Canterbury Cottage B&B- Open Year Round

Stayed from May 17th through May19th. Was pleasently surprized at how cozy and peaceful this B&B was. Loved everything about it. All I can say is Bravo to the inn keepers for a job well done, and look foward to returning as soon as possible!!! :)

Did not realize how touristy Bar Harbor had become and the houses are right on top of each other,but, the accomodation was very nice, large room and exceptionally clean with no street noise due to tiny one way side street (slept like a baby), Breakfast was amazing both days, hearty and healthy!! If you don't like dogs beware they have two, one very big but loveable and quiet one and the smaller one is kept away from guests. Martha is very helpful with what to see, do etc and accurate.

nothing more to say than the title. clean quiet comfortable, gracious service, and good price.

Quiet location, great breakfast, friendly hosts, and pet friendly; what more could one ask for.

No complaints about anything which is rare for me! Everything was beautiful, calm and relaxing and Martha and Tim were the best hosts! (Which the coolest dogs, Ellie-May and Clinton)

We took our first trip to Maine last week. We stayed at Canterbury Cottage for 3 nights. Martha and Tim were more than welcoming and very accommodating. We met Ellie Mae and Clinton and they were adorable. They have one pet friendly room, and it was very nice. More than enough room for the two of us and our lab mix. My mother traveled with us, fulfilling a long standing dream of seeing Maine and enjoying the lobster. She stayed in the Garden Room, which was across the hall. Very convenient for us. She was also very happy with her room and her experience. We hope to visit Maine again and plan to stay at Canterbury Cottage. Thank you Martha & Tim!

Bar Harbor has many B&B options, and this is a nice one. Food and all interactions were excellent. It's also pet-friendly (and with friendly pets). The only drawbacks are related to its small size right downtown: the rooms are relatively small, and there's limited parking right at the inn. However, being walking distance to everything is well worth that trade-off.

Well I don't think I can compete with Chaucer, but my Daughter and I certainly enjoyed our short stay in Bar Harbor, and the Canterbury Cottage was a welcome place to rest and rejuvenate. It is very cute and our room (The Sun Island) was very nice. Our hosts were so helpful on recommendations for dinner and helped us plan our day seeing as much of Acadia and Desert Island as we could in the winter. I would certainly consider going back and staying at this Inn in the future.

Wonderful time in Bar Harbor! Room was quaint, breakfast was delicious, owners were very friendly, and the dogs were cute! I loved the fact that they accept pets as well. Next time we are in Maine, we will definitely try to stay here again.

We chose this B&B for the great off season price and because they allowed dogs. Great service, hot blueberry pancakes waiting for us when we woke up. great location to walk anyway in town

Stayed here two nights and loved it. The next time I go back to Bar Harbor, which should be next spring, I'm definitely going to stay here again. Martha was friendly and helpful, the room and inn were clean and comfortable, the location was perfect for walking to the downtown restaurants and I enjoyed Martha's cooking very much.

We loved our room and loved that our dogs could stay with us. Great people - great value!

Excellent B&B, fantastic location in downtown Bar Harbor

This B&B is in a great location- just a few blocks from the downtown area. Breakfast was very good and Martha and her assistant, Danielle, were very pleasant and helpful with suggestions for restaurants and things to do in the area. Our room was cheery and very comfy. Only complaint about this particular room (garden room) was the size of the bathroom. Very small. All in all, we enjoyed this B&B and would recommend it as a good place to stay in beautiful Bar Harbor.

We enjoyed our stay at Canterbury Cottage. It is close to Main Street and run by an easy going staff. We loved Clinton who would have loved to get in on our breakfast bacon and blueberry pancakes. The friendly staff gave great advice on where to go in Acadia with limited time. Thank you!

Lovely place with very nice and helpful people. Excellent breakfast.

We stayed at the cottage in early October. The location of the inn is great for the bar harbor area, easy to walk downtown. Parking was a bit tight if the other inns in the area are full but its easy to park on the street. Breakfast was great in the morning, creative dishes, good options, and really tasty.

