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Explore 40 holiday rentals in Mount Desert

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Mount Desert holiday rentals start at $216 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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40 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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40 of Mount Desert holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Mount Desert stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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Harborside~Seaglass Beach~Dock~5 min to Acadia
Harborside on Main is a lovingly restored, traditional coastal New Englander cottage located on the hillside above beautiful Southwest Harbor, just 1 mile from Quietside Acadia’s best oceanfront hiking trails. Steps outside the maritime village of SW Harbor with semi-private ocean access, seaglass beach, dock, firepit, and a short walk to all village amenities: the town pier, local bars, restaurants with live outdoor music overlooking the marina, & a private charter on a wooden Friendship sloop.

Whitetail by the River, Acadia National Park 10m
Whitetail Cottage - 4 MILES TO MDI- nestled between woods edge & rolling meadows w/views distant views of the Jordan River! Tiny home with WIFI is ONLY 10 MILES to Acadia National Park -a hikers paradise! Minutes to Mount Desert Island but secluded enough to disconnect &get back to nature. Enjoy a stroll to the water, privacy, breathtaking sunsets,stargazing & local wildlife! Perfect for 2 & cozy for more Short drive to MDI,Acadia, Bar Harbor,Ellsworth,Southwest Harbor,Shops & Lobster Pound

Southwest Harbor Cottage
Enjoy unparalleled views of bustling Southwest Harbor and the beauty of Acadia National Park from the comfort of Eagle's Nest. Perched on a granite cliff, this thoughtfully designed little home provides for your every need. For anything else, take the ten minute stroll into the village, where you'll find plenty of local shops and restaurants. You can access the water via a set of stairs leading from the property to the shoreline. End your days on the deck and keep your eyes peeled for seals!

Sealport Cottage: Full week Saturday-Saturday only
Sealport Ocean Cottage is a magical place with sparkly days and starry nights! Beautiful ocean views of Seal Cove, Blue Hill Bay on the "Quietside" of this island. Rustic, family owned for 60+ years, this comfy, quiet summer only cottage is all yours to enjoy sunsets, days on the porch, woods and seashore near Acadia National Park. Weekly rentals Saturday to Saturdays only: check-in 4pm or later, check-out 10am, with 5 safety hours between guests for professional cleanings, relax & enjoy!

Lamoine Modern Guest House
Relax, recharge, & escape here. A unique & peaceful guest house in the woods of Lamoine, Maine with large windows (without coverings) looking out to the woods. Close enough to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park (45 min) but removed from the chaos. A 10-minute walk down a gravel road to a beach in Lamoine with distant views of Acadia National Park. Enjoy all weather with our new wood stove fireplace surrounded by large windows. We have a comprehensive guidebook for our guests upon check-in.

Gateway Cottage Inn Acadia Natl Park Bar Harbor
Keep life simple at this TINY, cozy, peaceful and private "cottage in the woods" that feels more like an Inn with little surprises and big charm around every corner. Centrally-located to many attractions such as Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Whale Watching, tours. Less than 5 minutes from local Ellsworth restaurants, shops, gas stations and supermarkets. The sunroom is perfect for morning coffee, winding down with a glass of wine or curling up with a good book on the boat bed.

Seaside Cottage, Southwest Harbor & Acadia
Our cozy family cottage on the "Quiet Side" of Mount Desert Island has panoramic views of Southwest Harbor and the Cranberry Islands. Watch the tide and boats come and go from your bed! High tide splashes below the cantilevered deck. Quaint downtown shopping & dining is just 3/10 mile along a sidewalk. Several access points to Acadia National Park less than 5 miles away; downtown Bar Harbor is a 25 minute drive. The cottage is ideal for couples or families with supervised children.

Lillebo
Lillebo is set near the end of a dead end road with a five minute walk yielding views over Frenchman's bay with Sorrento in the near view and Winter Harbor and Bar Harbor in the long view. This homey house is set about 200 feet from the road with no neighbors in direct view. There’s a screen porch on one end of the house and a garage on the other. In the garage there is a ping pong table, corn hole, darts and bikes. There are three adult bikes, one youth bike and one kids bike.

Beachfront Guest Cottage - Year-round Hot Tub!
Our cozy guest cottage has easy beachfront/kayak/canoe access, and is located very close (within walking distance at low tide) to the public boat launch for larger boats. Great location to explore Deer Isle, Acadia (approx 1hr), Castine (45m), and the Bangor (1hr) area. Brave children and adults even swim from the beach but comfortable swimming ponds/lakes are 10m in several directions. The hot-tub is open year-round! Additional guests can be considered prior to booking.

Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own private point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

Schoolhouse, a Boutique Home & Writer's Studio
A former schoolhouse reimagined by NYC architect Wake Design, this Scandinavian-modern retreat sits a block from the harbor on the serene "quietside" of Mount Desert Island. A separate exterior dwelling offers guests a private escape for work or solitude. Inside, Bosch and Café appliances, Ann Sacks tiles, custom woodwork, original local art, and the finest linens reward every glance. Vespa charging and parking for two.

Meadow Point Cottage
Meadow Point cottage is located on a very quiet five acre property with panoramic views of Frenchman's Bay and Mount Desert Island. It takes about thirty minutes to drive over to MDI and Acadia National Park. The property has a private beach for kayaking and woods with a picnic area and fire pit. It is a wonderful spot for walking and viewing wildlife; ducks, eagles, shore birds, seals and deer.
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Lakeview Cottage

Waterfront Great Pond Cottage w/ Hot Tub & Deck!

Canoe House Bungalow and Spa Retreat, Searsport

Penobscot Bayview Fireplace Hot tub

Beach cottage on Penobscot Bay

Ocean View Lawn Cottage - Newly Renovated 2024

Nashport on the Penobscot

Lakefront Couples Boathouse Retreat
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Lake Front-Spa Tub-Fire Pit-Full Kitchen-Canoe

Ferry Keeper’s Cottage: Deer Isle (Waterviews)

Stonington Harbor Cottage

Up Back Cottage

Stylish ocean-view home on Acadia's Schoodic Loop

Peaceful Branch Lake Cabin minutes to Acadia

Cottage #5 at Lewis Cottages

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Private Waterfront Home with Kayaks and Firepit

Quiet lakefront cottage on Graham Lake

Cheerful 3-Bedroom Cottage moments from ocean

Rocky Top Hideaway with level 2 charging station.

Shore Haven - Oceanfront Home in Corea by the Sea

Spruce cottage, minutes to Acadia, cozy cabin

Fern Hollow Tiny House

Historic School House now with High Speed Internet
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