Deer Isle is downeast Maine at its best: an island, reachable by automobile over a high narrow suspension bridge, a cluster of quiet communities where fishing is the mainstay of the economy. The spruce-crowned pink granite ledges, quiet woods and open fields, vistas of islands and sparkling water lure visitors from nearby and far away. For more than a century artists have come to Deer Isle, attracted by the scenery and the modest way of life. Internationally-known Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has brought many craftspeople to the area, a number of whom have chosen to live here permanently. Writers, photographers and musicians add to the creative mix and often share their talents at public events. Twenty Art and craft galleries display work produced by some of the most accomplished artists in the country. More than a dozen antique, gift and book shops invite leisurely browsing. The island has a wide variety of lodging accommodations, including eleven B&Bs, motels and campgrounds with full hookups. Lobster boats still outnumber visiting yachts and sailboats. Schooners from the Penobscot Bay windjammer fleet anchored in Stonington Harbor evoke scenes from the past.

Looking for Accommodation listings in or near Deer Isle, Maine? Where to Stay USA offers detailed information on a variety of other properties in the region. Please refer to the location summary to discover where to stay in the area. We also offer online reservations for many of the properties listed on this site, both in Deer Isle and throughout the whole of the USA. Click on the "book online" or "reserve online" links where applicable for current pricing and availability.

If you operate a Deer Isle property, and your property is not in our lodging / dining database, it only takes a few minutes to add a complimentary basic listing.

If this is not the town in ME you are looking for? Try our Advanced Search