
Waterfront vacation rentals in Mount Desert
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Explore 80 vacation rentals in Mount Desert

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Mount Desert vacation rentals start at $120 per night before taxes and fees

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70 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

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80 of Mount Desert vacation 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

Lakefront Cabin in Acadia National Park
Enjoy Acadia National Park from within the Park in a private lakefront cabin, large deck, dock, offshore swim float, canoe, kayaks, gas grill, fire pit, indoor & outdoor hot showers. Studio with loft, kitchen, and bathroom on Echo Lake in Acadia. Sleeps 5 (King loft, Queen convertible couch, and Single fold-out twin bed). BYO camping approach: PACK-IN/PACK-OUT everything including your garbage. You must bring your own sheets, pillows, blankets, & towels. Lake Views, Sunsets and Loons abound!

Acadia Region New Oceanfront Cottage
Relax and unwind at this unique waterfront retreat where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ever-changing tides. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, osprey, and the occasional seal as you soak in the natural beauty around you. This renovated former boathouse combines comfort with convenience, offering the perfect base for your coastal adventures. Situated in Mid Coast, Maine, it's ideally located just an hour from Acadia National Park, 15 minutes from Belfast, and 45 minutes from Camden.

Bayview House 1br 2ba Stunning Harbor Views
Do you crave balmy summer evenings or frosty winter days that make you feel like you've been transported back to a simpler time? Or long for days spent on the water or experiencing village life with friendly locals in charming pubs tasting local eats? Experience the simple joys of life with rustic yet modern amenities offered at this coastal 2-story home. Whether daily strolls by the water or taking in the sunset on your deck, you'll fall in love with this lovely New England destination.

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!

Beachfront Pet Friendly Tiny Home[Shoreline Bliss]
Shoreline Bliss is a 272sq ft Tiny Home that is just set back from the Atlantic Ocean on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island. This unit allows Pets and has a large deck for guests to relax outside! **2026 Update** The Bathroom has been renovated and there is no longer a restriction or tight space around the toilet area, please refer to updated photos. Distances: -8min to Downtown Southwest Harbor -25min to Acadia National Park [Cadillac Mountain Entrance] -27min to Downtown Bar Harbor

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.

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

Water's Edge-Oceanfront with Stellar View
Water’s Edge offers panoramic coastal water views in a 2-Bedroom+Loft, 1-Bath vacation cottage located feet from the shore. Ideally located between Acadia National Park’s Schoodic Peninsula and Mt Desert Island, your serene cottage has private access to the coast with wonderful views of Frechman Bay and Cadillac Mountain. Explore all the beauty of Acadia National Park, climb local mountains, kayak the Mt Desert Narrows or just watch the tides and mountains from your private deck!

"Starry Nights", secluded cottage with ocean views
Soak in spectacular sunsets from this peaceful, secluded cabin overlooking the serene waters of Sawyer's Cove in Blue Hill Bay. Nestled near Seal Cove harbor on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. Start your day with a cup of coffee or unwind in the afternoon with your favorite drink on the spacious open deck, all while taking in sweeping ocean views that never get old.

Duck Cove Apartment
Enjoy salty sea air when you stay at this vacation rental apartment in Bernard, Maine! Bring along your own kayaks to take advantage of the waterfront property. Just a few miles from Acadia National Park and a 20-minute drive to Bar Harbor , the space allows you and your favorite travel companions to explore the beautiful surroundings with ease! It doesn't get any better than beautiful ocean views, direct water access, and the best lobster in the country;

*Stunning Views* Oceanfront Nordic Cabin
Oceanfront Nordic cabin perched on the edge of Dyer Bay surrounded by large cedar and spruce trees. A perfect retreat nestled in a quiet, private neighborhood off the beaten path. This is where you get away from it all, and enjoy proximity to all the best of Downeast. The view is spectacular, the wildlife abounds and the WiFi is fast! Watch the lobster boats work their traps just in front of the house. Not appropriate for small children. Sorry, NO PETS.
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Waterfront apartment rentals

Andrew Peter's Block Apartment Unit 2

Oddfellows Hall-Second Floor

On the water. Walk to Southwest Harbor

Union River Retreat Private Apartment

Eco-friendly water view retreat near Acadia

Parisian apartment in downtown Belfast, Maine

Historic Farm, Waterfront Apartment, Acadia, Pets

Downtown waterfront Belfast with amazing views.
Waterfront house rentals

Waterfront Getaway on Kilkenny Cove – Near Acadia

Coveside Lakehouse on Sandy Point

Acadia's Oceanfront CAMP - near Bar Harbor

Manset Rock Cottage: A Coastal Retreat on MDI

LAMOINE BEACH HOUSE

Graham Lakeview Retreat

The Maine Getaway - Lakefront with Beach

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Marina side Stern condo

Toddy Haven: A Lakeside Condo Near Acadia.

Harbor View Cottage Unit A 2 bedroom downtown

Rockland Central Over Main, downtown living

Schoodic Escape | Ocean Views | 4BR

2BR Condo Downtown SWH + Ocean Views [Driftwood]

2BR Condo + Ocean Views in Downtown SW [Seaglass]

Secluded 2BR with Beach Access! [Carriage House]
When is the best time to visit Mount Desert?
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| Avg. price | $229 | $217 | $243 | $343 | $386 | $478 | $450 | $467 | $401 | $431 | $300 | $280 |
| Avg. temp | 19°F | 21°F | 31°F | 43°F | 55°F | 64°F | 70°F | 68°F | 60°F | 48°F | 37°F | 26°F |
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