We stayed two nights at Canterbury Cottage and were made to feel very much at home. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed and the breakfasts were excellent as we shared experiences with other lodgers

Very comfortable accommodations. Nice to have snacks and drinks available throughout the day. The location was excellent - an easy walk to all things in Bar Harbor and very convenient to the National Park. Martha was very kind, helpful and makes a great breakfast! We'd certainly stay again if in the area.

I found Canterbury Cottage charming and very lovely. My room was cute and very clean. The bed was comfortable and the room had all amenities I needed. Breakfast was delicious and a perfect start to the day (the baked peaches were outstanding!). Martha and Tim were very friendly and helpful suggesting restaurants in town and giving me directions. I had a lovely stay and would choose to stay again when I next visit Bar Harbor.

We had a great experience at Canterbury. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated, though a bit small. The breakfasts were great!

The place is very well located,near the town center.The room was well decorated with nice amenities.The breakfast was very nice and the other guests were very friendly.

This was a wonderful place to stay! Martha and Tim were great. We stayed in the Look Nook, which was a little small, but the balcony made it worth it. The breakfast was delicious every single day! We will definitely try to stay here for an anniversary.

Location was far enough away from the tourists that you were able to enjoy Bar Harbor's beauty. Room was beautiful, food was great and our dog really felt at home there. Would definitely recommend it.

We had a great stay at this B&B while visiting Bar Harbor. It is located in a great location with free parking which was really good since we could walk to dinner, shopping and other activities in the main area of Bar Harbor without having to find parking (which can be a real pain in the more touristy areas). Word of advice: If you stay in the Look Nook be sure to ask for a fan during hotter nights because the A/C doesn't circulate that well throughout the room.

It was a beautiful place, very good situate! We dont not take the car pour all the vacancy, 3 days, and the rooms was very nice! We like it very much and the breakfast was very variate et very good! We recommande ths place!

Bar Harbor was a great town to visit. The Innkeeper gave great suggestions for dinner and Acadia park information.

We had a wonderful time staying at the Canterbury Cottage. The inn was very clean and the location was perfect for walking into town. The innkeepers were very helpful and the breakfasts were good - too much food! It was very dog friendly and our dog loved the bed and being able to come into the living room and dining room with us. We would choose to stay there again.

This B&B is located on a quiet street within walking distance to town. It is very simple inside - more a cottage than a mansion. With only 4 quest rooms, we met everyone at the lovely breakfast. The bathroom was very small.

Our hosts at Canterbury Cottage were accomidating and friendly. The cottage room was cute as a button and had all of the ammenities we could have asked for. The B&B was located very close to the downtown shops and restaurants which made it a great place to spend our only night in Bar Harbour. Charming!

The Canterbury is a very nice and beautiful place to stay. The location is great and the breakfest really good. We stayed in the smaler room, and it was perfect. Very cute, clean and confortable. We definitely want to go back.

Had a nice stay. The owners were very nice, as was their employee that helped during the day. Our room was clean, and the bed was very comfortable.

Great location as everything is walking distance. The thin walls may be expected, but dog barking during the early morning hours was a minus.

This is the first time we have been to Bar Harbor, Maine. We enjoyed our stay at Canberbury Cottage. Martha and Tim were extremely knowledgable about the area which was quite helpful. The breakfasts served were delicious. The staff there were very kind. The room was quiet and comfortable.

We recently stayed at the Canterbury Cottage with my in-laws and our young dog. Martha and Tim were very accommodating with our dog, who did not want to be left alone in his crate in the bedroom while we were eating breakfast - they allowed him to come down and be with us, which was perfect. The rooms were SUPER CLEAN - we were very impressed that even though we stayed in the one "dog room" at the cottage, we found no evidence of previous dogs (no hair on the bed or in corners of the room, etc) which made us feel very good about the cleanliness factor. The food was FANTASTIC - breakfast was ample and delicious and served just when we were ready (there was an hour time frame for the hot breakfast, but it seemed that whenever we made it downstairs, it was ready!). Martha was not around much, but Tim had some great recommendations for dinner, and since it was the off season and not everything was open, this was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again - the location is AMAZING, close to everything in Bar Harbor, and a very short drive to the entrance of Acadia National Park; in fact, we could be on top of Cadillac Mountain in about 12-15 minutes after leaving Canterbury Cottage, which was perfect.

