Dedicated to the Discovery of Bed Breakfast Getaways. Located in The Eden of New England. As my husband and I are escorted to our cliffside hideaway, we are mesmerized with the spectacular views. The setting and vistas are even more breathtaking than I anticipated. We would soon discover that the Oh my! moments never end at this iconic bed and breakfast inn located in a secluded area on the outskirts of Bar Harbor, Maine. After settling into our cottage and relaxing on our deck for awhile, we saunter down the winding, wooden walkway to explore the private pebble beach below. The rugged, rocky coastline provides a magnificent, shadowy backdrop as the sun sets and sends intricately woven tangerine and violet colored hues swirling through a darkening sky. As we twist our way through a narrow opening in a lone vertical rock, we sense the Edenic grandeur of nature surrounding as well as enveloping us. We feel as aglow as the sky and look forward to a visit we know will be one of our most memorable ones ever. }From its location atop an eighty foot cliff, The Inn at Bay Ledge offers awe-inspiring views beckoning guests to return again and again. The magic of this New England Eden lingers long after the visit ends.~. The original inn structure, built as a preacher's cottage, dates to the late 1800s. Numerous additions have been made to the property, and it has served as a lodging establishment since the mid-1940s. The current owners/innkeepers, Jack Jeani Ochtera, are as delightful and refreshing as their inn. The Inn on Bay Ledge is the Ochteras second BB in the area, and the art of innkeeping is reflected in the personal attention each guest receives and the impressive attention-to-detail found throughout their inn. The day at Inn at Bay Ledge begins with a scrumptious breakfast served in an attractive sunroom overlooking Frenchmans Bay. Fresh breads, muffins, or pastries are baked each morning and served along with the inns signature granola and a hot entree. A bowl of tinted, hard-boiled eggs adds a touch of whimsy to the serving table. Coffee is always ready at 7 a.m. and can be enjoyed while relaxing in a wicker rocker on the sprawling porch. A variety of teas, served with a homemade treat, is served in the afternoons. Slushed lemonade is usually available on warm afternoons, and hot cider is offered on cooler fall days. Not only is each of the guest rooms beautifully decorated with antiques, including treasured family pieces, but each is also enhanced with scenic views of either Frenchmans Bay or the nearby mountains of Arcadia National Park. For individuals preferring additional privacy, three cottage rooms provide woodsy seclusion. Each cottage room has its own private porch and is located in a piney grove across from the inn. All cottage guests have access to the common rooms in the main inn, the pool overlooking the bay, breakfast and afternoon tea. For guests desiring the ultimate accommodations, the new Summer Cottage is the place to stay. Perched atop an eighty foot cliff, this idyllic cottage boasts a private deck, a river rock fireplace, whirlpool tub, and a master suite on the second level. Whether or not we will return to Inn at Bay Ledge for another visit is not a decision to be made. Rather, it is simply a matter of determining how soon we can return. I consider this extraordinary inn to be one where guests can be assured of finding an ideal blend of luxury and rustic living at its finest. Maybe that is why it was the place selected by Henry Hager, the Presidents future son-in-law, to stay with Jenna Bush when he proposed to her last August. Hospitality plus, location setting, gardens, creative attention-to-detail, tasteful decor and furnishings, antiques, individual cottages, historical significance, early coffee / gourmet breakfast / afternoon treats and beverages, impressive amenities, designer linens / down-filled comforters / feather beds, well-lit onsite parking, individual climate control, WiFi, fireplaces / spa tubs / private porches or balconies available, concierge services, special discounts creative packages, background music, swimming pool, private beach, robes, toiletry kits, video DVD library, hammocks, a large wicker-lined porch and tiered decks overlooking Frenchmans Bay. INN: Inn at Bay Ledge. LOCATION: 150 Sand Point Rd. Bar Harbor, ME 04609. TEL: (207) 288-4204 (summer) (207) 875-3262 (winter) bayledge@downeast.net www.innatbayledge.com. ACCOMMODATIONS: 8 rooms w/pb, plus 4 cottages. Note: Closed Oct. May each year. BREAKFAST: full gourmet. INNside Scoops Rating of Inn: iii. Recommended Area Restaurants:

