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

Southwest Harbor Hideaway in the Woods of Acadia
This eclectic buoy wonderland is the perfect hub for your vacation! Great for families & groups. 2 primary suites w/ king beds, king-bunk room & air-conditioning throughout, nestled in the woods on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island! Amazing backyard entertaining area. Tons of amenities: kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, cornhole, & large firepit w/ firewood! Private yet convenient - close to the ocean, hikes, downtown SW Harbor, 5min to Acadia's Seawall, Bass Harbor Light, Echo Lake Beach & more.

Acadia National Park ocean front & garden cottages
Both our houses are designed in the contemporary style. We used custom made decor and cherry tree furniture. A lot of windows, glass doors, bright and open space are inside the house. It is very quiet outside. You most likely will be alone at the beach. We share the whole sea cove with only one neighboring house. It is a pure paradise if you want to live on the beach on your own and within minutes of driving to the main local attractions. You'll be amazed of our botanical garden and landscape.

In town retreat close to Acadia
This cozy one bedroom retreat is ideally located for walking to downtown or a stroll into Acadia. Secluded off of a residential street and with off street parking, the house has a private courtyard for you to enjoy, a full kitchen, washer/dryer and AC/heat. The park's loop road with access to Sand Beach, Ocean Drive, Champlain mountain and a huge network of trails are just down the street while restaurants, the village green, shops, shore path and an active waterfront are a 15 min. walk away.

Schoodic Loft Cabin "The Roost" with Kayaks
This playful cabin offers a unique spot to unwind and explore the Schoodic peninsula and Downeast Maine. Kayaks are provided to explore island studded 462 acre Jones pond, a 10 minute walk down a trail. A 10 minute drives brings you to the less visited Schoodic section of Acadia NP, where a network of hiking and biking trails lace the coastal forests and dramatic rocky coast. Nearby Winter Harbor has shops and restaurants and even a ferry across the bay to Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.

Quiet 2-bedroom house on Acadia's doorstep.
Minutes from Acadia, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and other DownEast destinations. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home in the heart of Vacationland. We are nearing the end of a long renovation, so you will find some projects unfinished (mostly exterior). But, we hope that won't stop you from having a great time exploring the area. New floors, kitchen, lighting, and hot water heat pump - we've poured a lot of love and energy into making this a great spot for our family, and yours!

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.

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.

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 #VR1R25-047

NEH Estate: Walk to town, shops and harbor
**House is located in Northeast Harbor, not Mount Desert** Welcome to Into the Woods! This residence is a 6500 square foot executive home has the qualities of a Timber Frame home and Rocky Mountain log home. Perfect for large parties and reunions and is dog friendly (with additional fee). Minimum 3 night stay. 7 nights in Summer (Sat-Sat June 20-Labor Day weekend, 2026) ***DOGS ALLOWED ONLY IF APPROVED IN ADVANCE, $50/night/dog*** *NO SMOKING anywhere on the property**

Graham Lakeview Retreat
Escape to the beauty of coastal Maine in this peaceful and fully-equipped waterfront home—just 40 minutes from Acadia National Park. Enjoy serene water views, launch one of the provided kayaks, or soak in the jacuzzi tub after a day of hiking. Ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and your four-legged friends, too! Whether you're here for the national park, the coast, or just a quiet escape, this welcoming retreat has everything you need.

Hulls Cove Hideaway.
Located about a 1/4 from groomed X-country ski trails. Thank you for considering the Hideaway for you stay. The house is well equipped for your comfort. Located near the Hulls Cove park entrance and beach. The calendar does reflect availability, please believe the calendar, if it won't let you book the dates you are looking for that does mean it is not available. We are dog friendly, however we do not accept cats for allergic reasons.
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