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Mount Desert (pronounced “dessert”) Island is the largest isle in Maine and the second largest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Though it boasts a small residential community, Mount Desert claims more than two million visitors each year; all of whom are enamored with its quaint feel, stunning beaches, and access to saltwater and freshwater lakes. Popular water activities include kayaking, fishing, and canoeing, though many prefer to take in amazing sunrises and scenic vistas while exploring one of the island’s 25 trails.
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1. Ullikana Cottage on the Harbor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 171 reviews
Luxurious. Downtown. Retreat. Ullikana is one of the premier luxury properties in Bar Harbor. Its ideal location is just steps from the town's fine restaurants, shops and waterfront activities and only a 5-minute drive to Acadia National Park. Treat yourself to immaculate accommodations with each room/suite offering its own distinctive coastal cottage style. All the rooms are recently updated with the discerning traveler in mind. You will be well pleased with the high quality furnishings and amenities including supremely comfortable new beds with 600 TC cotton sheets, private baths, flat screen TV, individually controlled heat and AC, WIFI and of course a gourmet breakfast. Some of the rooms also have fireplaces, separate sitting areas and private terraces with captivating views of the harbor. Whatever the occasion, Ullikana is the perfect destination to add luxury and relaxation to your Bar Harbor adventure. See you soon! 2019 Season: Thursday, May 23 - Saturday, October 19
Come stay at Ullikana Inn!
Reviewed By annpG5608ONMy husband and I and 2 friends stayed at the Ullikana Inn for 2 nights. We loved it! The rooms are spacious and very cozy. The beds are comfy and our rooms were nicely decorated. It’s quiet. There is plenty of parking and you can walk to downtown. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very delicious!
2. Heathwood Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
The Heathwood Inn is an 1890's farmhouse located on the Acadia National Scenic byway. Each of the Inn's 5 comfortably decorated guest rooms offer special features including a Finnish Style Sauna, or Whirlpool tub, private balcony suite and fireplace suite, making the inn the perfect place to unwind after an active day in Acadia National Park. Each day at the Heathwood Inn starts with a full hot breakfast featuring homemade goodies baked fresh each morning. Extras include : A gift shop on site in the breakfast room. We have Cards, Postcards, Maine Nature Photos, and we make sea glass jewelry and art works out of sea glass collected off our Island Shores. Order a fresh pie or cinnamon rolls or a fresh scrumptious fresh bread We offer Kayak & Canoe rentals and deliver to your freshwater destination for a small fee.
Needs love and update.
Reviewed By Danielle LWe partially chose this Inn because we love B&B but this is not a B&B, no breakfast instead an envelope with a coupon to a greasy spoon located 6 miles away in Bar Harbor. No host to welcome you, envelopes with the room name are displayed on a table with a key inside, The front door must be left unlocked 24/7. It is in a country setting but close to the main road, very noisy. I could get past all the tacky garage sale decor but not the bed. The mattress was the worst, soft, lumpy, dangerous to a person's back. They call it no contact hosting, I say no effort, no pride and no respect for guests.
3. Colonel's Suites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Welcome to Colonel's Suites, your Northeast Harbor “home away from home.” Colonel's Suites aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Colonel's Suites offer a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including room service. Guests of Colonel's Suites are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to Asticou Restaurant, Tan Turtle Tavern, or Docksider, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Colonel's Suites. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Asticou Azalea Garden (0.8 mi), Christopher Smith Galleries (0.1 mi), and Harbourside Drive (0.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the inn. Colonel's Suites puts the best of Northeast Harbor at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
very comfy room
Reviewed By RooindieThe good: *the room was spacious and clean. the sitting area was great. the kitchenette was useful. king size bed. *this was a convenient launching pad to hikes at Jordan Pond and the two gardens (highly recommend all). We also did the Beech Cliffs trail (further west), so it was well positioned for that, too. Not too much of a drive to Bar Harbor. The not-so-great: *we booked thru expedia, no mention of the 20 steps you need to climb with all your luggage to your room. We had hiked Mt. Katahdin the day before, so those steps were rough. *the "parking" - which is on their website as "we offer parking for one car per suite" - is not actually true - it's street parking, so hit or miss. We were there at the end of the season while a lot of stuff was closed, so we did not have any trouble, but I did specifically check out the parking before booking and felt mislead by this. *the breakfast that wasn't. If you google this place you will see it comes up as a "bed and breakfast", and one of their website pages says it is a B&B. there is a $15 fee per night per person when booking through expedia, which I stupidly assumed was for breakfast. Not only is there no breakfast, there is nowhere to get breakfast, and no info in the room about what you might like to do regarding this. If it had just been made clear beforehand, we could have brought breakfast. For some reason, the bakery over which this is located doesn't open until 11 am, so that's not the answer either. Also, what was the $15 per additional person per night charge for?? *hardly any restaurants are open here at the end of September, so you need to drive elsewhere for some variety. We were able to walk to the Nor'Easter on the night it was open, but there was a pretty decent wait because not much else was open. Also, if you like to chat up the front desk, this place is not for you. We never spoke to a person. We got a text telling us the code to our room, which we were asked to acknowledge - it took us hours of trying to confirm in the park, as cell reception is terrible. At some point a receipt appeared under our door. We never spoke to anyone. That worked out fine, but that may not be your style. As you can see by the overall 4 star rating, the nice nature of the room and the comfy bed more than offset the less-great items.
