thoughtful and very quick to respond to questions/inquiries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022