Mount Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Picturesque Acadia National Park Shoreline
Bass Harbor Head Light Station is located in Tremont, Maine, on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island.
Jordan Pond and view of the Bubbles in Acadia National Park, Mai
Jordan Pond overlook from North Bubble in Acadia National Park
Mount Desert

Where to stay in Mount Desert

Iconic white walking bridge at Somesville, Maine,

Somesville

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Somesville. You might want to make time for a stop at Acadia National Park or Long Pond.

Somesville
Acadia National Park aerial view including Bar Harbor, Bar Island, Cadillac Mountain and Otter Creek Road on Mt Desert Island, Maine ME, USA.

Otter Creek

Bars and parks are just a few things travellers like about Otter Creek. A stop by Acadia National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Otter Creek
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Hall Quarry

Visitors to Hall Quarry like its bars and parks, and Acadia National Park is a sight worth a stop.

Hall Quarry
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Pretty Marsh

If you're spending some time in Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park and Long Pond are top sights worth seeing.

Pretty Marsh
Otter Creek Inn

Otter Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
47 Otter Creek Drive Mount Desert ME
The price is £134 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£134
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Mount Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, room and food offered. Friendly and cute setting close to outlets!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Otter Creek Inn
A Prism in the Wood

A Prism in the Wood

Mount Desert ME
Stay at this holiday home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"This was truly an exceptional stay. The house is an architectural gem built in 1994 allowing nature, light and beauty into the unique structure. Stefano was a perfect and generous host. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting to be near Acadia but not near the tourism of Bar Harbor. It's truly ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

A Prism in the Wood
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is £131 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£131
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (900 reviews)
"Great location. Close to many areas. Bed was very hard. Room was clean. Had to wait 10 minutes for hit water to reach our room every time we wanted it. Kind of crazy."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Seasider Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Prism in the Wood

A Prism in the Wood

Mount Desert ME
Stay at this holiday home in Mount Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"This was truly an exceptional stay. The house is an architectural gem built in 1994 allowing nature, light and beauty into the unique structure. Stefano was a perfect and generous host. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting to be near Acadia but not near the tourism of Bar Harbor. It's truly ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

A Prism in the Wood
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff. Easy access to Acadia NP."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Stone Park
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (329 reviews)
"We had to use a door lock code to enter the room. We were given the code by calling the number on a sign. We loved the outdoor fire pit and grills. The motel was very simple but had everything we needed. There was a back area where we could walk the dogs. The room was clean and the area quiet."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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