4. Chiltern Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Chiltern Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Bar Harbor, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Chiltern Inn offer air conditioning and a whirlpool bathtub. Guests of Chiltern Inn are also welcome to enjoy a pool and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While staying at Chiltern Inn, visitors can check out Jesup Memorial Library (0.5 mi) and Light Sparkles Studio (0.5 mi), some of Bar Harbor's top attractions. If you like barbeque restaurants, Chiltern Inn is conveniently located near Bar Har-B-Q. If you are interested in exploring Bar Harbor, check out one of the art galleries, such as Little Village Gifts, Eclipse Gallery, and Rocky Mann - Studio Potter. Enjoy your stay in Bar Harbor!
SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES
Reviewed By Craig CI had booked two rooms at this inn for a stay in August 2022 through TripAdvisor (Expedia). I then received a message from the Inn stating that the rate quoted on both TripAdvisor and Expedia's website was incorrect, and was given the option to either cancel the reservation or pay a higher rate, which would have amounted to a little over $500 more than rate on the reservation. Expedia contacted the Inn and requested that they honor the original rate, and now I find out that the inn has canceled my reservation after falsely claiming that I had used an invalid credit card number. I will be taking the issue up with TripAdvisor and the BBB. Beware!
5. Harbourside Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Nestled at the edge of the woods and Acadia National Park, Harbourside Inn in Northeast Harbor, Maine offers our guests quiet relaxation a short walk from the downtown village and marina, and an easy drive to all the highlights Mount Desert Island offers. Built in 1888, our guestrooms are decorated in the period and are light and airy. Wooded trails honeycomb the area behind the Inn, perfect for a short stroll or as a launching point to hiking Acadia's nearby mountains or visiting the local azalea and perennial gardens. Harbourside Inn offers a quiet, peaceful and relaxing retreat.
Historic Inn
Reviewed By zandogranWe recently stayed here during our "leaf peeping" holiday. We loved it! Full of character and charm, and comfortable as well. Highly recommended. We enjoyed being out of town, Bar Harbor was very busy!
6. Heathwood Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
The Heathwood Inn is an 1890's farmhouse located on the Acadia National Scenic byway. Each of the Inn's 5 comfortably decorated guest rooms offer special features including a Finnish Style Sauna, or Whirlpool tub, private balcony suite and fireplace suite, making the inn the perfect place to unwind after an active day in Acadia National Park. Each day at the Heathwood Inn starts with a full hot breakfast featuring homemade goodies baked fresh each morning. Extras include : A gift shop on site in the breakfast room. We have Cards, Postcards, Maine Nature Photos, and we make sea glass jewelry and art works out of sea glass collected off our Island Shores. Order a fresh pie or cinnamon rolls or a fresh scrumptious fresh bread We offer Kayak & Canoe rentals and deliver to your freshwater destination for a small fee.
Needs love and update.
Reviewed By Danielle LWe partially chose this Inn because we love B&B but this is not a B&B, no breakfast instead an envelope with a coupon to a greasy spoon located 6 miles away in Bar Harbor. No host to welcome you, envelopes with the room name are displayed on a table with a key inside, The front door must be left unlocked 24/7. It is in a country setting but close to the main road, very noisy. I could get past all the tacky garage sale decor but not the bed. The mattress was the worst, soft, lumpy, dangerous to a person's back. They call it no contact hosting, I say no effort, no pride and no respect for guests.
