Down East
If you're hiking the island's trails, you can camp at one of the five spectacular sites here (each has a lean-to shelter and sparkling views of Isle au…
Must-see hotels in Down East
Mount Desert Island
If most Bar Harbor B&Bs rate about a '5' in terms of stylishness, this Gilded Age mansion deserves an '11.' The 10 light-drenched guest rooms have an…
Down East
Overlooking the Northwest Harbor, this handsome post-and-beam inn was built in 1793 and offers refined country charm in its 10 rooms and three cottages…
Down East
A fantastic base on the peninsula, the Pentagöet hits all the right notes. It has charming, classically furnished rooms within a 1894 Queen Anne Victorian…
Down East
Set in a historic 1835 home, the Blue Hill Inn has unrivaled appeal with character-filled rooms, an extremely kind host and a great location within…
Mount Desert Island
On a wooded hillside above the village, this shingled 1880s summer cottage has 14 homey, antique-furnished rooms and suites. Many rooms have fireplaces,…
Down East
Set in a converted sardine factory dating from the early 1900s, this welcoming inn has a perfect perch over the bay, with fine views from every room…
Down East
In the tiny settlement of Brooklin, this friendly inn offers sunny rooms with a pleasant air of bygone times (clawfoot tubs in some rooms, antique…
Mount Desert Island
One of the island's oldest (established 1884) and most graceful hotels, the Claremont has some of the most stunning views of any guesthouse in the area,…
Down East
About 3.5 miles northeast of Stonington, Old Quarry has just 13 tent sites, which all afford excellent privacy (the priciest overlook the waterfront,…
Down East
This NPS-run campground is about 3 miles southeast of Winter Harbor. There are around 90 wooded sites, some with hookups; all are within 15 minutes' walk…
Down East
Above the pub of the same name, Cohill's rents out nine comfortable guest rooms with quilt-covered beds, brass lamps, tables and chairs, and big windows…
Down East
This handsomely restored 1880s summer cottage has five rooms, each with a king-sized bed, down pillows and duvet, and thoughtful extras (coffeemakers in…
Down East
About a mile up the road from the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, this former Coast Guard station has been converted into spacious vacation units, complete…
Down East
A short stroll uphill from the harbor, the Castine Inn has 19 comfy, cheerfully decorated rooms – some with waterfront views. The handsome building,…
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Mount Desert Island
This elegant option is down a quiet street just steps from Main St and covers its bases very well. There are nine large, charming, antique-filled B&B…
Down East
Set amid 48 acres a couple of miles north of the town center, this family-run inn has small but cheerfully decorated rooms and there's a delightful tapas…
Mount Desert Island
This traditional 95-room hotel with helpful staff sits beside a trail leading into the park. The good-sized rooms are smart and comfortable, there's a…
Acadia National Park
Five miles south of Bar Harbor on ME 3, year-round Blackwoods requires reservations from May to October. Flush toilets, running water, a dump station,…
Down East
Quiet, cheap and friendly, this year-round cedar-shingle motel is a solid pick for simple, quaint rooms and cottages (some with a kitchen and a living…
Mount Desert Island
Guests have been arriving at this classic Maine summer hotel since the days of steamer trunks and whalebone corsets. Overlooking Northeast Harbor, the…
Down East
In the old lighthouse-keeper's house, four bright, cheerfully furnished rooms with antique furnishings and quilted bedspreads are on offer; there's also a…
Mount Desert Island
On a quiet side street, this 1895 B&B has six cozy rooms with homey touches. Request the Tan Hill room, which is on the 3rd floor, for a view of Cadillac…
Mount Desert Island
A replica of Bar Harbor's 19th-century Rodick House Hotel, this four-story property offers a lofty view of the town. Decor is classic, if a bit uninspired…
Mount Desert Island
Four miles south of Southwest Harbor (about 18 miles from Bar Harbor, on the 'Quietside' of Mt Desert Island), Seawall has 200 sites (no electric hookups)…
Down East
Next to Helen's Restaurant, this roadside lodge exceeds expectations with its clean, comfortable rooms and more spacious suites and apartments. All have…
Mount Desert Island
This B&B's name refers to its dramatic columned entrance (it was once a Christian Scientist church). Rooms have a quirky Victorian charm, with plenty of…
Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island's first B&B, is an 1830 home with three snug rooms outfitted in a funky mix of bold modern colors and antique furniture. The friendly…
Mount Desert Island
A short stroll west of the Village Green, this sweet, simple 10-room motel earns high marks for its kind hosts and bright, well-maintained rooms. It's a…
Mount Desert Island
In a quiet residential neighborhood a walking distance from downtown, this restored 1895 house and adjacent cottage have 13 homey, un-frilly rooms…
