... are there any other reputable vacation rental companies in the area? Or is there a specific house that would work well for one person that you know of? I like privacy and quiet, but also want to be able to go into town and have a coffee or beer. I ... more

... two bedrooms preferably). I found a vacation rental which looks ideal but think it is abt 2 miles from the causeway off island. Comments on the forums suggest that this area is a bad one in high season due to traffic etc? Comments welcome please - we have a car Thanks ... more

... I thought was a great vacation rental abt 2 miles from the causeway, off-island in Ellsworth, but it sounds from some of the posts I have been reading that this might not be a good idea due to traffic into Bar Harbor - advice please?? Day 9 - Drive from Bar ... more

Why don't you rent a house? That is what we normally do for family vacations. Lots more room than a hotel and often less expensive too. There are tons of vacation rentals all over the Mount Desert area. ... more

... with allpointsstar, look into a vacation rental. There are various types of rentals: older, newer, bigger, smaller, in-town, out-of-town. There should be something out there that fits your needs. The only problem you may have is that every vacation rental I have seen requires a one week ... more

... Harbor, list properties that offer vacation rentals, cottages and cabins that are available for less than a week. It will be easier to stay on Mount Desert as you will be closer to just about everything. It is not uncommon for cottage rates to be based on the number of ... more

... a break from prepping our vacation rental to ... ... exclamations of "Why didn't we come here sooner?!?!" We know because that was our reaction the first time we visited here, and then bought this vacation rental and get to enjoy the Schoodic Peninsula often. It's so hard to leave ... more

... for you would be a vacation rental but none (that I am aware of) rent for less than one week during the summer. As for what to do.... Get in the park and hike the trails. There are trails for all skill levels. The carriage roads are great to bike ... more

... of finding cheap, student shared apartment or the like in Bar Harbor? (just in case this Bar Harbor Wear thing doesn't turn out as it's supposed to!) I would also appreciate any info about Bar Harbor when it comes to summer jobs and simil., since this is my ... more