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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 10 minutes to downtown Bangor, with easy access to urban amenities, Bar Harbor, and Acadia Park. @cozycottageinme

Tranquility Cottage (Year Round) & Cabin (May-Oct)
Peaceful & pet friendly acre near Acadia in natural, wooded setting. Fast WiFi, view to Ripples Pond (a wildlife sanctuary), & fenced in backyard. Big 1 bed cottage has comfy King mattress + 2 sleeper futons. The Cabin (only open May 1-Oct 31) has kitchenette, bathroom & Queen bed. A backyard path to hammock & chill spot by Ripples (view only, but 1/2 mile away is Long Pond for swimming, canoe/kayak rental). Grill. Firepit. Tranquility! NOTE: Cabin open May-Oct + has ceiling+box fans but no A/C

Timber Point – Secluded Waterfront Oasis
Timber Point has beautiful coastal views and water access in a modern air conditioned 4-Bedroom+2-Bath home. Gorgeous water views from every room. Ideally located minutes from Acadia National Park. Walk to Lamoine Beach or launch your boat at nearby Lamoine State Park. This secluded home has private access to an unspoiled coast with wonderful views of Racoon Cove. Explore all the beauty of Acadia National Park, kayak the sheltered cove, or just watch the birds and tides from your patio!

Evergreen Hill in Acadia National Park
Evergreen Hill is a cheery cedar cape set up on a private half acre of fir and native blueberry. Just a mile from Acadia trails and beaches, this humble cottage has a peaceful island vibe, relaxing family spaces, a fenced yard, and great front porch, with no dog or cleaning fee. Eat lobster year round, visit Bar Harbor, take the family on a boat ride to see Mount Desert Island's 26 peaks from the water. Come in winter to work and play, hike the snow covered mountains, ice skate and XC ski.

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.

Acadia Historic Home with Hot Tub and Game Room
✔ This Historic Home Was The Island's General Store & Butcher Shop, Dating Back To 1856 ✔ 5 min to Acadia National Park ✔ Somes Sound Brook In Your Backyard ✔ 7-Person Hot Tub Under String Lights ✔ Kayaking & Swimming In Somes Sound, Long Pond & Echo Lake ✔ Fire Pit, Grill, & Lobster Pot ✔ Game Room with AirHockey, ShuffleBoard, & a SMART TV ✔ Theater With Real Reclining Theater Seats & Movie Candy Provided ✔ All Dogs Welcome ✔ Air Conditioning, Fast Wifi, Washer/Dryer

Lamoine Modern
This modern house designed by award-winning architect Bruce Norelius and built by Peacock Builders is located in the woods of Lamoine but close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for day and night excursions. Furnished with luxury appliances and supplies for your comfort and use, it is a short walk to quiet Lamoine Beach with views of Mount Desert Island and Frenchman Bay. Peaceful, modern retreat. Please, no pets. Family-friendly with the gear needed for the littlest guests.

Hot Tub Time Machine
Step into a vibrant world with this collection of paintings that celebrate color and texture. Enjoy pristine beaches and forest and spread out in this 2600 sq ft house with cathedral ceilings, 2 fireplaces, sauna and well stocked kitchen. Explore the island and it's hikes and fine sand beaches or take a dip in the quarry. Discover a dramatic narrative with this striking home that juxtaposes nature and fantastic mythical creatures Please read “other details”, we are on an island.

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 #VR1R26-037

Prime location/Steps to Pier, Shops and Tours
(Price includes Airbnb guest fee) 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 the doorstep! Ollie’s Trolley just across the street. Close to Agamont Park, Bar Island Trail, Ocean Path. Short easy walk down the streets & dine at restaurants. Tandem Parking for 2. Each room equipped with mini splits to provide heat and cooling during warm Bar Harbor summer months!

Sweetwater - Bright, Airy, Modern
Named for its sweet views of the ocean inlet just beyond the front patio, Sweetwater is a serene Scandinavian-modern retreat nestled on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island — home to the beloved Acadia National Park. Whether you're gathering family or escaping with friends, this thoughtfully designed cottage offers everything you need for a restorative Maine getaway, just minutes from the Park's most cherished trails, swimming holes, and hidden gems

Manset Rock Cottage: A Coastal Retreat on MDI
Nestled on Mount Desert Island’s Quietside, Manset Rock Cottage offers breathtaking views of Acadia National Park, Southwest Harbor, and the Western Way. This charming 4BR home features a spacious great room with a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a large deck with woodland and ocean views. Stroll the private nature trail to the pebble beach and relax as sailboats drift by. Perfect on its own or rented with the Main House—your coastal escape awaits!
Popular amenities for Mount Desert Island house rentals
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Bar Harbor, near Acadia with seasonal dock & pool

Indoor Pool*Hot Tub*Sauna*Game Room*Near Acadia

Acadia get away.! With pool and hot tub

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The Jarvis Homestead | Historic Maine Mansion

Three Sisters Retreat

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The Haven at Hadley's
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2 BR, 1 BA near downtown, mountains and dining

Secluded 3 BR House on Somes Sound! [Sound View]

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Ecodia: Eco conscious stay near Acadia NP

Ripples Pond Retreat

Private, modern, minutes from Acadia.

Garage, a Modern Oasis

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Water Lily, Acadia Gem

Cozy Cottage for 5-6 near Bar Harbor and Acadia

Cozy Black and Grey Home for Two

Lux Cabin 2/2, HotTub, Wood Fireplace, Firepit New

Seawall Art House

Tranquil woodland oceanview-private, airy, firepit

Tern II Oceanfront Cottage

Home w/ Serene coastal sunsets
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