We wanted a way to explore the park and thought that a tour would be the best option. They offer a…read morestandard tour and a premium tour. We chose the premium tour which is between 3 1/2 to 4 hours and has 4 stops vs. the classic tour which is 2 1/2 hours long and has 3 stops. The narration is very good and the tour guide knew his stuff. I just felt that the tour was geared for people with limited mobility. During the stops, we didn't really have enough time to explore.....especially on the last stop (Jordan Pond House). They have a restaurant there with a beautiful outdoor area on the water. It is famous for its popovers. I thought for sure, we would be able to sit down a little and have some, but the tour guide talks about the popovers and then says, we won't have time to try them. My friend and I ordered them anyway and brought them to the bus to eat. So all in all, the tour was good, but if you want a more active visit to the park, you should check other options. If you take this company's tours, the shorter version would be sufficient, and then maybe you could do some exploring on your own.

Rick, our tour guide was great. He had so many fun facts to share. He began the tour on time and…read morekept us on a good schedule.

This a brand new visitor center for Acadia National Park so I was interested to come and see it…read more The parking lot is huge hence why they built it I believe. They needed another Acadia Visitor Center. It gets so busy. So they needed more space. Great plan! Highly recommend coming . We came late and got our stamps and looked around. Bought some gifts and the park rangers were very polite and accommodating. Large, clean. So glad I came. You must come when visiting the National Park. Restrooms very clean, can fill your water bottle too. Very happy to come and see it! Great end to our wonderful trip to Bar Harbor.

This is one of the visitor centers in Acadia. It's a hub for the Island Explorer shuttles, where…read moreyou can park and ride to pretty much anywhere in the park,once you purchase a vehicle pass for $35 (valid for 7 days). There's a whole system for the bus which has numbered shuttles that take you all around the park,it's pretty legit. And best of all, it's FREE! Shuttle #4 is the most popular. Huge parking lot, bigger than the Hulls Cove one. Plus you can stamp your NP passport here and buy merchandise. I came late so I didn't get to see the other side but it looked educational.

What an amazing experience! Shuttle driver was the best! She gave us some good history of the area…read moreon the way up to see the sunrise and again on the way back. This is a must do if you're in the area.

This was our third year here had a heck of a time trying to get tickets through the park. Saw the…read morevan driving by wrote the number down had our reservation just like that. Perfect right up the hill perfect ride down and perfect amount of time at the top. No stress just enjoyed the morning.

The attention to detail here was amazing. From the library of books to borrow, the assortment of…read moreboard games, the grill for use, the cute little chairs in front of each room for enjoying the weather + so much more. Michael, one of the owners was ready to give us suggestions for food, hikes + even places to catch great sunrise pictures. Also, make sure you check out their photography for sale in the lobby, it makes an awesome gift or memoir from your trip! Isleview is a quaint, clean little place - nothing super fancy, but has great Maine charm. It was perfect for a trip to visit Acadia + Bar Harbor. Our room had a strip of USB plug ins on each side of the bed for being able to charge all our devices. The bathroom was clean + the shower was hot. The bed/pillows were comfy with crisp fresh white sheets + a cozy soft blanket when it got cool. There was delicious bar harbor tea/coffee/fresh fruit/breakfast bars/hot chocolate in the lobby + a water cooler to fill up your water bottles each day. We will absolutely be back to visit + thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We are talking about getting a group of us to each rent out our own little cottage here next time. Isleview will be our home base every time we visit! Thanks for an awesome stay!

