I stayed here during the last shoulder season, and this is by far one of my favorite places to…read morestay. It's got good service, good food, and fits my eclectic and funky taste. And it's got location, location, location! It sits right on the Bar Harbor's "shorepath" that runs the length of Bar Harbor's coast along Frenchman's Bay and has very easy access to downtown Ba' Ha'ba' (as the locals say) by walking. It's also semi-secluded so you would NEVER know you were a hop, skip and a jump from all the festivities (day or night). It's the best of both worlds. If you aren't up for Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, or the rest of Mt. Desert Island's charms, then you can relax at the B&B. There is a net for badminton, a croquet set, a piano, boardgames, and (my favorite!) tons and tons of books (bibliophile that I am!) . Roberta, the innkeeper and owner, raised her five children in this six bedroom house during the 70s and early 80s, they've since all grown up and left, but she remained with her lawyer husband and then eventually opened the place up as a bed and breakfast. She's also travelled far and wide and has collected many things through out the house. (Most interesting to me is the stuff she's brought back from Israel.) She's a good cook and serves breakfast sit-down style at 7 or 8 am with coffee service beforehand if you want it. (I loved this particular aspect as most B&Bs don't do this and it gives me a opportunity to check out what other people have planned for the day.) I loved the homemade cereal and the eggs were complimented all around. She also serves an aperitif in the afternoon with wine and hor d'oeurves. Heaven! The B&B is seasonal (summer and fall) as Roberta stays with one of her kids in Israel for the winter. And the prices are reasonable (for Bar Harbor) for this piece of Elysium (we paid $270/night for the three bedroom suite in the attic-talk about awesome water views). An all around good deal! It's so good, I'm planning to go back this summer.

We have had a great week at Shorepath Cottage. What a location! Its back porch has a nice view…read moredown a long lawn to the water, with boats occasionally going past, and it's just a few blocks from the heart of Bar Harbor. "Cottage" is a misnomer, by the way. This is a large, well kept older home, clean, light and bright inside, with white walls, diamond-paned windows in the topmost hall, generous front and side porches, and a lawn that runs down past sunflowers and a vegetable garden to the shore path along the water. This is innkeeper Roberta's last summer; she told us her daughter will be taking over. We had good experiences with both during our stay. Roberta made the price of two rooms affordable for our family. Lisabeth helped provide everything we needed. And that was a lot! We borrowed tumblers, a wine glass, first aid tape and bandages. Our family was happy with the breakfasts. Delicious homemade muesli, fruit salad, and blueberry pound cake were available every day. The innkeepers also made a soufflé one day, blueberry pancakes another, and so on. They offered to make eggs as well, but we were fine with what was already out. Tea and coffee were available at all hours. By the way, I have a bit of a dust allergy. Despite the runners and rugs here and there, my allergy did not act up. This means the carpets must be kept well vacuumed or beaten, and the upholstery as well. This was a fabulous difference from most B&Bs. If we come back to Bar Harbor, this is where we'll stay. Five stars. By the way, good things to do with tweens include: - Reel Pizza. Movie house with sofas and tables where you can order pizza, soda and beer to have while you watch current movies. - Visitors Center right next to the village green. Maps; get your bearings. - Acadia bike shop. Rent bikes. Take them over to the village green and take the BikeExpress bus. They'll load your bikes onto trailer that's attached to the bus. This bus takes you to Eagle Lake where you can bike the carriage trails. Great loop around that lake; scenic and a good ride. Bus goes every half hour or so; pickup from same spot takes you back to town. - Drive to Otter Cliff (first bus stop after Sand Beach). Park in lot. Cross the street towards water. Walk along the path. It keeps going for ages - lovely seaside walk above the cliffs.

