Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Penobscot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Samantha's place in Cushing. To say that she is "very responsive" would be an understatement. She typically responded within 10 minutes no matter what my question was. She lives a short distance away which really helped facilitate things. We had a minor issue with the Internet which required communication with the service provider, but she coordinated everything and resolved it right away. The house is totally charming - old, a bit creaky and adorable - and well maintained (no issues there). We imagined how great it would be to visit in wintertime and snuggle up to a roaring fire. They have an expansive yard with gardens great for a short evening stroll. Forest habitat behind the property was great for bird watching. The area is absolutely beautiful - quintissential coastal Maine. The Olson House (local attraction) is a few minutes drive from the house. The grounds have a walking trail along the water with fantastic views of the coast.

We came to Bar Harbor for the MDI Marathon, and this ended up the perfect location, just two blocks from the start line. Price-wise it was comparable to any hotels for the four of us and the full kitchen helped us save some time and money by prepping most of our own meals. Having laundry was a huge plus for a longer stay and being able to pack less. Everything was well-maintained and Sara gave us great info and local recommendations before our stay. Would definitely recommend!

We loved our stay at Pamela’s house! Great location, walking distance to downtown and restaurants. Cozy living room and comfortable beds. We couldn’t use the outdoors much because it was snowy, but the backyard and deck looked spacious. Pamela and her husband came over to shovel the driveway after the snowstorm, so we didn’t have to worry about getting stuck. We arrived late at night, and homemade bagels and some other essentials Pamela left for us were very helpful! (Bagels were delicious!). The collection of books in the house is great, and provides entertainment for all ages. Pamela is a great host, and we would definitely stay again.

Better than pictured and Christina was great! Will definitely stay again!

This was the perfect rental for our family of 4 for the thanksgiving holiday. The home had everything we needed and wanted, great location within walking distance of so many great places in Rockland, and was clean and comfortable. Alicia went out of her way to provide recommendations for our stay! This is probably the best Airbnb we’ve stayed at and the most helpful host we’ve encountered. Highly recommend and thank you to Alicia and family for making our week so enjoyable while spending time with our kids on their college break.

Our stay was absolutely perfect. Robard did everything he could to make us feel welcome. We had a few questions given that we were visiting in the off seasoning and he always responded quickly and helpfully. His place was clean and cozy!

This was a great last minute find to base for Arcadia park day trips. The Airbnb matched the description, was spacious and comfortable with all the basics present (however it would have been great if there were wine glasses and a kettle but we managed). Overall a great stay!

"From my daughter: This is our 3rd trip to Acadia National Park, but the first time at this Air B&b. Originally it was supposed to be for 5 of us, but 3 couldn't make it, so it ended up just being my husband and I. The Air B&b is in a remote enough area that it is nice and peaceful, but still an easy 20-30 minute drive to almost anywhere on Mt. desert island. The house has so many thoughtful touches, like an area outside for a campfire, supplies for smores, basic seasoning and condiments, all the light switches labeled (so thankful for that!), etc. We did a grocery run our first day and came back to the house for almost all our meals. This was a cozy place and we'd recommend to anyone visiting Mt. Desert Island and would return here again if we come back in the future."

我们送孩子去上学，就选在这里住了，靠近主路，也非常安静，房间看起来比照片上大，有冰箱微波炉电磁炉等便利设施，方便我们煮点方便面，烧点热水，躺在床上可以看到外边雪地里小松鼠，很舒服，能够住在这个历史悠久的老房子里，非常幸运，有些小问题，房东会及时回应，如果有机会，我们会再次住在这里。

Our stay was fantastic. The place was clean and laid out nicely. It was also close enough and an easy drive to Acadia National Park. Highly recommend, and I would definitely come back and stay here again!

Great stay with Dom. Exactly what we were looking for. Short walk to everything. Comfy beds.

My family and I had another great stay at Kathleen’s. We arrived and were so grateful for a clean and comfortable stay. We cooked lobster and were so happy to see that Kathleen’s kitchen had everything we needed. Excited to go back a third time!

This sweet apartment was a true haven during a challenging time for our family. It was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed—just what we needed while navigating medical appointments nearby. The host was kind, responsive, and flexible, which made a world of difference. We’re so grateful for the peaceful space and support.

Super fun place. Great for 1-3 People. I thought this place was perfect… no washer and dryer on site but there is a place down the street. Also no freezer which for me wasn’t a huge deal. I really loved the place great location. I would definitely book again.

This spacious place was perfect for a getaway! So close to restaurants , shops and Belfast Harbor walk, yet so quiet at night.

Mandy's place is a perfect location for exploring the Acadia area. It is a very short walk to downtown Ellsworth which is full of great restaurants, cafes, and a few shops. Mandy gave very clear directions for check in and check out and the place is exactly as described. It has a very open floor plan, large kitchen and dining area plus a washer and dryer. We have stayed in the Ellsworth area a few times and this is of the best places we've been. Will definitely check out availability when we return to the region.

Love this Condo. Superb location in Blue Hill Village, easily walkable to everything downtown. Modern and updated making it very comfortable. Well equipped with cleaning/cooking supplies so you can "live normally". The hosts are super responsive and helpful as well. Highly recommended.

We were very happy start to finish. The location was just so unique and incredible. Right on a working marina, but very quiet. Plenty to see and do nearby. Walk across the pier and buy live lobsters. Christie was extremely helpful and quick to respond when asked. Condo was very well done with plenty of touches to make it homey. A good value! If we come back to Maine, we’ll call her first.

We had a wonderful stay at Heather's condo. It was cozy, clean and the location was perfect! I would definitely recommend Heather's place to anyone looking to stay in Boothbay Harbor.

We visited during the first week of March and it was still winter weather, but we were warm and had a wonderful time! We did not hear the airport during the night and slept soundly. Very quiet, very comfortable, very clean! The shared house and hot tub are awesome and the maintenance crew was very kind and helpful as needed. We hope to come back again! Thank you!

The location and size of the unit for our needs was perfect. The staff was very helpful, knowledgable and friendly.

She made cookies the moment we checked in and delivered them to us with warm milk. Wonderful host with great knowledge of the beautiful Pemaquid region

Lovely, clean apartment with a terrific location! We highly recommend and hope to return soon--maybe even for Pumpkinfest again next year. Thank you especially for the extra blankets, that was such a kind gesture.

We had a wonderful weekend at Derek's house. I have never seen an Airbnb with such a whole kitchen kit. The house is about 30 minutes away from Acadia National Park and has an easy access to all kinds of food at the town center.