House holiday rentals in Ellsworth

Me and my friends loved this BNB!! The hot tub was amazing and the pool was an awesome addition. Instructions were clear and even called to walk me through everything. Plenty of places to sleep and loads of places to go!

The house was perfect for us. Very clean and organized. Great host always responded in a timely manner. Was only about a 30 to 40 minute drive to Acadia National Park & Bar harbor, depending on traffic it could take longer. If we ever make it back to Maine I would definitely stay at the Higgins Retreat again. Thanks again Richard & Tina.

this was the 3rd time our family has stayed,again we had a fantastic time! We chose to return due to the great space, a fabulous indoor pool, great kitchen and an amazing view. Great attention to details, comfortable for large families or groups and peaceful for just 2.

Thank you Christina! Great weekend stay for UMaine graduation. Great location from campus and stores for the things we forgot (haha).

We felt like at home. The house is located in a private property with swimming pool and tennis courts. It’s very clean and very peaceful. Just a clarification about the description : there’s no bathroom in the basement. Then if you come with elderly people or very young kids, it could be annoying. If you like cooking, the kitchen is very well equipped. We´ll keep a very good memory of our stay in Ducktrap Retreat during the colorful foliage season.

Booked this place for our anniversary to get away from the city for a weekend.. we found exactly what we were looking for! The hot tub was wonderful, the house was clean and cute, and we had everything we could have needed! Estelle was very responsive and gave clear instructions for everything. Would recommend this place for a quiet getaway or a small group trip in the summer!

My return visit to the Boathouse was even lovelier than I hoped it would be. The location can't be matched by anything else I've seen. I enjoyed a September visit with my dog and was lucky to have pristine weather. I lived a very simple and healthy outdoors life and came home the better for it. The Boathouse is true to its description: it is simple and rustic and uncomplicated but well-equipped, and is perfect for one-and-dog, or for two people. A little coming-and-going from the neighboring houses meant that I didn't feel isolated. Margaret is truly an exceptional and friendly host who communicates promptly and clearly. I almost hesitate to share "my" Boathouse location with too many of my back-home friends because it feels so intimate and special. I already want to be back there. I offer my deep thanks to Margaret and to the place that I could - briefly - call home.

I recently stayed with my family at this incredible Airbnb that exceeded all my expectations. This property offered a hot tub, a pool table, and a level of privacy and tranquility that made for a truly relaxing getaway. One of the highlights of our stay was being able to watch the northern lights from the hot tub – it was absolutely magical. We spent a week in Acadia, and the location was perfect, just 15-20 minutes from Bar Harbor or the nearest town. The hosts were very responsive, and the place was fantastic for families, being both kid and pet friendly. It was a week filled with unforgettable moments, and I can't recommend this place enough!

Our stay at Stairway to Heaven was the perfect long weekend getaway we were looking for. It was very clean, comfortable and had the essentials we needed. The lakehouse is in a beautiful and quiet area at the end of the lake. The water is so clear and shallow. It was nice to be able to see my son fishing off the dock from the house. Jud, the owner was very responsive to the few questions I had. We had fun fishing off the dock and kayaking in the cove. The back deck was perfect for playing games and conversating while enjoying the view of the lake and the sounds of the bullfrogs. There were two bald eagles that put on a show for us as well.

We felt so at home at Travis’ place. We had a late check in, and I will say he was right when he said it’s tricky to find in the dark! Once we got there and looked around it got easier. Everything was so clean and cozy. We loved having the two bedrooms right next to each other. It made it easy for our young daughter to get us if she needed us at night. The view alone made us feel so at peace that not much could top it. We also appreciated the access to tvs, but not making them stick out in the home. Everywhere we went was between a 30-45 minute drive which we did not mind at all. We actually quite enjoyed it so we weren’t right by all the craziness of some of the tourist towns. I can’t say anything but amazing things about this house. If you’re looking to book and this house ends up on your list.. just book it!! You won’t regret it.

Our stay was great here! Very quiet, cozy, and cute space. Everything was clean about the space. It was a decent location for driving to Acadia and Bar Harbor while we stayed here. There is also a great donut shop next door! The host was very responsive and check in and check out was easy. Would highly recommend and would stay again!

Beautiful and peaceful location! While off MDI, it was still very easy to access Acadia National Park and was a convenient location overall. Wonderful views out the windows, sliders, decks, etc. The area by the water was lovely as well. As we were staying with our baby, it was so helpful to have some provided baby items—a pack and play, high chair, and a baby gate (though we didn’t us the latter)—in addition to typical items (bed linens, towels, a wide variety of kitchen essentials, etc.) Robard was an excellent host, providing lots of information before the stay and responding promptly during our stay. We couldn’t get a window to lock (user error on our part) and Robard quickly came to check it out. He arrived just as we figured it out, but was very kind about the inconvenience, and chatted with us about the area and clamming by the water.

