Updated on Apr 13, 2021
Guptil Cottage is steps away from Frenchman Bay and the Winter Harbor Pier. Watch the Lobster Boats come and go with Acadia National Park in the background. Enjoy the enclosed sunroom, stargazing...
The guest house is situated between the entrance and exit of the 10 mile Schoodic Loop (Acadia). The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking, biking and kayaking very close by. The...
Top level coastal view apartment in downtown Winter Harbor. One of the most conveniently located rentals in the area with the town's restaurants and grocery store all being either across the street...
Welcome to Harbor Heights, our stunning apartment offers breathtaking views of Frenchman's Bay, Cadillac Mountain, and Mark Island Lighthouse from our second floor deck. The Schoodic Point section...
This restored home dates from 1924 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Located very near the harbor where you will see lobster boats, wildlife and beautiful sunsets! Fully equipped modern kitchen, washe
4 night minimum from November 2024-May 20257 night minimum from June - August 2025 Surrounded by trees with privacy, this cottage has 2 bedroom/2 bath and loft area with twin bed. The screened in...
Our rustic, but comfortable cabin in the charming village of Winter Harbor welcomes you with an expansive open ocean view from the front windows. We like to say that it is a $10,000 cabin with a...
Inspiring views of evergreens and a tidal creek await at this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Prepare yourself for amazing sunrises and breathtaking sunsets over Cadillac Mountain, and...
A new tent this year and the friends that helped set this years up made the bell tent sit beautifully onits platform. I am right in town, walking distance to shops and restaurants, with Littlefield...
A perfect vacation home for those wanting both privacy & nearby access to several coastal villages. Perched atop a hill overlooking Frenchman's Bay, Bar Harbor & Cadillac Mountain. You will enjoy...
Winter Harbor is waiting for you at this 3-bedroom house. With 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds, this lovely property offers a cozy retreat for guests. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like WiFi, AC,...
Nestled on the Summer Harbor Road Two minutes from winter harbor and local attractions Take the ferry to bar harbor or adventure around the Schoodic Acadia National Park Loop This home offers a full
Meticulously renovated 1888 Victorian cottage in downtown Winter Harbor. Let this charming home be your hub for all the activities in Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park. It has space to...
8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a comfortable living room and a kitchen with everything needed to prepare your meals. We also include a dishwasher, laundry room with a washer and dryer for your convenience.
If you want the real Maine experience this is it. The Boathouse sits on the rocky coast of Frenchman Bay with views of Acadia Nation Park Schoodic and Mark Island. A wall of windows in the modern...
Captain Guptill's House is located on beautiful Frenchman Bay. Spectacular views of Acadia National Park, Schoodic and Mark Island Lighthouse. Watch as the lobster boats return to the pier with...
Located in the quintessential Maine fishing village of Winter Harbor, a few miles from the entrance of Acadia National Park/Schoodic Peninsula, a restored antique farmhouse with modern conveniences aw
Perfect privacy and a beautiful, panoramic view on the Coast of Winter Harbor, Maine.Architecturally unique three-bedroom home with landscaped surroundings, extensive oceanfront, and an elegant...
This blue shingled cape invites you to relax 'Downeast style.' Part of a residential neighborhood association, originally built for the Navy, this brightly decorated home is perfect for a family with
Located on the scenic Schoodic Peninsula - part of Acadia National Park. Ocean Views-House is 130 ft. to Henry's Cove, ferry crossing viewed from house, walking distances to shops, galleries,...
Winter Harbor is a town on the Schoodic Peninsula in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 461 at the 2020 census. The town is located just outside the Schoodic Peninsula portion of Acadia National Park, and is due east of the town of Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. Winter Harbor was once the location of a US Naval Station, NSGA-WH, which closed in the mid-2000s, and is now home to the Schoodic Institute’s Education and Research Center.
The Schoodic Point District of Acadia National Park is adjacent to the town, and has played an important role in the community’s economic and social development. The Municipality includes the village proper of Winter Harbor, the summer colony of Grindstone Neck, and the hamlets of Gerrishville and Summer Harbor. An iconic, Downeast fishing village, Winter Harbor is home to an active, multigenerational fishing fleet, and is the namesake of the Winter Harbor model boat. In addition, the community is or was a summer residence of several notable figures, such as Frederick Hauck, Fitzgerald Eugene Dixon, and among others.
Winter Harbor hosts the annual Winter Harbor Lobster Festival each August, which celebrates the community’s history, culture, and economic activity. The festival draws crowds from across the Peninsula and wider Downeast Acadia Region, and includes activities, markets, boat races, a parade, and other events.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Winter Harbor was raided various times by French and natives during Queen Anne's War. A United States Navy radio communications station operated here during World War II.
As of the census of 2010, there were 516 people, 255 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 519 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 255 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.59.
The median age in the town was 51.1 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24 20% were from 25 to 44 33.3% were from 45 to 64 and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 988 people, 402 households, and 278 families residing in the town. The population density was 68.8 people per square mile (26.5/km). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 38.8 per square mile (15.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 89.98% White, 2.02% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.71% Asian, and 7.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.64% of the population.
There were 402 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% households had a female with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,571, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,448 for females. The per capita
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