We just got back from our Maine trip a couple of days ago and we had a wonderful time at Isleview…read moreMotel and Cottages. Michael was extremely helpful and offered a lot of advice about Acadia and the surrounding area. He gave us a list of local food options, guidance on how to get a pass for the park online (even printing it for us), and told us where we could find a detailed map with all the carriage roads and trails. He was also very attentive and eager to help out in anyway possible. The cottage was cozy and clean. The AC worked well, the ceiling fan was quiet and helped me sleep, the bathroom maintained a hot water temperature for two showers in a row and we never noticed any issues with it running out. Though we kept the "do not disturb" sign hung and never used the cleaning services we saw the staff with their cart with all the supplies each morning and it was clear they maintained tidiness. Beyond just the room Michael and Sabrina had added a lot of really thoughtful touches. There were two gas grills each with their own metal picnic tables, citronella candles, and grilling utensils. We took advantage of them and grilled some hot dogs one of the nights. There was cornhole, a doggy clean up station, and even a very nice fire pit set back in the woods. We never lit a fire, but we did stare gaze back there and saw shooting stars and an extremely clear sky. I saw some reviews mention that the cottages aren't that close to any of the bigger towns. This is true, but I saw that as a benefit. Bar Harbor is mad house during the day and Ellsworth is further from the park. And neither of them can offer the same level of solitude as this little spot in Trenton, ME right outside of Mount Desert Island. It's very easy to get into the park or anywhere you like on the island. The loop bus even stops nearby. I don't have a single complaint about Isleview. It was a great place to stay and much more affordable than similar places just a short drive away.

This was such a blessing to find! If you are not from the area and do not realize, you now need a…read morereservation and time slot to travel by car to the top of Cadillac mountain. After thinking we were out of luck I found a private shuttle "Cadillac Mountain Summit Shuttle" which only cost a small fee of $10/per person each way to bring you up to the top any time of day, and back down if needed. With two locations for pick up this van holds up to 14 people. In my opinion well worth it! Also I may note she has grown up in the area and knows the place like the back of her hand, she was able to give us such great recommendations and made us feel right at home. I will be using this shuttle everytime I visit the area! 10/10 experience

Went on the sunrise shuttle to Cadillac mountain this morning with Ellen. She is small business…read moreowner and you can tell she really cares about her business and clients On the relatively short ride to Cadillac mountain in bar harbor she was a wealth of knowledge and really interesting stories. Highly recommend she's so appreciative

Awesome tour and very informative. The friendly owners are very knowledgeable and welcoming. You…read morecan tell that they truly love what they do. You can't beat the lobster dinner you get as part of the tour. Couldn't be any fresher. Give them a try and you won't be sorry. Also you can get more lobsters during your stay to eat during your vacation. This year we have done 25 during our week. They will steam them for you. We will be back every year.

Great tour! We saw tons of seals and learned about lobstering. The boat is exceptionally clean and…read moreeverything is well-organized.

Our group booked a group campsite (Group Camping area - past C loop) which was perfect for our…read morelarge group. This campground is a little farther to the main Arcadia attractions (~30 min drive). Bring cash to buy firewood on the way to the campgrounds - sold by locals along the road. The rangers at the campground's entrance were super helpful. Bathrooms were super clean, and there was a faucet with potable water near our campsites. There are no showers if that's what you want but these were by far some of the cleanest bathrooms we've seen in a campsite near a national park. Our group campsite came with a few picnic tables and firepit grills. There was an apple tree in our site and a very cute porcupine eating the apples in the tree at night.

Amazing. Granted, it did rain for the first 36 hours of our trip. But that isn't Acadia's fault…read more And once that let up-- WOW. The Seawall being right there (a few minutes bike or walk) is an incredible benefit of this site. My husband is an amateur astronomer and he set his telescope up at the Seawall. Even with just our eyes, we could see the Milky Way. I've never seen stars like that. Bathrooms are very very clean, which is impressive. There are no showers but there is electricity and running water. Up the road a mile there are paid showers, which my husband reports are also "clean enough" and had hot water.

We were only in town for one night and had a great stay here. Close to town but just far enough to…read morebe a quiet peaceful place to stay even at the height of summer. The best part is the beach where we enjoyed our morning coffee. Great, friendly people who run the place too! We hope to be back for a longer stay next time.

I stayed at Emery's Cottages with my boyfriend while visiting Acadia National Park. Emery's is…read morelocated about 5 minutes from the park and 10 minutes from bar harbor. The location was perfect allowing us to see so much without driving far. The view from our cottage was beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular each day. We stayed in a cottage without a kitchenette but used a kitchen on the property that was open to guests. We also used grills on the property a few nights. The room itself is incredibly clean and comfortable. It offers everything you'll need for the perfect getaway. The owners are extremely kind and will give great advice on local restaurants and sites to visit.