Very clean, very functional house with plenty of space for a family of 4, with the extra sofa bed (not that comfortable) for an additional 2 people. Very well equipped. Nice to be able to walk a few blocks to 'downtown Ellsworth', and we did that and ate at a good Mexican place (Margarita something), and a not that great 'british' pub (Airway or something .. right next to Mexican place). Prices I noticed that these restaurants seemed 20 - 50% more than in the midwest, even at a Mexican restaurant that we ate at at Bangor. It took us about 30 min to go to places in Acadia (such as Jordon Pool) and to Bar Harbor. Going to the Bangor airport about 40min. This house is in a typical older-looking neighborhood, and has a decrepit looking barn/garage on the property (though of course not for guests). But the inside of the house is completely different and very modern, functional, etc .. very well maintained and constructed. We had no issues at all.

Kristan was very accommodating and s helpful for our stay. This is the second time we have stayed with her in Maine. We appreciate the hospitality. The location is perfect and a really nice house. We will definitely keep them in mind for our next trip up !! Thanks again !

This is a really beautiful space in an even more beautiful stretch of woods and coast that gave us truly the best of Maine! Hosts were very quick and helpful with various requests and questions (even when we got locked out), and the space was a lovely honeymoon spot for my husband and I.

This was a great location for our vacation to Acadia National Park. The area was safe, beautiful, and secluded. We would stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at Cale’s farmhouse! The location was conveniently situated right off a main road in Ellsworth, making it easy to get around. The home had everything we needed to feel comfortable and settled in right away. Our group included three families, and we all felt like we had our own space within this beautiful, spacious home. Everything was very clean, with thoughtful touches throughout. The kitchen was well-stocked and made it easy to prepare a few simple meals during our stay. The large fridge had plenty of space for snacks and drinks, and the extra mini fridge near the side entrance was perfect for storing beverages. There were plenty of cozy areas to relax and hang out, making it easy for everyone to unwind. One especially helpful touch was the guide Cale sent before our trip- it was full of great recommendations, and we used it often to pick out restaurants. I really appreciated having that extra bit of planning help! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Clean, comfortable and modern - the kitchen & grill were great, as was the location! Would absolutely come back for my next trip to Acadia, which is 45-60min. away. Thank you, Erin!!

Jamie's lovely home was one of the best Airbnb experiences we've ever had. She sent us a helpful email the week before we arrived ... something that's never happened before in all of our Airbnb stays. She continued to be both responsive and proactive during our time there, and I knew that if anything went wrong she'd be easy to reach. Her recommendations for local dining were spot-on and we appreciated the guidebooks, hiking poles, and well-stocked kitchen. And the house! Well designed and beautifully situated with views of Mount Desert Narrows (and sunsets too). We were there with some of our young adult children and we all had plenty of space with three bedrooms and three full baths. Conveniently located at the top of the island, we could easily get to all parts of Acadia National Park and neighboring coastal towns. It was a short drive to everything we wanted to do, and we also really appreciated the wooded setting's privacy and peace. Thank you, Jamie! A perfect week.

The photos on the website didn’t do it justice! It was a beautiful location and a great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Acadia and Bar Harbor. This rental is almost good enough to be your actual destination. The house has everything you could possibly imagine and it was just pristine. They also provided all the paper products four adults needed for 9 nights. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Aaron's place was super cute and cozy,was one of the best places we have ever rented, Amazing and very private super close to Bar Harbor and attractions in the Area,like Cadillac mountain and the Arcadia national Park surroundings etc,the bed is comfortable and hot water was Amazing,the Grill is super easy to use and super efficient,the view of the lake is a Dream come true when you wake up in the morning or sunset to look out into the lake as you have either breakfast or dinner,it is especial when you can enjoy your stay in such amazing environment and gorgeous home, shopping at Hannaford and then cooking it at the home grill was the best dinner ever, thanks to Aaron for attention to detail at this property,I definitely recommend renting this home for privacy and comfort of the mind,is truly a great home and location to the attractions are superb,is far enough for privacy and close enough to all attractions without a Doubt is a Gem,I will Definitely come back without thinking about it

What a beautiful hidden gem this lake house is! Nestled into the Maine forest on the edge of the peaceful lake, it was a perfect spot for a relaxed reunion for two families. As we have small children, I appreciated that the water isn't too close to the house but still accessible via stairs. Travis and Laura were excellent hosts and had the house stocked with everything we could need for a wonderful stay!

Our stay here was great! There was an issue with the WiFi and Dustin’s response was prompt. This quiet and secluded lake cottage was perfect for our vacation to Maine. Highly recommend!!

Pros : Michael was great and super responsive. The house has character and they provide everything so all you have to so is relax. We brought our 5 year old and our 2 dogs. They had a great kids corner that kept our daughter entertained and the dog amenities came in handy. It’s also within walking distance of a coffee/donut shop and park which was convenient. You can also walk to the main street & we highly recommend Union River Lobster Pot. Cons : If you’re a morning person then disregard, but I like to sleep in on vacation which was hard to do with the road noise and the neighbors. Also, the house has a lot of natural light without much covering so it’s very bright in the mornings (luckily they do provide sleeping mask) but if you’re not use to wearing one and are the type to just close a curtain for darkness that’s not really an option. Overall we had a good experience!