I arrived fairly last minute, but I doubt I could have made a better choice even among the robust…read morevacation options in the area. This was a true B&B, which a charming residential atmosphere, off-street parking (important in this town), and daily breakfast. I was offered some freshly made pancakes, and they also made me a tofu scramble; they promise to always have milk alternatives and tofu available. Fresh fruit, pastries, and various beverages were also available throughout the day. Wifi was a little spotty. I managed to get in some telework okay, but this does not strike me as a place where most people will want to spent a ton of time on the internet.

Great location! The owners are wonderful, kind and helpful. The breakfast each morning was a…read morehighlight for sure. Would definitely stay here again!

I wish we could have stayed longer! The stay was as advertised - you are selecting to stay in a…read more(stunning) historic home so the wood squeaks and stairs are required to reach the upper floors. There is a gravel lot for parking, which is convenient since most restaurants and experiences can be walked to in town, helping you avoid the fight for parking. We stayed in the Charter Suite - I only wish it had been cold enough for us to use the working fireplace. That would have added extra charm! Kristi met us as we checked in and provided a warm welcome, even a warm send off by providing us muffins to go for our early flight. My fiancée and I greatly enjoyed our stay and are hopeful to one day return to Bar Harbor and Saltair Inn.

This was, hands-down, our favorite place we stayed during our coastal Maine trip! And it was the…read moremost reasonably priced for everything Matt and Kristi offer. We stayed on the 3rd floor in the Beehive Suite. It was a bit of a trek going up and down as many times as we did, especially with heavy luggage, but we loved the room and the view!!!! And we never heard a single other guest during our stay. They have a great HVAC system that keeps the third floor very cool. And the bed and pillows were very comfortable. There is a parking space for a car for every room. When we arrived, we got a thorough welcoming from Matt. He showed us on a map some suggestions of where to eat. The inn is an easy walk from the town and about a five minute drive from the entrance to Acadia National Park. We didn't partake in breakfast, but saw many others enjoying it. They have a beautiful deck with plenty of seating, and Adirondack chairs in the yard to enjoy the stars. They keep the lights and music on all night, so no matter when you arrive home, you feel comfortable and safe. The only thing that we missed was access to ice. There is a tiny machine in the breakfast room, but that only makes enough ice for about 3 drinks for the whole place. We had to buy ice at the Circle K every day and keep it in our cooler in the room for our water bottles and cocktails. If you ever travel to Bar Harbor, this is the place to stay!!! Best view ever!!!

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.

My partner and I stayed here when we attended a friend's wedding in late August. The place is…read morecharming, quaint and inviting. There's so much character and thought placed into designing every nook and cranny of this Inn. The front desk lady was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was quite small - barely fitting a queen size bed in the room, leaving minimal walking space. Our bathroom was also very small. It had a toilet, a small sink, and a very narrow shower. We didn't mind the size of the room because we spent most of our time hiking around Acadia. The staff at Maples Inn was very kind and shared some of their favorite hikes and their tips and tricks into finding the best experiences. The lobby also has a few snacks that are perfect grab and go for the trails. Their breakfast is also tasty, delicious and cooked on order! One thing to note is that they have 2 small, gravel parking spots on either side of the inn. They will also provide a parking permit for your car that will cover street parking during the dates of your stay at the inn. During peak season, I can only imagine how hard it must be to find parking nearby though.

The previous reviews are right- this place is amazing! I will be coming back for sure. A cute and…read morecozy cottage located right in bar harbor. The staff genuinely cared about each guest staying there, knowing us by name and having lovely conversation. The rooms were huge and very comfortable beds. The food was amazing, breakfast every morning with amazing sweet and savory options and great coffee. Every afternoon they had tea time with homemade treats. Cozy lobby to relax in and fantastic recommendations to local restaurants and spots to visit by the staff.

Beautiful pristine unique rooms and property. Historic buildings and full of charm. Personalized…read moretouches and top notch service by the staff everywhere you turn. You truly feel special staying here. Comfortable beds/pillows and very quiet and peaceful at night. I hate staying at hotels and hearing doors slammed all night long, you definitely won't find that here! Conveniently located to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia. You can easily walk to bars, restaurants and shopping. The personal touches and thoughtfulness each day by Walker are incredible. Also very reasonably priced. My new travel style is definitely going to be B&Bs.