A B&B that is timeless!…read more My husband and I were cruising the coast of Maine and were lucky enough to get the last available room at the Oceanside Meadows Inn. We heard about the Schoodic Peninsula on Chronicle and had to see it for ourselves. We didn't book anything before we left home because we decided to throw caution to the wind and let the knowledge of the Yelp community and the availability of Hotels Tonight be our guide. It worked well! First, the Oceanside Meadows Inn is an Old Sea Captain's house. It's not a "renovated" Sea Captain's house (which, I believe, would ruin the charm) so don't expect fancy schmancy designer curtains and hot tubs. It is exactly the way it should be. There is mismatched furniture and trinkets and a telescope and a piano and board games and lots of floral bedding and chopped wood and, and, and...I could go on. Second, if you're an old soul at heart, you will come to understand the Peninsula and know that Oceanside Meadows is a perfect representation of what the area is all about. It's raw and charming and historic and no, please don't ever replace those old creaky windows and that beautiful glass. The beds are comfortable and we could hear the lapping of the ocean outside our window (I slept through the night which is something I never do) and although others have mentioned small bathrooms, our bathroom had a shower and although it wasn't a huge bathroom, it was fine. We actually did not have time to go over to the beach area across the street (the weather wasn't great either) but the view is stunning and you will most likely have the beach to yourselves when you stay there. I'll be honest about breakfast. I didn't really eat much of it. I can't eat chilled fruit soup in the morning (my husband liked it) and they incorporate nature into the menu (think edible flowers) so it's interesting but I'm kind of immature when it comes to eating stuff like that so I can't really write a review about it. I still loved having tea from the vintage teacup and I did eat a whole grain waffle, which was good. I'm not one to "request" something else (breakfast isn't a biggy for me anyway) but they were very accommodating so I'm sure I could have asked for something else. We were in kind of a hurry so when Ben told the guests to meet him in the cottage to discuss things to do in the area we were going to try and sneak out beforehand but I'm so glad we got caught because it was the BEST. The history and knowledge he has of the area is unbeatable. We had the best lobster roll for lunch because of him and we saw some beautiful areas because of his suggestions that we otherwise would have never seen. Oceanside was really a perfect spot to stop and absorb the Peninsula and appreciate its history. One more thing. The owners left a book on the bed for us when we arrived. It was called The Peninsula (by Louise Dickinson Rich) and it's all about...wait for it...the Schoodic Peninsula. It's an oldie but my husband found it in a used bookstore a few days later and I am now the proud owner of it. If you love the area, I highly recommend that you read it. It's the little things in life that make all the difference.

The key to this place is seclusion. And Breakfast!…read more If you are looking for a B&B off the beaten path, but still nestled in beautiful coastal wilderness, then this is your spot. Maybe you're not a B&B person (I wasn't); you'll still enjoy the breakfast. Like the previous reviewer said, the entire peninsula is a quiet, early-to-bed sort of place without much in the way of dining or nightlife. However, you are a five minute drive from your own secret national park - Acadia National Park's Schoodic Peninsula. Without the hype and crowds of the bigger park an hour car (or ferry) ride away, but with just as many rocky shorelines, and a few rooty trails, this little park is a hidden gem. The people staying at the B&B seemed to be more the hiking, biking, canoeing type than city slickers looking for a cute town to shop in (see: Bar Harbor instead). The sleepy town aside, the grounds of the B&B are beautiful, 2 or 3 big houses with some old shuttered cottages, a greenhouse and foresty trails in back, a private strip of beach across a tiny street. I didn't find the decor all that odd - I expected a B&B to look like a crazy grandmother's house with floral wall paper and quilts and doilies - and that's what you get. Multiple common living rooms, a kitchen for cooking (since there are no vegan-friendly restaurants within an hour radius), all in the same building as our room. You have to be a little comfortable dealing with other guests, and I imagine you could have a bad night if they were a little rowdy since none of the rooms are sound-proof at all. Our room had a nice and comfy king bed, private bath/shower, no A/C but the temperature was perfect in the night in August with the windows open. I can't comment on how it would feel in other seasons, but they did have heaters lining the walls for cooler months. No TV, wifi seemed to work for us but was a little slow. Cell phone reception was spotty for the entire peninsula. The best part of the stay - the three course breakfast every morning. I believe it's always vegetarian, and can be made vegan (the chef is very accomodating), in our two days we had various fruit soups, french toast, bundt cakes, and an egg (substitute) florentine, along with fruit drinks and coffee/tea. I really enjoyed the creativity of presentation, the edible flowers, and it was so good that you have to eat it all and then go outside and expend enough energy in the great outdoors to work it off. Even though I'm fairly certain I'm not a B&B person (not the biggest fan of chatting with strangers) I definitely would recommend it if you happen to be in the area or want to escape the crowds of Bar Harbor.

We feel very fortunate that we were able to book with Bluff House Inn for their Maple cabin for our…read morehoneymoon. These cabins and the lodges are adorable, comfortable, and simplistic to truly enjoy nature. We stopped in the main lodge once and loved seeing the inside. Our cabin was perfect for our honeymoon and busy days of hiking and exploring Acadia National Park. The smaller cabins have all you really need. The bed and sheets were insanely comfortable. The main window and the outdoor patio faced sunset so we enjoyed watching sunset each night and noticed several other cabins did too. There were 2 stools and a table with a coffee maker and mini fridge. The room came with a small space heater but it really did warm up the space if you're prone to getting cold. The bathroom and towels were perfect! The owners are so sweet in communicating over email leading up to our stay with any questions, and their texts with recommendations on hikes, parking, exploring, and restaurants truly helped shape our day! We would love to come back someday!!!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the most disappointing stays I've ever had…read more The only positive thing I can say is that the view from the back of the room was beautiful. Unfortunately, everything else was a major disappointment. First, this is not a cabin that it's simply a motel-style room that only looks like a cabin from the outside. There isn't even a TV in the room. We also had no hot water for an entire day, which is completely unacceptable. The mattress was so lumpy and uncomfortable that I barely slept during our stay. Honestly, based on the condition of the room and everything we experienced, I believe we deserve a refund. The room was poorly maintained. The bathroom sink clogged almost immediately every time the water was running, making it frustrating to use. The shower was unbelievably small. If you're taller than about 5'5", you're going to have a difficult time fitting comfortably. There was barely enough room to move. The electrical outlets were so loose that my phone charger wouldn't stay plugged in overnight, leaving me with a dead phone the next morning. Even the entry door was badly scratched and looked like it had been damaged by a dog. The price is outrageous for what you actually receive. Be sure to read the fine print before booking. You're given the choice of either allowing a $500 hold on your credit card or paying an additional nonrefundable $35 per night. For that extra charge, all you get is Walmart Great Value coffee. For the amount this property charges, I expected a much higher standard of accommodations and service. If you're planning to visit Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park, be aware that this property is about an hour away, which is much farther than many people might assume when booking. Overall, aside from the beautiful view, this stay was absolutely not worth the money. Between the lack of hot water, uncomfortable mattress, clogged sink, tiny shower, maintenance issues, loose electrical outlets, unexpected extra fees, and distance from the main attractions, I would not stay here again or recommend it to others. This was one of the worst lodging experiences I've had, and I genuinely believe we should receive a refund because the accommodations were nowhere near worth what we paid.

