Orrs Island vacation rentals

Head to the culturally rich city of Orrs Island

Enjoy the culture and other features of Orrs Island. Renowned for its hiking, skiing and mountain views, this city welcomes all visitors. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Awe-inspiring arts around Orr's Island

Should you need a break from the sun or some shelter from the rain, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, in nearby Brunswick, is home to one of the country's earliest collegiate art collections. This encompasses everything from ancient Assyrian antiquities to European Renaissance paintings to contemporary photography. A short walk away sits the Maine State Music Theatre, which presents a program of Broadway musicals each summer. Back in Harpswell, architecture buffs should set aside some time to marvel at the Bailey Island Bridge, the world's only bridge constructed from granite cribstone.

Hit the open seas around Orr's Island

Orr's Island is renowned throughout the United States and beyond as a boating hot spot. For a fun-packed family adventure, charter your own sail boat for the day and explore the glistening local waters at your leisure. If you're new to the pursuit, local sailing schools offer lessons suitable for all ages and abilities. Or if that sounds too much like hard work, you could join a lobstering tour and enjoy a scenic sea cruise whilst learning all about how the local delicacy is harvested. Back on dry land, Orr's Island is scattered with specialty shops, where you can pick up everything from handmade homewares to locally-made sweet treats.

Hazy summer days on Orr's Island

Orr's Island vacation rentals are highly sought-after during the peak summer months of June to August. At this time of year you can generally bank on long, warm days with plenty of sunshine. The shoulder months of May and September are also well worth considering – the weather is usually agreeably mild, and you may land a better deal on accommodation. Winters can be very chilly, but are often picturesque, with plenty of snowfall.

Exploring the natural features in Orrs Island

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Orrs Island. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Casco Bay (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park (6.9 mi / 11 km)
• Popham Beach State Park (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
• Thomas Point Beach (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
• Popham Beach (9.6 mi / 15.4 km)
• Desert of Maine (11.1 mi / 17.8 km)

Transportation options to and around Orrs Island

Fly into Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), the closest airport, located 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) away.