What a beautiful way to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary!…read more The Bayview Hotel provided us with a room overlooking Frenchman Bay. We enjoyed sunrise views 3/4 mornings. (The 4th one was from Cadillac Summit.) Our room was spacious with one of the most comfortable comforters I've felt. We had a keurig machine, microwave, and mini fridge in our room. Appreciated the heater in the bathroom. Loved being greeted by the geese family on property in the morning and afternoon just outside our balcony. Our balcony had a couple of chairs with a table. We noticed the room beside us had a couch and bar stools in their balcony. While our balcony had cobwebs in every ceiling corner (lots of spiders on the railing), we were still able to enjoy the majestic sunrise views. They serve a continental breakfast every morning at 0700. Mid-day they serve charcuterie, cookies, fruits with refreshing infused water, tea&coffee. By far this was the most serene accommodation we've had. Calm and peaceful. They provide Adirondack chairs overlooking the bay. Friendly staff~ Brad at the front desk was kind in printing our Cadillac Sunrise pass for us & greeted us every time we passed the front desk. The hotel is less than 8 minutes from the Waterfront and about 10 min to Acadia National park depending on which entrance you use. All in all would return and recommend.

We stayed at Bayview for Memorial Day Weekend and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked…read morewe loved it there. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful and spacious. The bed was also very comfortable. We stayed in one of the peak king rooms with a beautiful view of the ocean. Highly recommend booking one of these rooms. We were not able to get tickets to see the sunrise, but we were able to see one from our balcony. We also enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee out there one quiet morning. The breakfast was very good with many options to have before heading out for the day. All of the egg dishes were outstanding. They also have a shuttle service that you can take if you want to go out for dinner in town. This was our first time to Bar Harbor and Bayview but it won't be our last.

For our first time in Maine, we stayed in Hulls Room at the Elmhurst Inn. What a fantastic…read moreexperience. Breakfast each morning offered two entrees and we always chose one of both to share, solo, or fight over. We loved all the options. We had 6 breakfasts and none repeated. Breakfast came with an entree, fresh fruit, bread, fresh juice, coffee/tea. I never left hungry, that's for sure. Our room was spacious. We had a nice king sized bed that was cozy. Our shower was nice and hot, which was welcome after a long day of hiking or biking. We could control our room temp so we had nice cool nights so we could snuggle with the comforter. Each day starting at 3pm, snacks were served in the dining room which was often homemade cookies, iced tea, chips and salsa, or nuts. A little sweet and a little salty. A coffee and tea station was available 24/7. Cheryl was helpful with her knowledge of the area. The place was spotless and the employees worked well as a team. Such a great experience.

We just came back from our 2nd stay here and it was equally excellent! We stayed in Sand Point…read morethis time on the 3rd floor. It was a smaller room but had enough of what we needed and was a bit cheaper overall. The breakfast is still one of the highlights as is Cheryl, the innkeeper. She's pleasant and funny and a great person to deal with while on vacation. Looking forward to coming back again!

We had a cocktail hour for our wedding here out back prior to having dinner next door at Bass…read moreCottage. The staff here are all incredible, as are the grounds and location. Highly recommend. Jill was our coordinator and she was fantastic.

After reading all the glowing reviews and viewing the website, I was excited to stay here. Save…read moreyour money and look elsewhere! The website promises an experience that they don't deliver! Bubbling fountain...nope! Al Fresco breakfast dining...nope! Afternoon social....nope! Staff availability...nope! Staff leaves at night leaving guests on their own. Hmmm......an early morning fire alarm urging evacuation and not a staff member in sight to turn to! They offer complimentary breakfast at the inn next door but if your a single diner, they'll attempt to seat you at a table with strangers! Not happening! Housekeeping....doesn't happen until AFTER you check out! Guests are told to leave trash, towels and linen outside their doors for housekeeping to pick up. And if you leave bedding outside your door, be prepared to make your own bed! Happy vacation! The Bar Harbor Inn is literally steps away......you'll be better off spending your money there! As a note.....I noticed all the favorable reviews were pre COVID. Please update your website to include inferior service!