We stayed at Tide Watch Cabins for our anniversary and had a great time. The cabin space is perfect…read morefor a couple and a dog. The view is spectacular, and we had a great time watching the tide come in and go out. They also put flowers in the room for our anniversary! The restaurant next door (same owners) brought us food on the patio outside the cabin, so we were able to have a private little dinner. The cabins are very close to the Hull's Cove Entrance of Acadia and about five minutes drive to downtown Bar Harbor, but still nice and quiet. Definitely a place to return to!

Stayed for a short visit to Bar Harbor/Acadia recently. The cabins are small but cute. We stayed…read morewith our pup and there was plenty of room for the three of us. Rooms were clean and had everything needed (microwave, mini fridge, toaster, coffeemaker with thier own coffee blend). They all have water views and a small, covered, outdoor sitting area (with 2 chairs and table for our cabin). The thing I most appreciated was the staff ... service was outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and as helpful as could be. We really enjoyed our stay! BTW, the attached restaurant is very good too!

Amazing! such a nice campsite and the staff in the office is so nice. checkin was simple. site was…read moreclean and spacious. the picnic table dried quickly from dew. trees were nicely spaced for hammocks. there is a nice 20-30min walk to the echo lake beach!! this was our favorite part with a great view of beech mountain. the bathrooms were clean! showers were hot! and plenty of hooks in the shower to keep things off the ground. also outlets and a spigot. there was even live music one day. also a pool we never used. the field by the pool is great for star gazing. loved this place!!!

We love this campground. Very well-maintained. The bathroom on the far side is clean and bright…read more Hot showers. Convenient access to potable water throughout the campground. The kids could play games and run around on the big field. They also enjoyed swimming in the pool. We have stayed at a tent site and in a rustic cabin. Both are great!

Nice setting for families. Big campground focused on cramming in sites. Not the quietest place…read more Hearing others snoring in next tent, etc. less sites and more trees between them would have been better.

This is an excellent campsite and it's right in the heart of Acadia which can't be beat…read more Important to note that it's tough to snag a reservation during peak season. We stayed July 4th weekend and when we booked in January this was one of the last tent sites available. Granted it was July 4th, but still something to think about. There are a few lucky tent sites that overlook the water which would be incredible. Maybe next time we can book earlier and snag one. Each site has everything you will need -- a platform for your tent (perfect incase it rains), an electrical outlet, running water, a picnic table and a firepit. It is clean and well-kept, and you are never too far from a bathroom / shower facility. Just note that the shower is $1 for 5 minutes and you'll need quarters. There is a main house where you can buy wood and other supplies. During non-covid times they also have a gathering place where you can buy snacks. I believe the rate is around $50 dollars a night but I'm not sure if the rate changes depending on the weekend, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was higher than normal over July 4th. This is a wonderful campsite and I'd happily return. In comparison, I've also camped at the Oceanside KOA in Bar Harbor and this campsite is way better. Be sure to check it out!

super close to acadia national park, friend owns a campground nearby so we camped there to then go…read morehiking in a acadia it was awesome

Such a cool beach with awesome views of the water!…read more If I'm near this place again, I'd definitely come back here!

Truly had the best time. The cutest little compound. Great community of staff and guests. There are…read morecottages you can rent or little bungalows. We rented a bungalow which is a single room (view photos) and it was great for us. They are a little pricey but I think it's worth the value you pay. They have a little snack bar in the front where you can purchase food for breakfast, lunch and dinner- little easy food so you don't have to go very far. They have cokes, coffee and teas. The front staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool and scenery were great. Highly recommended !

I had a wonderful time here! it's a great location that feels really restful from a long day of…read morehiking without being in the middle of bar harbor chaos. The staff was so genuinely kind and accommodating and the rooms were gorgeous and luxurious. We will be back!