By booking a Mount Desert Island vacation rental, you can enjoy spectacular hiking, wildlife spotting, swimming, and local cuisine. Choose a seaside cottage, or a modern home close to downtown Bar Harbor, as your base for exploring this scenic New England destination. Known as the "Island of Barren Mountains," this is the largest island off the coast of Maine, and is therefore home to charming towns and an interesting history, beyond its natural attractions.

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Mount Desert Island is a great spot if you have a pet, as 673 rentals on Mount Desert Island allow you to bring dog or cat. Additionally, pet-friendly accommodations on Mount Desert Island have an average price of $556 a night. More than a fifth of the pet-friendly rentals (21) are located less than 2 miles away from the city center.
Museums to explore on Mount Desert Island
Located in Bar Harbor, George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History is home to a diverse range of exhibits on native animals and plants. The Abbe Museum, dedicated to local Native American history and culture, is housed in two locations, in downtown Bar Harbor and in Acadia National Park. In Southwest Harbor, the Wendell Gilley Museum celebrates the work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer of decorative bird carving.
Mount Desert Island's great outdoors
The island's crown jewel is Acadia National Park, where you'll find 158mi. of trails and 47,000 acres in which to hike, bike, and generally explore. The park is also home to the highest point on the island, the 1,532ft. Cadillac Mountain.The Ocean Path between Otter Point and Sand Beach traverses some of the park's most picturesque shorelines, while the Precipice Trail offers stunning views of Frenchman Bay. For some time spent back in civilization, head to Bar Harbor. This thriving town is home to restaurants, bars, art galleries, and shopping.
Information about vacation rentals on Mount Desert Island
🏡 Vacation rentals available | 2,912 rentals |
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💳 Possible discounts | up to 60% |
🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $103 |
⭐ Popular amenities | Pets allowed, Internet and TV |
🐾 Pet friendly homes | 673 homes |
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 380 homes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nightly price for a vacation home on Mount Desert Island?
The nightly price of accommodations on Mount Desert Island starts at $103. Average prices for house rentals are $657 per night. Cottages on Mount Desert Island cost $520 per night on average.
How many vacation rentals are available for booking on Mount Desert Island?
Currently there are 2,912 vacation homes on Mount Desert Island to browse and rent for your upcoming trip.
What are the most popular amenities for vacation homes on Mount Desert Island?
Travelers search for Pets allowed, Internet, and TV when booking a vacation rental on Mount Desert Island.
How many vacation rentals with a pool are on Mount Desert Island?
There are 380 vacation homes from 10 providers on Mount Desert Island.
Are dogs allowed in vacation homes on Mount Desert Island?
Sure, currently there are 673 rentals on Mount Desert Island that allow pets , with an average cost of $556 per night.
When is it better to travel to Mount Desert Island?
Mount Desert Island has its warmest time of year in July and August, with average nightly prices around $103.
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