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The Harbour Cottage Inn

3.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Double Room (The Dory)
Free daily full breakfast
Cottage

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 Dirigo Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679
  • Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (The Dory)

Double Room (The Dory)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The Schooner)

Double Room (The Schooner)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Ketch)

Double Room (The Ketch)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Yawl)

Double Room (The Yawl)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room (Captain's Nook) | Living area

Triple Room (Captain's Nook)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (The Clipper)

Double Room (The Clipper)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Sloop)

Double Room (The Sloop)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (The Downeaster)

Double Room (The Downeaster)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite (The Harborside)

Family Suite (The Harborside)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage

Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Cottage (The Southwester)

Grand Cottage (The Southwester)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Southwest Harbor

At The Harbour Cottage Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Wendell Gilley Museum and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Acadia National Park. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find a terrace, a garden and multilingual staff. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 9 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Southwest Harbor B&B include Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale Watching.
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What's nearby

  • Wendell Gilley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 24 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 29 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Harbour Cottage Inn

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Harbour Cottage Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Southwest Harbor bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Harbour Cottage Inn offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 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 lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 parking available at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

Yep, The Harbour Cottage Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Harbour Cottage Inn?

The closest beach to The Harbour Cottage Inn is Echo Lake Beach (4.4 km).

Does The Harbour Cottage Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

No, The Harbour Cottage Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Harbour Cottage Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

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
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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