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The Harbour Cottage Inn

3.5 star property
Bayside bed & breakfast in Southwest Harbor with free breakfast

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Lobby sitting area
Garden
Double Room (The Ketch) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

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Grand Cottage (The Southwester) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Grand Cottage (The Southwester)

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Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (The Sloop) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Sloop)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Downeaster) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Downeaster)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite (The Harborside) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Suite (The Harborside)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Cottage

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Dory) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Dory)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The Yawl) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Yawl)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room (Captain's Nook) | Living area | TV

Triple Room (Captain's Nook)

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (The Clipper) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Clipper)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Schooner) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Schooner)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Ketch) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (The Ketch)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
04679, ME, Southwest Harbor, 9 Dirigo Rd

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Asticou Azalea Garden - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Jordan Pond - 33 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Hansen's Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tan Turtle Tavern - ‬23 min drive

About this property

The Harbour Cottage Inn

Bed & breakfast near Acadia National Park
Consider a stay at The Harbour Cottage Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Harbour Cottage Inn Southwest Harbor
Harbour Cottage Inn
Harbour Cottage Southwest Harbor
Harbour Cottage
The Harbour Southwest Harbor
The Harbour Cottage Inn Bed & breakfast
The Harbour Cottage Inn Southwest Harbor
The Harbour Cottage Inn Bed & breakfast Southwest Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harbour Cottage Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Harbour Cottage Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Acadia National Park. Flying Mountain Trailhead and Somes Sound are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Harbour Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A B&B Even We Loved
Normally my wife and I are not big bed and breakfast people. However, Harbour Cottage had some of the best reviews in the Acadia National Park area. We gave it a try and we are so glad we did. The Inn Keeper, Arlo, was very helpful with advice on trails. The Owner, Don, was friendly and helpful with tour and restaurant recommendations. The Inn is located on the "quiet side" of the island, which was a blessing for us because we were able to avoid the bustle of Bar Harbor in the mornings and evenings. You are still within half an hours drive of just about everything within Acadia National Park, but this location gives you peaceful place to rest at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Cleanliness of the facility Closeness to the town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old converted house with a nice porch and lawn. Good location just steps from the harbor which has a great lobster house which is really the reason to go to Maine anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Homa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful. Short walk to the village. Very relaxing to sit on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Great Place
Service was excellent! The front desk staff were very friendly and happy to recommend nearby restaurants, things to do etc. Our room was comfy and charmingly decorated. The location was within walking distance to downtown. Breakfast was served at your table in 2 courses, with a bountiful fresh fruit salad cup, a scone/biscuit, a beverage of your choice, followed by a hearty breakfast entree with a protein side. All food was artfully presented and delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so comfy , like home away from home . Wonderful hospitality, nice clean bed and excellent breakfast. Very unique French style service . Full mark to Don and his team . I recommend this place to everyone visiting Bar Harbor area . Will come again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linglin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Beautiful property in quiet neighborhood. Great service; clean and comfy room; breakfast is delicious with beautiful view. Had really wonderful experience and will want to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leo, sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, nice surroundings, excellent reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and out of the busiest parts of town
The proprietor was helpful in suggesting what to do in our time frame. We enjoyed that it was on the south side of Bar Harbour...slightly less "tourist-y"
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Inn
Very nice large band b. Comfy bed. Very clean. Really good breakfast. Located in a less congested area than Bar Harbor but only a 20 minute drive. Much less touristy qhich we really sprinted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher, Biddeford, ME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schön, aber einfach viel zu teuer
Sehr extravagantes B&B mit tollem Service (schon eine Nummer zu "fein" für unseren Geschmack" Ein tolles Gebäude aus dem 19.JH. Super ruhig & edel. Daher ein Punkt Abzug bei der Gemütlichkeit. Man möchte (& könnte) sich zu Hause fühlen, aber alle Gäste schleichen nur umher & jeder flüstert. Wenn einem erklärt wird was zum Frühstück in welcher Reihenfolge kredenzt (erst Obst, dann Pancakes) wird fühlt man sich schon recht seltsam. Negativ Punkt: Obwohl wir über Hotels.com eine Suite für 320,-€ (1 Nacht) gebucht hatten (laut Hotels.com für 4 Erwachsene + 2 Kinder) bekamen wir $40 extra für unsere Tochter berechnet. Sie schlief mit in unserem Queen Bett, ohne extra Bettzeug & frühstückte auch nicht. Mit lokalen Steuern & Gebühren kostete unser Übernachtung so fast $450 Als ich beim Auschecken unseren Ansprechpartner im Anwesen damit konfrontierte war die Antwort das das wohl der Inn-Keeper veranlasst hat & ob es denn wirklich ein Problem wäre. Man war offensichtlich sehr verwundert das jemand $50 extra kritisch hinterfragt & auch nicht geneigt das zu beheben. Schade, ich habe in 12 Jahren & super vielen Hotels in Amerika niemals etwas für unser Kind im eigenen Bett zahlen müssen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019