Very convenient location with clean rooms and nice living room. Kind and helpful hosts who are well informed about the area. Breakfast options very broad for B&B experience.

We had a really great weekend staying at this cute and welcoming B&B. The accommodations were nice and breakfast was hearty and healthy. A highly recommended resting place in Bar Harbor!

We stayed for two nights at Canterbury Cottage. Martha was a great host. The rooms were clean and cozy. The breakfasts were outstanding, great food! We have a wonderful time!

My husband and I stayed for an overnight and wished we had time to have visited for much longer. We plan to return on our next vacation north. Martha is an exceptional innkeeper and we have stayed at many in our time...awesome, delicious chef's breakfast, very clean and very comfy, quiet, pretty room/bathroom. We were made to feel quite welcome with a tastefully decorated living room filled with a wide selection of interesting books and magazines. You can conveniently walk right into town for shopping or to restaurants. Martha, the proprietor is classy, down-to-earth and very knowledgeable about the area. As Mainers, we highly recommend that you stay here. You won't be disappointed!

Great location right in town. Comfortable bed with great blankets! Room as a little chilly until we learned how to turn up the heat.

The location is good. We were able to walk to dinner. We enjoyed our stay. The owners have a small dog which did some barking but not too much.

This cottage was vintage and wonderfully decorated with taste and whimsy. Our room even had an antique rocking horse! The breakfasts were lovely, too! And Canterbury Cottage is perfectly located for walks around town, with only a quick car ride to Acadia National Park.

I visited Bar Harbor for business early January 2011 and was looking for a nice and comfy place to stay. Martha and Tim went beyond my expectations in providing a clean, comfortable room, a fabulous breakfast and a warm and friendly atmosphere for all their guests. They generously shared their knowledge of the area and I already look forward to my next visit!

We went to stay over Thanksgiving weekend, and they were accommodating to all of our needs, kept our room amazingly clean, and cooked some amazing food! Thanks!

Charming cozy cottage with great owners who are there for any of your questions. They go over and above with afternoon snacks, water, tea, coffee and soda available all the time. The bed was amazing! Puffy bed and comforters and great pillows that just sucked you in and made you want to stay in bed all morning! Plush towels and very clean bathroom. We stayed in the smallest room and it was plenty big for all our stuff and even a view off a little private deck. Off on a side street, so nice and quiet. Love this place!

We recently stayed at the Canterbury Cottage B&B in October, 2010 on our trip throughout New England. I found this B&B thorugh the B&B associaton website and was pleasantly surprised by the host/hostess hospitality. The room was charming, loved how it was decorated and was very comfortable as well as clean. The breakfast that our host made was fabulous and couldn't do enough for us. The B&B is a 5-min. walk into town which also made it very convenient. They even supplied us with a parking spot. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend it for those staying in the Bar Harbor area.

Martha and Rob were very accommodating! They are both personable and very gracious hosts. We loved Ellie May and Melvin, they made it feel like home to us. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The meals were outstanding. Every afternoon there were snacks with tea and coffee available. This is a very upscale inn at reasonable prices. The bedding is of the highest quality and Martha keeps chocolates at the bedside and top of the line toiletries available for the guests to use. All of these 'extras' are included. We will be back next year.

great spot to stay while in Bar Harbor

My husband and I stayed at Canterbury Cottage for our 1st anniversary. We loved the value and location of the B&B. The rooms were kept very clean and were nice and cozy after a long day of hiking. Martha and Rob were wonderful hosts, always willing to offer suggestions and help with reservations. Breakfasts were delicious!

