Maine w/ 1.5 year old

[dottyblue]

I have been looking at VRBO for rentals in Maine, but I'm not sure what areas to start looking in.  I don't want to be too urban, but with a 1.5 year old, we also don't want to be 1 hour away from beaches, parks, grocery stores, etc.  Neither my husband nor I have been to Maine even though we grew up in New England, so we really want to visit.

I have looked up by Acadia National Park since we love to hike, but that's quite a haul from CT.

Any recs?  Areas to stay away from?

[ckinla]

Bath, Phippsburg, Freeport, Harpswell, Brunswick, Kennebunk, Falmouth are all coastal towns or very near. Large enough cities that you can get to civilization easily, but can easily find quiet areas - state parks, beaches, etc. I grew up in the Midcoast area, so let me know if you need further info!

[shopgirl07]

Kennebunkport would be perfect. Great downtown, on the beach, close to York, Old Orchard Beach and Portland.

[mellymel]

We are renting a house in Wells, ME this September. We have family friends there and used to visit all the time. We'll have a 1.5 and a 3 year old with us. Wells is a coastal town, close to York, Ogunquit, Kennebunk. We love it there. Close to lots of stuff, lots to do, very family friendly.

[lizlemon19]

Wells or Ogonquit.