Northeast2.7% avg cap rateLive · 28 active listings

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park gateway - Maine's premier island STR market

Bar Harbor sits at the entrance to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island - Maine's top tourist destination and the second most-visited national park in the East. The compressed summer season (July-August) produces some of the highest short-season occupancy rates in New England. Lobster dinners, whale watching, and the carriage road network create a tourism ecosystem that supports premium ADR.

2.7%
Avg Cap Rate
Net operating income / price
62%
Avg Occupancy
Annual average
$257
Avg Nightly Rate
All property types
$1.6M
Avg List Price
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Estimated Annual Performance

Gross rental revenue
62% occ × $257/night
$58,159
Est. operating expenses
Mgmt, cleaning, supplies, insurance (~40%)
- $23,264
Est. net operating income
Before mortgage & depreciation
$34,895
At $1.6M avg price
Implied cap rate
2.2%

* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.

Why Investors Choose Bar Harbor

Acadia NP gateway - 4M+ national park visitors annually
Peak summer occupancy among highest in New England
Island location (causeway access) creates natural supply limits
Cruise ship port adds non-overnight visitor foot traffic that fills restaurants/shops
Peak season: July - August (very concentrated)
Top property types: Cottage, Single Family, Inn Suite, Waterfront Home
Primary zip: 04609, 04660

Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 28 active listings · last updated Jul 1, 2026

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