We spent our honeymoon at Canterbury Cottage this past July 2010. Although we live in PA, I am originally from ME and my husband and I had never traveled to Bar Harbor together! The experience was indescribable. Owner, Martha, was so helpful when I called to inquire and even allowed me to stop by and see Canterbury Cottage while I was home visiting ME in Dec09 to make sure that we liked it. The adorable charm of the exterior truly translates into the interior of the Cottage. The rooms are homey, yet stylish and you immediately feel "at home" when you walk in. We booked "The Look Nook" which has a private porch that overlooks the main entrance of the house. It was truly the highlight of our honeymoon. After spending our days hiking Acadia Nat'l Park, strolling through town, and dining out at the wonderful restaurants Bar Harbor has to offer, we always found ourselves wanting to return to "The Look Nook" to sit out on our porch and reminisce about the wedding. Martha and Rob left us a bottle of champagne/two glasses the one day while we were out and we enjoyed it out on our porch. It was such a sweet gesture and made our night! Besides the great hospitality you'll find at Canterbury Cottage, you'll also be accommodated with extremely comfortable bedding, a tv in your room to stay connected with the world (if you want), an extremely convenient walk to town, and an immense amount of literature downstairs to assist you with planning your stay. Although we did not eat any breakfasts that were provided as we slept in most days, everything smelled great! We did enjoy the tray of cookies that are always available however and all the treats were delicious! All in all the Canterbury Cottage is truly a gem and although we'd love to keep it a secret as our own private retreat, we would hate to deny anyone the experience that we had because it was truly one of the highlights of our wedding/honeymoon all together! Highly highly recommended from the "Pennsylvania Newlyweds"

We wish we could have stayed longer. Martha was a wonderful host and was always there with suggestions. With four rooms, breakfasts are almost a family time and we enjoyed meeting the other guests. The cottage is between two of the main downtown streets and is within walking distance of the harbor. The rooms are cozy with comfortable beds and there is a nice living room on the first floor, Snacks and drinks are always available. Martha and/or Rob responded to requests quichly and were gracious hosts.

I had to go to Bar Harbor during the "off" season for business. I was very pleased with this inn. Martha's hospitality was wonderful, the rooms were beautifully decorated. My bathroom was small but the price was right. She was very accomodating with our breakfast and it really was wonderful. The inn is conveniently located near the center of town, the dogs are very cute and friendly and the bed was very comfy. The only drawback was the small bathroom but I am sure it was probably just my room.

This B&B was a very nice, comfortable place to stay. The rooms were kept clean, and the amenities, such helped make the stay very comfortable. The breakfasts were different each day and were very good. The presentations of the food were quite attractive.

A nice, cozy B&B off the beaten path, but within easy walking distance to everything in town. Martha and Rob are very friendly and helpful, and provide plenty of guidebooks, pamphlets, menus, and advice on anything you might want to do. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and they offer a nice variety of "different" entrees. Our only critiques were that parking was pretty tight, and the bathroom products were too feminine for unisex use, but those are small marks against a great place.

This is a great place to stay, and we recommend it to all. We stayed in the Cottage Room and it was very cosy. Martha surprised us with a bottle of bubbly when we informed her that we were on our honeymoon. The personal attention and local information on where to travel and local eateries were spot on. The breafast menue changed everyday, a culinary delight awaited us each morning. Rob is also very informative of the area and was able to give us the in's and out's of what to do. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. The Perry's, Sydney, Australia

We had a wonderful experience at Canterbury Cottage in Bar Harbor. The accomodations were excellent--The bed was comfortable and how do you get your towels so soft? Very quiet and close to everything! Martha and Rob are so pleasant and relaxed. We would go back in a heartbeat!

The house and room were wonderfully decorated and the location was very convenient for downtown. Martha and Rob were very helpful regarding places to eat and thing to do in Acadia. They had plenty of books on the park and menus of local places to eat. The food was wonderful and it was really nice to have water/coffee/tea/hot chocolate available at any time. We stayed at another bed and breakfast in Millinocket following this one and really missed the fact that they didnt have any drinks available. We stayed in the Garden Room. The bed was wonderfully comfortable and there was also a great supply of name brand shampoo, soaps and lotions. Not like the stuff you usually get at a hotel. My only complaint was that the bathroom and shower were very small and the water pressure was not great. Overall a very nice place to stay.

We spent a wonderful second honeymoon in Bar Harbor. We loved every minute of it, in particular our time at Canterbury Cottage. The Sun Island room was just perfect, beautifully decorated without giving you the feeling of being trapped in a museum. Martha and Rob were both exactly what you might look for in an innkeeper: accessible and always ready to answer any question, but never overbearing. Their flexibility in dealing with our unexpectedly late check-in was GREATLY appreciated. Breakfasts were fabulous; the 3-course meal always struck a good balance between the gourmet and the simple/sensible/everyday. Canterbury's location was close to just about every place we wanted to go. All in all, it was an excellent, reasonably priced B&B that we highly recommend.

