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.

If I could give Bar Harbor Cottages & Suites 10 stars, I would!…read more This place is beyond charming and whimsical. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and whoever designed these rooms made brilliant use of every inch of space, creating a comfortable and functional stay without sacrificing character. The décor perfectly captures the Bar Harbor, Maine vibe, with gorgeous antiques and thoughtful touches throughout. The entire property is exceptionally well maintained, from the cottages themselves to the beautiful grounds. Everything you could possibly need is provided. Check-in was seamless and incredibly easy. We especially appreciated the amenities, including the fire pit, grills, and outdoor games. Our cottage had the most adorable porch, which was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. The location is ideal--close enough to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for convenience, yet far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet away from the crowds. We absolutely loved our stay and would not hesitate to return. Highly recommend!

Everything at Bar Harbor Cottages and Suites was splendid, bar none. From the immaculate grounds…read moreand oh-so-thoughtfully appointed rooms to the super-comfy beds and stellar service, there's nothing that could have been improved. Sweetly retro yet entirely up to date, it was the perfect spot for our family of four. We can't wait to be back. What a spot!

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.

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.

Perfect little cabin high on a bluff overlooking bay! They have an amazing system that texts…read moreideas, directions, secret spots etc.... We took advantage of most of the recommendations and it was awesome. Private, remote, no crowds (like the rest of the region)...and we visited during late June 25! We will definitely be back!

The Moorings Inn is a fantastic spot and it gave us an unforgettable experience. The view of the…read moresunrise from our room was breathtaking. We enjoyed seeing fishing boats pass through the harbor each day. The hotel manager was very friendly with us. She accommodated us arriving later than we expected on the night we arrived. We took advantage of being able to start a bonfire next to the water thanks to all the equipment the hotel provided with our stay. The spot is close to lighthouse and about a half hour away from Acadia/Bar Harbor. We appreciated being insulated from the crowds and being able to experience Maine in a special environment. The history of the hotel is incredible. We were extremely happy with the room we stayed in (The Dauntless) and we especially appreciated the views our deck offered. We hope to stay here again!

This charming little Inn is the most peaceful hideaway. Very reasonably priced and super dog…read morefriendly. Amazing Southwest Harbor view with boating dock, beach bond fire, grill, and viewing balcony. You won't need AC with the cool breeze, actually a bit cold at night in the middle of July. The room is spotlessly clean. The amenities are a bit older. A few minor things that need to be addressed are the broken arm of the patio chair, cracked wood wall, and the bathroom sink doesn't drain well. Other than that, this place is amazing and we'll come back and recomend it to friends and families. P.S. Bonus to the front row seat to the Harbor's 4th of July firework! The sunset and sunrise views are magical here.

We have stayed at AVC, what a truly magnificent time we had with family and friends. The house is…read morecozy, clean and updated, nestled in a quiet quarry neighborhood. Great having a fire in the yard with deer strolling past and smelling that fresh Maine air. Truly magical. We will be back!!

We had a family get together at Acadia View Cottage. The Cottage was well appointed with a central…read morelocation for a home base to enjoy all the sights of the island. Deer in the yard and Somes Sound across the street was an added bonus.

Came to Bar Harbor on short notice cuz didn't know if I could get extra day off work. Called and…read morelooked on line and motels, hotels were very expensive. 300 and up a night. So found this place by accident. Booked it cuz reasonable. Breakfast is included, not the greatest, fruits, microwave foods and coffee, juice. I have to say that was one of the best coffees I've had. Rooms are small, it not that bad and bathroom is older and not comfortable, they give soaps and shampoos in dispensers. We were out of body wash soap by second night. You can have rooms cleaned or choose not to. All in all, spent 3 nights,probably could have done another if had time. They do have a pool, didn't have time though. Playground and fire pit. Grounds are well kept. It was busy. I guess it depends how much you want to spend. It's not too far a drive from center and the Acadia National Park. Glad I came. Probably will search more for a more comfortable place. But glad I got to see beautiful Bar Harbor and Acadia at a reasonable price.

We stayed at the hotel for a week and the customer service is really amazing! Everyone was…read moreextremely professional and friendly and went out of their way to make the stay great! 5/5 there! On the other side of things, the hotel rooms are extremely small and the bathroom has no ventilation outside of the window and even with opening that, expect that your room will get extremely damp. The floors are not kept well at least in the room we stayed in either. They were a little damaged in spots and I'm sure that some of that is from the moisture. There also were not a lot of places to plug in devices either. Also, staying for over a week we never once saw anyone sweeping the floors in rooms that people had left and/or we never heard a vacuum. The towels and bed sheets were clean. This brings up another note, when we did laundry there were dead cockroaches in the floor from where the hotel had not swept them up. I think we counted at least 6. It would have also been nice to have been able to use the swimming pool but it was also not open as advertised. It didn't open our entire trip and it was advertised to be open a few days after we arrived. Also some of the breakfast items were not available on the menu either and they ran out of most of the items as we progressed throughout the week. Would recommend only if you are planning to stay maybe 1 night.

The owner, Jayne, made an error when booking our cottage and added an extra night. We learned of…read morethis two days prior and decided to let them know upon arrival. When I brought this to Jayne's attention, she immediately became irate, saying she was "sick of this shit" , evidently this had happened throughout her summer. After ranting and yelling, she told us to "just go to your fucking cottage." This reservation was to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, and she knew this. I asked for a refund of our deposit, as there was no way I was staying here. She then proceeded to swear as her husband and son tried to calm her down. She even hit her husband twice while she screamed at me asking if I was calling her a "fucking liar?" We left. This was too horrible to understand and obviously unsafe, to say the least. They refused to refund the deposit we had sent them in good faith. Do NOT stay here. It's not safe.

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.