Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Mount Desert

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.

Rustic Manset Tiny House

Experience living tiny in this lovingly built small scale space that includes everything you need for a cozy getaway. Return from a day of hiking in Acadia National Park to soak in the clawfoot tub or relax on the tiny deck, with a glimpse of the ocean. This 20ft x 8ft tiny home is situated in a backyard, a short walk from Manset Town Dock and Peter Trout Tavern, and a five-minute drive from Southwest Harbor and parts of Acadia National Park (about 20 min to longer hikes and the loop road).

Ripples Pond Retreat

Peace and wild beauty await! Welcome to Ripples Pond Retreat, a one-of-a-kind home nestled in an incredible wildlife sanctuary. Located on Acadia’s “Quiet Side,” Ripples Pond is a marshy pond conveniently close to all of Acadia's main attractions, and 1 minute from Long Pond's boat launch. Yet with no public access, this sanctuary is sheltered from tourist activity and road noise. Enjoy nature's abundance right in your backyard through birdwatching and so much more on this magical property.

Hidden Gem at Acadia

Located at the top of Somes Sound and midway between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, Azalea Knoll is a hidden gem - a perfect location for everything Mt. Desert Island offers. In 10 minutes, you reach trails, carriage roads, lakes restaurants and more. The 2 bedroom home, which sleeps 4, has an open floorplan, high ceilings and custom kitchen. Two full bathrooms, including one with a jet tub, two decks, a porch and fire pit provide options for relaxing when not exploring the island.

Ruth's Place, peaceful and dog friendly

RUTH'S PLACE is a cozy home private location close to Southwest harbor & Bar Harbor. My home offers all the necessities for a perfect, relaxing Maine getaway and has a fully equipped kitchen (lobster pot and all!) to enjoy home cooked meals. Take dinner outside on the back deck and enjoy the cool, summer Maine nights. Enjoy the Firepit in backyard and watch the stars. There is a short trail across the street to take a morning stroll, that joins Acadia Mountain. ONLY DOGS ALLOWED!

Hulls Cove Cottage

Settled right outside Hulls Cove Village and its entrance to Acadia National Park, this lovely, cozy cottage is minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and its shopping, restaurants, kayaking and other activities. A classic New England shingled cape, you'll feel right at home in the updated living space, with an upstairs queen bedroom, loft with twin beds, and private backyard. Centrally located to take advantage of everything Mt. Desert Island has to offer! Registration #VR1R25-047

The Doll House at Summer Winds

The Doll House is a cozy two story cabin on the Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island near Western Mountain in Acadia National Park. This unique cabin is just down the road from Seal Cove Pond and 1/4 mile from the Cape Road launch area and beautiful Seal Cove. Both are great places to kayak. Amenities include Television, wifi, washer, dryer, ironing board, iron, hair dryer. Friendly dogs are welcome. The sleeping area is upstairs and a shower bathroom is downstairs.

Lakeside Little Camp on MDI, 3 miles to Acadia

Private and rustic cabin just a few steps from the lake in the center of the island. The Little Camp is a one bedroom home on a 10 acre family parcel. Only three homes on a private road. Private dock and canoe on the quiet (west) side of Long Pond. This is an archetypal Maine cabin- wood paneling, stone fireplace, comfortably, but simply furnished. The reflections from the water sparkle through the glass windows; it's so peaceful and pretty here.

Ann's House

A great launching pad for exploring Acadia and Downeast Maine. Here in the woods at the center of Mount Desert Island you can hear the peepers in a nearby frog pond and the hermit thrush singing in the trees. At night, enjoy the truly dark skies and be dazzled by the Milky Way. Close to Acadia's trail heads, lakes, and carriage roads, this home is less than 20 minutes from Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth.