Hearthside Inn in Bar Harbor has it all: friendly welcoming owners, satisfying hearty breakfasts, beautiful clean rooms, and a terrific central location. Catherine and Brian were very warm and inviting hosts, and Brian has endless tips about what to do on the island. We were there for a week and had many things planned, but honestly our most favorite were things Brian suggested. The breakfasts were delicious and always started off with some sort of fruit, which I really enjoyed. They also would have an afternoon home-made snack waiting for you, or tea and coffee anytime. We stayed in the Emily Dickinson room which was lovely and had a private bath as well as a fireplace. The bed was super comfortable! The location was fantastic because we could walk anywhere in Bar Harbor, yet the street was quiet. The only time we drove was to get to other parts of the island. Highly recommend if you are visiting the area. read more