What a great spot. We stayed here for three nights in late August and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Acadia and the surrounding area. The overall inn and our room (the Schooner) were immaculate, the breakfasts were consistently delicious and unique and the location is great. It is located just a 5-10 minute walk of "downtown" in one direction - including several excellent restaurants (Fiddler's Green was our favorite), ice cream shops and other retail stores - and the harbor itself (including Beal's lobster restaurant and a marine museum) in the other direction. Also, it is a short 10 minute drive to certain trails/parts of Acadia (including the incredible seawall and Wonderland trails) and 20 minutes from the main park. Some of the downsides of the typical B&B experience, including overbearing innkeepers and overly chatty guests, do not exist here. The proprietors were helpful without being ever-present. This is not the place for you if you're looking for a more touristy location like Bar Harbor; it's very quiet here. To us, that was perfect.

Harbour Cottage Inn was a delightful "find" on the Acadia Park website. We needed a room that would accommodate 3 adults and the "Captain's Nook" was perfect. The other rooms we peeked into were equally charming. Booking on the B&B's website was quick and easy. We had almost immediate confirmation.

Harbour Cottage Inn has loads of charm and is very clean and well maintained. The hosts are helpful but not smothering. One afternoon was rainy and chilly so we just veged out. I decided to read in the lobby/living room area. The host offered me a lap blanket and turned on the fireplace - in August!! It was so cozy.

The breakfasts were wonderful - fresh fruit, muffins, coffee cake, gourmet entree, as well as cereals. Coffee and tea are available 24/7.

The beds are comfy, there is plenty hot water and the room temp can be easy regulated. The only possible drawback is a steep stairway that must be climbed to the guest rooms.

This is by far the best bed and breakfast we have ever had the opportunity to visit. We have stayed at the Harbour Cottage Inn numerous times and, when in Maine, this will be our only choice for a long, long time. The owners are experts on things to do and places to see in the area. If you are wanting to visit the many local galleries, they are extremely knowledgeable of what the area has to offer.

I believe they have experienced every restaurant in the area, so they know of what they speak when it comes to fine local dining. From what I can determine, they also know just about everyone in the area, both local store owners and residents, and they add quite a bit to your experince of Maine by giving you the inside scoop on everything. The locals also know of them and are very quick to compliment their contributions to the local culture.

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.

My girffriend and I spent 3 cool & gray days on the 3rd week of May at the Harbour Cottage Inn.
It is beautiful, calm and exceptionally clean.
The rooms are cozy, the beds very comfortable and the breakfasts fresh & delicious.
The hosts are attentive, friendly and most helpful.
We most definitely recommend the Harbour Cottage Inn and look forward to our next stay.