
Vacation rentals in Amherst
Find and book unique accommodations on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals in Amherst
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

Tranquil lakefront retreat for nature lovers
Lakefront home with gorgeous views of Springy Pond. Experience the best of Maine living! Enjoy four-season comfort in this home away from home! Idyllic Maine summers, breathtaking fall foliage, or a range of winter activities await. This beautiful house boasts private lake access and spacious grounds, making it a perfect location all year round. You can relax by the fire, or unwind in the hot tub as you create wonderful memories with friends and family. Nightly price includes service charges.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Cozy Cottage on the Penobscot – Panoramic Luxury!
Escape to your private waterfront retreat where tranquility meets luxury. Our Coastal Maine Cottage style home rests on a granite ledge that disappears twice daily with the tide. Enjoy a sun-filled interior with cherry floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a private deck for sunrise coffee or evening wine. Wake to sweeping Penobscot River views & unwind by the fire pit at river’s edge. Just 10 minutes to downtown Bangor, with easy access to urban amenities, Bar Harbor, and Acadia Park. @cozycottageinme
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews
Coveside Lakehouse on Sandy Point
If you are looking for a beautiful vacation spot on Green Lake, look no further. Cove Side Lake House on Sandy Point is the perfect place for you and your whole family to enjoy the lovely Maine summer, from sunrise until sun set. Whether you enjoy relaxing on the deck, catching a nap in the hammock, or fishing and kayaking, this is the vacation destination you've been dreaming of. Green Lake, located in Ellsworth/Dedham Maine, is a 3,132 acre freshwater lake with a maximum depth of over 170ft.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews
King's Cottage -Lakefront Home - Acadia NP Region
On the shores of Chemo (Chee-Moe) Pond, a pristine lake on the outskirts of Bangor lies King's Cottage. This beautiful, recently remodeled home is 3 miles down a well maintained gravel road with secluded year round residences. This is the ultimate Maine Lake Life experience. This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house has all the amenities you could want. High speed internet, Heat/Air Conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor fire pit, horseshoe pit, dock, generator, outdoor seating, keypad locks, TV's.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews
"Be-Chill" on Beech Hill Pond
Welcome to Be-Chill, your perfect lakeside retreat on Beech Hill Pond in Maine’s stunning Acadia Region! This spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom waterfront home sleeps 13 and offers the ultimate family getaway with direct access to the lake. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and unforgettable sunsets just steps from your door. With plenty of room for everyone, Be-Chill blends comfort, charm, and natural beauty. Your ideal escape to create unforgettable memories awaits on the shores of iconic Beech Hill Pond
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews
Your own private getaway on Pushaw Lake!
Welcome to Pushaw Lake! You’ll find all the comforts of home here! :-) Come for the weekend! Save 20% for a week, or 30% for a month stay! :-) Jump in the lake or go on an adventure in a kayak or canoe this summer! Bring snowmobiles, snowshoes, skis, or go ice-fishing this winter! :-) Relax... Read a book and listen to the Loons, or sit around the fire pit and say goodbye to stress! :-) You’re less than 20 minutes from Bangor International Airport, Downtown Bangor, and UMO! :-)
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
Hidden Gem - Cozy and quiet lakefront cottage
Just feet from the waters edge, this quiet and private lakefront cabin is a great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy the sound of the loons, kayak, canoe and fish with the 2 single kayaks, tandem kayak or canoe provided! One bedroom with a king size bed and one with a queen. Linens, pillows, blankets, facecloths, bath and beach towels are provided. Everything you will need to enjoy your stay, including fiber optic wifi, Bluray dvd player, Roku, firepit and gas grill. Sunsets are spectacular!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews
Wild Blueberry House
Nestled within a vast field of wild blueberries, this peaceful ground floor apartment in a duplex offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, ponds, and distant Mount Desert Island. Come enjoy the quiet and sunrises and sunsets. This new cozy getaway features a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 modern bathroom equipped with a washer and dryer. Close to many hiking and ATV trails. 20 mins to Ellsworth 50 mins to Acadia & Bar Harbor 50 mins to Schoodic point 1 hour to Bangor airport
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews
*40 min to Acadia* Balsam Grove on Beech Hill Pond
A Maine Lake House: A vacation you won’t regret; also known as heaven, memories for a life time and peace of mind. Spend your vacation at our lake house on unforgettable and highly sought after Beech Hill pond! Our stay comfortably sleeps eight with a very family friendly set up. The kitchen is stocked with pantry basics. Watch the loons during the day and the stars by night around the fire pit or reclined on premium outdoor furniture. We are conveniently located 40 minutes from Bar Harbor.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews
Very private, 4-season, cottage on Green Lake.
Lakefront, four-season, home on pristine, spring fed, Green Lake and Midway between Bangor and Ellsworth, located 1 mile off Rt 1A. 20 minute drive from Bangor International Airport and Acadia National Park. Newly built with large deck, MiniSplit heat/AC in each room with radiant floor heat in all baths. Short drive to LL Bean, dining, public golf course, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. 4 BR on 2nd floor with 2 separate BA along balcony with 1 BA and full Laundry on ground floor.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviews
Graham Lake Cottage
Reconnect with nature at this remote cottage located on a secluded sandy point at the North end of Graham Lake. Only 35 miles from Acadia National Park. If you're looking for privacy, you came to the right place. The closest neighbor is on the other side of the lake. The cottage is newly renovated with modern amenities, yet retains the rustic vibe of the great outdoors. Relax and enjoy your morning coffee on the dock or deck in the company of eagles, osprey, and waterfowl.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews
Sunrise Over Schoodic Mountain
Located within 40 minutes of the Acadia Bar Harbor entrance this small private home offers quiet peaceful mountain views and tons of wildlife. Brand new custom built home comfortably sleeps 4. A wall of glass faces 3 mountains. Home is located 200’ from the Donnell Pond Rd and offers access to the Downeaster Rails to Trails for Atv’s. Donnell Pond offers great kayaking,boating ,swimming and fishing. Great sand beaches surrounded by the mountains you see from the house.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsPopular amenities for Amherst vacation rentals
Other great vacation rentals in Amherst

4 Season Cottage - Driftwood Cottage at Pushaw
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews
Panoramic lake views + private beach near Acadia
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews
Forest View | Private Hot Tub | Cedar Treehouse
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews
New! Centrally located on MDI, near Lakes/Acadia
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews
The Blue Heron-Acadia NP Region
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews
Waterfront Home w/ Two Private Beaches
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews
Oceanfront & mobility-minded: views+hottub+firepit
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews
Lakehouse | Near Acadia | Phillips
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsDestinations to explore
- Montreal Vacation rentals
- Boston Vacation rentals
- Quebec City Vacation rentals
- Portland Vacation rentals
- Salem Vacation rentals
- Providence Vacation rentals
- Newport Vacation rentals
- Halifax Vacation rentals
- York County Vacation rentals
- Bar Harbor Vacation rentals
- Cambridge Vacation rentals
- Longueuil Vacation rentals





