
House holiday rentals in Mount Desert
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Explore 360 holiday rentals in Mount Desert

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Mount Desert holiday rentals start at $153 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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320 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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190 properties have a dedicated workspace

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360 of Mount Desert holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Mount Desert stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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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
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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
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Tern II Oceanfront Cottage
Tern II is located on NW side of Mount Desert Island with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths in the main house. A separate1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is availble for $250. A private dock and pebble beach is yours for swimming or launching your canoe or kayak. Spectacular sunsets are viewed from the deck. Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor are all easy access. Enjoy this undisturbed quiet cove with abundant wild life: seals, porpoises, loons, bald eagles, ospreys, and starfish
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Ripples Pond Retreat
Peace and wild beauty await! Welcome to Ripples Pond Retreat, a one-of-a-kind home nestled in an incredible wildlife sanctuary. Located on Acadia’s “Quiet Side,” Ripples Pond is a marshy pond conveniently close to all of Acadia's main attractions, and 1 minute from Long Pond's boat launch. Yet with no public access, this sanctuary is sheltered from tourist activity and road noise. Enjoy nature's abundance right in your backyard through birdwatching and so much more on this magical property.
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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.
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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.
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Hidden Gem at Acadia
Located at the top of Somes Sound and midway between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, Azalea Knoll is a hidden gem - a perfect location for everything Mt. Desert Island offers. In 10 minutes, you reach trails, carriage roads, lakes restaurants and more. The 2 bedroom home, which sleeps 4, has an open floorplan, high ceilings and custom kitchen. Two full bathrooms, including one with a jet tub, two decks, a porch and fire pit provide options for relaxing when not exploring the island.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Downeast
The Woodlands is tucked away on a quiet street off Route 1, minutes from downtown Ellsworth. Newly renovated in 2021, this delightful one bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage has new appliances, including a gas range and washer and dryer, along with all the thoughtful amenities you'll need for a relaxing retreat. With central access to Acadia National Park and all your coastal adventures, the Woodlands is a perfect destination for a peaceful getaway in the heart of Downeast Maine.
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Water’s Edge. Expansive Deck. One Level. Fireplace
( Pricing includes Airbnb guest fee) Bay Haus: A relaxing cottage by the sea, with sweeping ocean views amid a backdrop of mountains, amid the lulling sound of the waves. 250 feet of water frontage. The living room opens directly to an expansive deck that overlooks the water. Deck stairs lead directly down to the beach. All one floor living- one step to enter home with 4 BR & 2 Baths. EV car charger, whole home generator, 1 GB internet speed, 2 W and D
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House rentals with a pool

Cozy, fun, 3 bedroom home with a pool and Hot Tub.
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Coastal Retreat with Pool and Cheerful Vibes
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New Boho Cape with Pool! Fenced yard, pet friendly
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Peaceful 4 Bedroom Maine Retreat with Private Pool
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Bar Harbor, near Acadia with seasonal dock & pool
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Dog Friendly Midcoast Cape
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Ocean View Retreat with Heated Pool / Hot Tub
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Acadia get away.! With pool and hot tub
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Ecodia: Eco conscious stay near Acadia NP
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Secluded 3 BR House on Somes Sound! [Sound View]
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Lux Cabin 2/2, HotTub, Wood Fireplace, Firepit New
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2 BR, 1 BA near downtown, mountains and dining
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SW Harbor: Salt in the Pines-Modern, Magical Oasis
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Western Mountain View Cottage
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Quiet Side Carriage House | Near Lake & Acadia
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Kales Main House-77 Amscray Lane
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Private house rentals

Large 3BR House 2min to Acadia! [Bubble Rock Inn]
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Fresh Catch a Cottage Steps to Acadia & Town
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Harbor Haven
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Rustic Retreat on MDI
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Second Wind - Town Hill
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Carriage Road Cottage- walk to Jordan Pond House
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*New* Wharf house w/Hot Tub, Sauna, Harbor Views
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Lakefront property on Mount Desert
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When is the best time to visit Mount Desert?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $430 NZD | $425 NZD | $425 NZD | $455 NZD | $615 NZD | $815 NZD | $844 NZD | $841 NZD | $678 NZD | $705 NZD | $501 NZD | $462 NZD |
| Avg. temp | -7°C | -6°C | -1°C | 6°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 9°C | 3°C | -3°C |
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