From our 2007 Guest Book. The Harbour Cottage Inn is an example of what I expected an outstanding BB to be! I can only hope that other BBs live up to your example. - Mohnton, PA. We had such a great time here! Breakfast was excellent and the location was perfect. Well definitely be back! - Bangor Maine. Thank you for making our honeymoon so very special. The service was great and we enjoyed the quiet comfort. - Raleigh NC. Everything was perfect! - Pembroke NH. This place is a find!! Wonderful room, great breakfast-delightful. We will be back. -Narragansett RI. It was an exceptional experienceloved every day! I will recommend the inn to everyone I know! - Milwaukee WI. - Neptune Beach, FL. Welcome to Southwest Harbor, home to Acadia National Park, Mt Desert Island and the wonders of the beautiful coastal Maine. Highly rated among our guests and our peers. Read some of our reviews and visit our associations, travel partners and guest comments. Country Accents Magazine. Editor, Beth Anderson Goldman writes a 9 page feature article about The Harbour Cottage Inn. She writes: Nestled in a picturesque harbor town on Maines popular Mt. Desert Island, the Harbor Cottage Inn offers a perfect New England getaway. Few tourists discover the pleasures to be found in other parts of this popular Maine destination. Dubbed the quiet side, the western portion of Mt. Desert Island is home to quaint harbor towns, each of which provide a postcard-perfect picture of a quintessential Maine coastal village. From the delicious, home-cooked breakfast, welcoming ambiance and amazing hospitality of the Harbour Cottage Inn, to the stunning beauty and natural majesty of Mt. Desert Island, a visit to Southwest Harbor will never disappoint.. The inn is casually elegant and inviting. Indeed it is with pleasing color combinations and tasteful accessories found in each and every room.. When guests enter the reception area of the Harbour Cottage Inn, they feel that they are being welcomed into a private, yet exceptionally decorated, living room.. Read the entire article from the Spring 2008 edition. A Trip to the Quiet Side. Charles Greenfield Charles Greenfield is a Miami-based travel writer who has contributed to Travel Leisure and regional magazines. As Travel Editor of the Coral Gables Gazette, he specializes in luxury travel on Europe, Asia/Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. He won the prestigious Cacique Award 2000 for International Consumer Travel Writing from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. He also is Cultural Arts Contributor to WLRN 91.3 FM, South Floridas NPR affiliate. My hosts have taken a former annex to Mount Deserts first Victorian-style 250 room summer hotel (since demolished) and transformed it into an elegant bed and breakfast with eight private rooms, a two-bedroom suite, and two outside dwellings, The Carriage House (a cute Maine cottage) and The Southwester, a three-bedroom house. Coral Gables Gazette. Read the entire article click here: Mary Jo Plouf They not only provide you with breakfast each morning, they specialize in breakfast, and each morning is a delightful extravaganza and a virtual morning gourmet feast. I doubt that any of their creations came out of a cookbook, unless they wrote the book themselves. After breakfast, you will probably want to relax in the bright and airy common room that features exquisite antiques and a superb collection of local art and overstuffed sofas. ADDITIONAL GUEST COMMENTS. What a lovely place to stayall the details and thoughtfulness of a very upscale hotel, but with the charm and personality of being a well cared for home. Well done! Once again, we are amazed by the beauty of this place! - Portland, OR. Thank you for such a pleasant and memorable experience. The house is beautiful, the staff warm and friendly and the location exquisite! A perfect holiday. - Ontario Canada. Spectacular in every way! - Reston, VA. A quiet, soothing beautifully run BB. What a pleasant surprise to find this beauty in a nurturing environment on our vacation. Well be back! - Marthas Vineyard, MA

We felt welcome from the first phone call to the last wave goodbye. Vacations should all be this relaxing. -Los Angeles. All of these charming rooms have private baths, and most feature a whirlpool bath or steam-sauna shower. And, of course, each room provides plush robes, telephone, cable TV, computer ports, wireless high speed internet access (with wireless enabled laptops) hair dryers, magnifying mirrors and your choice of queen or king size beds, and most have a picturesque view overlooking Southwest Harbor! Please to view our Reservation Policy. The Dory $155-$197 |. The Schooner $145-$187 |. The Ketch $145-$187 |. The Yawl $145-$187 |. The Captains Nook $145-$187 |. The Clipper $145-$187 |. The Sloop $145-$187 |. The Downeaster $155-$197 |. Harbour Cottage Suites. The Harborside $175-$248 |. The Southwester $225-$294 |

