I had a good experience here :) The front desk attendant was very pleasant and it was obvious that…read morethe massage therapist had taken note of my requests from the form I filled out prior to my appointment. I would definitely use this spa again.

The Club is part event space, part country club. I cannot comment on the country club aspects,…read moreexcept to say that they boast tennis courts and a pool right on Frenchman's bay. As for the event planning, we're doing our wedding here, and although we haven't had the wedding yet, the planning staff have been terrific. The venue is beautiful, and we've heard rave reviews about the food and service.

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.

Absolutely a must stay! Called day of; got reservations to the best place in the area. Arrived…read moreafter midnight. Stayed in #21 and 22. Large rooms with a couch, multiple recliners, and stove to enjoy a fire. The views were beautiful! This place was clean with a lovely fully equipped kitchen and renovated bathrooms. The staff were super friendly. The owners loaned us pots to boil our lobster that were freshly caught by the locals. Enjoyed the sunset. Visited nearby Acadia NP. Still family owned, 1 of only 3 in the area. Our family has decided this is the best place we have ever stayed and we have traveled extensively.

Found this place on Yelp (of course!), and I was immediately attracted to its waterside location…read moreand the fact that it wasn't on the main road but on the 'old' Bar Harbor road. David made us very welcome when we arrived and gave us the orientation talk on the island, giving us a couple of local newspapers and marking down worthwhile sights on the maps before showing us to our 'cottage'. I'd actually describe the cottage as more of a beach hut (we had one of the smaller ones), but it had everything in it and was only a few yards from the water's edge with great views over Salisbury Cove. There was a porch with chairs and table where you could sit and watch the sunset. Very pleasant. Inside, the cottage was scrupulously clean, there is a small kitchen area with stove and coffee maker etc. if you wanted to eat in. It could have done with an electric kettle to make tea with, although you could use the coffee maker to boil water I guess. There's a small heater in the wall that we used a few times as we had a couple of rainy days during our stay. Best of all was the shower - great water pressure and piping hot. A great start to the morning. Followed by a cup of complementary coffee from reception, we were all set to go and explore. So thanks to David and Jayne - we really enjoyed our few days here and would gladly return in future.

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.

Having booked this place in advance and reading the reviews on multiple platforms, we were excited…read moreto have a rustic stay near Acadia. Unfortunately, we arrived, exhausted after a long drive, to the loud sounds of the dehumidifier and window A/C unit. Every foot step and voice could be heard from other rooms. Our room (lodge #19) was clean but extremely outdated and poorly maintained. The wallpaper was peeling in multiple areas and the door seal was not secure, allowing for multiple bugs to come in throughout the night. Even with the A/C unit and dehumidifier off, the loud sounds from the road and airport nearby made for a very unpleasant sleep. If you're a light sleeper, this is absolutely not the place for you. Additionally, the bathroom had multiple carpenter ant holes and the bathroom dial for hot and cold water had to be turned around in nonsensical ways for the water to warm up. The beds were very hard and springy, making it difficult to rest for someone with back issues. Immediately, we knew we would be unable to get any rest here for 4 nights. I called the 24-hour service number and explained to them the issues with the room. I really appreciate how quickly they resolved the issue and offered us a full refund for the nights we were no longer going to stay. They were very professional throughout the whole time and Aaron adjusted our stay on Airbnb so our refund could be processed promptly. After 1 sleepless night, we checked out. While the staff were amazing, this place in need of serious renovations and I would not recommend for anyone who is looking for a relaxing room to decompress and rest in.

My husband and I just stayed at this property, in cabin 10, for 4 nights with our dog in early…read moreOctober and we had an amazing time. We slept well each night - the memory foam mattress topper was very comfy. The dehumidifier and mini split ac unit in the room provided nice white noise so we couldn't hear any traffic/airport/human noise from outside at all and the temperature was comfortable. It wasn't too bright in the room in the morning. The hot tub was so nice to soak each night after hiking in Acadia, and we loved taking advantage of the fire pit two of the nights. The staff were wonderful and other guests were kind. The hotel has an ice machine and a water cooler in the main lodge, and they have snacks, dog treats, hot coffee and baked goods in the main lodge. They also have smores kits, games, puzzles, books, and just about anything else you could need, as well. WiFi worked well in our cabin. I'd be cautious about relying on many of the other, negative reviews on this website as many of them are outdated and the property seems to have made many improvements responsive to them. Location is awesome, too - pretty much equidistant between Bar Harbor and Ellsworth so you have plenty of dining options, and very close to Acadia for hiking, etc. Look no further and stay here! Prices are very fair for what you get.

We LOVED our stay at the Maples Inn. We stayed in the Red Oak room on the third floor and booked it…read morebecause it had a private balcony. We sat out there every night enjoying the cool weather and looking at the stars. Jen was always available when we had questions and was the perfect host. We can't recommend the Maples Inn enough!!

Jen is a great host and a great cook. It's a super nice place. The building is old, but has charm…read moreand has clearly been well-maintained and updated appropriately. It is very clean and well-lit. The included parking is convenient as is its location just a two block walk from the main strip. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.

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.

We were allowed to check in a little early. Jen, Caitlin and Fred were very helpful and outgoing,…read moreand were also a wealth of information about where to go and what to do in Bar Harbor. All three of them made our stay much, much easier to navigate.

I had an excellent stay at the Bluenose Inn these past few days! We stayed in the mizzentop…read morebuilding and were really impressed with our room! The huge room included a patio with a beautiful view of Mt Dessert Narrows and early morning sunsets. I loved the class that went into decorating the room. The real wood furniture, classy light fixtures, yet modern amenities (usb charging ports, key rig, fridge, microwave, etc) really made the room feel upscale yet homey. The room was very clean and I slept very well in that comfy bed! If you have a chance, spend some time in the Great Room listening to Bill Trowell, the pianist who plays most nights. Bring a snack with you, or buy a drink at the bar. Although we didn't have a chance to use them, there was an outdoor pool and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs that's lit nightly. There's also an indoor pool and fitness center. Next door, is the Looking Glass restaurant which serves a good breakfast with a beautiful view. The only negatives of the hotel (in my opinion) are a few minor things: 1. The rooms use an actual key (not a card). 2. It's kinda far from the walkable area of Bar Harbor. 3. The hot water for the bathtub took forever to heat up, and also get dangerously hot, so use caution!! 4. It seems like (from the other reviews) that the other building, Stenna Nordica, might not have rooms as nice as those in the Mizzentop building, but I don't know for sure since I didn't have a chance to see those rooms. So to be safe, book a mizzentop room. Overall, I would highly recommend staying here if you're ok with staying a few minutes outside of town, and enjoy beautiful views of the water from the comfort of your own private porch.