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Cozy Cottage on the Penobscot — Panoramic Luxury!
Escape to your private waterfront retreat where tranquility meets luxury. Our Coastal Maine Cottage style home rests on a granite ledge that disappears twice daily with the tide. Enjoy a sun-filled interior with cherry floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a private deck for sunrise coffee or evening wine. Wake to sweeping Penobscot River views & unwind by the fire pit at river’s edge. Just 12 minutes to downtown Bangor, with easy access to urban amenities, Bar Harbor, and Acadia Park. @cozycottageinme

Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia
This eclectic buoy wonderland is the perfect hub for your vacation! Great for families & groups. 2 primary suites w/ king beds, king-bunk room & air-conditioning throughout, nestled in the woods on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island! Amazing backyard entertaining area. Tons of amenities: kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, cornhole, & large firepit w/ firewood! Private yet convenient - close to the ocean, hikes, downtown SW Harbor, 5min to Acadia's Seawall, Bass Harbor Light, Echo Lake Beach & more.

Prime location/Steps to Pier, Shops and Tours
You will love the location of "On Island Time". A cute coastal themed cottage steps to waterfront & right in downtown Bar Harbor. Waterview & smell of salty sea breeze greet you from your doorstep! Ollie’s Trolley just across the street. Close to Agamont Park, Bar Island Trail, Ocean Path. Walk down the streets & dine at restaurants within a short easy walk. Tandem Parking for 2 vehicles. Each room equipped with split type heat pumps. Enjoy our hospitality and create beautiful memories!

In town retreat close to Acadia
This cozy one bedroom retreat is ideally located for walking to downtown or a stroll into Acadia. Secluded off of a residential street and with off street parking, the house has a private courtyard for you to enjoy, a full kitchen, washer/dryer and AC/heat. The park's loop road with access to Sand Beach, Ocean Drive, Champlain mountain and a huge network of trails are just down the street while restaurants, the village green, shops, shore path and an active waterfront are a 15 min. walk away.

Schoodic Loft Cabin "The Roost" with Kayaks
This playful cabin offers a unique spot to unwind and explore the Schoodic peninsula and Downeast Maine. Kayaks are provided to explore island studded 462 acre Jones pond, a 10 minute walk down a trail. A 10 minute drives brings you to the less visited Schoodic section of Acadia NP, where a network of hiking and biking trails lace the coastal forests and dramatic rocky coast. Nearby Winter Harbor has shops and restaurants and even a ferry across the bay to Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.

The Arthaus, an eclectic retreat for two
Located on Mount Desert Islands, "Quietside". The cottage features high ceilings and an open floor plan, with a small deck looking into the woods The walls are decorated with original art work by the owner. Our location is central to the island, situated just outside the village of Somesville; 15 minutes to Bar Harbor, 10 minutes to Southwest Harbor by car. Hiking and swimming opportunities are just 5 minutes away by car. The Arthaus is not suitable for pets, despite our love for them.

Skipping Stone on Frenchman's Bay Weekly Rental
Our beachfront home is good for families and pets, with open plan, private bedrooms and an enclosed deck. The beach is perfect for cookouts, walking and exploring. We are nestled down a long gravel drive with quiet neighbors. The main floor bedroom (queen bed) accesses a screened sitting area. The downstairs bedroom (walkout basement) has twin beds and futon chair (single). We are 5 miles from the village, 2.5 miles from Acadia Visitor Center, and .5 miles from an Explorer stop.

Hulls Cove Cottage
Settled right outside Hulls Cove Village and its entrance to Acadia National Park, this lovely, cozy cottage is minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and its shopping, restaurants, kayaking and other activities. A classic New England shingled cape, you'll feel right at home in the updated living space, with an upstairs queen bedroom, loft with twin beds, and private backyard. Centrally located to take advantage of everything Mt. Desert Island has to offer! Registration #VR1R25-047

Renovated Bar Harbor Cottage just blocks from town
Acadia and Bar Harbor await you as does this sparkling clean, renovated cottage on one of Bar Harbor's favorite streets. Your vacation home on Ledgelawn Avenue is just blocks from town. Walk to restaurants, shops, and the ocean. Whether you're here to stroll the island or hike/bike/run, Cedar Cottage has all you need. Relax with your coffee in the sunroom, sitting area, or on the deck; make great meals in the well-stocked kitchen; sleep soundly on Puffy and Casper beds!

NEH Estate: Walk to town, shops and harbor
**House is located in Northeast Harbor, not Mount Desert** Welcome to Into the Woods! This residence is a 6500 square foot executive home has the qualities of a Timber Frame home and Rocky Mountain log home. Perfect for large parties and reunions and is dog friendly (with additional fee). Minimum 3 night stay. 7 nights in Summer (Sat-Sat June 20-Labor Day weekend, 2026) ***DOGS ALLOWED ONLY IF APPROVED IN ADVANCE, $50/night/dog*** *NO SMOKING anywhere on the property**

Hulls Cove Hideaway.
Located about a 1/4 from groomed X-country ski trails. Thank you for considering the Hideaway for you stay. The house is well equipped for your comfort. Located near the Hulls Cove park entrance and beach. The calendar does reflect availability, please believe the calendar, if it won't let you book the dates you are looking for that does mean it is not available. We are dog friendly, however we do not accept cats for allergic reasons.

The Cozy Cottage right on Acadia National Park
The perfect spot for your Mount Desert Island vacation! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Seal Harbor, you are right around the corner from Acadia National Park, short walk to a sand beach, 10 minute drive to the shopping and nightlife of Bar Harbor. Let the sound of the bubbling stream lull you to sleep. Three bedrooms and a small fold out couch in the living room. The twin bed is a daybed/trundle which opens into a king.
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Higgins Retreat Quiet Country Cape

Coastal Retreat with Pool and Cheerful Vibes

Acadia get away.! With pool and hot tub

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1798 - Spacious - Sleeps 10 - On Morgan Bay

Close to Acadia National Park

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The Haven at Hadley's
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