Perfect week... we loved the food, the room, the quiet. - Philadelphia, PA. From Boston, MA To 9 Dirigo Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 Take US 1 north to 95 north to I 295 north to I95 North to Bangor to route 395 east to alternate 1 to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth, follow Route-3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto Mt Desert Island, bear right and follow Route-102 through historic Somesville and continue to Southwest Harbor. Proceed to the center of town and then turn left on Clark Point Road. Continue to Harbour Cottage Inn on the left side of the road atop Dirigo hill overlooking Southwest Harbor. From Portland Maine To 9 Dirigo Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 Take route 95 North to Bangor to route 395 east to alternate 1 to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth, follow Route-3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto Mt Desert Island, bear right and follow Route-102 through historic Somesville and continue to Southwest Harbor. Proceed to the center of town and then turn left on Clark Point Road. Continue to Harbour Cottage Inn on the left side of the road atop Dirigo hill overlooking Southwest Harbor. From Coastal Route US 1 To 9 Dirigo Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 Travel north to Ellsworth to route 3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto Mt Desert Island, bear right and follow Route-102 through historic Somesville and continue to Southwest Harbor. Proceed to the center of town and then turn left on Clark Point Road. Continue to Harbour Cottage Inn on the left side of the road atop Dirigo hill overlooking Southwest Harbor. From Bangor To 9 Dirigo Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 Take route 395 east to alternate 1 to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth, follow Route-3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto Mt Desert Island, bear right and follow Route-102 through historic Somesville and continue to Southwest Harbor. Proceed to the center of town and then turn left on Clark Point Road. Continue to Harbour Cottage Inn on the left side of the road atop Dirigo hill overlooking Southwest Harbor. From Ellsworth To 9 Dirigo Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 Follow Route-3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto the island, bear right and follow Route-102 through historic Somesville and continue to Southwest Harbor. Proceed to the center of town and then turn left on Clark Point Road. Continue to Harbour Cottage Inn on the left side of the road atop Dirigo hill overlooking Southwest Harbor.

If you want to see Maine at its very best and get a very good feel of the local scene, the Harbour Cottage Inn is the place to stay. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE $199-$294. This little cottage accommodates up to 4 people comfortably in a quaint historic house featuring a bedroom with a queen size cast iron bed, a comfortable living room with queen sleep sofa, gas fireplace, kitchen area, and a spacious bathroom with steam shower. The Carriage House is decorated with antique country-style furnishings and comes with all of the essentials for the perfect getaway. The private deck is a perfect place to enjoy the sun and the garden views. Don't forget to join us for breakfast in the main inn. This home away from home is great for extended stays, families or two couples traveling together and honeymooners. The energy that radiates from Bella Skin and Body Boutique is embracing, nourishing, and cherishing. Simply entering will lift your spirits. Aromatherapy, serene music, the purest natural products, colors and textures promote an atmosphere that soothes and calms. The spa offers total wellness and beauty care; from hair styling and coloring, to facials, body treatments, massage, alternative health and healing, and Ayurvedic sessions to improve your lifestyle and continued well-being. Each treatment begins by assessing your needs, and designing the session to best meet them.

It is perfectly situated on a hill in a quiet part of town but within walking distance to some of the finest shops and restaurants on the island. THE DOWNEASTER $155-$197. Walk into this private rooms entry then climb the stairs to the perfect respite for two. Designed to accommodate a couple, the lower level has a hallway entrance and a private bath with shower and the loft style master bedroom has a king size bed. The pine accents and colorful quilts evoke a quiet comfortable, relaxing cottage feel. Go Whale Watching! Go on an adventurous whale watching trip in the gulf of Maine. Several distinct whale watching, sightseeing, light house and nature trips sail daily throughout the summer season. The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company has spared no expense in order to offer you a spectacular opportunity to experience the awe inspiring beauty of the magnificent mammals of the sea.

Its hard to find a better breakfast anywhere! First, enjoy eye-opening coffee or tea, then let your hosts serve you a sumptuous breakfast to start your day right. The inn also offers a wonderful choice of fine wines and beer. - Frommers Travel Guide. The staff of The Harbour Cottage Inn takes great pride in serving our guests the finest freshly made breakfast items daily. Each breakfast starts with a rich custom-blended Maine roasted coffee and a fine selection of organic teas accompanied by fresh fruit and a variety of home-baked muffins, scones or breads. A broad selection of granolas and cereals are always available. We follow with a creatively prepared hot entree, with or without meat. Breakfast is served between 8-9 a.m. at your private table either in our sunny dining room or outside on our beautiful front porch. Breakfast was well beyond expectations - beautifully presented and delicious. Richmond, Virginia

 Playground for children
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Access to internet
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Sauna
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted