Vacation Rentals Near Bar Harbor
Quiet, Spacious Homes Minutes from Bar Harbor
Near Acadia National Park
Most of our homes are in the quieter villages around Bar Harbor, including Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Trenton, just 13 to 27 minutes from downtown. Enjoy Bar Harbor’s restaurants, shops, and harbor cruises, then come home to more space, easy parking, and quiet evenings. Many of our homes are also closer to Acadia’s less-crowded Quietside.” For even more seclusion, we also have homes in Ellsworth and Downeast near Acadia’s Schoodic Peninsula. Planning to spend most of your time in the park? See drive times from each home to Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, and other Acadia favorites.
Why Stay Near Bar Harbor Instead of In It?
Room to Spread Out
Full homes with kitchens, yards, and washer/dryers, from cozy cottages to group homes that sleep 30.
Easy Parking, Less Traffic
Skip the summer hunt for a downtown parking spot and the crowds that come with it.
Close to Acadia
Several homes are minutes from the Park Loop Road, the Carriage Roads, Jordan Pond, and quiet-side trails.
Bring the Dog
Every home except Pine Meadow Hideaway welcomes pets.
Village Charm
Walk to cafés and the harbor in Southwest Harbor, or to the sandy beach in Seal Harbor.
Our Homes and Their Distance from Bar Harbor
| Home | Town | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Drive to Bar Harbor* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Sound Cottage | Mount Desert | 3 | 7 | 13 min |
| Carriage Road Cottage | Seal Harbor | 5 | 12 | 15 min |
| Seal Harbor Cottage | Seal Harbor | 6 | 18 | 15 min |
| Seal Harbor Compound (both homes) | Seal Harbor | 11 | 30 | 15 min |
| Acadia Access Cottage | Seal Harbor | 6 | 21 | 16 min |
| Quietside Cottage | Southwest Harbor | 3 | 7 | 22 min |
| Blueberry Cottage | Southwest Harbor | 3 | 10 | 22 min |
| Forest Friends Cottages (Quietside + Blueberry) | Southwest Harbor | 6 | 17 | 22 min |
| Harbor Watch Cottage | Southwest Harbor | 3 | 6 | 22 min |
| Bayside Cottage | Trenton | 4 | 8 | 22 min |
| Harbor Watch Apartment | Southwest Harbor | 1 | 4 | 23 min |
| Harbor Watch Whole Property | Southwest Harbor | 4 | 10 | 23 min |
| Southwest Harbor XL Group | Southwest Harbor | 10 | 27 | 23 min |
| Pine Meadow Hideaway | Southwest Harbor | 3 | 10 | 27 min |
| Harbor Walk | Ellsworth | 3 | 6 | 32 min |
| Vista Cove | Steuben | 5 | 12 | 1 hr 10 min |
| Barbee Bay Cottage | Milbridge | 2 | 4 | 1 hr 14 min |
| Beals Island Cottage | Beals | 3 | 5 | 1 hr 35 min |
*Drive times to the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor, from Google Maps. Summer traffic can add time.
Find the Right Area for Your Stay
Seal Harbor & Mount Desert
The closest homes to Bar Harbor, right next to Acadia’s Carriage Roads and the Park Loop Road. Carriage Road Cottage and Seal Harbor Cottage both sit on the Carriage Road system, and Acadia Access is a short walk from Seal Harbor Beach. Book Seal Harbor Cottage and Carriage Road together as the Seal Harbor Compound, which sleeps 30. Acadia Sound Cottage is minutes from Northeast Harbor.
Southwest Harbor
A walkable harbor village on Acadia’s Quietside, close to Bass Harbor Head Light, Echo Lake, and the Seawall. Choose Harbor Watch Cottage or Apartment, Quietside and Blueberry Cottages in town, or our 10-bedroom group option. Pine Meadow Hideaway sits on 8 wooded acres bordering Acadia.
Trenton & Ellsworth
Just before the bridge to Mount Desert Island, close to Ellsworth’s groceries and services. Bayside Cottage is an oceanfront 4-bedroom timber-frame home in Trenton, and Harbor Walk is a pet-friendly 3-bedroom home in Ellsworth.
Downeast, Near Schoodic
Farther from the crowds and near Acadia’s Schoodic Peninsula. Vista Cove is a two-acre coastal estate on Dyer Bay, and Barbee Bay Cottage sits on 50 private acres in Milbridge. Beals Island Cottage is a waterfront cottage with harbor views and a private shore for launching kayaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to stay in Bar Harbor or Southwest Harbor?
Bar Harbor has the most restaurants and nightlife, but it’s also the busiest. Southwest Harbor and Seal Harbor are quieter, often offer more space for the money, and are still a short drive from downtown and the park’s main sights.
Which of your homes is closest to Bar Harbor?
Acadia Sound Cottage in Mount Desert is just 13 minutes away. Our Seal Harbor homes (Carriage Road, Seal Harbor Cottage, the Seal Harbor Compound, and Acadia Access) are 15 to 16 minutes away.
Do you have pet-friendly rentals near Bar Harbor?
Yes. Every one of our homes welcomes pets except Pine Meadow Hideaway.
Do you have rentals for large groups?
Yes. The Seal Harbor Compound sleeps 30, the Southwest Harbor XL Group sleeps 27, Acadia Access sleeps 21, and Forest Friends Cottages sleeps 17.
Can I get to Bar Harbor without driving?
In season, the free Island Explorer shuttle connects Bar Harbor, the park, and villages around Mount Desert Island, including Southwest Harbor and Seal Harbor. Check the Island Explorer schedule for current routes and dates.
Find Your Home Near Bar Harbor and Acadia
Tell us your dates and group size, and we’ll help you choose the right home for your Acadia trip.