Marilyn and Rob were so friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and it was so nice to be within walking distance of the center of town. The breakfasts were out of this world. We would definitely recommand this to friends and are this week. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We recently stayed at in Bar Harbor and were very impressed with the B&B that Martha and Rob ran. It is very clean and super convenient to downtown Bar Harbor. We both really enjoyed the yummy sit down breakfast that Martha made. Definitely a great value when staying Bar Harbor. Chris and Kathy - Chicago, IL

This was a great bed and breakfast. The breakfast was great, the room was very clean and neat, the owners were friendly and helpful and the dogs are super cute and friendly. I would highly recommend it.

Our hosts made us feel like friends. Martha went out of her way to prepare breakfasts we liked. (I am a vegetarian). Great location and excellent value!

What a wonderful 4-day stay in Bar Harbor! Our room was meticulously clean & comfortable. Martha's friendly hospitality and helpful travel tips made our stay even more memorable. Breakfast was truly gourmet with a different menu every day. We felt welcome the minute we walked through the door and we will definitely go back!

My friend and I stayed at Canterbury Cottage for a whole week as we explored Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. The hosts, Martha and Rob, make you feel right at home, with delicious breakfasts containing local ingredients, friendly conversations and their four-legged doggy friends Melvin and Ellie Mae. The rooms are clean, the beds are extremely comfy and the linens cozy. I appreciated the generous supply of toiletries and the fresh towels and sheets whenever you like. You also can't beat the location, right around the corner from downtown Bar Harbor and beautiful buildings to explore. Martha and Rob have roots in the area so they have great recommendations about where to eat and what to do. I hope to go back again someday and when I do, I will make Canterbury Cottage my home base once again.

Canterbury Cottage was the perfect location with wonderful hospitality, great food and of course a very romantic room with balcony. My wife and I spent four nights for our honeymoon and are already planning to return all the way from California. Martha and Rob made our time perfect, even surprising us with a bottle of champagne chilled in our room. Breakfast every morning was outstanding and a great way to start the day. Everything was in walking distance from the inn, plus Martha and Rob provided us with tips on the best sights and eats. Located off the main streets, the inn was quite and peaceful, a real treat when enjoying the private balcony! I would recommend the Canterbury Cottage for any couple that wants a perfect Bar Harbor experience.

Excellent location, quiet street just steps from the town center. Room had lots of nice touches and great lighting for reading in bed.

We planned a 5 day trip to the Acadia National Park and stayed at the Canterbury Cottage in Bar Habor, Maine, an excellent bed and breakfast. Martha and Rob, the owners, are very nice and have always good recommendations and information (e.g. restaurants, trips, tours….). We stayed in the Garden Room, very nice, quiet and clean and you always have water and some chocolate in the room (and an I-pod docking station). The breakfast is very good and gives you a good start for the day, Martha likes to combine sweet and salty things. In the afternoon/evening there are always some self-made cakes, cookies etc. and water and soda which is nice after coming back form a long walk. We can absolutely recommend this place and would come back any time.

My wife, her parents, and I stayed at the Canterbury Cottage for three nights during the first week of May. We could not have been happier! LOCATION: This B&B is wonderfully situated, on a quiet side street just minutes by foot from plenty of shops as well as places to eat and drink. A century young, the house is the epitome of inviting and cute. ROOMS: Our rooms were truly charming and very reasonably priced. It was wonderfully quiet there, too! We could've heard a pin drop at night - if we hadn't slept so soundly. :-) We do, however, have one gripe: our bathroom hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival, and on one of the other days it wasn't cleaned as thoroughly as it should have been. BREAKFAST was perfect - a great array of different treats each morning. We also enjoyed the option of enjoying some cereal, bagels, and other goodies _in addition to_ the three-course breakfast. What's more, Martha encouraged us to pack free bottles of water and free granola bars for the day. OWNERS: Most importantly, Martha and Rob are fantastically hospitable and knowledgeable innkeepers. Time and again, they eagerly gave us top-notch advice and shared their insights, from places to eat to nice drives to must-experience places in Acadia National Park and elsewhere on the island. DOGS: Ellie May and Melvin are two of the greatest dogs I've encountered. Unless you're allergic to pets or - God forbid - hate dogs, you'll love their affection and energy. :-) When we make it back to Bar Harbor, we'll certainly stay at the Canterbury Cottage!

