House holiday rentals in Blue Hill

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.

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

This was one of the most memorable places I have ever lived at! The property is huge, well maintained and just a perfect getaway spot with the right amount of amenities. Will definitely recommend this place 10/10 to anyone visiting Acadia National Park.

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.

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.

We had the most amazing week at Adam and Lauren’s place! I truly cannot say enough about how wonderful it was. The house was and cozy inviting- we felt right at home. And it had absolutely everything we could have possibly needed. All of the furniture was incredibly comfortable, and we slept amazingly in the king sized bed. But what made this place shine was the outdoor space. First, it is nice and private, separated from all the neighbors by trees/patches of woods. But beyond the privacy, the hosts have put so much attention into making it outstanding with all the amenities you could want on vacation- an amazing hot tub, a lovely little lounge space, a tent to get out of the sun or rain, a grilling area, AND a pool?! PLUS a separate, fully fenced space for dogs?? AND THEN it’s only 20 min to Bar Harbor?! It’s got it all. Truly. If you are considering booking this place, do not hesitate for one second. It is the PERFECT Acadia getaway. And Adam and Lauren are great, attentive hosts!

We had a great stay at this house! Plenty of beds for everyone. Convenient to get to Acadia and bar harbor with a short drive!

This is a wonderful comfortable house on a pleasant quiet road. Very convenient location. Only 10 minutes to downtown Ellsworth, main city in the area, and 10 minutes the other direction to the charming town of Blue Hill. Great food co-op with organic foods in Blue Hill which also has a fabulous wine store with an eclectic excellent selection of wines from around the world. The Blue Hill Peninsula is fun to explore. House is one level, stairs needed for entry but not once inside. It is well-stocked, everything works great -- a/c & heat, cell phone internet & TV, all appliances. Large W&D on main level is a plus. House also has an automatic on demand generator in case of power outages which is awesome although wasn't needed during my stay. Owners live down the road and are accessible if needed but otherwise give you privacy. This is a great place to base oneself if you’re visiting the Blue Hill Peninsula or even Acadia which is only about an hour away so easy day trip.

We had such a nice stay at Ross and Dana’s place! The home was spacious and private, and we loved waking up for a view of the lake with our morning coffee. Whether it was going for a paddle on the lake or taking a day trip into Acadia, their place was the perfect location for our stay!

The house is well kept and well stocked. Perfect for our weekend escape

Tide Watch is a beautiful property and home. We enjoyed every single moment at this most special location. The home was extremely cozy and well-appointed with everything we could have needed. The location was perfect, not in the middle of tourists, yet not too far away from all the attractions. We would absolutely stay at Tide Watch again.

It's rare, but the pictures didn't do justice to the house- the home exceeded the photos! It's a gorgeous home, VERY clean, with lots of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was very well supplied (better than any other Airbnb we've been in)- knives are sharp, the pots and pans are well-seasoned, plenty of herbs and spices, and the kitchen is perfect for everyone to gather round to chat and cook. Everything we needed was there for us. The setting is absolutely wonderful! Private, with woods all the way around. The only (very slightly) negative comment would be that it's really difficult to find when you're driving in for the first time, and it's dark. Three couples met there, after driving for 3 days. All of us drove past the driveway the first time, but a friendly neighbor helped us find our way. Once we knew where to turn in for the driveway, it was all good. All 6 of us agree- we would all highly recommend, and when we go back to Maine we will definitely stay there again!!

One of the cleanest airbnbs I have stayed at!! Comfortable beds and lots of space!! The kitchen had everything we could need to cook for 2 days! Hui went out of her way to make us comfortable.

Absolutely beautiful and stunning house and property . My husband, dog and I really enjoyed our vacation here. Beautiful and peaceful morning walks on the grounds, few fun visits to Acadia and Bar Harbor, delicious local restaurants , very friendly and helpful property caretakers , friendly and fun nearby towns to explore and enjoy, beautiful sunsets on beach seeing and listening to seals and birds, wonderful baths and showers in beautiful bathrooms, great kitchen, very comfortable beds, and beautiful decks for coffee or tea in morning and evenings viewing ocean. We will definitely be back. Rosemary was a wonderful host checking in to see if needed anything and very helpful with any of our questions . We are looking forward to returning here again soon .

This house was amazing—hosts really have thought of everything when it comes to guest experience! Kayaking out to the tiny islands in the bay a couple times allowed us to see horseshoe crabs and bald eagles up close. The fire pit was great and the “s’mores station” with supplies in the kitchen upon arrival was so cute and thoughtful. Our three kids loved this place and didn’t want to leave at the end of the week. Our boys especially loved the lower level game room with ping-pong, arcade games, and pop-a-shot. The kids also loved reading on the sofa in the upstairs loft overlooking the kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked and we cooked dinner there a couple times during the week. The hosts gave great local recommendations as well—the craft beer at Fogtown Brewing in Ellsworth (less than 15-min. drive) is excellent, and it is very kid-friendly with a large outdoor eating area and wood-fired pizza. We’d love to return to this house! Mosquitoes are fierce so bring bug repellent.

We absolutely loved our stay at Lupine Landing. It was wonderful to be right on the water, especially with access to a beach and kayaks. The house was perfect for the two of us and our small dog, and had everything we needed: pantry staples, beach towels, sunscreen. The bathrooms seemed to have been recently updated which was also a great surprise. We would definitely recommend staying here and look forward to our next trip to LDI!

Greg’s place was perfect for our family and all the things we wanted to do. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and in a great central location. Although the main reason we stayed here was because of its proximity to Acadia, which we loved… our favorite activity was exploring Fort Knox- only a few minutes from the house. We would definitely love to return to Greg’s beautiful home!

We really enjoyed our stay at Matthew’s place!! The view was incredible!! It was very peaceful and quiet. The upstairs did get a little warm but using the box fans and opening the windows in the evening helped. We loved the first floor living area, it was so comfortable, and did I mention the views?!!!

We stayed here for our first wedding anniversary and it was absolutely perfect. The place was peaceful, spotless, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We loved how close it was to all kinds of fun activities, but honestly, we could have spent the whole time just enjoying the property. The sound of the river right outside was so calming—we fell asleep to it each night. There’s a cozy outdoor firepit we made good use of, and the hosts even left us a thoughtful local Maine gift at check-in, which was such a sweet surprise. Can’t recommend this spot enough!

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.

This cottage is set back from the road and surrounded by a wooded area, so it is very private. The waterfront access was amazing! Rent a kayak - ask Debbie and Annie for the local contact - and enjoy your time kayaking along the beautiful coastline. Ride your bike, go for a run, or for a leisurely walk along the sparsely traveled roads and enjoy the nice scenery! Brink your wet suit and snorkeling set and enjoy looking at the ocean floor and going for a swim. The nearby towns of Ellsworth and Blue Hill have everything you might need. The cottage is spacious, comfortable, and has all of the conveniences needed. Acadia National Park is a must see, and it is a short scenic drive away. We see ourselves coming back to this place!

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.

Had a great stay! Loved the house, the general store, and breakfast at morning moon cafe.