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Top-rated vacation rentals in Bar Harbor

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Cottage in Trenton
NEW Whitetail Cottage, Acadia National Park 7m
NEW Whitetail Cottage only 6.9 mi to Acadia National Park Maine - a hikers paradise! Centrally located for a perfect Acadia Adventure! Book for the convenient location - stay for the style. Tiny home has WIFI & SMART TV. Off the main(e) drag but nestled in a wooded property 1/2 mile from Bar Harbor Rd/Route 3 down the road from Mount Desert Island and a stones throw from multiple authentic Maine lobster pounds. Perfect for 2 & cozy for 4. A short drive to MDI, Acadia, Bar Harbor,Southwest Harbor
$113 per night
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Condo in Bar Harbor
Precipice Studio w/Loft in the Heart of Bar Harbor
Located just a 5-minute drive from Acadia National Park. This studio apartment w/loft is ideal for exploring the best outdoor recreation in Maine! Walk just 3 minutes to sample a plethora of dining and shopping options in downtown Bar Harbor. It is nicely tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of historic Victorian homes just blocks away from stunning sunrises on the Shore Path and sunsets on the sand bar. Sleeps 4. No animals please, no exceptions, our cleaning lady is allergic.
$59 per night
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Apartment in Bar Harbor
Huckleberry Suite - Intown Bar Harbor
This 1 bedroom, second floor apartment, located on a quiet residential cul-de-sac in downtown Bar Harbor, is perfect for a couple or small family. Bar Harbor’s waterfront, our downtown, Bar Island, and the Island Explorer Bus service are only a few blocks away. The Explorer provides free access to parts of Acadia National Park. Huckleberry is available by the week, June - September with a Saturday check in. October - May, our Town requires a 4 night minimum stay.
$85 per night

Stay near Bar Harbor's top sights

Cadillac Mountain128 locals recommend
Hulls Cove Visitor Center14 locals recommend
Little Hunters Beach4 locals recommend
Geddy's38 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant75 locals recommend
Side Street Cafe89 locals recommend

Bar Harbor oceanfront vacation rentals

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Tiny home in Trenton
The Tiny House with the Enormous View of Acadia
$240 per night
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Cottage in Gouldsboro
Beachfront Holidays w/ Firepit 20 Mins To Schoodic
$161 per night
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Home in Southwest Harbor
Quiet side ranch home SW Harbor. Prime MDI locale
$161 per night
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Apartment in Tremont
Duck Cove Apartment
$200 per night
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Cottage in Trenton
Cozy Oceanside Cottage/Near Acadia {Salty Suite}
$199 per night
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Home in Surry
Modern Maine Beach House
$139 per night
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Cottage in Lincolnville
Eco-friendly studio - ocean views, close to beach
$106 per night
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Chalet in Gouldsboro
Great Timbers Retreat Minutes from Schoodic Park
$200 per night
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Cottage in Deer Isle
Beachfront Guest Cottage
$157 per night
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Home in Hancock
Water's Edge-Oceanfront with Stellar View
$225 per night
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Guest suite in Trenton
The Farm By The Sea Private Apartment
$250 per night
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Home in Eastbrook
The Maine Getaway - Lakefront with Beach
$115 per night

Bar Harbor fishing vacation rentals

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Cabin in Mount Desert
Lakefront Cabin in Acadia National Park
$100 per night
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Cabin in Eastbrook
Hemlock Cabin.
$95 per night
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Yurt in Appleton
SNOW SWEET, A Yurt for All Seasons
$157 per night
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Cottage in Waltham
Quiet lakefront cottage on Graham Lake
$92 per night
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Apartment in Ellsworth
Far From the Maddening Crowd
$165 per night
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Home in Bucksport
Lake Front-Spa Tub-Fire Pit-Full Kitchen-Canoe
$110 per night
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Farm stay in Franklin
Boreal Blueberry Bungalow - Organic Farm Getaway
$69 per night
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Cottage in Gouldsboro
Timberframe Cottage on Organic Farm
$200 per night
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Cottage in Glenburn
Your own private getaway on Pushaw Lake!
$177 per night
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Apartment in Winthrop
A little piece of heaven
$130 per night
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Tiny home in Otis
Mini Maine Living
$125 per night
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Guesthouse in Richmond
The Studio
$100 per night

Bar Harbor house rentals

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Home in Bar Harbor
Renovated Bar Harbor Cottage just blocks from town
$275 per night
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Home in Mount Desert
Classic Somesville home for Acadia adventure
$194 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
Walk to Everything DT Bar Harbor Mins 2 Acadia!
$125 per night
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Home in Bar Harbor
Hulls Cove Hideaway.
$135 per night
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Home in Tremont
Deer Nest ( SERENITY)@ Acadia National Park
$98 per night
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Home in Mount Desert
Parker Farm House
$79 per night
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Home in Southwest Harbor
Evergreen Hill in Acadia National Park
$199 per night
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Home in Mount Desert
Thelma's Garden Cottage
$192 per night
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Home in Mount Desert
The Arthaus, an eclectic retreat for two
$250 per night
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Home in Surry
Peaceful retreat on Newbury Neck
$198 per night
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Home in Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor House
$83 per night
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Home in Ellsworth
Union Street Retreat
$125 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Bar Harbor

Total rentals

1.1K properties

Rentals with a pool

20 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

340 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

670 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

56K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$30 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Bar Harbor

All About Bar Harbor

For generations, New Englanders have retreated to this craggy stretch of Maine’s coast, where lobster boats bob in the misty harbors of Frenchman Bay, and miles of pristine wilderness make this corner of the United States feel just as untamed as ever. Mount Desert Island is home to one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the country, and Bar Harbor is the gateway. More than three million visitors come through each year, many on their way to explore the wilds of Acadia National Park, others just to soak in the charm of New England village life, from Northeast Harbor to Southwest Harbor to Bass Harbor (are you sensing a theme?). Clearly, the water defines life in these parts, whether you’re planning a kayak or canoe trip around the Porcupine Islands, or a creamy lobster roll at a seaside eatery in Hulls Cove.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Bar Harbor

There are several glorious weeks between July and Labor Day when Mainers can finally swap their long johns for T-shirts, and naturally that’s the time when the state is flooded with visitors. Bar Harbor’s most popular locations are the most crowded in summer, when temperatures inch above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, peaking at around 73 degrees in mid-July. Fall is chillier, but you’re rewarded with sparser crowds and stunning foliage. By January, the mercury rarely gets above freezing, dipping to around 16 degrees overnight. These harsh winters and sublime summers mean that many Bar Harbor attractions are extremely seasonal. So if you’re planning to visit in the off-season, don’t expect much to be open — and definitely book a rental with a hot tub and fireplace.


Top things to do in Bar Harbor

Acadia National Park

With environments ranging from rocky beaches to forests to granite mountain peaks, this 47,000-acre recreational area feels like a country in and of itself. You can explore more than 150 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads on foot, by bike, or on horseback, while possibly crossing paths with a moose, bear, or other local wildlife. Get up early to trek 1,530 feet to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard, and you’ll be rewarded with views of the earliest sunrise in the United States (between October and March).

Abbe Museum

Stop in at this Smithsonian-affiliated museum to learn about the history and culture of Maine’s indigenous Wabanaki people. The museum maintains its original location inside the national park from June through September, and operates a second branch in downtown Bar Harbor that is open all year (except January).

Whale watching

The Gulf of Maine is a playground for several species of whale, including humpbacks, finbacks, and minkes. It’s possible to spot them from shore, or you could get up closer with a wildlife cruise. Expert-led excursions depart from the Bar Harbor pier daily from May to October.

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