... and have tried cross country skiing before, and wonder what hotels and restaurants are open or if any rentals are available for 3 to 4 days the first week of Jan. 2010. Saw the posts from 2007 but not sure if any of those places listed will still be open ... more

... Graycote Inn, Coach Stop Inn, and Atlantic Oceanside Resort will be open. I don't know of any rentals. Check out www.sleepbarharbor.com for a complete list of bed and breakfasts that remain open all year. You can also check their availability and link to their websites from here ... more

Try the local Chambers of Commerce (barharborinfo.com or acadiachamber.com) or acadiamagic.com. They will have listings for year-round lodging, including vacation rentals. Have a great time - the winter is lovely. ... more

... but we're not set on any one particular region, rather the right rental for some much needed R&R, yet close enough to enjoy restaurants and Maine's "must sees." We'd like a semi-secluded vacation rental with some character, a view, and a comfortable bed. Any suggestions ... more

My wife and I were considering a week or 2 visit in the summer of 2010 and would probably go with a vrbo rental, Are bugs, mostly mosquitoes, a problem along the coast in June? Any other useful advice is appreciated, thanks, in advance............dan ... more

Note that www.homeaway.com also has great rentals listed. ... more

... that it's everything these articles say and more: http://familyfun.go.com/vacations/what-we-learned-on-our-summer-vacation-711813/ http://ouracadia.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/put-away-your-blackberries-and-turn-off-the-video-games-it%e2%80%99s-time-for-family-nature-camp-in-maine ... more

... would recommend you get a vacation rental for a week. The vacation rental will get you a nice place to call home with a kitchen , more space and more bang-for-your-buck since you have kids. I can relate. When looking for a vacation rental there are several local ... more