This was such a great little B&B! It was beautiful and the host (Rob - Martha was out of town was so warm and welcoming. We brought our dog and they were really, truly pet friendly. The food was excellent. I would HIGHLY recommend this cottage for a stay when traveling to Bar Harbor. We have stayed in another B&B in Bar Harbor and this was nicer, and much more friendly.

Perfect place to bed down in Bar Harbor. It is right down town, so it is an easy walk to restaurants for dinner or stores for shopping. We came to Bar Harbor to bicycle the carriage roads in Acadia Park and found we could bike directly to the Park from the B&B. We essentially left our van parked at the B&B the whole 4 days we were there. The B&B itself was greatly improved from the last time we stayed there (under previous owners), much more bright and cheery. The breakfasts each morning were gourmet, yet hearty enough to fuel our outdoor activities each day. We will definitely be returning next year.

Room was cozy and bed and pillows were great. Appreciated the attention to details ie. good bath products and chocolates in room. Food was good too. Only thing that gave me pause were the two rambunctious dogs. They were a little too in the way.

We really enjoyed our stay, and thought the price was incredible for the quality and location. We were in the Cottage Room, which was sunny and simple. The linens were high quality and the bed was comfortable. The location is a quiet residential street walking distance to everything in Bar Harbor, and about a 5 minute drive from Acadia National Park. The breakfasts were wonderful, and they accomodated vegetarian requests. They also offered beverages and baked goods in the afternoon, which were always very good. Martha and Rob were helpful and friendly, but not intrusive. This would make for a very nice getaway for a couple, or a good honeymoon spot. We will definitely be back.

Rob and Martha made us feel like visiting family at their charming downeast B & B. Our room was beautiful, immaculate and inviting (loved the luxury of Aveda products). Breakfasts were delicious ... couldn't wait to see what Martha was cooking up each morning. Location was perfect ... on a quiet street but walking distance to harbor and downtown. We loved the resident dogs, but Rob and Martha are the reason we would definitely stay at Canterbury Cottage again. They gave us great tips about local acitivities and restaurants. And we loved the stories they shared about their beautiful island community.

The Explorer's Guide to Maine was right on target to include this charming, sunny, spacious B&B on its recommended list. Martha and Rob make everyone feel right at home and serve awesome breakfasts! Perfect location too. I didn't want to leave!

VERY friendly and warm atmosphere. Quintessential Bar Harbor decor with the best breakfasts we have ever had in all of our years of staying at B&B's!!!And they love dogs, what could be better???

We enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The pictures are great...it looks even better in person! Martha and Rob were very helpful with all of our questions. The breakfasts were delicious. The Inn was in walking distance to restaurants, shops and the shuttle bus. We would recommend it to others and would stay there again!

Very friendly and helpful owners. The location was very convenient to Island Explorer shuttles and within easy walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Room was very clean and nicely decorated. Provided nice, essential toiletries (not the cheapo hotel brands you often see) and hair dryer, as well as bottles of water in the room. Breakfast was a treat. The dogs were fun (and clean). We stayed at another Inn for part of the trip, and Canterbury Cottage was by far our favorite. We will definitely return if we make our way back to Bar Harbor.

I couldn't wait to wake up each morning and see what Martha was serving for breakfast - it was all delicious! This is a lovely B&B with knowledgeable and friendly owners in walking distance of great shops and restaurants. I will go back!

Martha & Rob were very accomodating and friendly. Breakfast was wonderful. The dogs were fun too!

This is a great location for vacationing in Bar Harbor and Acadia. The rooms are charming and the hosts extremely friendly and low key. Even the resident dogs are fun. I would definitely return.