We loved this place. The room was cozy, the bed was comfy, the pillows were fluffy and the…read morebreakfast/snacks were wonderful. We stayed 2 nights during the off season, and walked to nearly everything. The staff was all very friendly. If I had to make a small recommendation for an improvement, it would be that the curtains in the room were not wide enough to fully cover the windows. But that feels very minor compared to how good everything else was. There wasn't really any foot traffic outside our windows, so it wasn't a big deal, but if there had been you could really see in.

My husband and I spent a few days at the Primrose Inn to explore Bar Harbor in mid-April. I have…read morenothing but good things to say! When we first drove in, it was already late at night. The parking lot is small but we were able to find a spot. It's not the most well-lit so be careful when parking/walking. Checking in was easy, we called the number at the front desk and someone came to help us. We even got a late night snack (chocolate mousse) to bring up to our room. The inn is a cute, quaint little house that feels very warm and homey. Our room had a bed with a giant wooden bedframe and the amenities were clean and simple. We got a pair of super comfortable robes too! Now, let's talk food. Every day, you go downstairs into a cute little parlor/tea room. There's always a sweet option and a savory option, and everything is made fresh in house. I mean it when I say these were some of the best breakfasts I've had in my life! Pancakes, waffles, French toast, breakfast quiches... always with a healthy side of fresh fruit and some carb or meat. I seriously looked forward to waking up every day just so I could find out what the breakfast options were. My husband likes sweet and I like savory so we always each ordered one and shared. Again, seriously the best breakfasts I've had in my life!! As if that wasn't enough, they provide daily afternoon "tea time" snacks too! The baked goods were heavenly! We would 100% recommend it to friends and we plan to visit again one day!

We b booked a room for 2 nights. Because I'm orthopediically challenged I requested a first floor…read moreroom. We showed up and were escorted to a second floor room. The owner helped me get my suitcase up but still stairs and I don't get along well. I would have forgiven this but our room was a joke. 1. The decor was... eclectic. Meaning nothing matched. The wallpaper was peeling. The carpet was wrinkling and coming up in the corners. 2. No closet, no safe, no coffee maker (they served coffee in a sitting room... down the stairs) 3. The bed was designed by Torquemada. After one sleepless night my wife and I were ready to confess to heresy or treason. It was the most uncomfortable bed I've encountered in decades. The pillows smelled like they hadn't been washed. The bed wasn't level. The mattress was lumpy. We did not sleep ... maybe two hours. 4. The bathroom had a shower. Because of my handicap need to have my wife help me into bathtubs so I elected not to shower. 5. You would think that for $380 they could afford something better than Motel 6 soaps. Very cheap. So after one sleepless night we checked out. The owner said because we booked through Expedia we needed to deal with them. Expedia told us after a day that the owner would not waive their no refund fee so I'm out $380 for that second night. You're better off camping in a tent. Never again.

Awful place. stay away from this hotel. 1. We requested…read morea first floor room as I am handicapped. Nope, they gave us a second floor room. The owner DID help get our suitcase up the steps but it takes me about five minutes to negotiate a flight of steps. not acceptable. 2. Our room was a joke. For $380 a night we got a bed designed by Torquemada. I'd confess to heresy and treason after a night in that bed. Suffice it to say that neither my wife or I got much sleep. The pillows smelled like they weren't laundered, the bed was lumpy, and not level. 3. The carpet was poorly installed and developing wrinkles. ugh. 4. The wallpaper looked 100 years old and was peeling. The furniture looked like it was purchased at flea markets. some of it was prettyn nice but nothing matched and it looked seriously ugly. 5. no closet to hang coats, no safe, no real desk. there was a table that I managed to use as a makeshift desk. 6. the bathroom had a tub but no shower. I can't negotiate that tub step in any more without assistance from my wife, so I opted NOT to shower. Regardless, the hotel supplied Motel 6 style soaps and stuff... I can live with that but not for $380 a night. 7. The place was a B and B and the owner prepared breakfast. It wasn't horrible, but was... meh. This could have been due to my bad mood after not being able to sleep all night., so I'll give that a pass. 8. We booked for two nights. We checked out after one night. Neither the hotel nor expedia agreed to a refund, so I'm out $380. For that money I warn the public STAY AWAY from Holbrook House.