Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Vacation Rentals

Rent a Bar Harbor cottage or vacation rental and you’ll be ideally situated to enjoy the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities of coastal Maine. With an array of summer homes, cottages, and beach houses to choose from, a Bar Harbor or Mt. Desert Island vacation rental is perfect for family vacations, reunions, or romantic getaways.

Bar Harbor, located on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, was once New England’s premier summer resort, where the wealthy built lavish summer estates. Today, Bar Harbor lodging options range from waterfront cottages to luxury accommodations to family-friendly vacation homes.

Bar Harbor vacation rentals make a great home base for exploring the mountains, lakes, and rugged sea cliffs of the beautiful Maine coast. Mount Cadillac, in nearby Acadia National Park, is the first spot in the United States where the sunrise can be seen.

Attractions for guests of Bar Harbor vacation rentals include fishing, brewery tours, boat excursions, golf, and shopping for the work of local artists. Guests of Bar Harbor cottages and vacation rentals will find more than 125 miles of hike and bike trails in the Bar Harbor area.

Families staying in Bar Harbor vacation rentals can see the oceanarium, zoo, and lumberjack show, and learn about the Wabanaki Indian culture at the Abbe Museum.

Special events for guests of Bar Harbor vacation rentals include the Warblers and Wildflowers Festival in late May and the Legacy of the Arts Festival in late June. Autumn is a wonderful time of year to visit Bar Harbor, when the air is crisp and the foliage blazes with orange, red, and gold colors.

The nearby Canadian province of Nova Scotia makes a great day trip for guests of Bar Harbor vacation rentals, with a high-speed ferry journey of just two and a half hours.

Other popular Maine accommodations in the Bar Harbor area include Bass Harbor vacation rentals.

Maine makes the ideal getaway for couples, families, or groups. From luxury accommodations to summer beach houses to family-friendly vacation homes, there’s a Mount Desert or Bar Harbor vacation rental that’s perfect for you. Book your Bar Harbor rental today for the best selection!

Pet friendly Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island vacation rentals