Family-friendly holiday rentals in Mount Desert Island

Family/Friends Getaway Hidden on Mt Desert Island

Escape to our enchanting woodland retreat on MDI, surrounded by Acadia National Park. Secluded at the end of a dirt road, our home borders the 2000-acre Kitteridge Brook forest. Discover tranquility with 3 miles of private trails right outside your door. Ideal for exploring Acadia's magic, our 3-bedroom home features an open concept kitchen, living, and dining area, along with a spacious deck. Perfect for large families or two small families, experience the ultimate oasis in the heart of nature.

Skipping Stone on Frenchman's Bay Weekly Rental

Our beachfront home is good for families and pets, with open plan, private bedrooms and an enclosed deck. The beach is perfect for cookouts, walking and exploring. We are nestled down a long gravel drive with quiet neighbors. The main floor bedroom (queen bed) accesses a screened sitting area. The downstairs bedroom (walkout basement) has twin beds and futon chair (single). We are 5 miles from the village, 2.5 miles from Acadia Visitor Center, and .5 miles from an Explorer stop.

On the water. Walk to Southwest Harbor

If you want to be near the action of an active and interesting harbor, this is the place for you. You will have a front row seat to spectacular morning sunrises over the harbor, the comings and goings of the fishermen and the many boats docked at the marina and anchored in the harbor. This spacious four bedroom two and a half bath home is located at the Great Harbor Marina just half a mile from downtown Southwest Harbor. Walk to restaurants, art galleries, specialty shops and more.

The Old Charm of Cozy Victorian(downtown)

Victorian style apt (on 2nd floor) with a lot of charms and a deck. Right in downtown, walkable to everywhere, 5 min to island explorer/bus stop, Village green, library, museum, historical churches, kids playground, many restaurants and more. You’ll love it because of the quiet you rarely find in the busy town and the convenience of the location, which allows you to easily catch a free shuttle bus to anywhere in the park without the hassle of driving and parking.

Waterfront Getaway on the coast of Maine.

Cozy waterfront, two bedroom apartment with separate entrance and private deck overlooking the beautiful Maine coast. Walk the shore path through a field, filled with wildflowers, to a private cove on the Bagaduce River. The light filled apartment is located above the garage of a restored antique farmhouse and has beautiful water views from the living room and private deck. The perfect spot for a relaxing vacation on the coast of Maine.

Pretty Marsh Cottage

This beautiful, light-filled cottage on waterfront property on the western side of Mount Desert Island has picturesque views of the Mount Desert Narrows and access to a private pebble beach. The house is on very secluded wooded property for a nice private getaway. All you will hear are the sounds of birds and waves lapping up on the beach. Just a short drive to all that Acadia National Park has to offer!

Charming Belfast home. Walk downtown/water

Enjoy this charming, well-maintained neighborhood, positioned right between downtown and the town park. This house also sits just a block up from quiet public access to the beach. Walk to everything! Exquisitely landscaped backyard. Lovely historic 1920 roots, with fresh, clean, modern updates. Glimpse water through trees.

Robin's Nest with Water Views

Robin’s Nest is perched at the top of a quiet, dead-end street, less than a mile walking distance to the center of Southwest Harbor. Catch glimpses of harbor views from many rooms in this sweet 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. This home is best suited for families of up to 5 people or groups of up to 4 adults.

Mountain views, edge of Acadia NP

Traditional farmhouse, modernized, with wonderful wrap-around deck and great mountain views. One minute's walk and you are in Acadia National Pk. Easy free public transport access to the rest of MDI (during main season). Village store near the end of our road.