Create Your Own Package. Sometimes certain packages don't always fit your needs. Why not create your own! You have a wonderful place to stay, but how do you fill your days So much to see and do and enjoy that you may need an extra day! Let us help you create a tailored single/multi day package. It will be our pleasure to assist. Call or email us for additional information on creating your own package. MAINE SEA TO SHORE VACATION. Please join us, the Inn at Bay Ledge and the Lodge at Moosehead Lake, for the most memorable vacation of the season. Enjoy the mountains and lakes of Greenville and the rocky coast of Mount Desert Island Maine. So much to see and do!! The amazing views of moose feeding or a lobsterman heading to sea, the beauty is every where! Please join us. The Inn at Bay Ledge. The inn sits atop an eighty foot cliff overlooking Frenchman Bay. You may enjoy a swim in our pool, relax in a hammock or take a walk on the beach. The elegant bedrooms compliment the style of the inn which was built in the early 1900's and possesses an upscale country ambiance. Your king four-poster bed is covered in designer linens, down quilt and feather bed. Your bath is a shower/tub combination with a whirlpool. Enjoy the view of Frenchman Bay from your private deck. Unique in character, size, location and privacy, the Inn at Bay Ledge offers the finest blend of luxury and Maine rustic living. The Lodge at Moosehead Lake. Rustic elegance describes the 1917 Cape Cod Colonial Lodge. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Moosehead Lake and the adjacent mountains from our masterfully decorated rooms. The rooms reflect the unspoiled beauty of the Northern Woods. You will enjoy a wonderful three hour Moose Safari. You will search for moose, bald eagles, loons and osprey. You may even see an otter or two!! 2 Night Accommodations. Beautiful Room with a private deck over looking Frenchman Bay. 2 Passes to the Abbe Museum of Maine Indian Heritage. Gourmet Breakfasts and Afternoon Tea. Passport to New England 2 Stamps. Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America Stamp and Book. 2 night accommodations in a beautiful room over looking Moosehead Lake. Private Guided Moose Safari. Safari Box Breakfast or Afternoon Snack. Pricing Details Your adventure package is $400.00 per couple, per evening, double occupancy, plus tax and gratuity. Additional evenings may be book to extend your stay. Package available June through October 2008. Photographs Of The Lodge At Moosehead Lake

Inn at Bay Ledge Rooms Each of our rooms in the main Inn has a view of the water, except for the garden room. All guest rooms have king or queen four-poster or canopy beds. Designer linens, down comforters and feather beds are used in all rooms. All rooms have private baths; some with whirlpools. Views from our second floor rooms are enhanced by private decks overlooking Frenchman Bay and the distant mountains of Acadia National Park beyond. First floor rooms have the same spectacular views through picture windows. The garden room is an economical alternative with a queen bed, private deck with awning and a view of the pine grove. Rooms - Click On Any Image Below For Larger Photo. Inn at Bay Ledge Cottages Enjoy the unique privacy of our cottage rooms, while having full access to the public rooms and other amenities of the main Inn. Set across the lane from the Inn in a cool pine grove, the three cottage accommodations share one structure, but are constructed so that each has its own private porch. All of these spacious accommodations are appointed with wicker furnishings evoking turn of the 20 century mood; but, recently renovated modern bathrooms with showers. Cottages - Click On Any Image Below For Larger Photo. Room 3 Moose Cottage. Cottage #1 has a king sized bed and large stone fireplace. Cottage #2 has a queen sized bed, and cottage #3 a king. Both #23 may accommodate a third person. The Inn sits atop an 80 foot cliff with a wooden staircase that leads down to our own private pebble beach. An in-ground pool below the sun porch overlooks the bay. A sauna and steam shower are available. Our Bar Harbor wicker appointed old fashioned porch has an uninterrupted view of the bay.

Summer Cottage at Bay Ledge. It's new and it's very special! The Summer Cottage is a gray shingled bungalow. It sits atop an eighty foot cliff overlooking Frenchmen Bay. Your deck is just twenty five feet from the cliff's edge. Watch the birds soar, the sailboats skim the waters of the bay, the beautiful sunsets and the ever changing colors of the waters, it is truely a special place. The riverstone fireplace in your main living area is flanked by French doors. It seems to bring the outdoors in! Furnished with overstuffed down couches and wicker you will experience a true Maine shore front cottage. It is complete with todays amenities, cable TV, sound system, and wet bar. The Master suite is on the second level. Sink into the king featherbed layered with down blanket and designer linens. Sunrise is amazing and all you have to do is open your eyes! Your bath is an oversized whirlpool tub/shower combination. It is always stocked with large fluffy towels and comfy robes! Only steps from the inn, the Summer Cottage is a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate! It is priced at $375.00 per evening from May 13th to June 25th and $475 from the 26th till closing! Summer Cottage - Click On Any Image Below For Larger Photo. Living Area/Fireplace