#island-living

#island-living

I'd been on the island for less than a week when I opened my glove box looking for sunglasses, only to find the wrapper of my emergency granola bar torn open and the corner nibbled, right next to a neat little pile of mouse droppings. As I inspected the rest of the car, I was mortified to realize it was likely more than a single mouse. I texted the friend I was housesitting for in disbelief. "Ugh, I'm sorry! That's so island," she wrote back.

Mount Desert Island features Acadia National Park, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and luxury buyers, with a median list price of $1.23 million.

Many of these areas are relatively remote, which may be appealing to vacationers and homeowners looking for a slower pace of life by the sea.