... 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

... 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

... We usually stay in a vacation rental when we visit Bar Harbor. Here are two of the local rental agencies that we have used: http://www.knowlesco.com/ http://www.lsrobinson.com/ Here are a few others: http://www.daagy.com/ http://www.acadiarental.com/ http://www.maineislandproperties.com/ Your ... more

... to fight. Rates: You said you are interested in the Bay View Cabin. You didnt say what time you were going but the typical season price is $928/week. That seems appropriate for the busy season considering the accomodations. Have you tried looking for a vacation rental through an agency ... more

... going through searching for a vacation rental in ... ... m looking for: broadband internet and ideally a king bed. Other details I can deal with, but the internet access is essential. Most vacation rental sites don't offer that type of search. Does anyone know of a good place to start ... more